Unfortunately, the King Charles Yorkie is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Irish Water Spaniels are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Active
Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Active
Clownish
Intelligent
Alert
Inquisitive
Quick

King Charles Yorkies are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Irish Water Spaniels shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Avoid King Charles Yorkies as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Irish Water Spaniels make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

United States

Ireland

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Yorkshire Terrier

poodle, portuguese water dog, barbet

2000s

1800s

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

White
Red
Black
Brown
Blue

Brown

King Charles Yorkies are known for their coat length.

Irish Water Spaniels have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Curly

A King Charles Yorkie can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An Irish Water Spaniel can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

King Charles Yorkies are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Irish Water Spaniels are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

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

Patellar Luxation
Retinal Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse
Mitral Valve Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Syringomyelia

Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism

Entropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Urolithiasis
Hip Dysplasia
Hydrocephalus
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Color Dilution Alopecia
Microphthalmia
Shaker Dog Syndrome
Corneal Dystrophy
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Hypoadrenocorticism
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Cryptorchidism

Otitis Externa
Entropion
Eye Problems
Hypothyroidism

Blood Test
Hip X-Rays
Heart
Dna For Pra
Eye Examinations
Full Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination

King Charles Yorkies are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Irish Water Spaniels thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

King Charles Yorkie has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Irish Water Spaniel has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

King Charles Yorkies need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Irish Water Spaniels need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

King Charles Yorkies sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Irish Water Spaniels are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

King Charles Yorkies are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Irish Water Spaniels bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Walk, Tug-of-war, Fetch, Swim, Run, Walking, Cuddles

Walking, Swimming, Hunting, Running

King Charles Yorkies 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.

Irish Water Spaniels 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 King Charles Yorkie, 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 Irish Water Spaniel, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most King Charles Yorkies 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 Irish Water Spaniels usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-18 pound (3 - 8 kg) King Charles Yorkie 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 55-68 pound (25 - 31 kg) Irish Water Spaniel feed 2.5 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 King Charles Yorkie is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of an Irish Water Spaniel is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a King Charles Yorkie is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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 an Irish Water Spaniel is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 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.

King Charles Yorkies are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Irish Water Spaniel is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

King Charles Yorkies make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Irish Water Spaniels can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

King Charles Yorkies have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Irish Water Spaniels make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

King Charles Yorkies are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Irish Water Spaniels are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Irish Water Spaniels are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

King Charles Yorkies are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Irish Water Spaniels are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

King Charles Yorkies have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Irish Water Spaniels are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

King Charles Yorkies are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Irish Water Spaniels are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.