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Australian Shepherd vs Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier Comparison - Dog breed selector: Little Blue Dog or Bichon Habanero or Roseneath Terrier? Find the right dog for you

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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier breeds.
Little Blue Dog
Aussie
Bichon Habanero
Bichon Havanais
Bichon Havanes
Havanese Cuban Bichon
Havaneser
Havanezer
Bichon Havanese
Roseneath Terrier
Westie
Westy
White Roseneath Terrier
Poltalloch Terrier
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Australian Shepherd vs Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which breed is the largest?
Large Small Small
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) 7-13 pounds (3-6 kg) Male: 15-22 pounds (7-10 kg), Female: 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) 10 pounds (4.5 kg) Male: 18.5 pounds (8.5 kg), Female: 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Australian Shepherd or Havanese or West Highland White Terrier? Australian Shepherd vs Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier height comparison:
Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm) 8-11 inches (21-29 cm) Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm) 10 inches (25 cm) Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)

Australian Shepherd vs Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Find price differences between these breeds.
$600-$800 $900-$1200 $900-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Australian Shepherd or Havanese or West Highland White Terrier?
Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The West Highland White Terrier is quite easy to get.

Australian Shepherd vs Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which breed ranks highest?
Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which is easiest to train?
Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Havanese dogs are very easy to train.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which breed is most alert?
Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Havanese dogs are good watchdogs.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which breed is most protective?
Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Australian Shepherd vs Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier? Compare temperaments.
Active
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Good-natured
Playful
Intelligent
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Companionable
Sturdy
Amiable
Charming
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Australian Shepherd vs Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier?
Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Havanese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: West Highland White Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Australian Shepherd vs Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier social needs comparison:
Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed.
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Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Havanese dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Havanese dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Australian Shepherd vs Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks.
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A lot: West Highland White Terrier is a particularly loud breed.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which breed is most playful?
The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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The Havanese is a highly playful breed.
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The West Highland White Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which adapts best to small spaces?
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Australian Shepherd indoors.
Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep West Highland White Terrier indoors.

Australian Shepherd vs Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which breed is most flexible?
Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Havanese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
West Highland White Terrier dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Australian Shepherd or Havanese or West Highland White Terrier?
Australian Shepherd dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Havanese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
West Highland White Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Australian Shepherd vs Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which uses mouth most during play?
Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Havanese bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

West Highland White Terrier bite force: Weak.

Australian Shepherd vs Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which breed lives longest?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years
12-16 years
The average lifespan of West Highland White Terrier: 14 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The West Highland White Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which has fewer health issues?
The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Havanese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Very healthy dog breed.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Havanese should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The West Highland White Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Shepherd vs Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Shepherd vs Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Deafness
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Distichiasis
Collie Eye Anomaly
Detached Retina
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Persistent Pupillary Membranes
Cataracts
Heart Murmurs
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Chondrodysplasia
Elbow Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Portosystemic Liver Shunt
Cataracts
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
White Dog Shaker Syndrome
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Atopic Dermatitis
Hyperplastic Dermatosis
Pulmonary Fibrosis

Australian Shepherd vs Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which breed is most active?
Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Havanese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Australian Shepherd vs Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Shepherd or Havanese or West Highland White Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
West Highland White Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Shepherd or Havanese or West Highland White Terrier?
Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Havanese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Australian Shepherd vs Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Havanese's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the West Highland White Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which needs most food?
1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day. 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Australian Shepherd vs Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. What colors are available?
Black
Red
Blue
Merle
Black
White
Fawn
Reddish-Brown
Havana Brown
Tobacco
White
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The West Highland White Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which drools least?
The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Havanese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The West Highland White Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

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The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Feathered Soft
Wavy
Woolly
Flat
Long
Dense
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which requires most frequent baths?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Australian Shepherd or Havanese or West Highland White Terrier? Australian Shepherd or Havanese or {name3 shedding:
Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Havanese dogs shed none to minimal.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Australian Shepherd vs Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which is best with kids?
Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Shepherd or Havanese or West Highland White Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?
Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Shepherd or Havanese or West Highland White Terrier?
Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Shepherd or Havanese or West Highland White Terrier?
Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Shepherd vs Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier?
Yes
Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Havanese dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
West Highland White Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
West Highland White Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
West Highland White Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Australian Shepherd vs Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which has best nose work ability?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which is best for SAR work?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

West Highland White Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which has most military use?

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Australian Shepherd vs Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which has most puppies?
6-9 puppies, average 7 1-9 puppies, average 4 2-5 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Australian Shepherd vs Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section. Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Australian Shepherd, Havanese, and West Highland White Terrier. Which has most recognition?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Australian Shepherd Club Of America
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Havanese Club of America
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Club Espanol De Terriers

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