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Collie
VS
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Collie vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Compare Collie and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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
Collie
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
51 – 61 cm
30 – 35 cm
Weight
16 – 34 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 16 years
10 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
2/5
Health
4/5
2/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
Characteristics
Collie
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Great with kids
Stubborn
Small
Summary
About Collie
The Collie is an intelligent, medium‑large herding dog with a long double coat needing regular grooming. Gentle, loyal, and sensitive, it bonds closely with family and prefers kind training. Adaptable to town or country, it needs daily mental stimulation and exercise to stay content.
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.
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