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Name	Havanese	Miniature Poodle	Miniature Schnauzer
Origins	Cuba	Germany France	Germany
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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	Barboncino Miniatura Barbone Carniche Moyen Pudle Zwergpudel	Zwergschnauzer
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Havanese or Miniature Poodle or Miniature Schnauzer? Which is more expensive?	$900-$1200	$1000-$1500	$600-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Havanese or Miniature Poodle or Miniature Schnauzer?	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Miniature Schnauzer is quite easy to get.

Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Havanese or Miniature Poodle or Miniature Schnauzer? Which is the smallest dog, Havanese or Miniature Poodle or Miniature Schnauzer?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Havanese or Miniature Poodle or Miniature Poodle? Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer weight comparison:	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	15-17 pounds (7-8 kg)	Male: 11-18 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 10-15 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	16 pounds (7.5 kg)	Male: 14.5 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)
Height Which is taller, Havanese or Miniature Poodle or Miniature Schnauzer? Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer height comparison:	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)	11-15 inches (28-38 cm)	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	10 inches (25 cm)	13 inches (33 cm)	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)

Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer coat comparison:	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long	Dense Curly Thick	Wiry
Colors What are the original Havanese, Miniature Poodle and Miniature Schnauzer color?	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot	Black Silver Pepper Salt
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Havanese or Miniature Poodle or Miniature Schnauzer? Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer 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 Miniature Schnauzer requires a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Havanese or Miniature Poodle or Miniature Schnauzer? Havanese or Miniature Poodle or {name3 shedding:	Havanese dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Miniature Schnauzer 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 Miniature Poodle or Miniature Schnauzer?	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.

Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Havanese or Miniature Poodle or Miniature Schnauzer? Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle Companionable Sturdy Amiable Charming	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual	Alert Intelligent Friendly Obedient Fearless Spirited
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Miniature Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Miniature Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer trainability comparison.	Havanese dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Playfulness Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer playfulness comparison:	The Havanese is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Miniature Poodle is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Miniature Schnauzers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	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.	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 Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer?	High: Havanese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Miniature Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Miniature Schnauzer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer social needs comparison:	Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are a social breed. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer?	Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Miniature Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Miniature Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Havanese or Miniature Poodle or Miniature Schnauzer?	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Havanese or Miniature Poodle or Miniature Schnauzer? 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.	Miniature Poodle dogs are average defenders. See more.	Miniature Schnauzer dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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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 Miniature Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Havanese or Miniature Poodle or Miniature Schnauzer?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Havanese bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature Poodle bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature Schnauzer bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer mouthiness comparison:	Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Miniature Schnauzer dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. 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.	Miniature Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Miniature Schnauzer 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.	Miniature Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Miniature Schnauzer 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
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Havanese or Miniature Poodle or Miniature Schnauzer?	Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Miniature Poodle 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 Miniature Schnauzer indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List
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.	Miniature Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Miniature Schnauzer dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Havanese or Miniature Poodle or Miniature Schnauzer?	Havanese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Miniature Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Miniature Schnauzer 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 Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer Good With Comparison

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

Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer Health Comparison

Health Issues Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer?	The Havanese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Miniature Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Miniature Schnauzer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer 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 Bloat Epilepsy Addison's Disease	Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection (MAI)
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 Miniature Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Miniature Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer lifespan comparison. How long do Havanese, Miniature Poodle and Miniature Schnauzer 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 Miniature Poodle: 15 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Miniature Schnauzer: 13 years
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Hypoallergenic Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
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Energy Level Who has more energy a Havanese or Miniature Poodle or Miniature Schnauzer? Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer 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.	Miniature Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Havanese or Miniature Poodle or Miniature Schnauzer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.	Miniature Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Miniature Schnauzer dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Havanese or Miniature Poodle or Miniature Schnauzer?	Havanese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Miniature Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Miniature Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Havanese or Miniature Poodle or Miniature Schnauzer?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup 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 Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer 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 Miniature Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Miniature Schnauzer's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer?	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 warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Miniature Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer?	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Miniature Schnauzer has a low 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 Miniature Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Miniature Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer 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 Miniature Poodle or Miniature Schnauzer? 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.	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 Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer?	Not really Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Miniature Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Miniature Schnauzer 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.	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 Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer 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 Miniature Poodle and Miniature Schnauzer have?	1-9 puppies, average 4	2-8 puppies, average 5	3-6 puppies
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Havanese vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature Schnauzer 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 1926 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.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type 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 Canadian Canine Registry	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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