Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Toy · Small

Dachshund

Hound · Small

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Dachshund

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

Dachshund

Based on shedding level

Better for apartments

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Based on apartment-friendly rating

Lower maintenance

Dachshund

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

Dachshund

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

Trait	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Dachshund
Size	Small	Small
Height	12–13″	5–9″
Weight	13–18 lbs	11–32 lbs
Lifespan	12–15 yrs	12–16 yrs
Group	Toy	Hound
Coat type	Silky, medium length, feathered	Varies: smooth, longhaired, or wirehaired

Temperament & behavior

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

Compatibility

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

Care requirements

Trait	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Dachshund
Shedding	Moderate	Low
Grooming needs	Moderate	Low
Daily exercise	30–60 min	30–60 min
Daily food	0.5–1 cups	0.5–1.5 cups
Annual cost	$1 200–$2 200	$1 000–$1 800

Temperament