A Detailed Comparison of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff.

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Versus Spanish Mastiff: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and for the Spanish Mastiff. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or the Spanish Mastiff.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Spanish Mastiff: Overview

A very important difference between the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small-sized dog while the Spanish Mastiff is a giant-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Cavalier King Charles 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.

On the other hand, the Spanish Mastiff belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Spanish Mastiff: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel to the Spanish Mastiff 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.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff

Factor Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Spanish Mastiff
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 4/5
Height 12 to 13 inches at the shoulder 26 to 35 inches
Weight 13 to 18 pounds 140 to 220 pounds
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 4/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 3/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 2/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 3/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 1/5
Easygoing 1/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Life Span 9 to 15 years 10 to 12 years
Average Lifespan 12.0 years 11.0 years
Average Price $2440 $1050
Price Range $1800 – $3000 $1000 – $1050
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination;
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • No Data

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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 Spanish Mastiff. 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 the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is 91 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Spanish Mastiff is 83 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a better pet than the Spanish Mastiff. So, you should get the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel!

    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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff

    Below is a list of where the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff are most different:

  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniels adapt well to apartment living. However, Spanish Mastiffs do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are good for new dog owners. However, Spanish Mastiffs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniels get along well with other dogs. However, Spanish Mastiffs do not get along well with other dogs.
  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very friendly towards strangers. However, Spanish Mastiffs are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • The Similarities Between the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff

    The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff are most similar:

  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Spanish Mastiff

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff.

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels weigh 13 to 18 pounds when fully grown. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are 12 to 13 inches at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Spanish Mastiffs weigh 140 to 220 pounds when fully grown. Spanish Mastiffs are 26 to 35 inches when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Spanish Mastiff

    The lifespan of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels is between 9 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels is 12.0 years.

    The lifespan of Spanish Mastiffs is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Spanish Mastiffs is 11.0 years.

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels live longer than Spanish Mastiffs.

    Price of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Price of Spanish Mastiff

    The average price of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy is $2440. The price of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel typically ranges from $1800 – $3000. However, the price of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel can be as low as $300 and as high as $29550. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 1217 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Spanish Mastiff puppy is $1050. The price of the Spanish Mastiff typically ranges from $1000 – $1050. However, the price of the Spanish Mastiff can be as low as $1000 and as high as $1200. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 4 Spanish Mastiff puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is more expensive than the Spanish Mastiff.

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Spanish Mastiff
    Average Price $2440 $1050
    Price Range $1800 to $3000 $1000 to $1050

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Spanish Mastiff. For different price points, the charts show how many Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies or how many Spanish Mastiff puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Spanish Mastiffs

    A breakdown of the prices of Spanish Mastiffs

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy or the Spanish Mastiff 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 to buy 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 a puppy mill. Puppy mills 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: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Spanish Mastiff

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels do not like to be left alone.

    Spanish Mastiffs can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Cavalier King Charles Spaniels shed more than Spanish Mastiffs?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels shed moderately.

    Spanish Mastiffs shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or the Spanish Mastiff

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Spanish Mastiffs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or the Spanish Mastiff?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very easy to groom.

    Spanish Mastiffs are moderately easy to groom.

    Does the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Spanish Mastiff?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Spanish Mastiffs have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Do Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Bark and Howl? What about Spanish Mastiffs?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Spanish Mastiffs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Can Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Spanish Mastiffs Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Spanish Mastiffs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs. Spanish Mastiff

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

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

    Can Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Spanish Mastiffs Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Spanish Mastiffs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or the Spanish Mastiff?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Spanish Mastiffs do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Cavalier King Charles Spaniels good family dogs? What about Spanish Mastiffs?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Spanish Mastiffs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Spanish Mastiffs?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Spanish Mastiffs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Easier to Train than the Spanish Mastiff?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very easy to train.

    Spanish Mastiffs are not easy to train.

    Is the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Better for Apartment Owners than the Spanish Mastiff?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.

    Spanish Mastiffs do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or the Spanish Mastiff?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very good for new dog owners.

    Spanish Mastiffs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Cavalier King Charles 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel:

  • Cavachon (84 percent match with Cavalier King Charles Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Spanish Mastiff vs Cavachon.
  • Cockalier (81 percent match with Cavalier King Charles Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Spanish Mastiff vs Cockalier.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Spanish Mastiff

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Spanish Mastiff 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 Spanish Mastiff:

  • Akbash (78 percent match with Spanish Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Akbash.
  • Hovawart (81 percent match with Spanish Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Hovawart.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and how the Spanish Mastiff compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and of the Spanish Mastiff to other breeds:

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Spanish Mastiff Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Conclusion: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Spanish Mastiff. 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Spanish Mastiff better suits you and your family.