A Detailed Comparison of the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel.

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Cavachon Versus English Toy Spaniel: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Cavachon and for the English Toy Spaniel. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Cavachon or the English Toy Spaniel

Cavachon versus English Toy Spaniel: Overview

Both the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel are similar in size. The Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel are both small-sized dogs.

Furthermore, the Cavachon belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

On the other hand, the English Toy Spaniel belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

Cavachon versus English Toy Spaniel: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Cavachon to the English Toy Spaniel based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Factor Cavachon English Toy Spaniel
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 1/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 4/5
Life Span 10 to 15 years 10 to 12 years
Height 12 to 13 inches 10 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight 15 to 35 pounds 8 to 14 pounds
Does NOT Shed 4/5 1/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 4/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 3/5
General Health 4/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 4/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 4/5
Easygoing 1/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 1/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Average Lifespan 12.5 years 11.0 years
Average Price $2070 $2350
Price Range $1699 – $2500 $2250 – $2525
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination
  • Patellar Luxation
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    *Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Cavachon in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the English Toy Spaniel. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for a Cavachon is 87 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a English Toy Spaniel is 74 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Cavachon is a better pet than the English Toy Spaniel. So, you should get the Cavachon!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel

    Below is a list of where the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel are most different:

  • Cavachons do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies. However, English Toy Spaniels shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Cavachons get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly. However, English Toy Spaniels do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

    • The Similarities Between the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel

    The Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel are most similar:

  • Both the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel are very easy to train.
  • Both the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Cavachon versus English Toy Spaniel

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel.

    Cavachons weigh 15 to 35 pounds when fully grown. Cavachons are 12 to 13 inches when fully grown.

    On the other hand, English Toy Spaniels weigh 8 to 14 pounds when fully grown. English Toy Spaniels are 10 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Price of Cavachon versus Price of English Toy Spaniel

    The average price of the Cavachon puppy is $2070. The price of the Cavachon typically ranges from $1699 – $2500. However, the price of a Cavachon can be as low as $475 and as high as $4200. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 416 Cavachon puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the English Toy Spaniel puppy is $2350. The price of the English Toy Spaniel typically ranges from $2250 – $2525. However, the price of a English Toy Spaniel can be as low as $2000 and as high as $2550. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 3 English Toy Spaniel puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The English Toy Spaniel is more expensive than the Cavachon.

    Cavachon English Toy Spaniel
    Average Price $2070 $2350
    Price Range $1699 to $2500 $2250 to $2525

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Cavachon and English Toy Spaniel. For different price points, the charts show how many Cavachon puppies or how many English Toy Spaniel puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Cavachons. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Cavachons. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of English Toy Spaniels

    A breakdown of the prices of English Toy Spaniels

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Cavachon puppy or the English Toy Spaniel puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking from a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from one of those puppy mills that mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Cavachon versus English Toy Spaniel

    Cavachons do not like to be left alone.

    English Toy Spaniels do not like to be left alone.

    Which one drools more, the Cavachon or the English Toy Spaniel

    Cavachons do have a very low tendency to drool.

    English Toy Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Do Cavachons shed more than English Toy Spaniels?

    Cavachons do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    English Toy Spaniels shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Cavachon or the English Toy Spaniel?

    Cavachons require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    English Toy Spaniels are very easy to groom.

    Wanderlust Potential: Cavachon vs. English Toy Spaniel

    Cavachons do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    English Toy Spaniels do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Can Cavachons Tolerate Cold Weather? And can English Toy Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Cavachons can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    English Toy Spaniels cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Can Cavachons Tolerate Hot Weather? Can English Toy Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Cavachons can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    English Toy Spaniels cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Do Cavachons Bark and Howl? What about English Toy Spaniels?

    Cavachons bark and howl, but not very much.

    English Toy Spaniels bark and howl, but not very much.

    Is the Cavachon Easier to Train than the English Toy Spaniel?

    Cavachons are very easy to train.

    English Toy Spaniels are fairly easy to train.

    Does the Cavachon Have a Higher Prey Drive than the English Toy Spaniel?

    Cavachons have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    English Toy Spaniels have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Is the Cavachon Better for Apartment Owners than the English Toy Spaniel?

    Cavachons adapt very well to apartment living.

    English Toy Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Cavachon or the English Toy Spaniel?

    Cavachons are very good for new dog owners.

    English Toy Spaniels are very good for new dog owners.

    Are Cavachons good family dogs? What about English Toy Spaniels?

    Cavachons are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    English Toy Spaniels are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Cavachons and English Toy Spaniels?

    Cavachons get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    English Toy Spaniels do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Cavachon or the English Toy Spaniel?

    Cavachons get along very well with other dogs.

    English Toy Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Cavachon

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Cavachon that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Cavachon:

  • Bichon Frise (86 percent match with Cavachon). Here is our comparison of the English Toy Spaniel vs Bichon Frise.
  • Bich Poo (85 percent match with Cavachon). Here is our comparison of the English Toy Spaniel vs Bich Poo.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the English Toy Spaniel

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the English Toy Spaniel that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the English Toy Spaniel:

  • Japanese Chin (74 percent match with English Toy Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Cavachon vs Japanese Chin.
  • Pug (73 percent match with English Toy Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Cavachon vs Pug.
  • French Bulldog (74 percent match with English Toy Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Cavachon vs French Bulldog.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Cavachon and how the English Toy Spaniel compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Cavachon and of the English Toy Spaniel to other breeds:

    Cavachon Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Cavachon versus Neapolitan Mastiff     Cavachon versus Skye Terrier     Cavachon versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog     Cavachon versus Papillon     Cavachon versus Briard     Cavachon versus English Toy Spaniel     Cavachon versus Plott     Cavachon versus Barbet     Cavachon versus German Shepherd Dog     Cavachon versus Schnoodle     

    English Toy Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

    English Toy Spaniel versus Borzoi     English Toy Spaniel versus Shiba Inu     English Toy Spaniel versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel     English Toy Spaniel versus Bluetick Coonhound     English Toy Spaniel versus Afghan Hound     English Toy Spaniel versus German Shepherd Dog     English Toy Spaniel versus Mal Shi     English Toy Spaniel versus Mal Shi     English Toy Spaniel versus Weimaraner     English Toy Spaniel versus Spanish Mastiff     

    Conclusion: Cavachon versus English Toy Spaniel. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Cavachon and the English Toy Spaniel better suits you and your family.