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

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Name	German Spitz	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Origins	Germany	England
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	344	19
Reviews	1	3
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Other Names	Deutscher Spitz	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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the English Toy Spaniels section.
Breed Recognition	Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Foundation Stock Service North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.	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	$800-$1000	$1200-$1500

General Appearance - German Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Size	Small Medium	Small
Weight	Male: 24-33 pounds (11-15 kg), Female: 18-27 pounds (8-12 kg)	10-18 pounds (5-8 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 28.5 pounds (13 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)	14 pounds (6.5 kg)
Height	Male: 19-23 inches (48-58 cm), Female: 15-19 inches (38-48 cm)	12-13 inches (30-33 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 21 inches (53 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)

Hair & Care - German Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Coat	Dense Straight	Feathered
Colors	White Orange Black Tricolor	Tan Blenheim Tricolor Ruby
Grooming	Advanced: The German Spitz requires a lot of grooming.	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	German Spitzs shed above average.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels shed above average.

Characteristics - German Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Temperament	Devoted Lively Attentive Trainable Independent	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Cheerful Gentle Social Polite Quiet Active Graceful Fearless Friendly Nonaggressive Sporty No tendency towards nervousness
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: German Spitz is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	German Spitzs are easy to train.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The German Spitz is a playful breed.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	German Spitzs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	German Spitzs are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	German Spitzs need for social interaction is average.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average to high: The German Spitz is a vocal breed.	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	German Spitzs are one of the best watchdogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not the best watchdogs.
Territorial	German Spitzs are average defenders.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The German Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	German Spitzs 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 Spitzs have average wanderlust potential.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	German Spitzs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	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 Spitzs are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	German Spitzs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	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 Spitz vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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

Health Issues	German Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Dental Problems Luxating Patella Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Dry Eye Episodic Falling Syndrome Hip Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Patellar Luxation Syringomyelia
Life Expectancy	13-14 years	10-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	German Spitzs 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 Spitzs need quite a lot of exercise.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	German Spitzs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	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	1 to 1.5 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	Low to Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The German Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The German Spitz is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - German Spitz 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	2-4 puppies	3-5 puppies
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