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Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound Comparison - Dog breed selector: Bassotto or Bichon Habanero or German: Italienisches Windspiel? Find the right dog for you

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Name Dachshund Havanese Italian Greyhound
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Bassotto
Sausage Dog
Tekkel
Tekkel Doxie
Weenie Dog
Worshond
Teckel
Bichon Habanero
Bichon Havanais
Bichon Havanes
Havanese Cuban Bichon
Havaneser
Havanezer
Bichon Havanese
German: Italienisches Windspiel
Piccolo Levriero Italiano
Galgo Italiano
French: Petit Levrier Italiane
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Dachshund or Havanese or Italian Greyhound? Which is the smallest dog, Dachshund or Havanese or Italian Greyhound?
Small Small Small
Weight
Which is heavier, Dachshund or Havanese or Havanese? Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound weight comparison:
Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg) 7-13 pounds (3-6 kg) 6-10 pounds (3-5 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg) 10 pounds (4.5 kg) 8 pounds (4 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Dachshund or Havanese or Italian Greyhound? Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound height comparison:
Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm) 8-11 inches (21-29 cm) 12-15 inches (30-38 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm) 10 inches (25 cm) 13.5 inches (34 cm)

Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Dachshund or Havanese or Italian Greyhound? Which is more expensive?
$500-$700 $900-$1200 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Dachshund or Havanese or Italian Greyhound?
Very frequent: The Dachshund is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Italian Greyhound is quite easy to get.

Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Dachshund or Havanese or Italian Greyhound? Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Stubborn
Courageous
Devoted
Lively
Clever
Playful
Intelligent
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Companionable
Sturdy
Amiable
Charming
Agile
Intelligent
Affectionate
Companionable
Athletic
Mischievous
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Italian Greyhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound?
High: Dachshund 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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High: Italian Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound social needs comparison:
Dachshund dogs are a social breed.
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Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Italian Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Dachshund dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Havanese dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Italian Greyhound dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Dachshund dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Havanese dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Italian Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound playfulness comparison:
Average: Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Havanese is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Italian Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound?
A lot: Dachshund is a particularly loud breed.
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Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks.
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Average: The Italian Greyhound barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Dachshund or Havanese or Italian Greyhound?
Apartment-friendly dog the Dachshund breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Italian Greyhound indoors.

Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Dachshund 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.
Italian Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Dachshund or Havanese or Italian Greyhound?
Dachshund dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Havanese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Dachshund or Havanese or Italian Greyhound?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Dachshund bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Havanese bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

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

Low 🔽

The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Italian Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound mouthiness comparison:
Dachshund dogs have a higher than 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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Italian Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound?
The Dachshund 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.
The Italian Greyhound 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: Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound health problems comparison:
Legg-perthes Disease
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Epilepsy
Deafness
Intervertebral Disk Disease
Elbow Dysplasia
Demodectic Mange
Mitral Valve Disease
Cushing's Syndrome
Acanthosis Nigricans
Baldness
Canine Diabetes Mellitus
Lymphocytic Thyroiditis
Narcolepsy
Cataracts
Heart Murmurs
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Chondrodysplasia
Elbow Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Portosystemic Liver Shunt
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Eye Problems
Drug Sensitivity
Thyroid Problems
Alopecia
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Dachshund 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.
Average
The Italian Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound lifespan comparison. How long do Dachshund, Havanese and Italian Greyhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Dachshund: 13 years
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Italian Greyhound: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound?
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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Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Dachshund or Havanese or Italian Greyhound? Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound energy level comparison:
Dachshund 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.
Italian Greyhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Dachshund or Havanese or Italian Greyhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Dachshund dogs have an average exercise need.
Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Italian Greyhound dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Dachshund or Havanese or Italian Greyhound?
Dachshund 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.
Italian Greyhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Dachshund or Havanese or Italian Greyhound?
1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day. 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound weight gain potential comparison:
High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Havanese's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Low to Average: The Italian Greyhound has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound coat comparison:
Fine Soft
Wavy
Woolly
Flat
Long
Fine
Colors
What are the original Dachshund, Havanese and Italian Greyhound color?
Black
Tan
Red
Blue
White
Silver
Brown
Black
White
Fawn
Reddish-Brown
Havana Brown
Tobacco
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
White
Brown
Yellow
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Dachshund or Havanese or Italian Greyhound? Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound grooming comparison:
Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Italian Greyhound requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Dachshund or Havanese or Italian Greyhound? Dachshund or Havanese or {name3 shedding:
Dachshund dogs shed none to minimal.
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Havanese dogs shed none to minimal.
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Italian Greyhound dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Dachshund or Havanese or Italian Greyhound?
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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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
Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound 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, Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound?

Low 🔽

The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Italian Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Dachshund 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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The Italian Greyhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Dachshund dogs are generally with other pets.
Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Italian Greyhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Dachshund or Havanese or Italian Greyhound? Which dog is more friendly?
Dachshund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Dachshund or Havanese or Italian Greyhound?
Dachshund dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Italian Greyhound dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Dachshund or Havanese or Italian Greyhound?
Dachshund dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Dachshund or Havanese or Italian Greyhound?
Dachshund dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound?
Yes
Dachshund 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.
Yes
Italian Greyhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Italian Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people.
Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Italian Greyhounds are not recommended for elderly people.

Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound 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: Dachshund or Havanese or Italian Greyhound? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

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.

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: Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound?

Not really

Dachshund 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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Not really

Italian Greyhound 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.

Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound 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 Dachshund and Havanese and Italian Greyhound have?
4-8 puppies 1-9 puppies, average 4 2-4 puppies

Dachshund vs Havanese vs Italian Greyhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section. Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section. Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds 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
Canadian Canine Registry
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
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

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