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Name	Chihuahua	Chinese Crested	Havanese
Origins	Mexico	China	Cuba
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Csivava Chihuahueño	Crested Puff Chinese Crested	Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Havanese? Which is the smallest dog, Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Havanese?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Chinese Crested? Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese weight comparison:	2-6 pounds (1-3 kg)	7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	4 pounds (2 kg)	8 pounds (4 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Havanese? Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese height comparison:	6-9 inches (15-23 cm)	10-13 inches (21-33 cm)	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	7.5 inches (19 cm)	11.5 inches (29 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Havanese? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$800-$1000	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Havanese?	Very frequent: The Chihuahua is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Chinese Crested is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.

Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese trainability comparison.	Chihuahua dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs are easy to train. See more.	Havanese dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Havanese?	Chihuahua dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Havanese? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Chihuahua dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs are average defenders. See more.	Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Havanese? Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Courageous Intelligent Quick Devoted Lively	Playful Happy Alert Affectionate Lively Tempered Sweet	Playful Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle Companionable Sturdy Amiable Charming
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Chihuahua dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Chinese Crested 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese?	High: Chihuahua dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Chinese Crested dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Havanese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese social needs comparison:	Chihuahua dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Chinese Crested 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?	Chihuahua dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs are not the biggest explorers. 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?	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. See more.	Chinese Crested 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

Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese playfulness comparison:	Average: Chihuahuas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Chinese Cresteds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Havanese is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese?	A lot: Chihuahua is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Chinese Crested rarely barks. 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 Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Havanese?	Very house-friendly dog the Chihuahua breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Chinese Crested breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Chihuahua dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Chinese Crested dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Havanese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Havanese?	Chihuahua dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Chinese Crested 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.

Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese health comparison. Which is the healthier: Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese?	Chihuahuas are commonly healthy dogs.	The Chinese Crested 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: Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese health problems comparison:	Collapsed Trachea Heart Murmurs Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Pulmonic Stenosis Hydrocephalus Hypoglycemia Shivering	Epilepsy Deafness Glaucoma Lens Luxation Loose Teeth	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?	Rare The Chihuahua should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Chinese Crested 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.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese lifespan comparison. How long do Chihuahua, Chinese Crested and Havanese breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	14-18 years The average lifespan of Chihuahua: 16 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Chinese Crested: 13 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. 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.

Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Havanese? Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese energy level comparison:	Chihuahua dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Chinese Crested dogs have a lower energy level than other 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 Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Havanese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Chihuahua dogs exercise need is very minimal.	Chinese Crested dogs exercise need is minimal.	Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Havanese?	Chihuahua dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Chinese Crested dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	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

Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Havanese?	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	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? Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Chihuahua has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Chinese Crested has a low to the 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.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese coat comparison:	Fine	Silky Thick Double Hairless	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long
Colors What are the original Chihuahua, Chinese Crested and Havanese color?	Black Tan Red Cream Fawn Chocolate	Black Blue Cream White Chocolate Palomino Apricot Slate	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Havanese? Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Chihuahua requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Chinese Crested requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Havanese? Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or {name3 shedding:	Chihuahua dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Chinese Crested 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: Chihuahua or Chinese Crested 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.	1-2 weeks Very frequent. This breed has famously high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 1-2 weeks. 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 Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No 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, Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese?	High 🔼 The Chihuahua has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Chinese Crested 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 Chihuahua is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Chinese Crested 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.

Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Chihuahua dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Chinese Crested dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Havanese? Which dog is more friendly?	Chihuahua dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Chinese Crested 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 Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Havanese?	Chihuahua dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.	Chinese Crested dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Havanese?	Chihuahua dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Chinese Crested 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 Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Havanese?	Chihuahua dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Chinese Crested 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: Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese?	Yes Chihuahua dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Chinese Crested 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 Chihuahua is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Chinese Crested 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?	Chihuahuas are not recommended for elderly people.	Chinese Cresteds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested 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: Chihuahua or Chinese Crested or Havanese? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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: Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese?	Not really Chihuahua breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Chinese Crested 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.

Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested 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 Chihuahua and Chinese Crested and Havanese have?	2-4 puppies	2-5 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 4
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Chihuahua vs Chinese Crested vs Havanese Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 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 Chihuahueno 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	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	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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