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Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff Comparison - Dog breed selector: Bichon Habanero or Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier or Westie Staff? Find the right dog for you

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Name Havanese Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Westie Staff
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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 Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wheatie
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Cross Breed

Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Westie Staff? Which is the smallest dog, Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Westie Staff?
Small Medium Small
Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier? Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff weight comparison:
7-13 pounds (3-6 kg) Male: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg) Male: 30-60 pounds (13-27 kg), Female: 25-55 pounds (11-25 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
10 pounds (4.5 kg) Male: 40 pounds (18 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg) Male: 45 pounds (20 kg), Female: 40 pounds (18 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Westie Staff? Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff height comparison:
8-11 inches (21-29 cm) Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm) Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
10 inches (25 cm) Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm) Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Westie Staff? Which is more expensive?
$900-$1200 $800-$1000 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Westie Staff?
Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is quite easy to get.
Average: The Westie Staff is a commonly available dog breed.

Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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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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Smart: The Westie Staff dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff trainability comparison.
Havanese dogs are very easy to train.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are quite easy to train.
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Westie Staff dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Westie Staff?
Havanese dogs are good watchdogs.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are good watchdogs.
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Westie Staff dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Westie Staff? 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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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Westie Staff dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Westie Staff? Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Intelligent
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Companionable
Sturdy
Amiable
Charming
Playful
Energetic
Intelligent
Affectionate
Spirited
Faithful
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Devoted
Attentive
Tenacious
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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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff?
High: Havanese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Westie Staff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff social needs comparison:
Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Westie Staff dogs are a social breed.
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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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The wanderlust potential of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
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Westie Staff dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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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Soft Coated Wheaten 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.
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Westie Staff dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff playfulness comparison:
The Havanese is a highly playful breed.
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The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a playful breed.
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The Westie Staff is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff?
Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks.
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Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Westie Staff is a vocal breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Westie Staff?
Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.
Apartment-friendly dog the Soft Coated Wheaten 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 Westie Staff indoors.

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

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Westie Staff?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Havanese bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Westie Staff 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 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Westie Staff has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff mouthiness comparison:
Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Westie Staff dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff health comparison. Which is the healthier: Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff?
The Havanese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Westie Staffs are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Heart Murmurs
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Chondrodysplasia
Elbow Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Portosystemic Liver Shunt
Allergies
Cancer
Addison's Disease
Renal Dysplasia
Cataracts
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
White Dog Shaker Syndrome
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Atopic Dermatitis
Hyperplastic Dermatosis
Pulmonary Fibrosis
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 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Westie Staff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff lifespan comparison. How long do Havanese, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Westie Staff 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 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Westie Staff: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff?
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 average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Westie Staff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Westie Staff?
1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day. Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2 cups of a high-quality daily, divided into two meals. 2.5 to 3 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 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff 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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Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Westie Staff has an average risk for obesity.
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Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff coat comparison:
Soft
Wavy
Woolly
Flat
Long
Curly Fine
Dense
Colors
What are the original Havanese, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Westie Staff color?
Black
White
Fawn
Reddish-Brown
Havana Brown
Tobacco
Wheaten Black
Blue
White
Brown
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Westie Staff? Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff grooming comparison:
Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The Westie Staff requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Westie Staff? Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or {name3 shedding:
Havanese dogs shed none to minimal.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are low shedders.
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Westie Staff dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Westie Staff?
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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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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Hypoallergenic
Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff 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 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff?

Low 🔽

The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Westie Staff 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.
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The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Westie Staff is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff Good With Comparison

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

Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff 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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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Havanese or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Westie Staff? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a 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 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff?

Not really

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

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Westie Staff 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.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff 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 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Westie Staff have?
1-9 puppies, average 4 5-8 puppies 5-10 puppies

Havanese vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Westie Staff 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 1973 as a Terrier 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. 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
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
Irish Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry
Club Espanol De Terriers
Dog Registry of America Inc.

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