Papillon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Detailed comparison of two dog breeds across 8 key traits.

Overall Edge Papillon wins 4–3
Papillon Small · Toy
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Small · Toy
Weight
5–10 lbs
12–18 lbs
Height
8–11 in
12–13 in
Lifespan
13–15 yrs
9–15 yrs
Origin
France
England

Trait Comparison

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

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