Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
VS
Leonberger
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Leonberger
Compare Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Leonberger 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
Leonberger
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
30 – 35 cm
65 – 80 cm
Weight
5 – 8 kg
40 – 77 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 16 years
9 – 10 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
4/5
Health
2/5
2/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Great with kids
Stubborn
Small
Leonberger
Great with kids
Easy to train
Giant
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 Leonberger
Large, strongly built “gentle giant” with lion‑coloured, water‑resistant double coat and black mask. Typically calm, devoted, and very good with children and other pets when well socialised. Needs regular exercise, kind training, thorough grooming, and careful health management.
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