Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
VS
Dutch Schapendoes
Dutch Schapendoes

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Dutch Schapendoes

Compare Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Dutch Schapendoes side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Dutch Schapendoes
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
30 – 35 cm
40 – 50 cm
Weight
5 – 8 kg
12 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 16 years
12 – 15 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
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Great with kids
Stubborn
Small
Dutch Schapendoes
Great with kids
Low grooming
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 Dutch Schapendoes
The Dutch Schapendoes is a medium, shaggy-coated Dutch herding dog, lively and agile with a bouncy gait. Cheerful, people-oriented and playful, it suits active families. Intelligent but independent, it needs positive training, regular mental exercise and frequent grooming.

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