Labrador Retriever
VS
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Labrador Retriever vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Compare Labrador 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
Labrador Retriever
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
55 – 57 cm
30 – 35 cm
Weight
25 – 36 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
10 – 16 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
2/5
Health
3/5
2/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
Labrador Retriever
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Great with kids
Stubborn
Small
Summary
About Labrador Retriever
Labrador Retrievers are medium‑large, athletic, friendly dogs with a strong swimming ability and short, dense, water‑repellent coats in yellow, black, or chocolate. Intelligent and food‑motivated, they train easily, need daily exercise and mental work, and are widely used as family and working dogs.
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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