Standard Poodle vs King Charles Spaniel
Compare Standard Poodle and King Charles Spaniel: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Standard Poodle
VS
King Charles Spaniel
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Standard Poodle
King Charles Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
Height
45 – 60 cm
29 – 30 cm
Weight
25 – 32 kg
3 – 9 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 15 years
10 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
5/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
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
Standard Poodle
High Energy
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Large
King Charles Spaniel
Great with Kids
Small
Summary
About Standard Poodle
The Standard Poodle is an athletic, low‑shedding water retriever with a dense curly coat needing regular grooming. Highly intelligent and sensitive, it excels in training, dog sports, and family life, thriving on close companionship, daily exercise, and mental stimulation.
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.
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