Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Toy · Small

Siberian Husky

Working · Medium

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Siberian Husky

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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	Siberian Husky
Size	Small	Medium
Height	12–13″	20–23.5″
Weight	13–18 lbs	35–60 lbs
Lifespan	12–15 yrs	12–14 yrs
Group	Toy	Working
Coat type	Silky, medium length, feathered	Thick double coat, medium length

Temperament & behavior

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

Compatibility

Trait	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Siberian Husky
Good with kids	Very High	High
Good with dogs	Very High	High
Good with cats	Very High	Very Low
Apartment friendly	Very High	Very Low

Care requirements

Trait	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Siberian Husky
Shedding	Moderate	Very High
Grooming needs	Moderate	Moderate
Daily exercise	30–60 min	90–120 min
Daily food	0.5–1 cups	1.5–2.5 cups
Annual cost	$1 200–$2 200	$1 300–$2 200

Temperament