Breed Comparison: Cavachon Versus Field Spaniel

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Cavachon Versus Field Spaniel: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Cavachon and the Field 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 Field 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 Field Spaniel.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Cavachon and the Field 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 Field 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 Field 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 Field Spaniel

Cavachon versus Field Spaniel: Overview

Both the Cavachon and the Field Spaniel are similar in size. The Cavachon and the Field 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 Field Spaniel belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

Cavachon versus Field Spaniel: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Cavachon to the Field 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 Field Spaniel
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 1/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 10 to 15 years 10 to 12 years
Height 12 to 13 inches 1 foot, 4 inches to 1 foot, 7 inches tall at the s
Weight 15 to 35 pounds 37 to 45 pounds
Does NOT Shed 4/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 3/5
General Health 4/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 2/5
Easy To Train 4/5 5/5
Intelligence 4/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 1/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 3/5
Easygoing 1/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 12.5 years 11.0 years
Average Price $2070 $4640
Price Range $1699 – $2500 $2900 – $5000
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- recommend testing at 2, 4, 6, and 8 years of age.
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • 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 Field 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 Field Spaniel is 79 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Cavachon is a better pet than the Field 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 Field 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 Field Spaniel

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

  • Cavachons do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them. However, Field Spaniels have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Cavachons adapt well to apartment living. However, Field Spaniels do not adapt well to apartment living.

    • The Similarities Between the Cavachon and the Field Spaniel

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

  • Both the Cavachon and the Field Spaniel do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Field Spaniel do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Field Spaniel do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Field Spaniel are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Cavachon and the Field Spaniel gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Field Spaniel are very easy to train.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Field Spaniel are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Field Spaniel have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Field Spaniel have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Field Spaniel require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Field 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 Field Spaniel are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Field Spaniel get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Field Spaniel get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Field Spaniel are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Cavachon and the Field Spaniel are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Cavachon versus Field Spaniel

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

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

    On the other hand, Field Spaniels weigh 37 to 45 pounds when fully grown. Field Spaniels are 1 foot, 4 inches to 1 foot, 7 inches tall at the s when fully grown.

    Price of Cavachon versus Price of Field 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 Field Spaniel puppy is $4640. The price of the Field Spaniel typically ranges from $2900 – $5000. However, the price of a Field Spaniel can be as low as $1800 and as high as $10000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 5 Field Spaniel puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Field Spaniel is more expensive than the Cavachon.

    Cavachon Field Spaniel
    Average Price $2070 $4640
    Price Range $1699 to $2500 $2900 to $5000

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Cavachon and Field Spaniel. For different price points, the charts show how many Cavachon puppies or how many Field 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 Field Spaniels

    A breakdown of the prices of Field Spaniels

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Cavachon puppy or the Field 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 Field Spaniel

    Cavachons do not like to be left alone.

    Field Spaniels do not like to be left alone.

    Which one drools more, the Cavachon or the Field Spaniel

    Cavachons do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Field Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Do Cavachons shed more than Field Spaniels?

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

    Field Spaniels shed moderately.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Cavachon or the Field Spaniel?

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

    Field Spaniels are very easy to groom.

    Wanderlust Potential: Cavachon vs. Field Spaniel

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

    Field Spaniels have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Cavachons Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Field Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Cavachons can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Field Spaniels can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Can Cavachons Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Field Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Field Spaniels can tolerate hot weather.

    Do Cavachons Bark and Howl? What about Field Spaniels?

    Cavachons bark and howl, but not very much.

    Field Spaniels are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Is the Cavachon Easier to Train than the Field Spaniel?

    Cavachons are very easy to train.

    Field Spaniels are very easy to train.

    Does the Cavachon Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Field 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.

    Field 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 Field Spaniel?

    Cavachons adapt very well to apartment living.

    Field Spaniels do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Cavachons are very good for new dog owners.

    Field Spaniels are OK for new dog owners.

    Are Cavachons good family dogs? What about Field Spaniels?

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

    Field Spaniels are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Cavachons and Field Spaniels?

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

    Field Spaniels get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Cavachons get along very well with other dogs.

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

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Field Spaniel

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Field 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 Field Spaniel:

  • German Shorthaired Pointer (83 percent match with Field Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Cavachon vs German Shorthaired Pointer.
  • English Springer Spaniel (84 percent match with Field Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Cavachon vs English Springer Spaniel.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Cavachon Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Field Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Field Spaniel versus Australian Terrier     Field Spaniel versus Schipperke     Field Spaniel versus Canaan Dog     Field Spaniel versus Bearded Collie     Field Spaniel versus Tibetan Terrier     Field Spaniel versus American Hairless Terrier     Field Spaniel versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog     Field Spaniel versus Keeshond     Field Spaniel versus Cairn Terrier     Field Spaniel versus Ibizan Hound     

    Conclusion: Cavachon versus Field 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 Field Spaniel better suits you and your family.