Active
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Gentle
Social
Kind
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Trustworthy
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Playful
Energetic
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Loyal
Kind
Fearless
Brave
Bright
Trustworthy

Golden Cavaliers are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Golden Boxers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

United States

United States

Golden Retriever and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Golden Retriever and Boxer

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Fawn
White
Red

Fawn
Brown
Black

Golden Cavaliers have medium-length coats.

Golden Boxers have short coats.

Wavy

Straight

While the Golden Cavalier breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Golden Boxers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Aortic Stenosis

Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
Glaucoma
Skin Allergies
Hypothyroidism

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Skin Allergies
Foot Cysts And Infection
Hypothyroidism
Periodontal Disease

Physical Examination
Radiographs

Physical Examination
Radiographs

Golden Cavaliers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Golden Boxers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Go to Park, Play keep away, Tug-of-war, Nap, Chase, Fetch, High Five, Off-leash, Walk, Train, Run, Chew

Walking, Showers, Eatting, Playing catch, Walks, Sleeping, Fetch, Cuddling, Training, Runs, Frisibe, Cuddle, Walk, Tug-of-war

Golden Cavaliers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Golden Boxers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Golden Cavalier, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Golden Boxer, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Golden Cavaliers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Golden Boxers usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Golden Cavalier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Golden Boxer has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Ideally, Golden Cavalier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Golden Boxer should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 40-45 pound (18 - 20 kg) Golden Cavalier feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 60-75 pound (27 - 34 kg) Golden Boxer feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Golden Cavalier is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Golden Boxer is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Cavalier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Boxer is between $55 - $63. This makes an average of $660 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Golden Cavalier is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Golden Boxers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Golden Cavaliers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Golden Boxers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Golden Cavaliers are highly friendly around strangers.

Golden Boxers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Golden Cavaliers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Golden Boxers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.