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Name	Havanese	Brittany	Australian Cattle Dog
Origins	Cuba	France	Australia
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog breeds.	Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese	American Brittany Brittany Spaniel Epagneul Breton	Blue Heeler Cattle Dog Red Heeler Queensland Heeler
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Havanese vs Brittany vs Australian Cattle Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which breed is the largest?	Small	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog? Compare adult weight ranges.	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	30-62 pounds (13-28 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)	46 pounds (20.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Havanese or Brittany or Australian Cattle Dog? Havanese vs Brittany vs Australian Cattle Dog height comparison:	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)	Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	10 inches (25 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Havanese vs Brittany vs Australian Cattle Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Find price differences between these breeds.	$900-$1200	$700-$800	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, Havanese or Brittany or Australian Cattle Dog?	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Australian Cattle Dog is quite easy to get.

Havanese vs Brittany vs Australian Cattle Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which breed ranks highest?	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Australian Cattle Dog is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which is easiest to train?	Havanese dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Brittany dogs are easy to train. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which breed is most alert?	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Brittany dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which breed is most protective?	Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Brittany dogs are average defenders. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Havanese vs Brittany vs Australian Cattle Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog? Compare temperaments.	Playful Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle Companionable Sturdy Amiable Charming	Independent Alert Intelligent Responsive Social	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Aggressive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Brittany 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: Havanese vs Brittany vs Australian Cattle Dog?	High: Havanese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Havanese vs Brittany vs Australian Cattle Dog social needs comparison:	Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Havanese dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Brittany is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Australian Cattle Dog is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Havanese dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Brittany dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog 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

Havanese vs Brittany vs Australian Cattle Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Brittany barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Cattle Dog rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which breed is most playful?	The Havanese is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Brittany is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Australian Cattle Dog is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which adapts best to small spaces?	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 Brittany indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Australian Cattle Dog breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Havanese vs Brittany vs Australian Cattle Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which breed is most flexible?	Havanese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Brittany dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Australian Cattle Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Havanese or Brittany or Australian Cattle Dog?	Havanese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Brittany 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.

Havanese vs Brittany vs Australian Cattle Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Brittany has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Australian Cattle Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which uses mouth most during play?	Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Brittany dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Havanese bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Brittany bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Cattle Dog bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Havanese vs Brittany vs Australian Cattle Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which breed lives longest?	14-16 years The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Cattle Dog: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which handles climate changes best?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Brittany can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Cattle Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which has fewer health issues?	The Havanese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Brittany is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Australian Cattle Dog 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?	Average The Havanese should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Brittany should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Australian Cattle Dog 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: Havanese vs Brittany vs Australian Cattle Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Havanese vs Brittany vs Australian Cattle Dog health problems comparison:	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Deafness Chondrodysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Portosystemic Liver Shunt	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Epilepsy	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Deafness

Havanese vs Brittany vs Australian Cattle Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which breed is most active?	Havanese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Brittany dogs are high-energy dogs.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Havanese vs Brittany vs Australian Cattle Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Havanese or Brittany or Australian Cattle Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.	Brittany dogs need a lot of exercises.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Havanese or Brittany or Australian Cattle Dog?	Havanese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Brittany dogs don't need too much sleep.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Havanese vs Brittany vs Australian Cattle Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Havanese's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Cattle Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which needs most food?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Havanese vs Brittany vs Australian Cattle Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. What colors are available?	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco	White Orange Liver Roan	Red Blue Speckled Mottled
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Australian Cattle Dog requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which drools least?	The Havanese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Brittany is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Cattle Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which has least natural smell?	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Brittany has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Cattle Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long	Feathered	Dense
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which requires most frequent baths?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Havanese or Brittany or Australian Cattle Dog? Havanese or Brittany or {name3 shedding:	Havanese dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Brittany dogs are low shedders. See more.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Havanese vs Brittany vs Australian Cattle Dog Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which is best with kids?	Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Havanese or Brittany or Australian Cattle Dog? Which dog is more friendly?	Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are not the most 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 Havanese or Brittany or Australian Cattle Dog?	Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Havanese or Brittany or Australian Cattle Dog?	Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Havanese vs Brittany vs Australian Cattle Dog?	Yes Havanese dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Brittany dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Cattle Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Brittany is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Cattle Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Australian Cattle Dogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Havanese vs Brittany vs Australian Cattle Dog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which excels in therapy work?	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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Brittany breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Cattle Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which has most military use?	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.

Havanese vs Brittany vs Australian Cattle Dog Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which has most puppies?	1-9 puppies, average 4	1-11 puppies, average 6	1-7 puppies, average 5
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. What's recommended?	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.

Havanese vs Brittany vs Australian Cattle Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1980 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Havanese, Brittany, and Australian Cattle Dog. Which has most 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 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	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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