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

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Name Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Chihuahua Havanese
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Cavalier
Cavie
Cav
Csivava
Chihuahueño
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 Chihuahua vs Havanese breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Havanese Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Chihuahua or Havanese? Which is the smallest dog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Chihuahua or Havanese?
Small Small Small
Weight
Which is heavier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Chihuahua or Chihuahua? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Havanese weight comparison:
10-18 pounds (5-8 kg) 2-6 pounds (1-3 kg) 7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
14 pounds (6.5 kg) 4 pounds (2 kg) 10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Chihuahua or Havanese? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Havanese height comparison:
12-13 inches (30-33 cm) 6-9 inches (15-23 cm) 8-11 inches (21-29 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
12.5 inches (31.5 cm) 7.5 inches (19 cm) 10 inches (25 cm)

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Havanese Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Chihuahua or Havanese? Which is more expensive?
$1200-$1500 $600-$800 $900-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Chihuahua or Havanese?
Very frequent: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Chihuahua is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Havanese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Chihuahua 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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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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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 Chihuahua vs Havanese trainability comparison.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are quite easy to train.
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Chihuahua dogs are quite 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 Chihuahua or Havanese?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are not the best watchdogs.
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Chihuahua dogs are average 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 Chihuahua 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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Chihuahua dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Havanese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Chihuahua or Havanese? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Havanese behavior/temperament comparison:
Active
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Social
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Quick
Devoted
Lively
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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Sensitive: Chihuahua 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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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Chihuahua 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: Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua vs Havanese social needs comparison:
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Chihuahua dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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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Chihuahua dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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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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Chihuahua 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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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Havanese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Havanese playfulness comparison:
Average: Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Chihuahuas, 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 Chihuahua vs Havanese?
Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel barks occasionally.
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A lot: Chihuahua is a particularly loud 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 Chihuahua or Havanese?
Very house-friendly dog the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Chihuahua breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Chihuahua 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.
Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua 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.
Chihuahua 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.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Havanese Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua vs Havanese mouthiness comparison:
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Chihuahua dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Havanese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Havanese health comparison. Which is the healthier: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Havanese?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Chihuahuas are commonly healthy dogs.
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 Chihuahua vs Havanese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Havanese health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Mitral Valve Disease
Dry Eye
Episodic Falling Syndrome
Syringomyelia
Collapsed Trachea
Heart Murmurs
Open Fontanel
Patellar Luxation
Pulmonic Stenosis
Hydrocephalus
Hypoglycemia
Shivering
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.
Rare
The Chihuahua should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably 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 Chihuahua vs Havanese lifespan comparison. How long do Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua 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
14-18 years
The average lifespan of Chihuahua: 16 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 Chihuahua 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 warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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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 Chihuahua vs Havanese Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Chihuahua or Havanese? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Chihuahua 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.
Chihuahua 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.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Havanese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Chihuahua or Havanese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs have an average exercise need.
Chihuahua dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Chihuahua 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.
Chihuahua 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.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Havanese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Chihuahua or Havanese?
1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cups of high-quality dry food a day. 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 Chihuahua 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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Average: The Chihuahua 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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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Havanese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Havanese coat comparison:
Feathered Fine Soft
Wavy
Woolly
Flat
Long
Colors
What are the original Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua and Havanese color?
Tan
Tricolor
Blenheim
Ruby
Black
Tan
Red
Cream
Fawn
Chocolate
Black
White
Fawn
Reddish-Brown
Havana Brown
Tobacco
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Chihuahua or Havanese? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Chihuahua vs Havanese grooming comparison:
Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Chihuahua requires minimal grooming.
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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 Chihuahua or Havanese? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Chihuahua or {name3 shedding:
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs shed above average.
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Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua or Havanese?
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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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 Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua vs Havanese?

High 🔼

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

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The Chihuahua has a high chance of bad smell.

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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 Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua 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.
Chihuahua dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Chihuahua or Havanese? Which dog is more friendly?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Chihuahua dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Chihuahua or Havanese?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Chihuahua dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Chihuahua or Havanese?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Chihuahua dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Chihuahua or Havanese?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Chihuahua dogs are average friendly towards other 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 Chihuahua vs Havanese?
Yes
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Chihuahua 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
Chihuahua 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.
Chihuahuas are not recommended for elderly people.
Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua or Havanese? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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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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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 Chihuahua vs Havanese?

Not really

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

Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua and Havanese have?
3-5 puppies 2-4 puppies 1-9 puppies, average 4

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Chihuahua 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. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Toy 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 Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the English Toy Spaniels section. Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Chihuahueno 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
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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