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

"Find similarities and differences between German Roughhaired Pointer vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel" Compare German Roughhaired Pointer and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Which is better: German Roughhaired Pointer or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?

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Name	German Roughhaired Pointer	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Origins	Germany	England
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Group	Gun Dog	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	205	19
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Other Names	German Wirehaired Pointer, Deutsch Drahthaar, Deutscher Drahthaariger, Vorstehhund, Drahthaar, German Wire-haired Pointing 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	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the English Toy Spaniels section.
Breed Recognition	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	$600-$800	$1200-$1500

General Appearance - German Roughhaired Pointer vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Size	Large Medium	Small
Weight	60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	10-18 pounds (5-8 kg)
Avg. Weight	65 pounds (29.5 kg)	14 pounds (6.5 kg)
Height	Male: 24-26 inches (60-67 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-62 cm)	12-13 inches (30-33 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (59 cm)	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)

Hair & Care - German Roughhaired Pointer vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Coat	Shiny Rough	Feathered
Colors	Liver Liver and White Solid Liver	Tan Blenheim Tricolor Ruby
Grooming	Average: The German Roughhaired Pointer requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	German Roughhaired Pointers shed moderately.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels shed above average.

Characteristics - German Roughhaired Pointer vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Temperament	Affectionate Friendly Intelligent Familiar Gentle Kind Active	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Cheerful Gentle Social Polite Quiet Active Graceful Fearless Friendly Nonaggressive Sporty No tendency towards nervousness
Intelligent Rank	Average: German Roughhaired Pointer's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	German Roughhaired Pointers are quite easy to train.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	German Roughhaired Pointers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	German Roughhaired Pointers 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	German Roughhaired Pointers are a social breed.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low to Average: The German Roughhaired Pointer rarely barks.	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	German Roughhaired Pointers are average watchdogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not the best watchdogs.
Territorial	German Roughhaired Pointers are average defenders.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The German Roughhaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	German Roughhaired Pointers 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	German Roughhaired Pointers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	German Roughhaired Pointers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	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	German Roughhaired Pointers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	German Roughhaired Pointers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	German Roughhaired Pointers 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 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 - German Roughhaired Pointer vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Stranger Friendly	German Roughhaired Pointers are average friendly towards strangers.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	German Roughhaired Pointers are kid-friendly dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	German Roughhaired Pointers are average friendly towards cats.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	German Roughhaired Pointers are dog-friendly dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No German Roughhaired Pointer 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	German Roughhaired Pointers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	German Roughhaired Pointers are generally with other pets.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No German Roughhaired Pointers 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 German Roughhaired Pointer 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 - German Roughhaired Pointer vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Health Issues	German Roughhaired Pointers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	No set	Dry Eye Episodic Falling Syndrome Hip Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Patellar Luxation Syringomyelia
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	German Roughhaired Pointers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	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	German Roughhaired Pointers need quite a lot of exercise.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	German Roughhaired Pointers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	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	3 to 4 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 German Roughhaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The German Roughhaired Pointer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - German Roughhaired Pointer 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	6-10 puppies	3-5 puppies
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