Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	English Springer Spaniel
Origins	England	England
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Group	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	19	27
Reviews	3	1
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Other Names	Cav, Cavalier, Cavie	Springer Spaniel
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the English Toy Spaniels section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry
Price	$1200-$1500	$700-$800

General Appearance - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel

Size	Small	Medium
Weight	10-18 pounds (5-8 kg)	Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg)
Avg. Weight	14 pounds (6.5 kg)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)
Height	12-13 inches (30-33 cm)	Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm)
Avg. Height	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel

Coat	Feathered	Feathered
Colors	Tan Blenheim Tricolor Ruby	White Liver Tan Black
Grooming	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel requires average grooming effort.	Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels shed above average.	English Springer Spaniels shed moderately.

Characteristics - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel

Temperament	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Cheerful Gentle Social Polite Quiet Active Graceful Fearless Friendly Nonaggressive Sporty No tendency towards nervousness	Affectionate Cheerful Intelligent Social Alert Energetic Playful
Intelligent Rank	Average: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: English Springer Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are quite easy to train.	English Springer Spaniels are easy to train.
Playfulness	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	English Springer Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels need a lot of social interaction.	English Springer Spaniels are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel barks occasionally.	Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not the best watchdogs.	English Springer Spaniels are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.	English Springer Spaniels are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The English Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	English Springer Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the English Springer Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	English Springer Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	English Springer Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	English Springer Spaniels do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel

Stranger Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very stranger friendly dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.	English Springer Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No English Springer Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	English Springer Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are generally with other pets.	English Springer Spaniels are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No English Springer Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really English Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel

Health Issues	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Dry Eye Episodic Falling Syndrome Hip Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Patellar Luxation Syringomyelia	Allergies Ear Infections Ectropion Hip Dysplasia Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	10-14 years	10-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	English Springer Spaniels are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average exercise need.	English Springer Spaniels need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	English Springer Spaniels don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	High The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The English Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The English Springer Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs English Springer Spaniel

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	3-5 puppies	4-10 puppies
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Beth
Mar 5, 2020, 4:14:14 AM:
Very helpful in our search for the right dog for our family!