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Name	Cavapoo	Border Collie	Havanese
Origins	Australia	England Scotland Wales	Cuba
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Group	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese breeds.	Cavoodle	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese? Compare their breeding categories.	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

Cavapoo vs Border Collie vs Havanese Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which breed is the largest?	Small Medium	Large	Small
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese? Compare adult weight ranges.	12-24 pounds (5.4-11 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	18 pounds (5.7.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Cavapoo or Border Collie or Havanese? Cavapoo vs Border Collie vs Havanese height comparison:	11-18 inches (28-45 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	14.5 inches (36.5 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

Cavapoo vs Border Collie vs Havanese Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Find price differences between these breeds.	$1200-$1800	$600-$800	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Cavapoo or Border Collie or Havanese?	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 Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.

Cavapoo vs Border Collie vs Havanese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which breed ranks highest?	Very smart: Cavapoo is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie 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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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which is easiest to train?	Cavapoo dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Havanese dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which breed is most alert?	Cavapoo dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which breed is most protective?	Cavapoo dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Cavapoo vs Border Collie vs Havanese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese? Compare temperaments.	Loving Intelligent Gentle	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Playful Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle Companionable Sturdy Amiable Charming
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. 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: Cavapoo vs Border Collie vs Havanese?	High: Cavapoo dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Border Collie 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 Cavapoo vs Border Collie vs Havanese social needs comparison:	Cavapoo dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Cavapoo dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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?	Cavapoo 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. See more.	Border Collie dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. 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

Cavapoo vs Border Collie vs Havanese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Cavapoo barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Cavapoos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Havanese is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Very house-friendly dog the Cavapoo breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Cavapoo vs Border Collie vs Havanese Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which breed is most flexible?	Cavapoo dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Havanese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Cavapoo or Border Collie or Havanese?	Cavapoo dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Havanese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Cavapoo vs Border Collie vs Havanese Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Cavapoo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which uses mouth most during play?	Cavapoo dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Cavapoo bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Havanese bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Cavapoo vs Border Collie vs Havanese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which breed lives longest?	9-15 years The average lifespan of Cavapoo: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Cavapoo can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which has fewer health issues?	Very healthy dog breed.	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Havanese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Cavapoo should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Havanese should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Cavapoo vs Border Collie vs Havanese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cavapoo vs Border Collie vs Havanese health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Deafness Chondrodysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Portosystemic Liver Shunt

Cavapoo vs Border Collie vs Havanese Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which breed is most active?	Cavapoo dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Havanese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Cavapoo vs Border Collie vs Havanese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Cavapoo or Border Collie or Havanese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Cavapoo dogs have an average exercise need.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Cavapoo or Border Collie or Havanese?	Cavapoo dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Havanese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Cavapoo vs Border Collie vs Havanese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cavapoo's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. 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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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which needs most food?	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Cavapoo vs Border Collie vs Havanese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	Yes See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. What colors are available?	Black Cream White Sable Tricolor Chestnut Apricot Red sable Phantom	Black Tan Red Sable Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which requires most maintenance?	Advanced: The Cavapoo requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which drools least?	The Cavapoo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Collie 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.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Cavapoo has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Curly Wavy Straight	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which requires most frequent baths?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Cavapoo or Border Collie or Havanese? Cavapoo or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	Cavapoo dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Havanese dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Cavapoo vs Border Collie vs Havanese Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which is best with kids?	Cavapoo dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Cavapoo dogs are generally with other pets.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Cavapoo or Border Collie or Havanese? Which dog is more friendly?	Cavapoo dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Cavapoo or Border Collie or Havanese?	Cavapoo dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Cavapoo or Border Collie or Havanese?	Cavapoo dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Border Collie 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: Cavapoo vs Border Collie vs Havanese?	Yes Cavapoo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Havanese dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Cavapoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Collie 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?	Cavapoos are commonly okay with elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Cavapoo vs Border Collie vs Havanese As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which is best suited for service work?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which excels in therapy work?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which is best for SAR work?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which is best suited for water work?	Yes Cavapoo breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie 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.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which has most military use?	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.

Cavapoo vs Border Collie vs Havanese Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which has most puppies?	2-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 4
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. What's recommended?	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.

Cavapoo vs Border Collie vs Havanese Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. How are they classified?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Cavapoo, Border Collie, and Havanese. Which has most recognition?	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Havanese Club of America

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