Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Toy · Small

Great Dane

Working · Giant

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Great Dane

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

Great Dane

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

Trait	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Great Dane
Size	Small	Giant
Height	12–13″	28–32″
Weight	13–18 lbs	110–175 lbs
Lifespan	12–15 yrs	7–10 yrs
Group	Toy	Working
Coat type	Silky, medium length, feathered	Short, thick, smooth

Temperament & behavior

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

Compatibility

Trait	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Great Dane
Good with kids	Very High	Very High
Good with dogs	Very High	High
Good with cats	Very High	Moderate
Apartment friendly	Very High	Low

Care requirements

Trait	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Great Dane
Shedding	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming needs	Moderate	Very Low
Daily exercise	30–60 min	30–60 min
Daily food	0.5–1 cups	6–10 cups
Annual cost	$1 200–$2 200	$2 000–$3 500

Temperament