Maltese vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Detailed comparison of two dog breeds across 8 key traits.

Overall Edge Cavalier King Charles Spaniel wins 5–1
Maltese Small · Toy
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Small · Toy
Weight
4–7 lbs
12–18 lbs
Height
7–9 in
12–13 in
Lifespan
12–15 yrs
9–15 yrs
Origin
Malta
England

Trait Comparison

2/5
Energy Level
2/5
5/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Good with Kids
5/5
4/5
Good with Dogs
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
1/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking
2/5
Maltese — Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (highlighted = better for that trait)

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