Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Compare Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Basset Fauve de Bretagne: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
VS
Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
30 – 35 cm
32 – 38 cm
Weight
5 – 8 kg
15 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 16 years
11 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
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
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Great with kids
Stubborn
Small
Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Great with kids
Medium
Summary
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.
About Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Cheerful, energetic French scent hound with a low, sturdy build and rough golden‑red coat. Friendly and affectionate, good with children and dogs but strong prey drive. Intelligent yet independent; needs patient training, ample exercise, and regular but simple grooming.
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