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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese Comparison - Dog breed selector: Cavalier or Borders or Bichon Habanero? Find the right dog for you

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Name Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Border Terrier Havanese
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Cavalier
Cavie
Cav
Borders Bichon Habanero
Bichon Havanais
Bichon Havanes
Havanese Cuban Bichon
Havaneser
Havanezer
Bichon Havanese
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Border Terrier or Havanese? Which is the smallest dog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Border Terrier or Havanese?
Small Small Small
Weight
Which is heavier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Border Terrier or Border Terrier? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese weight comparison:
10-18 pounds (5-8 kg) Males 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg), Female: 11-14 pounds (5-6 kg) 7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
14 pounds (6.5 kg) Males 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (5.5 kg) 10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Border Terrier or Havanese? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese height comparison:
12-13 inches (30-33 cm) Male: 13-16 inches (33-41 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm) 8-11 inches (21-29 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
12.5 inches (31.5 cm) Male: 14.5 inches (37 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm) 10 inches (25 cm)

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Border Terrier or Havanese? Which is more expensive?
$1200-$1500 $1200-$1400 $900-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Border Terrier or Havanese?
Very frequent: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Border Terrier is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Smart: The Border Terrier 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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Trainability
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese trainability comparison.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are quite easy to train.
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Border Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Havanese dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Border Terrier or Havanese?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are not the best watchdogs.
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Border Terrier dogs are good watchdogs.
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Havanese dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Border Terrier or Havanese? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Border Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Border Terrier or Havanese? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese behavior/temperament comparison:
Active
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Social
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Obedient
Outright
Tempered
Fearless
Playful
Intelligent
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Companionable
Sturdy
Amiable
Charming
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Border Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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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: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese?
High: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Border Terrier 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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Social Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese social needs comparison:
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Border Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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The wanderlust potential of the Border Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
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Havanese dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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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Border Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Havanese dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese playfulness comparison:
Average: Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Border Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Havanese is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese?
Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Border Terrier is a vocal breed.
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Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Border Terrier or Havanese?
Very house-friendly dog the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Border Terrier breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Border Terrier 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: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Border Terrier or Havanese?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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.
Havanese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Border Terrier or Havanese?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Border Terrier bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

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

Low 🔽

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Border Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese mouthiness comparison:
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Border Terrier 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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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese health comparison. Which is the healthier: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Border Terrier 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.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Mitral Valve Disease
Dry Eye
Episodic Falling Syndrome
Syringomyelia
Heart Murmurs
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Hypothyroidism
Cryptorchidism
Seizures
Malocclusions
Pulmonic Stenosis
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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Border Terrier 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.
Life Expectancy
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese lifespan comparison. How long do Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Border Terrier and Havanese breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: 12 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Terrier: 13 years
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese?
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 Border Terrier 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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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Border Terrier or Havanese? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese energy level comparison:
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Border Terrier 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.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Border Terrier or Havanese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs have an average exercise need.
Border Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.
Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Border Terrier or Havanese?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Border Terrier 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.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Border Terrier 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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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High: The Border Terrier breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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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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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese coat comparison:
Feathered Rough Soft
Wavy
Woolly
Flat
Long
Colors
What are the original Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Border Terrier and Havanese color?
Tan
Tricolor
Blenheim
Ruby
Tan
Red
Blue
Grizzle
Wheaten
Black
White
Fawn
Reddish-Brown
Havana Brown
Tobacco
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Border Terrier or Havanese? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese grooming comparison:
Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Border Terrier requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Border Terrier or Havanese? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Border Terrier or {name3 shedding:
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs shed above average.
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Border Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Havanese dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Border Terrier or Havanese?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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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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Hypoallergenic
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese 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, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese?

High 🔼

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Border Terrier has an average 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Border Terrier 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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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Border Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Border Terrier or Havanese? Which dog is more friendly?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Border Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Border Terrier or Havanese?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Border Terrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Border Terrier or Havanese?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Border Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Border Terrier or Havanese?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Border Terrier 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: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese?
Yes
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Border Terrier 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
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Border Terrier 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?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Border Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier 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.
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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: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Border Terrier or Havanese? 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?

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: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese?

Not really

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Border Terrier 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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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.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier 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.
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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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Border Terrier and Havanese have?
3-5 puppies 2-8 puppies 1-9 puppies, average 4

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Border Terrier vs Havanese Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Toy 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 Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the English Toy Spaniels section. Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers 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
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
United Kennel Club
Havanese Club of America

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