Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Poodle Comparison

Quick Verdict

Who wins in each category?

Overall Winner

Poodle

5/6

categories

Best for Apartments

🀝 Tie

Easiest Grooming

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

3/5 Β· Moderate needs

Longest Lifespan

Poodle

11-15 years

Easiest to Train

Poodle

5/5 Β· Easy

Most Active

Poodle

4/5 Β· Active

Best for First-Time Owners

🀝 Tie

3/6

50%

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

5/6

83%

Poodle

πŸ‘‘ Winner

* This summary is based on data from our database. Always make your final decision based on your individual needs.

Basic Info

Origin
England
Germany
France
Popularity
#19
#7
Common Names & Aliases
CavalierCavieCav
BarboneCanicheChien CanneGrosse PudelFrench Poodle
Breed Classification
Purebred
Purebred
Size Classification
Small
Medium
Weight Statistics
5-8 kg
Male: 20-32 kg, Female: 20-27 kg
Average Weight
6.4 kg
Male: 26.1 kg, Female: 23.8 kg
Height
30-33 cm
38 cm
Average Height
31.5 cm
38 cm
Intelligence Rating
3/5
5/5
Watchdog Rating
2/5
4/5
Training Difficulty
3/5
4/5
Territorial Protection
2/5
4/5
Price Range
$1200-$1500
$1000-$1500
Availability
5/5
5/5
Personality Traits
AffectionateCourageousIntelligentCheerfulGentleSocialPoliteQuietActiveGracefulFearlessFriendlyNonaggressiveSportyNo tendency towards nervousness
ActiveFaithfulIntelligentAlertInstinctualTrainable
Sensitivity Level
5/5
4/5
Impulse to Wander or Roam
2/5
3/5
Prey Drive
3/5
2/5
Affection Level
5/5
5/5
Social Needs
5/5
5/5
Barking Frequency
3/5
4/5
Playful Nature
3/5
4/5
Apartment Adaptability
5/5
5/5
Lifestyle Adaptability
5/5
5/5
Alone Time Tolerance
Very Low
Very Low
Bite Risk Assessment
Low
Low
Mouthing Tendency
3/5
4/5
Bite Strength Rating
Between 100 and 200 PSI
Between 200 and 400 PSI
Average Lifespan
10-14 years
11-15 years
Climate Tolerance
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Health Concerns
2/5
3/5
Health Problems
Dry EyeEpisodic Falling SyndromeHip DysplasiaMitral Valve DiseasePatellar LuxationSyringomyelia
Addison's DiseaseAllergiesBloatCanine Atrial Septal Defect (asd)CataractsCushing's SyndromeEar InfectionsEpilepsyHip DysplasiaHypothyroidismLegg-perthes DiseaseNeonatal Encephalopathy (news)Optic Nerve HypoplasiaPatellar LuxationPremature GrayingProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)Runny EyesSebaceous AdenitisVon Willebrand's Disease
Vet Care Frequency
Frequent
Average
Energy Rating
3/5
4/5
Sleeping Need
3/5
2/5
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
3/5
4/5
Obesity Tendency
4/5
4/5
Food Consumption
1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Allergy Friendliness
No
Yes
Coat Colors
TanBlenheimTricolorRuby
ApricotBrownGraySilverWhiteFawnBlueCreamRedBeigeBlack
Grooming Requirements
3/5
5/5
Shedding Level
4/5
1/5
Drooling Tendency
1/5
1/5
Stinkiness Rating
High
Medium
Coat Characteristics
Feathered
Curly
Bathing Needs
6-8 weeks
3-4 weeks
Cat Friendly
3/5
4/5
Child Compatibility
5/5
5/5
Dog Friendly
5/5
4/5
Stranger Friendly
5/5
4/5
Office Friendly
No
No
Senior Citizens Friendly
Highly Recommended
Highly Recommended
Pet Compatibility
Average
Good
Good For First Time Owners
Yes
Yes
Service Dog Capability
Not really
Yes
Therapy Work Suitability
Yes
Yes
Scent Detection Ability
Not really
Not really
Search & Rescue Potential
Not really
Not really
Maritime Work Ability
Not really
Yes
Draft Work Capability
Not really
Not really
Military Service Background
Not really
Not really
Puppy Litter Size
3-5 puppies
2-4 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
60-64 days
60-64 days
Breeding Frequency
Once a year.
Once a year.
AKC Classification
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Toy breed.
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed.
FCI Classification
Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the English Toy Spaniels section.
Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle section.
Kennel Club Recognition
American Canine RegistryAmerican Kennel ClubAmerica's Pet RegistryAustralian National Kennel CouncilCanadian Kennel ClubContinental Kennel ClubDog Registry of America Inc.Federation Cynologique InternationaleKennel Club of Great BritainNational Kennel ClubNew Zealand Kennel ClubNorth American Purebred Registry, Inc.United Kennel ClubAmerican Canine Association, Inc.
American Canine RegistryAmerican Kennel ClubAmerica's Pet RegistryAustralian National Kennel CouncilCanadian Canine RegistryCanadian Kennel ClubContinental Kennel ClubDog Registry of America Inc.Federation Cynologique InternationaleKennel Club of Great BritainNational Kennel ClubNew Zealand Kennel ClubNorth American Purebred Registry, Inc.United Kennel ClubAmerican Canine Association, Inc.
Winner / Best value