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Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Comparison - Dog breed selector: Bichon Habanero or Roseneath Terrier or Ameri? Find the right dog for you

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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd breeds.
Bichon Habanero
Bichon Havanais
Bichon Havanes
Havanese Cuban Bichon
Havaneser
Havanezer
Bichon Havanese
Roseneath Terrier
Westie
Westy
White Roseneath Terrier
Poltalloch Terrier
Ameri
Mini American
North American Shepherd
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed is the largest?
Small Small Small
Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd? Compare adult weight ranges.
7-13 pounds (3-6 kg) Male: 15-22 pounds (7-10 kg), Female: 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg) 15-35 pounds (6-16 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
10 pounds (4.5 kg) Male: 18.5 pounds (8.5 kg), Female: 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg) 25 pounds (11 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Havanese or West Highland White Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd height comparison:
8-11 inches (21-29 cm) Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm) Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
10 inches (25 cm) Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm) Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)

Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Find price differences between these breeds.
$900-$1200 $900-$1200 $900-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Havanese or West Highland White Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd?
Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The West Highland White Terrier is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Miniature American Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed ranks highest?
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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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which is easiest to train?
Havanese dogs are very easy to train.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed is most alert?
Havanese dogs are good watchdogs.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed is most protective?
Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average defenders.
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Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd? Compare temperaments.
Playful
Intelligent
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Companionable
Sturdy
Amiable
Charming
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Energetic
Intelligent
Loyal
Devoted
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 West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd?
High: Havanese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: West Highland White Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average to High: Miniature American Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd social needs comparison:
Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average.
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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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West Highland White Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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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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West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks.
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A lot: West Highland White Terrier is a particularly loud breed.
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Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed is most playful?
The Havanese is a highly playful breed.
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The West Highland White Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which adapts best to small spaces?
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 West Highland White Terrier indoors.
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 American Shepherd indoors.

Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed is most flexible?
Havanese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
West Highland White Terrier dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Havanese or West Highland White Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd?
Havanese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
West Highland White 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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which has lowest bite risk?

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The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Miniature American Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which uses mouth most during play?
Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Havanese bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

West Highland White Terrier bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Miniature American Shepherd bite force: Weak.

Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed lives longest?
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years
12-16 years
The average lifespan of West Highland White Terrier: 14 years
13-15 years
The average lifespan of Miniature American Shepherd: 14 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which handles climate changes best?
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 cold weather conditions
The West Highland White Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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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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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which has fewer health issues?
The Havanese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Very healthy dog breed.
Miniature American Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Havanese should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The West Highland White Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Frequent
The Miniature American Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Heart Murmurs
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Chondrodysplasia
Elbow Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Portosystemic Liver Shunt
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
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Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed is most active?
Havanese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Havanese or West Highland White Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
West Highland White Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Havanese or West Highland White Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd?
Havanese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.

Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Havanese's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the West Highland White Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Miniature American Shepherd has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which needs most food?
1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day. 1/2 to 1.5 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.

Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. What colors are available?
Black
White
Fawn
Reddish-Brown
Havana Brown
Tobacco
White Black
Blue
White
Merle
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The West Highland White Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which drools least?
The Havanese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The West Highland White Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Miniature American Shepherd is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which has least natural smell?

Low 🔽

The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Soft
Wavy
Woolly
Flat
Long
Dense Smooth
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which requires most frequent baths?
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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Havanese or West Highland White Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Havanese or West Highland White Terrier or {name3 shedding:
Havanese dogs shed none to minimal.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which is best with kids?
Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Havanese or West Highland White Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?
Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Havanese or West Highland White Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd?
Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Havanese or West Highland White Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd?
Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd?
Yes
Havanese dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
West Highland White Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
West Highland White Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Miniature American Shepherd 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.
West Highland White Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Miniature American Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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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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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which has best nose work ability?

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which is best for SAR work?

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

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

West Highland White Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Miniature American Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which is best for draft work?

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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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which has most military use?

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 West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which has most puppies?
1-9 puppies, average 4 2-5 puppies 2-6 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. What's recommended?

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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Havanese vs West Highland White Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Terrier breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. How are they classified internationally?
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 Small sized Terriers section. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Havanese, West Highland White Terrier, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which has most recognition?
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
Club Espanol De Terriers
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