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Compare King Charles Spaniel

Compare up to 3 breeds using reviewed breed facts. These describe what is typical for each breed; individual dogs vary.

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Size and lifespan

Size
King Charles SpanielSmall
Typical adult height
King Charles Spaniel23–28 cm
Typical adult weight
King Charles Spaniel3.6–6.3 kg
Typical lifespan
King Charles Spanielfrom 12 years

Exercise and care

Exercise
King Charles SpanielLow: usually content with short daily walks
Energy
King Charles SpanielModerately energetic
Grooming
King Charles SpanielSeveral times a week
Shedding
King Charles SpanielModerate shedding
Training
King Charles SpanielUsually eager to learn
Barking
King Charles SpanielCan be vocal

Home life

Home
King Charles SpanielOften adapts to flats and smaller homes
Garden
King Charles SpanielA garden is helpful
Time alone
King Charles SpanielUsually copes only with short periods alone
Owner experience
King Charles SpanielOften suits first-time owners

Living with others

Children
King Charles SpanielUsually better with older, calmer children
Other dogs
King Charles SpanielUsually sociable with other dogs
Cats and small pets
King Charles SpanielOften lives with cats when introduced carefully

These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.

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