Why the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is Better than the Cesky Terrier as a Pet

Last Updated: Jun 14, 2022

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Versus Cesky Terrier: 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 Cesky Terrier? 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 Cesky Terrier 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 Cesky Terrier.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Cesky Terrier 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 Cesky Terrier. 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 Cesky Terrier.

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 Cesky Terrier.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Cesky Terrier

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Cesky Terrier: Overview

Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Cesky Terrier are similar in size. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Cesky Terrier are both small-sized dogs.

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 Cesky Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Cesky Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel to the Cesky Terrier 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 Cesky Terrier

FactorCavalier King Charles SpanielCesky Terrier
Tolerates Being Alone1/53/5
Does NOT Drool5/55/5
Height12 to 13 inches at the shoulder10 to 13 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight13 to 18 pounds13 to 30 pounds
Tolerates Hot Weather2/53/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl4/53/5
Tendency NOT to Wander4/53/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor4/53/5
Tolerates Cold Weather3/53/5
Does NOT Shed3/55/5
Does NOT chew on things3/53/5
Low Prey Drive3/54/5
NOT Rambunctious3/54/5
Easy To Groom4/54/5
General Health4/55/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight2/52/5
Easy To Train4/54/5
Intelligence4/53/5
Minimal Exercise Needs2/53/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living5/55/5
Good For Novice Owners5/54/5
Easygoing1/52/5
Affectionate With Family5/55/5
Kid-Friendly5/53/5
Dog Friendly5/52/5
Friendly Toward Strangers5/53/5
Potential For Playfulness5/55/5
Life Span9 to 15 years10 to 15 years
Average Lifespan12.0 years12.5 years
Average Price$2410No Data
Price Range$1800 – $3000No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination;
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Dentition
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Primary Lens Luxation
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds17184
    *Data from AKC.org (The American Kennel Club),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 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 Cesky Terrier. 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 Cesky Terrier is 89 out of 125.

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

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Cesky Terrier

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Cesky Terrier

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

  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniels get along well with other dogs. However, Cesky Terriers do not get along well with other dogs.
  • The Similarities Between the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Cesky Terrier

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

  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Cesky Terrier do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Cesky Terrier cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Cesky Terrier are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Cesky Terrier 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 Cesky Terrier do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Cesky Terrier are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Cesky Terrier 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 Cesky Terrier gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Cesky Terrier are very easy to train.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Cesky Terrier are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Cesky Terrier require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Cesky Terrier adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Cesky Terrier are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Cesky Terrier 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Cesky Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Cesky Terrier are very playful.
  • Size Comparison of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Cesky Terrier

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

    The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel weighs 13 to 18 pounds when fully grown. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is 12 to 13 inches at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, the Cesky Terrier weighs 13 to 30 pounds when fully grown. The Cesky Terrier is 10 to 13 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Size of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Size of Cesky Terrier

    Lifespan of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Cesky Terrier

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

    The lifespan of the Cesky Terrier is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of the Cesky Terrier is 12.5 years.

    The Cesky Terrier live longer than the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Cesky Terrier
    Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Cesky Terrier

    The Popularity of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Popularity of Cesky Terrier

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Cesky Terrier over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is more popular with dog owners than the Cesky Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is 17 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Cesky Terrier is 184 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

    Popularity of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

    Popularity of Cesky Terrier

    Popularity of Cesky Terrier

    Year Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Popularity Rank Cesky Terrier Popularity Rank
    2013 18 174
    2014 19 182
    2015 18 179
    2016 19 182
    2017 19 185
    2018 18 185
    2019 16 188
    2020 17 191
    2021 15 190

    Health Problems of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Health Problems of Cesky Terrier

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Cesky Terrier are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Cesky Terrier is prone to more genetic health problems than the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Cesky Terrier than for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

    4 health tests are recommended for Cavalier King Charles Spaniel while 7 tests are recommended for the Cesky Terrier.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and in Cesky Terriers.

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Health Problems

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Cavalier King Charles Spaniels for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination;
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation

  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels here.

    Cesky Terrier Health Problems

    Cesky Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Cesky Terrier puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Cesky Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Cesky Terrier breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Cesky Terriers for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Dentition
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Primary Lens Luxation

  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Cesky Terriers here.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Cesky Terrier

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

    Cesky Terriers can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Cavalier King Charles Spaniels shed more than Cesky Terriers?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels shed moderately.

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

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or the Cesky Terrier?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very easy to groom.

    Cesky Terriers are very easy to groom.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or the Cesky Terrier?

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

    Cesky Terriers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Cavalier King Charles Spaniels good family dogs? What about Cesky Terriers?

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

    Cesky Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Is the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Easier to Train than the Cesky Terrier?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very easy to train.

    Cesky Terriers are very easy to train.

    Which one drools more, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or the Cesky Terrier

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

    Cesky Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    How Kid-friendly are Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Cesky Terriers?

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

    Cesky Terriers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Does the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Cesky Terrier?

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

    Cesky Terriers 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 Cesky Terriers?

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

    Cesky Terriers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Can Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Cesky Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Cesky Terriers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs. Cesky Terrier

    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.

    Cesky Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Cesky Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Cesky Terriers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Is the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Better for Apartment Owners than the Cesky Terrier?

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.

    Cesky Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or the Cesky Terrier?

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

    Cesky Terriers are very good for new dog owners.

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

    You may also be interested in how the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel compares to other breeds aside from the Cesky Terrier. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel to other breeds:

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Shichon     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Sussex Spaniel     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Akbash     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Great Pyrenees     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Japanese Spitz     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Welsh Terrier     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Redbone Coonhound     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus German Longhaired Pointer     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Whoodle     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Bernese Mountain Dog     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Saint Bernard     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus American Water Spaniel     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Australian Terrier     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Labrador Retriever     Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Stabyhoun     

    Conclusion: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel versus Cesky Terrier. 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 Cesky Terrier better suits you and your family.