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

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Name	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Basenji	Boston Terrier
Origins	England	Democratic Republic of the Congo	United States
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	19	84	21
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Other Names	Cav, Cavalier, Cavie	Congo Dog, Congo Terrier, African Bush Dog, African Barkless Dog, Ango Angari, Zande Dog	Boston Bull, Boston Bull Terrier, Boxwood, American Gentlemen
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1944 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1893 as a Non-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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type 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	No set	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-$1500	$1000-$1200	$600-$800

General Appearance - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Basenji vs Boston Terrier

Size	Small	Medium	Small
Weight	10-18 pounds (5-8 kg)	Male: 22-26 pounds (10-12 kg), Female: 20-25 pounds (9-11 kg)	10-25 pounds (6-11kg)
Avg. Weight	14 pounds (6.5 kg)	Male: 24 pounds (11 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)	17.5 pounds (8.5 kg)
Height	12-13 inches (30-33 cm)	Male: 16-17 inches (41-43 cm), Female: 15-16 inches (38-41 cm)	15-17 inches (38-43 cm)
Avg. Height	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	16 inches (40.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Basenji vs Boston Terrier

Coat	Feathered	Fine	Fine
Colors	Tan Blenheim Tricolor Ruby	White Brindle Tan Red Black	White Brindle Seal Black
Grooming	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Basenji requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Boston Terrier requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels shed above average.	Basenjis shed none to minimal.	Boston Terriers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Basenji vs Boston Terrier

Temperament	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Cheerful Gentle Social Polite Quiet Active Graceful Fearless Friendly Nonaggressive Sporty No tendency towards nervousness	Affectionate Curious Playful Alert Energetic Intelligent	Affectionate Friendly Intelligent Playful Aggressive Gentle Lively
Intelligent Rank	Average: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's has average obedience intelligence.	Low: The Basenji if one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.	Average: Boston Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are quite easy to train.	Basenjis are easy to train.	Boston Terriers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Basenjis, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Boston Terriers, 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.	Basenjis have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Boston Terriers 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.	Basenjis may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.	Boston Terriers 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.	Basenjis are kinda antisocial.	Boston Terriers are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel barks occasionally.	Low: The Basenji barks none to minimal.	Low to Average: The Boston Terrier rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not the best watchdogs.	Basenjis are one of the best watchdogs.	Boston Terriers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.	Basenjis are average defenders.	Boston Terriers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Basenji has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Boston Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Basenjis have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Boston Terriers have lower 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.	Basenjis have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Boston Terriers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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.	Basenjis have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Boston Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Basenjis are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Boston Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Basenjis adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Boston Terriers 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.	Basenjis handle alone time quite well.	Boston Terriers 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Basenji vs Boston Terrier

Stranger Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very stranger friendly dogs.	Basenjis are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Boston Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.	Basenjis are kid-friendly dogs.	Boston Terriers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.	Basenjis are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Boston Terriers are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.	Basenjis are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Boston Terriers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Basenji is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Boston Terrier 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.	Basenjis are usually recommended for elderly people.	Boston Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are generally with other pets.	Basenjis usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Boston Terriers are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Basenjis are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Boston Terriers 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.	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.	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.	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.	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 Basenji breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Boston Terrier 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Basenji vs Boston Terrier

Health Issues	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Basenji is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Boston Terrier 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	No set	Allergies Brain Tumors Cataracts Cherry Eye Deafness Heart Murmurs Megaesophagus Patellar Luxation Reverse Sneezing
Life Expectancy	10-14 years	10-12 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	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.	Basenjis are high energy dogs.	Boston Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average exercise need.	Basenjis need quite a lot of exercise.	Boston Terriers 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.	Basenjis don't need too much sleep.	Boston Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Low to Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers warm weather	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	High The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.	Low The Basenji has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Boston Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Basenji is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Boston Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Basenji vs Boston Terrier

Gestation Length	60-64 days	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	3-5 puppies	4-5 puppies	3-5 puppies
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