Chinese Crested vs Havanese Comparison – Which dog is better Crested or Bichon Habanero?

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Name	Chinese Crested	Havanese
Origins	China	Cuba
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Chinese Crested and Havanese. What other names are these breeds known by?	Crested Puff Chinese Crested	Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Chinese Crested and a Havanese. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Chinese Crested vs Havanese Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Small	Small
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Chinese Crested and a Havanese. Which breed is heavier?	7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	8 pounds (4 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Chinese Crested or Havanese? Is a Chinese Crested taller than a Havanese?	10-13 inches (21-33 cm)	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	11.5 inches (29 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

Chinese Crested vs Havanese Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Chinese Crested and a Havanese. Which breed costs more?	$800-$1000	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Chinese Crested or Havanese?	Very frequent: The Chinese Crested is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.

Chinese Crested vs Havanese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	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.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare training requirements.	Chinese Crested dogs are easy to train. See more.	Havanese dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare alertness levels.	Chinese Crested dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare territorial behaviors.	Chinese Crested dogs are average defenders. See more.	Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Chinese Crested vs Havanese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Chinese Crested and a Havanese. How do their temperaments differ?	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 between Chinese Crested vs Havanese?	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: Chinese Crested vs Havanese?	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.
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Social Needs Chinese Crested vs Havanese social needs comparison:	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? What's the difference between Chinese Crested vs Havanese?	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? What's the difference between Chinese Crested vs Havanese? Which can be better for hunting?	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

Chinese Crested vs Havanese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare vocalization tendencies.	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
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare play drive and energy.	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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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare living space needs.	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

Chinese Crested vs Havanese Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare adaptability levels.	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.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Chinese Crested or Havanese?	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.

Chinese Crested vs Havanese Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Chinese Crested has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare mouthing behaviors.	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.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare bite force PSI.	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

Chinese Crested vs Havanese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare average lifespans.	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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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare climate tolerances.	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.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Chinese Crested and a Havanese. Which breed is healthier?	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.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Chinese Crested vs Havanese?	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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Chinese Crested vs Havanese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Chinese Crested vs Havanese health problems comparison:	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

Chinese Crested vs Havanese Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare activity levels.	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 Chinese Crested vs Havanese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Chinese Crested or Havanese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Chinese Crested dogs exercise need is minimal.	Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Chinese Crested or Havanese?	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

Chinese Crested vs Havanese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare obesity risks.	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
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare daily food needs.	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

Chinese Crested vs Havanese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare allergy friendliness.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Chinese Crested and Havanese? Compare breed colors.	Black Blue Cream White Chocolate Palomino Apricot Slate	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare maintenance needs.	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
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare drooling amounts.	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.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Chinese Crested has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Chinese Crested and a Havanese? Compare fur types.	Silky Thick Double Hairless	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare bathing frequencies.	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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Chinese Crested or Havanese? Do Chinese Crested dogs shed more than Havanese dogs?	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

Chinese Crested vs Havanese Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare kid-friendliness.	Chinese Crested dogs are 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?	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 Chinese Crested or Havanese? Which dog is more friendly?	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
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Chinese Crested or Havanese?	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 Chinese Crested or Havanese? Can a Chinese Crested and a Havanese be friends? Do Chinese Crested dogs get along with Havanese 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 best for first time owners: Chinese Crested vs Havanese?	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 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?	Chinese Cresteds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Chinese Crested vs Havanese As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare service capabilities.	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 Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare therapy capabilities.	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.
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Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare scenting abilities.	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 & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare maritime abilities.	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.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Chinese Crested or a Havanese? Compare draft work capabilities.	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 history between Chinese Crested and Havanese. Which has stronger military background?	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.

Chinese Crested vs Havanese Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Chinese Crested and Havanese. Which has larger litters?	2-5 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 4
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Chinese Crested and Havanese breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Chinese Crested and Havanese. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Chinese Crested vs Havanese Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Chinese Crested and Havanese. Which groups do they belong to?	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 Classification Compare FCI classifications of Chinese Crested and Havanese. Which groups are they in?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Chinese Crested and Havanese. Which is more widely recognized?	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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