| Breed |  Cavalier King Charles Spaniel |  Cavachon |
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| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
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| Group | Toy | Crossbreed |
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| Size | Small | Small |
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| Coat | Silky, moderately long coat with feathering | Soft, wavy or curly low-shedding coat |
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| Weight | 5 to 8 kg | 5 to 9 kg |
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| Height | 30 to 33 cm | 30 to 33 cm |
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| Lifespan | 9 to 14 yrs | 10 to 15 yrs |
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| Exercise need | 5/10 | 5/10 |
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| Affection | 10/10 | 9/10 |
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| Grooming needs | 5/10 | 6/10 |
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| Barking | 4/10 | 4/10 |
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| Good with children | 9/10 | 9/10 |
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| Good with other dogs | 9/10 | 9/10 |
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| Trainability | 8/10 | 7/10 |
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| Prey drive | 3/10 | 2/10 |
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| Copes alone | 3/10 | 3/10 |
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| Drool | 1/10 | 1/10 |
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| Shedding | 5/10 | 3/10 |
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| Flat fit | 9/10 | 9/10 |
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| Running cost | €95 / month | €66 / month |
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel verdict
An affectionate, adaptable toy spaniel that thrives on human company above almost anything else.
Get one if
- · First-time owners wanting a gentle, biddable companion
- · Families with children who can handle a small dog carefully
- · Older owners or those with a quieter lifestyle
Think again if
- · Households that leave a dog alone for long working days
- · Owners wanting a robust, all-weather outdoor companion
- · Homes with very boisterous, unsupervised young children
Cavachon verdict
The small, sunny companion that fits almost any home.
Get one if
- · First-time owners
- · Families with children of any age
- · Flat dwellers and city households
Think again if
- · Homes where the dog would be alone all day
- · Owners unable to budget for regular grooming
- · Anyone wanting a jogging or hiking partner
