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Gordon Setter
VS
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Gordon Setter vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Compare Gordon 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
Gordon Setter
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
61 – 66 cm
30 – 35 cm
Weight
20 – 36 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 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
4/5
2/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
Characteristics
Gordon Setter
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Large
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Great with kids
Stubborn
Small
Summary
About Gordon Setter
The Gordon Setter is a substantial Scottish gundog with a black-and-tan silky coat, bred for stamina in harsh terrain. Intelligent, sensitive, and loyal, it bonds closely with family, needs plenty of daily exercise, kind consistent training, regular grooming, and careful health screening.
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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