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Name	Cairn Terrier	Toy Poodle	Havanese
Origins	Scotland	Germany France	Cuba
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Toto Dog Cairn	Barbone Pudle Teacup Poodle Teddy Poodle	Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Cairn Terrier or Toy Poodle or Havanese? Which is the smallest dog, Cairn Terrier or Toy Poodle or Havanese?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Cairn Terrier or Toy Poodle or Toy Poodle? Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese weight comparison:	Male: 14-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 13-17 pounds (6-8 kg)	Male: 6-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 16 pounds (7 kg), Female: 15 pounds (7 kg)	Male: 7.5 pounds (3.5 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Cairn Terrier or Toy Poodle or Havanese? Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese height comparison:	Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 9-12 inches (23-30 cm)	Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm)	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 11.5 inches (29 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Cairn Terrier or Toy Poodle or Havanese? Which is more expensive?	$700-$1000	$1000-$1500	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Cairn Terrier or Toy Poodle or Havanese?	Very frequent: The Cairn Terrier is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.

Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese intelligence:	Smart: The Cairn Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Toy Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. 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 Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese trainability comparison.	Cairn Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Toy Poodle dogs are very 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: Cairn Terrier or Toy Poodle or Havanese?	Cairn Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Toy Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Cairn Terrier or Toy Poodle or Havanese? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Cairn Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.	Toy Poodle dogs are average defenders. See more.	Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Cairn Terrier or Toy Poodle or Havanese? Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Courageous Intelligent Fearless Assertive	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual	Playful Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle Companionable Sturdy Amiable Charming
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Cairn 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese?	High: Cairn Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Toy Poodle 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 Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese social needs comparison:	Cairn Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Toy Poodle 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?	Cairn Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Toy Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. 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?	Cairn Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Toy Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. 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

Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese playfulness comparison:	The Cairn Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The Toy Poodle is a playful breed. See more.	The Havanese is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese?	A lot: Cairn Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average to High: The Toy Poodle is a vocal 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 Cairn Terrier or Toy Poodle or Havanese?	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 Cairn Terrier indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Toy Poodle breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Cairn Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Toy Poodle 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: Cairn Terrier or Toy Poodle or Havanese?	Cairn Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Toy Poodle 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.

Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Cairn Terrier or Toy Poodle or Havanese?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Cairn Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Toy Poodle 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 Cairn Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Toy Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese mouthiness comparison:	Cairn Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Toy Poodle dogs have a lower 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.

Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese health comparison. Which is the healthier: Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese?	Cairn Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Toy Poodle 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.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese health problems comparison:	Cataracts Legg-perthes Disease Luxating Patella Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Cryptorchidism Glaucoma Craniomandibular Osteopathy Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy Microvascular Dysplasia Portosystemic Vascular Anomaly (PSVA)	Heart Murmurs Slipped Stifle Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Ear Infections Skin Allergies Canine Diabetes Mellitus Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia	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?	Frequent The Cairn Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Toy Poodle 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 Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese lifespan comparison. How long do Cairn Terrier, Toy Poodle and Havanese breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Cairn Terrier: 13 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Toy Poodle: 15 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: Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Cairn Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. 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.

Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Cairn Terrier or Toy Poodle or Havanese? Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese energy level comparison:	Cairn Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Toy Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	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 Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Cairn Terrier or Toy Poodle or Havanese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Cairn Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Toy Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Cairn Terrier or Toy Poodle or Havanese?	Cairn Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Toy Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Havanese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Cairn Terrier or Toy Poodle or Havanese?	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Cairn Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Toy Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Havanese's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese coat comparison:	Waterproof	Dense Curly Thick	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long
Colors What are the original Cairn Terrier, Toy Poodle and Havanese color?	Black Gray Red Cream Silver Brindle Wheaten	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Cairn Terrier or Toy Poodle or Havanese? Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese grooming comparison:	Average: The Cairn Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Cairn Terrier or Toy Poodle or Havanese? Cairn Terrier or Toy Poodle or {name3 shedding:	Cairn Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Toy Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Havanese dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Cairn Terrier or Toy Poodle or Havanese?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese?	Medium ⏺ The Cairn Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Toy Poodle 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 Cairn Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Toy Poodle 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.

Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Cairn Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	Toy Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Cairn Terrier or Toy Poodle or Havanese? Which dog is more friendly?	Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Toy Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Cairn Terrier or Toy Poodle or Havanese?	Cairn Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Toy Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Cairn Terrier or Toy Poodle or Havanese?	Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Toy Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Cairn Terrier or Toy Poodle or Havanese?	Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Toy Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese?	Yes Cairn Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Toy Poodle 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?	Yes Cairn Terrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Toy Poodle 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?	Cairn Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Toy Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle 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: Cairn Terrier or Toy Poodle 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.	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?	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: Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese?	Not really Cairn Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Toy Poodle 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.

Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle 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 Cairn Terrier and Toy Poodle and Havanese have?	2-10 puppies	2-4 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 4
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Cairn Terrier vs Toy Poodle vs Havanese Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913 as a Terrier breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	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 Small sized Terriers section.	Not recognized by FCI.	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 Club Espanol De Terriers	Dog Registry of America Inc.	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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