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Name	Havanese	Crested Havanese	Chihuahua
Origins	Cuba	China Cuba	Mexico
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese	No data available	Csivava Chihuahueño
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred

Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Havanese or Crested Havanese or Chihuahua? Which is the smallest dog, Havanese or Crested Havanese or Chihuahua?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Havanese or Crested Havanese or Crested Havanese? Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua weight comparison:	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	2-6 pounds (1-3 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	4 pounds (2 kg)
Height Which is taller, Havanese or Crested Havanese or Chihuahua? Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua height comparison:	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)	10-13 inches (21-33 cm)	6-9 inches (15-23 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	10 inches (25 cm)	11.5 inches (29 cm)	7.5 inches (19 cm)

Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Havanese or Crested Havanese or Chihuahua? Which is more expensive?	$900-$1200	$900-$1200	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Havanese or Crested Havanese or Chihuahua?	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Crested Havanese is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Chihuahua is quite easy to get.

Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Havanese or Crested Havanese or Chihuahua? Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle Companionable Sturdy Amiable Charming	Playful Happy Alert Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle Tempered Sweet Companionable Sturdy Amiable Charming	Alert Courageous Intelligent Quick Devoted Lively
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: Crested Havanese dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Chihuahua dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua?	High: Havanese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Crested Havanese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Chihuahua dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua social needs comparison:	Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Crested Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Chihuahua dogs need a lot of social interaction. 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.	Crested Havanese dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Chihuahua dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. 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.	Crested Havanese dogs 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. See more.	Chihuahua dogs 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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua playfulness comparison:	The Havanese is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Crested Havanese is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Chihuahuas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua?	Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Crested Havanese rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Chihuahua is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Havanese or Crested Havanese or Chihuahua?	Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Crested Havanese breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Chihuahua breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Havanese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Crested Havanese dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Chihuahua dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Havanese or Crested Havanese or Chihuahua?	Havanese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Crested Havanese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Chihuahua dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Havanese or Crested Havanese or Chihuahua?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Havanese bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Crested Havanese bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Chihuahua bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
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 Crested Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Chihuahua has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua mouthiness comparison:	Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Crested Havanese dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Chihuahua dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua health comparison. Which is the healthier: Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua?	The Havanese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Crested Havanese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Chihuahuas are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua health problems comparison:	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Deafness Chondrodysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Portosystemic Liver Shunt	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Epilepsy Deafness Chondrodysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Glaucoma Portosystemic Liver Shunt Lens Luxation Loose Teeth	Collapsed Trachea Heart Murmurs Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Pulmonic Stenosis Hydrocephalus Hypoglycemia Shivering
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 Crested Havanese should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Chihuahua should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua lifespan comparison. How long do Havanese, Crested Havanese and Chihuahua breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	14-16 years The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Crested Havanese: 15 years	14-18 years The average lifespan of Chihuahua: 16 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. 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.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Havanese or Crested Havanese or Chihuahua? Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua energy level comparison:	Havanese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Crested Havanese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Chihuahua 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 Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Havanese or Crested Havanese or Chihuahua? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.	Crested Havanese dogs exercise need is minimal.	Chihuahua dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Havanese or Crested Havanese or Chihuahua?	Havanese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Crested Havanese dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Chihuahua 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

Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Havanese or Crested Havanese or Chihuahua?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Havanese's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Crested Havanese has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Chihuahua has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua coat comparison:	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long	Silky Soft Wavy Thick Double Hairless Woolly Flat Long	Fine
Colors What are the original Havanese, Crested Havanese and Chihuahua color?	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco	Black Blue Cream White Fawn Chocolate Palomino Apricot Slate Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco	Black Tan Red Cream Fawn Chocolate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Havanese or Crested Havanese or Chihuahua? Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua grooming comparison:	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Crested Havanese requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Chihuahua requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Havanese or Crested Havanese or Chihuahua? Havanese or Crested Havanese or {name3 shedding:	Havanese dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Crested Havanese dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Chihuahua dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Havanese or Crested Havanese or Chihuahua?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua?	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Crested Havanese has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Chihuahua has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Havanese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Crested Havanese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Chihuahua is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Crested Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Chihuahua dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Havanese or Crested Havanese or Chihuahua? Which dog is more friendly?	Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Crested Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Chihuahua dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Havanese or Crested Havanese or Chihuahua?	Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Crested Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Chihuahua dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Havanese or Crested Havanese or Chihuahua?	Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Crested Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Chihuahua dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Havanese or Crested Havanese or Chihuahua?	Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Crested Havanese dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Chihuahua dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua?	Yes Havanese dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Crested Havanese dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Chihuahua 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 Crested Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Chihuahua 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.	Crested Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Chihuahuas are not recommended for elderly people.

Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua 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. 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 Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Havanese or Crested Havanese or Chihuahua? Which is better for autism?	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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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 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: Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua?	Not really Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Crested Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Chihuahua breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. 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.
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.

Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Havanese and Crested Havanese and Chihuahua have?	1-9 puppies, average 4	1-9 puppies, average 4	2-4 puppies
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Havanese vs Crested Havanese vs Chihuahua Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 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 Chihuahueno 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	No data available	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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