The Dog Codex

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Toy · United Kingdom

  • AKC group

    Toy

  • Size

    Small

  • Height

    30–33 cm (AKC)

  • Weight

    5.9–8.2 kg (AKC)

  • Energy

    Moderate

  • Energy notes

    Moderate. Both standards call the Cavalier active, and the FCI calls it sporting.

  • Trainability

    Moderate

  • Coat

    The coat is silky and of moderate length, free from curl, though a slight wave is allowed, with long feathering on the ears, chest, legs and tail and on the feet.

  • Origin

    United Kingdom

  • Temperament

    Both standards describe a gay, friendly, non-aggressive dog with no tendency to nervousness; the FCI adds sporting, affectionate and absolutely fearless. The AKC calls the Cavalier sweet, gentle and very eager to please, and friendly with strangers and other animals.

Pug

Pug

Toy · China

  • AKC group

    Toy

  • Size

    Small

  • Height

    25–33 cm

  • Weight

    6–8 kg

  • Energy

    Low

  • Energy notes

    Low to moderate. Short walks and indoor play suffice; they overheat quickly.

  • Trainability

    Moderate

  • Coat

    Fine, smooth, short, and glossy, in fawn with a black mask or in solid black.

  • Origin

    China

  • Temperament

    Even-tempered, sociable, and typically good with people. Pugs want to be in the room.