Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Toy · Small

Miniature Schnauzer

Terrier · Small

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Miniature Schnauzer

Side-by-side comparison of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Miniature Schnauzer — size, temperament, shedding, trainability, cost, and compatibility ratings.

Quick comparison

Best for families

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Based on good-with-kids rating

Easier to train

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Based on trainability rating

Less shedding

Miniature Schnauzer

Based on shedding level

Better for apartments

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Based on apartment-friendly rating

Lower maintenance

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

Trait	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Miniature Schnauzer
Size	Small	Small
Height	12–13″	12–14″
Weight	13–18 lbs	11–20 lbs
Lifespan	12–15 yrs	12–15 yrs
Group	Toy	Terrier
Coat type	Silky, medium length, feathered	Wiry double coat

Temperament & behavior

Trait	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Miniature Schnauzer
Energy level	Moderate	High
Trainability	High	High
Barking level	Low	High

Compatibility

Trait	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Miniature Schnauzer
Good with kids	Very High	High
Good with dogs	Very High	High
Good with cats	Very High	Moderate
Apartment friendly	Very High	Very High

Care requirements

Trait	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Miniature Schnauzer
Shedding	Moderate	Very Low
Grooming needs	Moderate	High
Daily exercise	30–60 min	30–60 min
Daily food	0.5–1 cups	0.5–1 cups
Annual cost	$1 200–$2 200	$1 100–$1 900

Temperament