English Setter
VS
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
English Setter vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Compare English Setter 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
English Setter
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 68 cm
30 – 35 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 15 years
10 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
2/5
Health
5/5
2/5
Grooming needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
Characteristics
English Setter
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Great with kids
Stubborn
Small
Summary
About English Setter
Elegant, medium‑large gundog with a silky belton coat and feathered tail. Gentle, devoted and people‑oriented, it suits active families who enjoy long daily walks. Sensitive to harsh handling, it responds best to kind, consistent training and regular grooming.
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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