Havanese vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Compare Havanese and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Havanese
VS
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Havanese
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
Height
23 – 27 cm
30 – 35 cm
Weight
4 – 8 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life Expectancy
14 – 17 years
10 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy Level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
2/5
Health
4/5
2/5
Grooming Needs
5/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Havanese
Easy to Train
Small
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Great with Kids
Stubborn
Small
Summary
About Havanese
The Havanese is Cuba’s national toy breed, a sturdy, lively companion with a long, silky, low‑shedding coat. Affectionate and people‑oriented, it suits families, apartments or houses. It needs regular grooming, daily walks, play, mental stimulation, and dislikes long periods alone.
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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