Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Size Compared to a Person
A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel stands 13″ at the shoulder and weighs about 16 lb — that puts it at 20% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #181 by shoulder height and falls into the small-breed size class (Small breeds, 11–15").
How a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel compares
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Person | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder height | 13″ | 64″ | -51″ |
| Weight | 16 lb | 135 lb | -119 lb |
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About the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a graceful, gentle toy breed with a royal pedigree stretching back to the courts of King Charles II of England. These elegant small dogs are known for their silky, flowing coats, large round eyes, and sweet, trusting expressions that have melted hearts for centuries. Bred purely for companionship, Cavaliers are the quintessential lap dog, happiest when they are close to the people they love.
Similar-size breeds
The 8 breeds in the Small size class with shoulder height closest to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
- Basset Hound — 13″ / 53 lb (same height)
- Cavapoo — 13″ / 18 lb (same height)
- Eskapoo — 13″ / 18 lb (same height)
- Foxton — 13″ / 14 lb (same height)
- Frengle — 13″ / 22 lb (same height)
- Glen of Imaal Terrier — 13″ / 36 lb (same height)
- Lowchen — 13″ / 15 lb (same height)
- Miniature Poodle — 13″ / 13 lb (same height)
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Frequently asked
- How tall is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?
- An adult Cavalier King Charles Spaniel stands about 13 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
- Is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel considered a small dog?
- Yes — at 13" / 16 lb, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel falls into the small-breed size class (shoulder height 11–15"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #181 tallest.
- How does a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel compare to a person?
- At 13" tall, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel stands about 20% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.
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