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Flat Coated Retriever
VS
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Flat Coated Retriever vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Compare Flat Coated Retriever 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
Flat Coated Retriever
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
56 – 61 cm
30 – 35 cm
Weight
25 – 36 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
8 – 14 years
10 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
2/5
Health
2/5
2/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
Flat Coated Retriever
Great with kids
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Great with kids
Stubborn
Small
Summary
About Flat Coated Retriever
Flat Coated Retrievers are medium‑large, athletic gundogs with sleek black or liver coats and friendly, puppy‑like attitudes. Energetic, people‑oriented, and highly trainable, they need plenty of exercise, positive training, close family life, and attentive health care.
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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