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Cavalier Papillon Mix

A Cavalier Papillon mix is a cross between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Papillon. Most grow into small dogs of 9–14 lb and live 13–16 years.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, a purebred dog
Cavalier King Charles SpanielPhoto: Mapovfille, CC BY 3.0, source
Papillon, a purebred dog
PapillonPhoto: Gvdmoort, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight9–14 lbcan be 5–18 lb
Height10–12 inat the shoulder
Lifespan13–16 years
SizeSmall

How big does a Cavalier Papillon Mix get?

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel13–18 lb
The mix9–14 lb
Papillon5–10 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Cavalier Papillon Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 10–12 inches at the shoulder, against 12–13 in for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and 8–11 in for the Papillon.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding
Moderate

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy
Moderate

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability
Very high

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel rates very high and the Papillon very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming
Low

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is usually described as affectionate, gentle, graceful. The Papillon as friendly, alert, happy. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Cavalier vs Papillon vs the mix

TraitCavalier King Charles SpanielCavalier Papillon MixPapillon
Weight13–18 lb9–14 lb5–10 lb
Height12–13 in10–12 in8–11 in
Lifespan12–15 yr13–16 yr14–16 yr
Sheddinglowmoderatemoderate
Energylowmoderatemoderate
GroupToymixedToy

Questions about the Cavalier Papillon Mix

How big does a Cavalier Papillon Mix get?
Most grow to 9–14 pounds and 10–12 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 5–18 pounds.
How long does a Cavalier Papillon Mix live?
A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (12–15 years) and the Papillon (14–16 years).
Does a Cavalier Papillon Mix shed?
Shedding is moderate. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Cavalier Papillon Mix easy to train?
Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Cavalier mixes

Other Papillon mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.