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Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier Comparison - Dog breed selector: Sheepdog or Bichon Habanero or Jack? Find the right dog for you

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Name Border Collie Havanese Jack Russell Terrier
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Bichon Habanero
Bichon Havanais
Bichon Havanes
Havanese Cuban Bichon
Havaneser
Havanezer
Bichon Havanese
Jack
Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Border Collie or Havanese or Jack Russell Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Border Collie or Havanese or Jack Russell Terrier?
Large Small Small
Weight
Which is heavier, Border Collie or Havanese or Havanese? Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier weight comparison:
Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) 7-13 pounds (3-6 kg) 11-18 pounds (5-8 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) 10 pounds (4.5 kg) 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Border Collie or Havanese or Jack Russell Terrier? Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier height comparison:
Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) 8-11 inches (21-29 cm) 8-15 inches (20-38 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) 10 inches (25 cm) 11.5 inches (29 cm)

Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Border Collie or Havanese or Jack Russell Terrier? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $900-$1200 $700-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Havanese or Jack Russell Terrier?
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Jack Russell Terrier is quite easy to get.

Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier intelligence:
Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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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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Very smart: Jack Russell Terrier is an excellent dog breed.
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Trainability
Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier trainability comparison.
Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Havanese dogs are very easy to train.
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Jack Russell Terrier dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Border Collie or Havanese or Jack Russell Terrier?
Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Havanese dogs are good watchdogs.
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Jack Russell Terrier dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Border Collie or Havanese or Jack Russell Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Jack Russell Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Border Collie or Havanese or Jack Russell Terrier? Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Playful
Intelligent
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Companionable
Sturdy
Amiable
Charming
Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Cheerful
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Border Collie 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: Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier?
High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Havanese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Jack Russell Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier social needs comparison:
Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Jack Russell Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Havanese dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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The wanderlust potential of the Jack Russell Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Border Collie dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Havanese dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Jack Russell Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier playfulness comparison:
The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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The Havanese is a highly playful breed.
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The Jack Russell Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier?
Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks.
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A lot: Jack Russell Terrier is a particularly loud breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Border Collie or Havanese or Jack Russell Terrier?
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.
Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Jack Russell Terrier breed.

Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Border Collie 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.
Jack Russell Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or Havanese or Jack Russell Terrier?
Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Havanese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Border Collie or Havanese or Jack Russell Terrier?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Havanese bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Jack Russell Terrier bite force: Weak.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Jack Russell Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier mouthiness comparison:
Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Jack Russell Terrier dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier?
The Border Collie 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.
The Jack Russell Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Cataracts
Heart Murmurs
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Chondrodysplasia
Elbow Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Portosystemic Liver Shunt
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Border Collie 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.
Average
The Jack Russell Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Border Collie, Havanese and Jack Russell Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years
12-16 years
The average lifespan of Jack Russell Terrier: 14 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Border Collie 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 warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Border Collie or Havanese or Jack Russell Terrier? Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier energy level comparison:
Border Collie 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.
Jack Russell Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie or Havanese or Jack Russell Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Jack Russell Terrier dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie or Havanese or Jack Russell Terrier?
Border Collie 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.
Jack Russell Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.

Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Border Collie or Havanese or Jack Russell Terrier?
1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day. 1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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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 Jack Russell Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier coat comparison:
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Soft
Wavy
Woolly
Flat
Long
Rough
Colors
What are the original Border Collie, Havanese and Jack Russell Terrier color?
Black
Tan
Red
Sable
Brindle
Lilac
Gold
Seal
White & Red
Slate
Sable Merle
Black & White
Tricolor
Blue merle
Blue merle-tricolor
Slate merle
Red merle
Saddleback Sable
White & Blue
White & Blue Merle
White & Red Merle
White Ticked
White & Gold
White & Sable
White & Seal
Black
White
Fawn
Reddish-Brown
Havana Brown
Tobacco
Black
Tan
White
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Border Collie or Havanese or Jack Russell Terrier? Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier grooming comparison:
Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Jack Russell Terrier doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Border Collie or Havanese or Jack Russell Terrier? Border Collie or Havanese or {name3 shedding:
Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Havanese dogs shed none to minimal.
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Jack Russell Terrier dogs are heavy shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Border Collie or Havanese or Jack Russell Terrier?
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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Hypoallergenic
Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier?

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Jack Russell Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Border Collie 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 Jack Russell Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.
Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Jack Russell Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Havanese or Jack Russell Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Jack Russell Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Border Collie or Havanese or Jack Russell Terrier?
Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Jack Russell Terrier dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Havanese or Jack Russell Terrier?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Jack Russell Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Havanese or Jack Russell Terrier?
Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Jack Russell Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier?
Yes
Border Collie 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
Jack Russell Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Jack Russell Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Jack Russell Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people.

Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Border Collie or Havanese or Jack Russell Terrier? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect 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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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

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 and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Yes

This breed would make an excellent 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.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier?

Not really

Border Collie 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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Yes

Jack Russell Terrier breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

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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Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Not really

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

Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

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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Litter Size
How many puppies can Border Collie and Havanese and Jack Russell Terrier have?
4-8 puppies 1-9 puppies, average 4 4-8 puppies

Border Collie vs Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2012 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
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.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
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
The American Int. Border Collie Registry
The American Border Collie Association
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
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
Irish Kennel Club
Club Espanol De Terriers
Jack Russell Terrier Club Of America

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