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Name	Border Terrier	Dachshund	Havanese
Origins	England Scotland	Germany	Cuba
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Borders	Bassotto Sausage Dog Tekkel Tekkel Doxie Weenie Dog Worshond Teckel	Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Border Terrier or Dachshund or Havanese? Which is the smallest dog, Border Terrier or Dachshund or Havanese?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Border Terrier or Dachshund or Dachshund? Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese weight comparison:	Males 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg), Female: 11-14 pounds (5-6 kg)	Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Males 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (5.5 kg)	Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Border Terrier or Dachshund or Havanese? Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese height comparison:	Male: 13-16 inches (33-41 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 14.5 inches (37 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Border Terrier or Dachshund or Havanese? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1400	$500-$700	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Border Terrier or Dachshund or Havanese?	Very frequent: The Border Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Dachshund is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.

Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese intelligence:	Smart: The Border Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese trainability comparison.	Border Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Dachshund dogs are easy to train. See more.	Havanese dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Border Terrier or Dachshund or Havanese?	Border Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Dachshund dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Border Terrier or Dachshund or Havanese? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Border Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Dachshund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Border Terrier or Dachshund or Havanese? Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Intelligent Affectionate Obedient Outright Tempered Fearless	Playful Stubborn Courageous Devoted Lively Clever	Playful Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle Companionable Sturdy Amiable Charming
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Border Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese?	High: Border Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Dachshund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Havanese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese social needs comparison:	Border Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Dachshund dogs are a social breed. See more.	Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Border Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Dachshund dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Havanese dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Border Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Dachshund dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Havanese dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese playfulness comparison:	Average: Border Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Havanese is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese?	Average to High: The Border Terrier is a vocal breed. See more.	A lot: Dachshund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Border Terrier or Dachshund or Havanese?	Very house-friendly dog the Border Terrier breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the Dachshund breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Border Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Dachshund 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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Border Terrier or Dachshund or Havanese?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Dachshund 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.

Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Border Terrier or Dachshund or Havanese?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Border Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Dachshund bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Havanese bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Border Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese mouthiness comparison:	Border Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Dachshund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese health comparison. Which is the healthier: Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese?	The Border Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Dachshund 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese health problems comparison:	Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Cryptorchidism Seizures Malocclusions Pulmonic Stenosis	Legg-perthes Disease Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Deafness Intervertebral Disk Disease Elbow Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Mitral Valve Disease Cushing's Syndrome Acanthosis Nigricans Baldness Canine Diabetes Mellitus Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Narcolepsy	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Deafness Chondrodysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Portosystemic Liver Shunt
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Border Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Dachshund 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.
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Life Expectancy Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese lifespan comparison. How long do Border Terrier, Dachshund and Havanese breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Terrier: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Dachshund: 13 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Border Terrier or Dachshund or Havanese? Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese energy level comparison:	Border Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Dachshund dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Havanese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Terrier or Dachshund or Havanese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Border Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.	Dachshund dogs have an average exercise need.	Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Terrier or Dachshund or Havanese?	Border Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Dachshund dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Havanese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Border Terrier or Dachshund or Havanese?	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Border Terrier breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Havanese's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese coat comparison:	Rough	Fine	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long
Colors What are the original Border Terrier, Dachshund and Havanese color?	Tan Red Blue Grizzle Wheaten	Black Tan Red Blue White Silver Brown	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Border Terrier or Dachshund or Havanese? Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese grooming comparison:	Average: The Border Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Border Terrier or Dachshund or Havanese? Border Terrier or Dachshund or {name3 shedding:	Border Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Dachshund dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Havanese dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Border Terrier or Dachshund or Havanese?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese?	Medium ⏺ The Border Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Border Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Dachshund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Havanese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese Good With Comparison

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

Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Border Terrier or Dachshund or Havanese? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	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.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be 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.	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 Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese?	Not really Border Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Dachshund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
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 Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Border Terrier and Dachshund and Havanese have?	2-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 4
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Border Terrier vs Dachshund vs Havanese Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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 Border Terrier Club Of America, Inc. Club Espanol De Terriers	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 Canadian Canine Registry	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

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