King Charles Spaniel
VS
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
King Charles Spaniel vs German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Compare King Charles Spaniel and German Spitz – Kleinspitz 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
King Charles Spaniel
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
29 – 30 cm
23 – 29 cm
Weight
3 – 9 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
14 – 18 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
King Charles Spaniel
Great with kids
Small
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Great with kids
Small
Summary
About King Charles Spaniel
Small, aristocratic toy spaniel with a domed head, short nose and large dark eyes, bred as a devoted lap companion. Calm indoors with moderate exercise needs, it thrives on constant human contact. Long, silky coat needs regular grooming; prone to heart, eye and brachycephalic‑related issues.
About German Spitz – Kleinspitz
The German Spitz – Kleinspitz is a small, squarely built, fox‑faced companion with a dense double coat and curled tail. Alert, lively and strongly bonded to its people, it adapts well to city or country life, needs regular grooming, exercise and training, and can be vocal and watchful.
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