Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Indian Spitz (Smaller)	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Origins	India	England
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	429	19
Reviews	2	3
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Other Names	Smaller Indian Spitz, Lesser Indian 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	Not recognized by FCI.	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	Unknown	$1200-$1500

General Appearance - Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Size	Small	Small
Weight	11-15 pounds (5-7 kg)	10-18 pounds (5-8 kg)
Avg. Weight	13 pounds (6 kg)	14 pounds (6.5 kg)
Height	8-10 inches (20-25 cm)	12-13 inches (30-33 cm)
Avg. Height	9 inches (22.5 cm)	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Coat	Thick	Feathered
Colors	White Brown Black & White	Tan Blenheim Tricolor Ruby
Grooming	Average: The Indian Spitz (Smaller) requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s shed moderately.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels shed above average.

Characteristics - Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Temperament	Kind Active Intelligent Athletic Playful Communicative Loyal	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Cheerful Gentle Social Polite Quiet Active Graceful Fearless Friendly Nonaggressive Sporty No tendency towards nervousness
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Indian Spitz (Smaller) is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are very easy to train.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Indian Spitz (Smaller) is a highly playful breed.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s 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	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are a social breed.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	High: The Indian Spitz (Smaller) is a very vocal breed.	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are one of the best watchdogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are average defenders.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Indian Spitz (Smaller) has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s have an 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	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s tend to escape less than other breeds.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s 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	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s 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 - Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Stranger Friendly	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are very kid-friendly dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are average friendly towards cats.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are average friendly towards other dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Indian Spitz (Smaller) 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	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are generally with other pets.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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 Indian Spitz (Smaller) 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 - Indian Spitz (Smaller) vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Health Issues	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s are commonly healthy dogs.	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	13-16 years	10-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s have a lower energy level than other dogs.	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	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s exercise need is minimal.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Indian Spitz (Smaller)s like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	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	1/4 to 1/2 cup 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.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Indian Spitz (Smaller) has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Indian Spitz (Smaller) is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Indian Spitz (Smaller) 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	1-3 puppies	3-5 puppies
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