Afghan Hound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Compare Afghan Hound and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Afghan Hound
VS
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Afghan Hound
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
10 – Sighthounds
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
Height
63 – 74 cm
30 – 35 cm
Weight
26 – 34 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
10 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
2/5
Health
5/5
2/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking Level
1/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Afghan Hound
Great with Kids
High Energy
Quiet
Stubborn
Large
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Great with Kids
Stubborn
Small
Summary
About Afghan Hound
Ancient sighthound with tall, elegant build and long silky coat needing frequent grooming. Aloof with strangers but affectionate with family, independent and sensitive to harsh handling. Requires calm, positive training, secure exercise, and careful health and coat care.
About Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Small, gentle spaniel (5.4–8 kg) with a silky medium coat in Blenheim, Tricolour, Black and Tan, or Ruby. Affectionate, people oriented, and good with children and other pets. Needs regular grooming, moderate exercise, and dislikes long periods alone.
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