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Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Comparison - Dog breed selector: Bichon Habanero or German: Italienisches Windspiel or Cavalier? Find the right dog for you

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Name Havanese Italian Greyhound Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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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
German: Italienisches Windspiel
Piccolo Levriero Italiano
Galgo Italiano
French: Petit Levrier Italiane
Cavalier
Cavie
Cav
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Havanese or Italian Greyhound or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Which is the smallest dog, Havanese or Italian Greyhound or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?
Small Small Small
Weight
Which is heavier, Havanese or Italian Greyhound or Italian Greyhound? Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel weight comparison:
7-13 pounds (3-6 kg) 6-10 pounds (3-5 kg) 10-18 pounds (5-8 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
10 pounds (4.5 kg) 8 pounds (4 kg) 14 pounds (6.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Havanese or Italian Greyhound or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel height comparison:
8-11 inches (21-29 cm) 12-15 inches (30-38 cm) 12-13 inches (30-33 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
10 inches (25 cm) 13.5 inches (34 cm) 12.5 inches (31.5 cm)

Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Havanese or Italian Greyhound or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Which is more expensive?
$900-$1200 $800-$1000 $1200-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Havanese or Italian Greyhound or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?
Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Italian Greyhound is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is quite easy to get.

Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel trainability comparison.
Havanese dogs are very easy to train.
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Italian Greyhound dogs are quite easy to train.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Havanese or Italian Greyhound or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?
Havanese dogs are good watchdogs.
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Italian Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are not the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Havanese or Italian Greyhound or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Italian Greyhound dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Havanese or Italian Greyhound or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Intelligent
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Companionable
Sturdy
Amiable
Charming
Agile
Intelligent
Affectionate
Companionable
Athletic
Mischievous
Active
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Social
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Italian Greyhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?
High: Havanese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Italian Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel social needs comparison:
Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Italian Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Havanese dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Italian Greyhound dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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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.
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Italian Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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.
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Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel playfulness comparison:
The Havanese is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Italian Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?
Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks.
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Average: The Italian Greyhound barks occasionally.
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Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Havanese or Italian Greyhound or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?
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 Italian Greyhound indoors.
Very house-friendly dog the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed.

Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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.
Italian Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Havanese or Italian Greyhound or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?
Havanese 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.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Havanese or Italian Greyhound or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Havanese bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Italian Greyhound bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel bite force: Weak.
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 Italian Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel mouthiness comparison:
Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Italian Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel health comparison. Which is the healthier: Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?
The Havanese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Italian Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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
Patellar Luxation
Eye Problems
Drug Sensitivity
Thyroid Problems
Alopecia
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Mitral Valve Disease
Dry Eye
Episodic Falling Syndrome
Syringomyelia
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 Italian Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel lifespan comparison. How long do Havanese, Italian Greyhound and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Italian Greyhound: 13 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Havanese or Italian Greyhound or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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.
Italian Greyhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Havanese or Italian Greyhound or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Italian Greyhound dogs have an average exercise need.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Havanese or Italian Greyhound or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?
Havanese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Italian Greyhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Havanese or Italian Greyhound or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?
1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day. 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1 to 1.5 cups 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 Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Havanese's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Low to Average: The Italian Greyhound has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel coat comparison:
Soft
Wavy
Woolly
Flat
Long
Fine Feathered
Colors
What are the original Havanese, Italian Greyhound and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel color?
Black
White
Fawn
Reddish-Brown
Havana Brown
Tobacco
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
White
Brown
Yellow
Tan
Tricolor
Blenheim
Ruby
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Havanese or Italian Greyhound or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel grooming comparison:
Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Italian Greyhound requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Havanese or Italian Greyhound or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Havanese or Italian Greyhound or {name3 shedding:
Havanese dogs shed none to minimal.
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Italian Greyhound dogs shed none to minimal.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs shed above average.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Havanese or Italian Greyhound or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?

Low 🔽

The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Italian Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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.
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The Italian Greyhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Italian Greyhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Havanese or Italian Greyhound or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Which dog is more friendly?
Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Havanese or Italian Greyhound or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?
Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Italian Greyhound dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Havanese or Italian Greyhound or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?
Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Havanese or Italian Greyhound or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?
Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?
Yes
Havanese dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Italian Greyhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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
Italian Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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.
Italian Greyhounds are not recommended for elderly people.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Havanese or Italian Greyhound or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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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 Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?

Not really

Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Italian Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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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.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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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 Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Havanese and Italian Greyhound and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel have?
1-9 puppies, average 4 2-4 puppies 3-5 puppies

Havanese vs Italian Greyhound vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Recognition Comparison

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 1886 as a Toy breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 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. 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 English Toy Spaniels 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
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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