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Beagle

Hound ยท Small

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Toy ยท Small

Beagle vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Side-by-side comparison of the Beagle and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel โ€” size, temperament, shedding, trainability, cost, and compatibility ratings.

Quick comparison

Best for families

Beagle

Based on good-with-kids rating

Easier to train

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Based on trainability rating

Less shedding

Beagle

Based on shedding level

Better for apartments

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Based on apartment-friendly rating

Lower maintenance

Beagle

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

TraitBeagleCavalier King Charles Spaniel
SizeSmallSmall
Height13โ€“15โ€ณ12โ€“13โ€ณ
Weight20โ€“30 lbs13โ€“18 lbs
Lifespan10โ€“15 yrs12โ€“15 yrs
GroupHoundToy
Coat typeShort, dense, weather-resistantSilky, medium length, feathered

Temperament & behavior

TraitBeagleCavalier King Charles Spaniel
Energy levelHighModerate
TrainabilityModerateHigh
Barking levelVery HighLow

Compatibility

TraitBeagleCavalier King Charles Spaniel
Good with kidsVery HighVery High
Good with dogsVery HighVery High
Good with catsModerateVery High
Apartment friendlyModerateVery High

Care requirements

TraitBeagleCavalier King Charles Spaniel
SheddingModerateModerate
Grooming needsLowModerate
Daily exercise45โ€“75 min30โ€“60 min
Daily food1โ€“1.5 cups0.5โ€“1 cups
Annual cost$1ย 100โ€“$1ย 800$1ย 200โ€“$2ย 200

Temperament

Beagle

FriendlyCuriousMerry

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

AffectionateGentleGraceful

Common health issues

Beagle

  • Intervertebral disc disease
  • Hip dysplasia
  • Cherry eye
  • Epilepsy
  • Hypothyroidism

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

  • Mitral valve disease
  • Syringomyelia
  • Patellar luxation
  • Hip dysplasia
  • Eye conditions

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