Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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Griffon Nivernais
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Griffon Nivernais
Compare Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Griffon Nivernais 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
Griffon Nivernais
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
30 – 35 cm
53 – 62 cm
Weight
5 – 8 kg
20 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 16 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
1/5
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
Griffon Nivernais
High energy
Super smart
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 Griffon Nivernais
The Griffon Nivernais is an ancient French, medium‑sized scenthound with a shaggy grey‑fawn coat and rustic look. Bred for boar and deer, it’s energetic outdoors yet calm and affectionate at home. Sociable with other dogs, it needs ample exercise, mental work and gentle, patient training.
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