Greyhound vs Havanese vs Keeshond – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Greyhound	Havanese	Keeshond
Origins	United Kingdom	Cuba	Germany Netherlands
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs	Sled Dogs
Popularity Rank	156	23	87
Reviews	1	4	2
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Other Names	English Greyhound	Bichon Havanese, Bichon Habanero, Havanese Cuban Bichon, Bichon Havanais, Bichon Havanês, Havaneser, Havanezer	Dutch Barge Dog, Smiling Dutchman, Chien Loup, German Spitz, Deutscher Wolfsspitz, Wolfsspitz, Kees
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	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 1930 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.
Breed Recognition	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	No set
Price	$500-$800	$900-$1200	$800-$1000

General Appearance - Greyhound vs Havanese vs Keeshond

Size	Giant	Small	Medium
Weight	Male: 65-80 pounds (29-36 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-31 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	35-45 pounds (15-20 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	40 pounds (17.5 kg)
Height	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 27-28 inches (68-71 cm)	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)	Male: 17-19 inches (44-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (69.5 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)	Male: 18 inches (46 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)

Hair & Care - Greyhound vs Havanese vs Keeshond

Coat	Fine	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long	Fluffy Dense
Colors	Gray White Blue Red Black	Black Reddish-Brown Fawn White Havana Brown Tobacco	Silver Gray Cream Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Greyhound requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort.	Advanced: The Keeshond requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Greyhounds shed moderately.	Havaneses shed none to minimal.	Keeshonds are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - Greyhound vs Havanese vs Keeshond

Temperament	Intelligent Affectionate Outright Tempered Gentle Athletic Quiet	Affectionate Gentle Playful Companionable Intelligent Responsive Sturdy Lively Amiable Charming	Agile Obedient Quick Intelligent Bright Playful Sturdy
Intelligent Rank	Average: Greyhound's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Havanese's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: Keeshond is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Greyhounds are easy to train.	Havaneses are very easy to train.	Keeshonds are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Havanese is a highly playful breed.	Keeshonds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Greyhounds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Keeshonds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Greyhounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Havaneses are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Keeshonds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Greyhounds need for social interaction is average.	Havaneses need a lot of social interaction.	Keeshonds are a social breed.
Barking	Low: The Greyhound barks none to minimal.	Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks.	High: The Keeshond is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Greyhounds are average watchdogs.	Havaneses are good watchdogs.	Keeshonds are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Greyhounds can't provide protection for their territory.	Havaneses strongly protect their territory.	Keeshonds are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Keeshond has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Greyhounds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Havaneses have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Keeshonds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Greyhounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Havaneses tend to escape less than other breeds.	Keeshonds tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Greyhounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Havaneses have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Keeshonds 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.
Apartment Friendly	Greyhounds are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Havaneses are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Keeshonds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Greyhounds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Havaneses adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Keeshonds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Havaneses tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Keeshonds 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.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Greyhound vs Havanese vs Keeshond

Stranger Friendly	Greyhounds are very stranger friendly dogs.	Havaneses are stranger friendly dogs.	Keeshonds are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Greyhounds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Havaneses are very kid-friendly dogs.	Keeshonds are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Greyhounds are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Havaneses are very cat-friendly dogs.	Keeshonds are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Greyhounds are very dog-friendly dogs.	Havaneses are very dog-friendly dogs.	Keeshonds are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Keeshond is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Greyhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Keeshonds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Greyhounds usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Havaneses are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Keeshonds are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Greyhounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Havaneses are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Keeshonds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Keeshond breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Greyhound vs Havanese vs Keeshond

Health Issues	The Greyhound 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 Keeshond is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Allergies Alopecia Bloat Cancer Cataracts Cold Intolerance Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Musculoskeletal Injuries Osteoarthritis Osteosarcoma Pannus Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Sensitivity To Anesthesia Vitreous Degeneration	Cataracts Chondrodysplasia Deafness Elbow Dysplasia Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Mitral Valve Disease Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt	No set
Life Expectancy	10-13 years	14-16 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes	No
Energy Level	Greyhounds have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Havaneses have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Keeshonds have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Greyhounds exercise need is minimal.	Havaneses exercise need is very minimal.	Keeshonds exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Greyhounds like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Havaneses sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Keeshonds are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	Males: 2.5 to 4 cups; Females: 1.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers cold weather The Keeshond can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Keeshond has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Greyhound is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Havanese is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Keeshond is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Greyhound vs Havanese vs Keeshond

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	1-12 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 4	3-8 puppies
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