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

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Name	Bolognese dog	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Origins	Italy	England
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	288	19
Reviews	1	3
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Other Names	Bichon Bolognese, Bolognese Toy Dog	Cav, Cavalier, Cavie
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the English Toy Spaniels section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Foundation Stock Service Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.	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
Price	$1200-$1400	$1200-$1500

General Appearance - Bolognese dog vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Size	Small	Small
Weight	4.5-9 pounds (2.5-4 kg)	10-18 pounds (5-8 kg)
Avg. Weight	6.75 pounds (3.25 kg)	14 pounds (6.5 kg)
Height	Males: 10.5-12 inches (27-30 cm), Female: 10-11 inches (25-28 cm)	12-13 inches (30-33 cm)
Avg. Height	Males: 11.25 inches (28.5 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Bolognese dog vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Coat	Curly Silky	Feathered
Colors	Pure white	Tan Blenheim Tricolor Ruby
Grooming	Average: The Bolognese dog requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Bolognese dogs shed none to minimal.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels shed above average.

Characteristics - Bolognese dog vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Temperament	Loyal Playful Easygoing Earnest Willing Intelligent Devoted Serene Active Calm Faithful	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Cheerful Gentle Social Polite Quiet Active Graceful Fearless Friendly Nonaggressive Sporty No tendency towards nervousness
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Bolognese dog's has great intelligence.	Average: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Bolognese dogs are easy to train.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Bolognese dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Bolognese dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Bolognese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Bolognese dogs need a lot of social interaction.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average to high: The Bolognese dog is a vocal breed.	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Bolognese dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Bolognese dogs strongly protect their territory.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Bolognese dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Bolognese dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Bolognese dogs are not the biggest explorers.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Bolognese dogs 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.	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.
Apartment Friendly	Bolognese dogs are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Bolognese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Bolognese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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 - Bolognese dog vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Stranger Friendly	Bolognese dogs are very stranger friendly dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Bolognese dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Bolognese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Bolognese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Bolognese dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Bolognese dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Bolognese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Bolognese dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Cavalier King Charles 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	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Bolognese dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Cavalier King Charles 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 - Bolognese dog vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Health Issues	The Bolognese dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Chronic Eye Irritation Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease	Dry Eye Episodic Falling Syndrome Hip Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Patellar Luxation Syringomyelia
Life Expectancy	13-15 years	10-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No
Energy Level	Bolognese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	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.
Exercise Need	Bolognese dogs exercise need is minimal.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Bolognese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Bolognese dog has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Bolognese dog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Bolognese dog vs Cavalier King Charles 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	2-5 puppies	3-5 puppies
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