Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Medium Poodle
Compare Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Medium Poodle: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
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Characteristic
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Medium Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
Height
30 – 35 cm
34 – 45 cm
Weight
5 – 8 kg
7 – 12 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 16 years
13 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
2/5
4/5
Health
2/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking Level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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
Medium Poodle
High Energy
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Small
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 Medium Poodle
Medium Poodles are medium‑sized, athletic dogs with a curly, low‑shedding coat that needs regular grooming. Highly intelligent and easy to train, they are lively outside but calm indoors. Affectionate, people‑focused, and versatile, they excel in family life and many dog sports.
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