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

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Name	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Whippet
Origins	England	England
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	19	61
Reviews	3	1
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Other Names	Cav, Cavalier, Cavie	English Whippet, Snap Dog
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 1888 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the English Toy Spaniels section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds 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 American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale 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	$800-$1200

General Appearance - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet

Size	Small	Medium
Weight	10-18 pounds (5-8 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Avg. Weight	14 pounds (6.5 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Height	12-13 inches (30-33 cm)	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)
Avg. Height	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet

Coat	Feathered	Fine Short Close in texture
Colors	Tan Blenheim Tricolor Ruby	Cream Red Blue Fawn White Black
Grooming	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels shed above average.	Whippets are low shedders.

Characteristics - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet

Temperament	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Cheerful Gentle Social Polite Quiet Active Graceful Fearless Friendly Nonaggressive Sporty No tendency towards nervousness	Affectionate Gentle Lively Friendly Intelligent Quiet Outright Adaptable Companionable
Intelligent Rank	Average: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Whippet's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are quite easy to train.	Whippets are easy to train.
Playfulness	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Whippets don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Whippets are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels need a lot of social interaction.	Whippets need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel barks occasionally.	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not the best watchdogs.	Whippets are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.	Whippets can't provide protection for their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Whippets have a higher than 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 Whippet 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.	Whippets have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Whippets are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Whippets 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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 Whippet

Stranger Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very stranger friendly dogs.	Whippets are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.	Whippets are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.	Whippets are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.	Whippets are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Whippet 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.	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are generally with other pets.	Whippets do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	No Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Whippets 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.	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.
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.	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.
Boat Dog	Not really Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Whippet 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 Whippet

Health Issues	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Dry Eye Episodic Falling Syndrome Hip Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Patellar Luxation Syringomyelia	Addison's Disease Arthritis Deafness Drug Sensitivity Heart Murmurs Heart Problems Hypothyroidism Kidney Issues Vaccination Sensitivity Von Willebrand's Disease
Life Expectancy	10-14 years	12-15 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.	Whippets are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average exercise need.	Whippets have an average exercise need.
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.	Whippets 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.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Low.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers warm weather
Stinkiness	High The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.	Low The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Whippet is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Whippet

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	4-8 puppies
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