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Name	Havanese	Kerry Blue Terrier	Irish Terrier
Origins	Cuba	Ireland	Ireland
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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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	Irish Blue Terrier Kerry	Daredevil Irish Red Terrier
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Havanese or Kerry Blue Terrier or Irish Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Havanese or Kerry Blue Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Small	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Havanese or Kerry Blue Terrier or Kerry Blue Terrier? Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier weight comparison:	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	33-40 pounds (15-18 kg)	25-27 pounds (11-12 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	36.5 pounds (16.5 kg)	26 pounds (11.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Havanese or Kerry Blue Terrier or Irish Terrier? Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier height comparison:	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)	18 inches (43 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	10 inches (25 cm)	Male: 18.5-20 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (46 cm)	18 inches (43 cm)

Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Havanese or Kerry Blue Terrier or Irish Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$900-$1200	$500-$600	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Havanese or Kerry Blue Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Kerry Blue Terrier is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Irish Terrier is easier than average to get.

Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Kerry Blue Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier trainability comparison.	Havanese dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Havanese or Kerry Blue Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Havanese or Kerry Blue Terrier or Irish Terrier? 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.	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Havanese or Kerry Blue Terrier or Irish Terrier? Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle Companionable Sturdy Amiable Charming	Alert Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Gentle Strong Willed Spirited	Protective Intelligent Dominant Lively Trainable Respectful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier?	High: Havanese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Irish Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier social needs comparison:	Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are a social breed. 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.	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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.	Kerry Blue Terrier 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.	Irish Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier playfulness comparison:	The Havanese is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Kerry Blue Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The Irish Terrier is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier?	Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Kerry Blue Terrier is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Irish Terrier barks occasionally. 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 Kerry Blue Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Kerry Blue Terrier 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 Irish Terrier indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier 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.	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Irish Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Havanese or Kerry Blue Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Havanese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Kerry Blue Terrier 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.	Irish Terrier 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 Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Havanese or Kerry Blue Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Havanese bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Kerry Blue Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Terrier bite force: Ordinary.
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 Kerry Blue Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Irish Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier?	The Havanese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Kerry Blue Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Irish Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier 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	No data available
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 Kerry Blue Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Irish Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Havanese, Kerry Blue Terrier and Irish Terrier 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 Kerry Blue Terrier: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Irish Terrier: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier?	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 Kerry Blue Terrier 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 Irish Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Havanese or Kerry Blue Terrier or Irish Terrier? Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier 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.	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Irish Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Havanese or Kerry Blue Terrier or Irish Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Irish Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Havanese or Kerry Blue Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Havanese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Irish Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Havanese or Kerry Blue Terrier or Irish Terrier?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	1 to 2 cups 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.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier 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 Kerry Blue Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Irish Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier coat comparison:	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long	Curly	Wiry Straight
Colors What are the original Havanese, Kerry Blue Terrier and Irish Terrier color?	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco	Black Gray Blue Silver	Red Wheaten
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Havanese or Kerry Blue Terrier or Irish Terrier? Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier grooming comparison:	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Advanced: The Irish Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Havanese or Kerry Blue Terrier or Irish Terrier? Havanese or Kerry Blue Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Havanese dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Havanese or Kerry Blue Terrier or Irish Terrier?	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.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier?	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Kerry Blue Terrier has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Terrier has an average 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 Kerry Blue Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Irish Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Havanese or Kerry Blue Terrier or Irish Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Havanese or Kerry Blue Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Havanese or Kerry Blue Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Havanese or Kerry Blue Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier?	Yes Havanese dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish Terrier 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 Kerry Blue Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Terrier 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.	Kerry Blue Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Irish Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier 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 Kerry Blue Terrier or Irish Terrier? 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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 Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier?	Not really Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Kerry Blue Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Irish Terrier 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier 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 Kerry Blue Terrier and Irish Terrier have?	1-9 puppies, average 4	4-8 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Havanese vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Irish Terrier 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 1922 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier 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 Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers 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	No data available

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