Havanese vs Labradoodle Comparison – Which dog is better Bichon Habanero or Labradoodle?

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Name	Havanese	Labradoodle
Origins	Cuba	Australia
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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
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Havanese vs Labradoodle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed

Havanese vs Labradoodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Havanese or Labradoodle? Is the Havanese bigger than the Labradoodle breed? Is a Havanese smaller than a Labradoodle?	Small	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Havanese or Labradoodle? Havanese vs Labradoodle weight comparison:	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	50-64 pounds (22-34 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height Which is taller, Havanese or Labradoodle? Is a Havanese taller than a Labradoodle?	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	10 inches (25 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Havanese vs Labradoodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Havanese or Labradoodle? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Havanese and Labradoodle?	$900-$1200	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Havanese or Labradoodle?	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Labradoodle is easier than average to get.

Havanese vs Labradoodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Havanese or Labradoodle smarter? Which is best? Havanese vs Labradoodle intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Labradoodle dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Havanese vs Labradoodle trainability comparison. What's the difference between Havanese vs Labradoodle?	Havanese dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Labradoodle dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Havanese or Labradoodle?	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Labradoodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Havanese or Labradoodle? 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.	Labradoodle dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Havanese vs Labradoodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Havanese or Labradoodle? Havanese vs Labradoodle behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle Companionable Sturdy Amiable Charming	Alert Intelligent Affectionate
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Havanese vs Labradoodle?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Havanese vs Labradoodle?	High: Havanese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Labradoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Havanese vs Labradoodle social needs comparison:	Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Labradoodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Havanese vs Labradoodle?	Havanese dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Labradoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Havanese vs Labradoodle? Which can be better for hunting?	Havanese dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Labradoodle 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 Labradoodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Havanese vs Labradoodle playfulness comparison:	The Havanese is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Labradoodle is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Havanese vs Labradoodle?	Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Labradoodle 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 Labradoodle?	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 Labradoodle indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

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

Havanese vs Labradoodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Havanese or Labradoodle?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Havanese bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labradoodle bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a Havanese more dangerous than a Labradoodle?	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Labradoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Havanese vs Labradoodle mouthiness comparison:	Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Labradoodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Havanese vs Labradoodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Havanese vs Labradoodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Havanese vs Labradoodle?	The Havanese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Labradoodles are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Havanese vs Labradoodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Havanese vs Labradoodle 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 Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Canine Diabetes Mellitus
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Havanese vs Labradoodle?	Average The Havanese should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Labradoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Havanese vs Labradoodle lifespan comparison. How long do Havanese and Labradoodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Havanese and Labradoodle?	14-16 years The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Labradoodle: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Havanese vs Labradoodle?	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.

Havanese vs Labradoodle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Havanese or Labradoodle? Havanese vs Labradoodle 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.	Labradoodle dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Havanese vs Labradoodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Havanese or Labradoodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.	Labradoodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Havanese or Labradoodle?	Havanese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Labradoodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Havanese vs Labradoodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Havanese or Labradoodle? Does the Havanese breed eat more than the Labradoodle breed?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Havanese vs Labradoodle 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 to High: If you don't pay attention to the Labradoodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Havanese vs Labradoodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Havanese vs Labradoodle coat comparison:	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long	Fine Variety of coat types
Colors What are the original Havanese and Labradoodle color? Havanese vs Labradoodle color comparison:	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco	Black Blue Cream Silver Chocolate Gold Apricot Caramel Chalky white Café Parchment They can also have parti-colored coats, which consist of brindles, phantom, patched, or sable colors.
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Havanese or Labradoodle? Havanese vs Labradoodle grooming comparison:	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Labradoodle requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Havanese or Labradoodle? Do Havanese dogs shed more than Labradoodle dogs?	Havanese dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Labradoodle dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Havanese or Labradoodle?	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 Labradoodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Havanese or Labradoodle?	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Labradoodle has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Havanese vs Labradoodle?	The Havanese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Labradoodle is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Havanese vs Labradoodle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Labradoodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Havanese or Labradoodle? Which dog is more friendly?	Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Labradoodle dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
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 Labradoodle?	Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Labradoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Havanese or Labradoodle?	Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Labradoodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Havanese or Labradoodle? Can a Havanese and a Labradoodle be friends? Do Havanese dogs get along with Labradoodle dogs?	Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Labradoodle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Havanese vs Labradoodle?	Yes Havanese dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Labradoodle 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 Labradoodle 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.	Labradoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Havanese vs Labradoodle 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Havanese or Labradoodle? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.
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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Havanese vs Labradoodle?	Not really Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labradoodle breed usually likes 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.
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.

Havanese vs Labradoodle Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Havanese and Labradoodle have? Havanese vs Labradoodle litter size comparison:	1-9 puppies, average 4	4-10 puppies
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Havanese vs Labradoodle 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.
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.
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	Australian Labradoodle Association International Australian Labradoodle Association

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