Hovawart
VS
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Hovawart vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Compare Hovawart 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
Hovawart
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 70 cm
30 – 35 cm
Weight
25 – 50 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
10 – 16 years
Child friendly
4/5
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
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
3/5
Characteristics
Hovawart
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Protective
Easy to train
Giant
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Great with kids
Stubborn
Small
Summary
About Hovawart
Large, powerful German farm guardian with medium‑long weatherproof coat in black, black and tan or blond. Deeply loyal, calm and family‑focused, but reserved with strangers and strongly territorial. Intelligent, independent and late‑maturing, needing consistent training, mental work and ample exercise.
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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