Havanese vs Otterhound Comparison – Which dog is better Bichon Habanero or Otter Dog?

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Name	Havanese	Otterhound
Origins	Cuba	England
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Havanese and Otterhound. What other names are these breeds known by?	Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese	Otter Dog
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Havanese and an Otterhound. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Havanese vs Otterhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Havanese or an Otterhound? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Small	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Havanese and an Otterhound. Which breed is heavier?	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	66-115 pounds (30-52 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	90.5 pounds (41 kg)
Height Which is taller, Havanese or Otterhound? Is a Havanese taller than an Otterhound?	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)	24-26 inches (60-65 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	10 inches (25 cm)	25 inches (62.5 cm)

Havanese vs Otterhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Havanese and an Otterhound. Which breed costs more?	$900-$1200	$500-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Havanese or Otterhound?	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Otterhound is easier than average to get.

Havanese vs Otterhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Havanese or an Otterhound? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Havanese or an Otterhound? Compare training requirements.	Havanese dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Otterhound dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Havanese or an Otterhound? Compare alertness levels.	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Otterhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Havanese or an Otterhound? Compare territorial behaviors.	Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Otterhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Havanese vs Otterhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

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

Havanese vs Otterhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Havanese or an Otterhound? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Otterhound barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Havanese or an Otterhound? Compare play drive and energy.	The Havanese is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Otterhound is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Havanese or an Otterhound? Compare living space needs.	Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Otterhound breed.
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Havanese vs Otterhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Havanese or an Otterhound? Compare adaptability levels.	Havanese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Otterhound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Havanese or Otterhound?	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.

Havanese vs Otterhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Havanese vs Otterhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Havanese or an Otterhound? Compare average lifespans.	14-16 years The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Otterhound: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Havanese or an Otterhound? Compare climate tolerances.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Otterhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Havanese and an Otterhound. Which breed is healthier?	The Havanese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Otterhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Havanese vs Otterhound?	Average The Havanese should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Otterhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Havanese vs Otterhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Havanese vs Otterhound health problems comparison:	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Deafness Chondrodysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Portosystemic Liver Shunt	Joint Problems Bloat Epilepsy Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia

Havanese vs Otterhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Havanese or an Otterhound? Compare activity levels.	Havanese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Otterhound dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Havanese vs Otterhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Havanese or Otterhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.	Otterhound dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Havanese or Otterhound?	Havanese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Otterhound dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Havanese vs Otterhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Havanese or an Otterhound? Compare obesity risks.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Havanese's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Otterhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: a Havanese or an Otterhound? Compare daily food needs.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Havanese vs Otterhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Havanese or an Otterhound? Compare allergy friendliness.	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Havanese and Otterhound? Compare breed colors.	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco	Black Tan Blue Cream Wheaten
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Havanese or an Otterhound? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Otterhound requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Havanese or an Otterhound? Compare drooling amounts.	The Havanese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Otterhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Havanese or an Otterhound? Compare natural smell levels.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Otterhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Havanese and an Otterhound? Compare fur types.	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long	Rough Waterproof
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Havanese or an Otterhound? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Havanese or Otterhound? Do Havanese dogs shed more than Otterhound dogs?	Havanese dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Otterhound dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Havanese vs Otterhound Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Havanese or an Otterhound? Compare kid-friendliness.	Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Otterhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Otterhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Havanese or Otterhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Otterhound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Havanese or Otterhound?	Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Otterhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Havanese or Otterhound? Can a Havanese and an Otterhound be friends? Do Havanese dogs get along with Otterhound dogs?	Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Otterhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Havanese vs Otterhound?	Yes Havanese dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Otterhound 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 Otterhound 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.	Otterhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Havanese vs Otterhound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Havanese or an Otterhound? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Havanese or an Otterhound? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Havanese or an Otterhound? Compare scenting abilities.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Havanese or an Otterhound? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Havanese or an Otterhound? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Otterhound breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Havanese or an Otterhound? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Havanese and Otterhound. Which has stronger military background?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Havanese vs Otterhound Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Havanese and Otterhound. Which has larger litters?	1-9 puppies, average 4	4-7 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Havanese and Otterhound breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Havanese and Otterhound. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Havanese vs Otterhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Havanese and Otterhound. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1909 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Havanese and Otterhound. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Havanese and Otterhound. Which is more widely recognized?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Havanese Club of America	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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