Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Toy · Small

Poodle

Non-Sporting · Medium

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Poodle

Side-by-side comparison of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Poodle — 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

Poodle

Based on trainability rating

Less shedding

Poodle

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

Poodle

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

Trait	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Poodle
Size	Small	Medium
Height	12–13″	10–22″
Weight	13–18 lbs	6–70 lbs
Lifespan	12–15 yrs	10–18 yrs
Group	Toy	Non-Sporting
Coat type	Silky, medium length, feathered	Dense, curly, single coat, non-shedding

Temperament & behavior

Trait	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Poodle
Energy level	Moderate	High
Trainability	High	Very High
Barking level	Low	Moderate

Compatibility

Trait	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Poodle
Good with kids	Very High	High
Good with dogs	Very High	High
Good with cats	Very High	High
Apartment friendly	Very High	High

Care requirements

Trait	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Poodle
Shedding	Moderate	Very Low
Grooming needs	Moderate	Very High
Daily exercise	30–60 min	40–90 min
Daily food	0.5–1 cups	0.5–3 cups
Annual cost	$1 200–$2 200	$1 200–$2 800

Temperament