Finnish Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Comparison – Which dog is better Finnish Hunting Dog or Cavalier?

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Name	Finnish Spitz	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Origins	Finland	England
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Finnish Spitz and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. What other names are these breeds known by?	Finnish Hunting Dog Finnish Spets Finsk Spets Loulou Finois Suomalainen Pystykorva Suomenpystykorva Barking Bird Dog	Cavalier Cavie Cav
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Finnish Spitz and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Finnish Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Finnish Spitz or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Small
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Finnish Spitz and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Which breed is heavier?	31-35 pounds (14-16 kg)	10-18 pounds (5-8 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	33 pounds (15 kg)	14 pounds (6.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Finnish Spitz or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Is a Finnish Spitz taller than a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?	15-20 inches (38-51 cm)	12-13 inches (30-33 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)

Finnish Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Finnish Spitz and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Which breed costs more?	$500-$700	$1200-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Finnish Spitz or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?	Frequent: The Finnish Spitz is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is quite easy to get.

Finnish Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Finnish Spitz or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Finnish Spitz or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare training requirements.	Finnish Spitz dogs are easy to train. See more.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Finnish Spitz or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare alertness levels.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Finnish Spitz or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare territorial behaviors.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average defenders. See more.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Finnish Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Finnish Spitz and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. How do their temperaments differ?	Playful Independent Happy Intelligent Loyal Vocal	Active Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Gentle Social Fearless Cheerful Quiet Nonaggressive Polite Graceful Sporty No tendency towards nervousness
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Finnish Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?	Finnish Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Finnish Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?	High: Finnish Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Finnish Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel social needs comparison:	Finnish Spitz dogs are a social breed. See more.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Finnish Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Spitz is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Finnish Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Which can be better for hunting?	Finnish Spitz 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. See more.	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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Finnish Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Finnish Spitz or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare vocalization tendencies.	A lot: Finnish Spitz is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.
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Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Finnish Spitz or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare play drive and energy.	The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Finnish Spitz or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare living space needs.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Finnish Spitz breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed.
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Finnish Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Finnish Spitz or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare adaptability levels.	Average: Finnish Spitz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Finnish Spitz or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?	Finnish Spitz 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.	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.

Finnish Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Finnish Spitz or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Finnish Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Finnish Spitz or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Finnish Spitz dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Finnish Spitz or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Spitz bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Finnish Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Finnish Spitz or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare average lifespans.	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Spitz: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Finnish Spitz or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Spitz can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Finnish Spitz and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Which breed is healthier?	Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Finnish Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?	Rare The Finnish Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Finnish Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Finnish Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel health problems comparison:	Eye Problems Joint Problems Epilepsy	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Mitral Valve Disease Dry Eye Episodic Falling Syndrome Syringomyelia

Finnish Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Finnish Spitz or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare activity levels.	Finnish Spitz dogs are high-energy dogs.	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.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Finnish Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Finnish Spitz or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Finnish Spitz dogs need a lot of exercises.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Finnish Spitz or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?	Finnish Spitz dogs don't need too much sleep.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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Finnish Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Finnish Spitz or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Finnish Spitz has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: a Finnish Spitz or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare daily food needs.	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Finnish Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Finnish Spitz or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Finnish Spitz and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare breed colors.	Red Gold	Tan Tricolor Blenheim Ruby
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Finnish Spitz or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Finnish Spitz or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare drooling amounts.	The Finnish Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Finnish Spitz or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Finnish Spitz and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare fur types.	Dense Thick Double	Feathered
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Finnish Spitz or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Finnish Spitz or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Do Finnish Spitz dogs shed more than Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs?	Finnish Spitz dogs shed moderately. See more.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs shed above average. See more.
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Finnish Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Good With Comparison

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

Finnish Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Finnish Spitz or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Finnish Spitz or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Finnish Spitz or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare scenting abilities.	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 & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Finnish Spitz or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Finnish Spitz or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Finnish Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Finnish Spitz or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Finnish Spitz and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Which has stronger military background?	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.

Finnish Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Finnish Spitz and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Which has larger litters?	3-6 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Finnish Spitz and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Finnish Spitz and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Finnish Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Finnish Spitz and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Toy breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Finnish Spitz and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the English Toy Spaniels section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Finnish Spitz and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Which is more widely recognized?	American Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand 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

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