Side-by-side breed comparison with ratings, health data, and recommendations
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Category | Golden Retriever |
|---|---|---|
Average (3/5) | Shedding | Good (4/5) |
Average (3/5) | Grooming | Average (3/5) |
Below Average (2/5) | Exercise | Excellent (5/5) |
Good (4/5) | Trainability | Excellent (5/5) |
Excellent (5/5) | Good w/ Kids | Excellent (5/5) |
Excellent (5/5) | Good w/ Dogs | Excellent (5/5) |
Below Average (2/5) | Barking | Below Average (2/5) |
Below Average (2/5) | Energy | Good (4/5) |
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Metric | Golden Retriever |
|---|---|---|
| 13-18 lbs | Weight | 65-75 lbs |
| 12-13 in | Height | 21.5-24 in |
| Small | Size Category | Large |
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Metric | Golden Retriever |
|---|---|---|
| 12-15 years | Lifespan | 10-12 years |
| #15 | Popularity Rank | #3 |
Affectionate, Gentle, Graceful
Friendly, Intelligent, Devoted
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Feature | Golden Retriever |
|---|---|---|
| Single coat | Coat Type | Double coat |
| Medium-Long | Coat Length | Long |
| 3/5 | Shedding | 4/5 |
| 3/5 | Grooming | 3/5 |
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Detail | Golden Retriever |
|---|---|---|
| England | Origin | Scotland |
| Toy | Breed Group | Sporting |