Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs American Eskimo Dog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Bichon Frise	American Eskimo Dog
Origins	England	Spain Belgium	United States Germany
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	19	46	118
Reviews	3	4	2
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Other Names	Cav, Cavalier, Cavie	Bichon Frise, Tenerife Dog, Bichon A Poil Frise, Bichon Tenerife, Purebred Bichon	Eskimo Spitz, American Spitz, German Spitz, Eskie
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 1972 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1994 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the English Toy Spaniels section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
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 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 The Bichon Frise Club Of America	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. National Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. United Kennel Club
Price	$1200-$1500	$700-$1000	$600-$800

General Appearance - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs American Eskimo Dog

Size	Small	Small	Medium
Weight	10-18 pounds (5-8 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	Toy: 6-10 pounds (3-5 kg)Standard: 18-35 pounds (8-16 kg), Miniature: 10-17 pounds (5-8 kg)
Avg. Weight	14 pounds (6.5 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	Toy: 8 pounds (4 kg)Standard: 26.5 pounds (12 kg), Miniature: 13.5 pounds (6.5 kg)
Height	12-13 inches (30-33 cm)	Male: 9-12 inches (23–30 cm) Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	Toy: 9-12 inches (22-30 cm)Standard: 15-20 inches (49-50 cm), Miniature: 12-15 inches (30-40 cm)
Avg. Height	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	Male: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)	Toy: 10.5 inches (26 cm)Standard: 17.5 inches (49.5 cm), Miniature: 13.5 inches (35 cm)

Hair & Care - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs American Eskimo Dog

Coat	Feathered	Curly	Fluffy
Colors	Tan Blenheim Tricolor Ruby	White Apricot Buff Cream	White Biscuit
Grooming	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The American Eskimo Dog requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels shed above average.	Bichon Frises are low shedders.	American Eskimo Dogs are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs American Eskimo Dog

Temperament	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Cheerful Gentle Social Polite Quiet Active Graceful Fearless Friendly Nonaggressive Sporty No tendency towards nervousness	Affectionate Playful Sensitive Cheerful Gentle Intelligent	Alert Friendly Intelligent Energetic Independent Protective
Intelligent Rank	Average: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Bichon Frise's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are quite easy to train.	Bichon Frises are quite easy to train.	American Eskimo Dogs are easy to train.
Playfulness	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Bichon Frise is a playful breed.	The American Eskimo Dog 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.	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.	Bichon Frises are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	American Eskimo Dogs 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.	Bichon Frises need a lot of social interaction.	American Eskimo Dogs need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel barks occasionally.	Average: The Bichon Frise barks occasionally.	High: The American Eskimo Dog is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not the best watchdogs.	Bichon Frises are average watchdogs.	American Eskimo Dogs are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.	Bichon Frises are not the best to protect their territory.	American Eskimo Dogs are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Bichon Frise has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The American Eskimo Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Bichon Frises have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	American Eskimo Dogs 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.	Bichon Frises have average wanderlust potential.	American Eskimo Dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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.	Bichon Frises don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	American Eskimo 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.
Apartment Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frises are very apartment-friendly dogs.	American Eskimo Dogs are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bichon Frises adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Eskimo Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
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.	Bichon Frises tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	American Eskimo Dogs 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs American Eskimo Dog

Stranger Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very stranger friendly dogs.	Bichon Frises are very stranger friendly dogs.	American Eskimo Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frises are kid-friendly dogs.	American Eskimo Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.	Bichon Frises are very cat-friendly dogs.	American Eskimo Dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frises are very dog-friendly dogs.	American Eskimo Dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bichon Frise is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No American Eskimo Dog 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.	Bichon Frises are usually recommended for elderly people.	American Eskimo Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are generally with other pets.	Bichon Frises are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	American Eskimo Dogs 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 Bichon Frises are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No American Eskimo Dogs 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.	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.	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 Bichon Frise breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really American Eskimo Dog 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 Bichon Frise vs American Eskimo Dog

Health Issues	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Bichon Frise is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The American Eskimo Dog 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	Allergies Bladder Stones Hip Dysplasia Juvenile Cataracts Patellar Luxation Vaccination Sensitivity	Cataracts Diabetes Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	10-14 years	12-15 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes	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.	Bichon Frises have a lower energy level than other dogs.	American Eskimo Dogs are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average exercise need.	Bichon Frises exercise need is minimal.	American Eskimo Dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
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.	Bichon Frises like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	American Eskimo Dogs 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.	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers cold weather The American Eskimo Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	High The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.	Low The Bichon Frise has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The American Eskimo Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Bichon Frise is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The American Eskimo Dog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Bichon Frise vs American Eskimo Dog

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	2-5 puppies	4-6 puppies
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