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Name	Havanese	Bichon Frise	Papillon
Origins	Cuba	Spain Belgium	Spain France Belgium
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bichon Havanese, Bichon Habanero, Havanese Cuban Bichon, Bichon Havanais, Bichon Havanês, Havaneser, Havanezer	Bichon Frise, Tenerife Dog, Bichon A Poil Frise, Bichon Tenerife, Purebred Bichon	Butterfly Dog, Squirrel Dog, Phalène, Epagneul Nain, Phalène (Drop Ear Type), Continental Toy Spaniel, Epagneul Nain Continental
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 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 Bichons and related breeds section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy 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 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 The Bichon Frise 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
Price Which is cheaper, Havanese or Bichon Frise or Papillon? Which is more expensive?	$900-$1200	$700-$1000	$400-$600
Availability	Very frequent	Very frequent	Very frequent

Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Havanese or Bichon Frise or Papillon? Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon size comparison:	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Havanese or Bichon Frise or Bichon Frise? Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon weight comparison:	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)
Avg. Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Havanese or Bichon Frise or Papillon? Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon height comparison:	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)	Male: 9-12 inches (23–30 cm) Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm)
Avg. Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	10 inches (25 cm)	Male: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)	Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm)

Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon coat comparison:	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long	Curly	Feathered
Colors What are the original Havanese, Bichon Frise and Papillon color?	Black Reddish-Brown Fawn White Havana Brown Tobacco	White Apricot Buff Cream	White Red Tan Lemon Sable Black
Grooming Which is easy to maintain, Havanese or Bichon Frise or Papillon? Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon grooming comparison:	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Havanese or Bichon Frise or Papillon? Havanese or Bichon Frise or {name3 shedding:	Havaneses shed none to minimal.	Bichon Frises are low shedders.	Papillons shed none to minimal.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Havanese or Bichon Frise or Papillon?	3-4 weeks More often than average.	3-4 weeks More often than average.	6-8 weeks Rarely.

Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon Characteristics Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Havanese or Bichon Frise or Papillon? Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon behavior/temperament comparison:	Affectionate Gentle Playful Companionable Intelligent Responsive Sturdy Lively Amiable Charming	Affectionate Playful Sensitive Cheerful Gentle Intelligent	Alert Friendly Energetic Happy Intelligent
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon intelligence:	Átlagos: Átlagos intelligenciájú Havanese.	Átlagos: Átlagos intelligenciájú Bichon Frise.	Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon trainability comparison.	Havaneses are very easy to train.	Bichon Frises are quite easy to train.	Papillons are easy to train.
Playfulness Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon playfulness comparison:	The Havanese is a highly playful breed.	The Bichon Frise is a playful breed.	The Papillon is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Papillons have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon?	Havaneses are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Bichon Frises are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Papillons are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon social needs comparison:	Havaneses need a lot of social interaction.	Bichon Frises need a lot of social interaction.	Papillons need a lot of social interaction.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon?	Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks.	Average: The Bichon Frise barks occasionally.	Nagyon sokat: Papillon kimondottan hangos fajta.
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Havanese or Bichon Frise or Papillon?	Havaneses are good watchdogs.	Bichon Frises are average watchdogs.	Papillons are average watchdogs.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Havaneses strongly protect their territory.	Bichon Frises are not the best to protect their territory.	Papillons strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Bichon Frise has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Papillon has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Havanese or Bichon Frise or Papillon?	Between 100 and 200 PSI The weakest: Dogs that have the weakest bite force below 200 PSI.	Between 100 and 200 PSI The weakest: Dogs that have the weakest bite force below 200 PSI.	Between 100 and 200 PSI The weakest: Dogs that have the weakest bite force below 200 PSI.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon mouthiness comparison:	Havaneses have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Bichon Frises have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Papillons have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Havaneses tend to escape less than other breeds.	Bichon Frises have average wanderlust potential.	Papillons are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Havaneses have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Bichon Frises don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Papillons have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Havanese or Bichon Frise or Papillon?	Kimondottan lakásbarát kutya Havanese fajta.	Kimondottan lakásbarát kutya Bichon Frise fajta.	Nem a legjobb választás Papillon, ha lakásban szeretnéd tartani, ugyanakkor alapos lemozgatással, napi többszöri sétával tolerálják a benti körülményeket is, így megoldható Papillon tartása lakásban.
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Havaneses adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bichon Frises adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Papillons adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Havanese or Bichon Frise or Papillon?	Havaneses tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Bichon Frises tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Papillons tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.

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Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Havanese or Bichon Frise or Papillon? Which dog is more friendly?	Havaneses are stranger friendly dogs.	Bichon Frises are very stranger friendly dogs.	Papillons are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Havanese or Bichon Frise or Papillon?	Havaneses are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frises are kid-friendly dogs.	Papillons are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Havanese or Bichon Frise or Papillon?	Havaneses are very cat-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frises are very cat-friendly dogs.	Papillons are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Havanese or Bichon Frise or Papillon?	Havaneses are very dog-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frises are very dog-friendly dogs.	Papillons are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon?	No Havaneses are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Bichon Frises are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Papillons are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog Which one could be 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Havanese or Bichon Frise or Papillon? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bichon Frise is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Papillon is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.	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.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Bichon Frises are usually recommended for elderly people.	Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people.
Boat Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon?	Not really Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Bichon Frise breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Havaneses are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Bichon Frises are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Papillons are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
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.	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.

Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon health comparison. Which is the healthier: Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon?	The Havanese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Bichon Frise is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Papillon 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: Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon health problems comparison:	Cataracts Chondrodysplasia Deafness Elbow Dysplasia Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Mitral Valve Disease Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt	Allergies Bladder Stones Hip Dysplasia Juvenile Cataracts Patellar Luxation Vaccination Sensitivity	Collapsed Trachea Hypoglycemia Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Havanese should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Bichon Frise should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Papillon should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon lifespan comparison. How long do Havanese, Bichon Frise and Papillon breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	14-16 years	12-15 years	13-16 years
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Hypoallergenic Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes	Yes	No
Energy Level Who has more energy a Havanese or Bichon Frise or Papillon? Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon energy level comparison:	Havaneses have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Bichon Frises have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Papillons have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Havanese or Bichon Frise or Papillon? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Havaneses exercise need is very minimal.	Bichon Frises exercise need is minimal.	Papillons need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Havanese or Bichon Frise or Papillon?	Havaneses sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Bichon Frises like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Papillons are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Havanese or Bichon Frise or Papillon?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 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? Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High.	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon?	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells least? Which dog smells most? Which is best, Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon?	Low The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Bichon Frise has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Havanese is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Bichon Frise is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Papillon is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Havanese vs Bichon Frise vs Papillon Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
Litter Frequency	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 How many puppies can Havanese and Bichon Frise and Papillon have?	1-9 puppies, average 4	2-5 puppies	2-4 puppies
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