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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz Comparison - Dog breed selector: Cavalier or Barbone or Nihon Supittsu? Find the right dog for you

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Name Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Toy Poodle Japanese Spitz
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Cavalier
Cavie
Cav
Barbone
Pudle
Teacup Poodle
Teddy Poodle
Nihon Supittsu
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Toy Poodle or Japanese Spitz? Which is the smallest dog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Toy Poodle or Japanese Spitz?
Small Small Small
Weight
Which is heavier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Toy Poodle or Toy Poodle? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz weight comparison:
10-18 pounds (5-8 kg) Male: 6-9 pounds (3-4 kg) 11-20 pounds (5-10 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
14 pounds (6.5 kg) Male: 7.5 pounds (3.5 kg) 15.5 pounds (7.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Toy Poodle or Japanese Spitz? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz height comparison:
12-13 inches (30-33 cm) Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) 12-15 inches (30-38 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
12.5 inches (31.5 cm) Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) 13.5 inches (34 cm)

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Toy Poodle or Japanese Spitz? Which is more expensive?
$1200-$1500 $1000-$1500 $500-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Toy Poodle or Japanese Spitz?
Very frequent: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Average: The Japanese Spitz is a commonly available dog breed.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Outstanding: Toy Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz trainability comparison.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are quite easy to train.
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Toy Poodle dogs are very easy to train.
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Japanese Spitz dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Toy Poodle or Japanese Spitz?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are not the best watchdogs.
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Toy Poodle dogs are good watchdogs.
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Japanese Spitz dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Toy Poodle or Japanese Spitz? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Toy Poodle dogs are average defenders.
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Japanese Spitz dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Toy Poodle or Japanese Spitz? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz behavior/temperament comparison:
Active
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Social
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness
Active
Alert
Intelligent
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual
Playful
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Proud
Companionable
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Japanese Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz?
High: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Toy Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Japanese Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz social needs comparison:
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Toy Poodle dogs are a social breed.
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Japanese Spitz dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Toy Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Japanese Spitz dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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.
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Toy Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Japanese Spitz dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz playfulness comparison:
Average: Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Toy Poodle is a playful breed.
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The Japanese Spitz is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz?
Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Toy Poodle is a vocal breed.
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A lot: Japanese Spitz is a particularly loud breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Toy Poodle or Japanese Spitz?
Very house-friendly dog the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Toy Poodle breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Japanese Spitz breed.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Toy Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Japanese Spitz dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Toy Poodle or Japanese Spitz?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Toy Poodle dogs 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.
Japanese Spitz dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Toy Poodle or Japanese Spitz?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Toy Poodle bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Japanese Spitz bite force: Weak.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Toy Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Japanese Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz mouthiness comparison:
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Toy Poodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Japanese Spitz dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz health comparison. Which is the healthier: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Toy Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Japanese Spitz is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Mitral Valve Disease
Dry Eye
Episodic Falling Syndrome
Syringomyelia
Heart Murmurs
Slipped Stifle
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Skin Allergies
Canine Diabetes Mellitus
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Patellar Luxation
Runny Eyes
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Toy Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Japanese Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz lifespan comparison. How long do Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Toy Poodle and Japanese Spitz breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: 12 years
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Toy Poodle: 15 years
10-16 years
The average lifespan of Japanese Spitz: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Japanese Spitz can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Toy Poodle or Japanese Spitz? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz energy level comparison:
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Toy Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Japanese Spitz dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Toy Poodle or Japanese Spitz? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs have an average exercise need.
Toy Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Japanese Spitz dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Toy Poodle or Japanese Spitz?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Toy Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Japanese Spitz dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Toy Poodle or Japanese Spitz?
1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Toy Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Low to Average: The Japanese Spitz has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz coat comparison:
Feathered Dense
Curly
Thick
Thick
Colors
What are the original Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Toy Poodle and Japanese Spitz color?
Tan
Tricolor
Blenheim
Ruby
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Silver
Brown
Fawn
Beige
Apricot
White
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Toy Poodle or Japanese Spitz? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz grooming comparison:
Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Advanced: The Japanese Spitz requires a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Toy Poodle or Japanese Spitz? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Toy Poodle or {name3 shedding:
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs shed above average.
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Toy Poodle dogs shed none to minimal.
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Japanese Spitz dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Toy Poodle or Japanese Spitz?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz?

High 🔼

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Toy Poodle has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Japanese Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Toy Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Japanese Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Toy Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Japanese Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Toy Poodle or Japanese Spitz? Which dog is more friendly?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Toy Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Japanese Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Toy Poodle or Japanese Spitz?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Toy Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Japanese Spitz dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Toy Poodle or Japanese Spitz?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Toy Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Japanese Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Toy Poodle or Japanese Spitz?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Toy Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Japanese Spitz dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz?
Yes
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Toy Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Japanese Spitz dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Toy Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Japanese Spitz is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Toy Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Japanese Spitzs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Toy Poodle or Japanese Spitz? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz?

Not really

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Toy Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Japanese Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Toy Poodle and Japanese Spitz have?
3-5 puppies 2-4 puppies 1-6 puppies

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Toy Poodle vs Japanese Spitz Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Toy breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the English Toy Spaniels section. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
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
Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club

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