Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
VS
Skye Terrier
Skye Terrier

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Skye Terrier

Compare Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Skye Terrier 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
Skye Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
30 – 35 cm
25 – 26 cm
Weight
5 – 8 kg
9 – 11 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 16 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
2/5
Health
2/5
2/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
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
Skye Terrier
Stubborn
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 Skye Terrier
Skye Terriers are long, low terriers from Scotland with a straight, floor-length double coat. Bred to hunt fox and badger, they are calm, loyal and often bond closely with one person. Reserved with strangers, they need moderate exercise, regular grooming, and thoughtful, positive training.

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