Havanese vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne Comparison – Which dog is better Bichon Habanero or Fawn Brittany Griffon?

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Name	Havanese	Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Origins	Cuba	France
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Havanese and Griffon Fauve de Bretagne. What other names are these breeds known by?	Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese	Fawn Brittany Griffon
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Havanese and a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Havanese vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Small	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Havanese and a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne. Which breed is heavier?	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	25-40 pounds (11-18 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	32.5 pounds (14.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Havanese or Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Is a Havanese taller than a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne?	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)	19-22 inches (48-56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	10 inches (25 cm)	20.5 inches (52 cm)

Havanese vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Havanese and a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne. Which breed costs more?	$900-$1200	$700-$900
Availability Which is easier to get, Havanese or Griffon Fauve de Bretagne?	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.	Average: The Griffon Fauve de Bretagne is a commonly available dog breed.

Havanese vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	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.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare training requirements.	Havanese dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Griffon Fauve de Bretagne dogs are hard to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare alertness levels.	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Griffon Fauve de Bretagne dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare territorial behaviors.	Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Griffon Fauve de Bretagne dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Havanese vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Havanese and a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne. How do their temperaments differ?	Playful Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle Companionable Sturdy Amiable Charming	Playful Friendly Social Calm
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Havanese vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Griffon Fauve de Bretagne dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Havanese vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne?	High: Havanese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Griffon Fauve de Bretagne dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Havanese vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne social needs comparison:	Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Griffon Fauve de Bretagne dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Havanese vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne?	Havanese dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Griffon Fauve de Bretagne dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Havanese vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Which can be better for hunting?	Havanese dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Griffon Fauve de Bretagne 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 Griffon Fauve de Bretagne Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Griffon Fauve de Bretagne barks occasionally. See more.
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Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare play drive and energy.	The Havanese is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Griffon Fauve de Bretagne is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare living space needs.	Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the Griffon Fauve de Bretagne breed.
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Havanese vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare adaptability levels.	Havanese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Griffon Fauve de Bretagne dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Havanese or Griffon Fauve de Bretagne?	Havanese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Griffon Fauve de Bretagne 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 vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Griffon Fauve de Bretagne has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Griffon Fauve de Bretagne dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Havanese bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Griffon Fauve de Bretagne bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Havanese vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare average lifespans.	14-16 years The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Griffon Fauve de Bretagne: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare climate tolerances.	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.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Havanese and a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne. Which breed is healthier?	The Havanese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Griffon Fauve de Bretagnes are commonly healthy dogs.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Havanese vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne?	Average The Havanese should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Griffon Fauve de Bretagne should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Havanese vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Havanese vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne health problems comparison:	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Deafness Chondrodysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Portosystemic Liver Shunt	No data available

Havanese vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare activity levels.	Havanese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Griffon Fauve de Bretagne 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 Griffon Fauve de Bretagne exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Havanese or Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.	Griffon Fauve de Bretagne dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Havanese or Griffon Fauve de Bretagne?	Havanese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Griffon Fauve de Bretagne dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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Havanese vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare obesity risks.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Havanese's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Griffon Fauve de Bretagne has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare daily food needs.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Havanese vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare allergy friendliness.	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Havanese and Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare breed colors.	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco	Tan Red Fawn
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Griffon Fauve de Bretagne doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare drooling amounts.	The Havanese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Griffon Fauve de Bretagne is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare natural smell levels.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Griffon Fauve de Bretagne has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Havanese and a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare fur types.	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long	Rough
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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 Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Do Havanese dogs shed more than Griffon Fauve de Bretagne dogs?	Havanese dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Griffon Fauve de Bretagne dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Havanese vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare kid-friendliness.	Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Griffon Fauve de Bretagne 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.	Griffon Fauve de Bretagne dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Havanese or Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Which dog is more friendly?	Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Griffon Fauve de Bretagne dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Havanese or Griffon Fauve de Bretagne?	Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Griffon Fauve de Bretagne dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Havanese or Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Can a Havanese and a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne be friends? Do Havanese dogs get along with Griffon Fauve de Bretagne dogs?	Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Griffon Fauve de Bretagne dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Havanese vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne?	Yes Havanese dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Griffon Fauve de Bretagne dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Griffon Fauve de Bretagne is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Griffon Fauve de Bretagnes are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Havanese vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare service capabilities.	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 Which is better for therapy work: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare therapy capabilities.	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 Which is better at detection work: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare scenting abilities.	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 Which is better for search and rescue: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare SAR abilities.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Griffon Fauve de Bretagne breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Havanese or a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne? Compare draft work capabilities.	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 history between Havanese and Griffon Fauve de Bretagne. Which has stronger military background?	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 Griffon Fauve de Bretagne Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Havanese and Griffon Fauve de Bretagne. Which has larger litters?	1-9 puppies, average 4	2-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Havanese and Griffon Fauve de Bretagne breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Havanese and Griffon Fauve de Bretagne. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Havanese vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Havanese and Griffon Fauve de Bretagne. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Havanese and Griffon Fauve de Bretagne. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Havanese and Griffon Fauve de Bretagne. Which is more widely recognized?	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	United Kennel Club

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