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Name	Havanese	Yorkshire Terrier	Chorkie
Origins	Cuba	England	United States
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Designer Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bichon Havanese, Bichon Habanero, Havanese Cuban Bichon, Bichon Havanais, Bichon Havanês, Havaneser, Havanezer	Yorkie	Chia-Yorkie, Yorkie-Chi, Yorkiehuahua
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed
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 1885 as a Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Toy Terriers section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Havanese Club of America	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	American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. International Designer Canine Registry
Price Which is cheaper, Havanese or Yorkshire Terrier or Chorkie? Which is more expensive?	$900-$1200	$600-$1000	No data available
Availability	Very frequent	Very frequent	Frequent

Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Havanese or Yorkshire Terrier or Chorkie? Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie size comparison:	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Havanese or Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier? Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie weight comparison:	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	2-3 kg (4-7 pounds)	8-15 pounds (4-7 kg)
Avg. Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	2.5 kg (5.5 pounds)	11.5 pounds (5.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Havanese or Yorkshire Terrier or Chorkie? Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie height comparison:	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)	20-23 cm (8-9 inches)	6-9 inches (15-23 cm)
Avg. Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	10 inches (25 cm)	21.5 cm (8.5 inches)	7.5 inches (19 cm)

Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie coat comparison:	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long	Fine	Silky
Colors What are the original Havanese, Yorkshire Terrier and Chorkie color?	Black Reddish-Brown Fawn White Havana Brown Tobacco	Gold Blue Tan Black	Black Brown Chocolate
Grooming Which is easy to maintain, Havanese or Yorkshire Terrier or Chorkie? Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie grooming comparison:	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Chorkie requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Havanese or Yorkshire Terrier or Chorkie? Havanese or Yorkshire Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Havaneses shed none to minimal.	Yorkshire Terriers shed none to minimal.	Chorkies shed none to minimal.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Havanese or Yorkshire Terrier or Chorkie?	3-4 weeks More often than average.	3-4 weeks More often than average.	2-3 weeks Frequent.

Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie Characteristics Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Havanese or Yorkshire Terrier or Chorkie? Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie behavior/temperament comparison:	Affectionate Gentle Playful Companionable Intelligent Responsive Sturdy Lively Amiable Charming	Alert Energetic Intelligent Playful Courageous Independent Loyal	Affectionate Cheerful Loving Protective Aggressive Lively Loyal Social
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie intelligence:	Átlagos: Átlagos intelligenciájú Havanese.	Smart: Yorkshire Terrier's has great intelligence.	Átlagos: Átlagos intelligenciájú Chorkie.
Trainability Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie trainability comparison.	Havaneses are very easy to train.	Yorkshire Terriers are quite easy to train.	Chorkies are quite easy to train.
Playfulness Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie playfulness comparison:	The Havanese is a highly playful breed.	Yorkshire Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Chorkies, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Yorkshire Terriers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Chorkies don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie?	Havaneses are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Yorkshire Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Chorkies are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie social needs comparison:	Havaneses need a lot of social interaction.	Yorkshire Terriers need a lot of social interaction.	Chorkies need a lot of social interaction.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie?	Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks.	Nagyon sokat: Yorkshire Terrier kimondottan hangos fajta.	Nagyon sokat: Chorkie kimondottan hangos fajta.
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Havanese or Yorkshire Terrier or Chorkie?	Havaneses are good watchdogs.	Yorkshire Terriers are good watchdogs.	Chorkies are average watchdogs.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Havaneses strongly protect their territory.	Yorkshire Terriers strongly protect their territory.	Chorkies strongly protect their territory.
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 Yorkshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Chorkie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Havanese or Yorkshire Terrier or Chorkie?	Between 100 and 200 PSI The weakest: Dogs that have the weakest bite force below 200 PSI.	Between 100 and 200 PSI The weakest: Dogs that have the weakest bite force below 200 PSI.	Between 100 and 200 PSI The weakest: Dogs that have the weakest bite force below 200 PSI.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie mouthiness comparison:	Havaneses have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Yorkshire Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Chorkies have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Havaneses tend to escape less than other breeds.	Yorkshire Terriers have average wanderlust potential.	Chorkies tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Havaneses have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Yorkshire Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Chorkies have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Havanese or Yorkshire Terrier or Chorkie?	Kimondottan lakásbarát kutya Havanese fajta.	Kimondottan lakásbarát kutya Yorkshire Terrier fajta.	Kimondottan lakásbarát kutya Chorkie fajta.
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Havaneses adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Yorkshire Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Chorkies adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Havanese or Yorkshire Terrier or Chorkie?	Havaneses tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Yorkshire Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Chorkies tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting 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 Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Havanese or Yorkshire Terrier or Chorkie? Which dog is more friendly?	Havaneses are stranger friendly dogs.	Yorkshire Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.	Chorkies are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Havanese or Yorkshire Terrier or Chorkie?	Havaneses are very kid-friendly dogs.	Yorkshire Terriers are not kid-friendly dogs.	Chorkies are not kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Havanese or Yorkshire Terrier or Chorkie?	Havaneses are very cat-friendly dogs.	Yorkshire Terriers are cat-friendly dogs.	Chorkies are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Havanese or Yorkshire Terrier or Chorkie?	Havaneses are very dog-friendly dogs.	Yorkshire Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Chorkies are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie?	No Havaneses are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Yorkshire Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Chorkies are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Havanese or Yorkshire Terrier or Chorkie? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Yorkshire Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Chorkie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Yorkshire Terriers are not recommended for elderly people.	Chorkies are not recommended for elderly people.
Boat Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie?	Not really Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Yorkshire Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Chorkie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Havaneses are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Yorkshire Terriers are usually friendly towards other pets.	Chorkies are usually friendly towards other pets.
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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie?	The Havanese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Yorkshire Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.	Chorkies are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie health problems comparison:	Cataracts Chondrodysplasia Deafness Elbow Dysplasia Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Mitral Valve Disease Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt	Collapsed Trachea Hypoglycemia Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Reverse Sneezing	Collapsed Trachea Hypoglycemia Patellar Luxation
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.	Rare The Yorkshire Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Chorkie should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie lifespan comparison. How long do Havanese, Yorkshire Terrier and Chorkie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	14-16 years	12-16 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes	Yes	No
Energy Level Who has more energy a Havanese or Yorkshire Terrier or Chorkie? Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie energy level comparison:	Havaneses have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Yorkshire Terriers are high energy dogs.	Chorkies have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Havanese or Yorkshire Terrier or Chorkie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Havaneses exercise need is very minimal.	Yorkshire Terriers exercise need is very minimal.	Chorkies exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Havanese or Yorkshire Terrier or Chorkie?	Havaneses sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Yorkshire Terriers don't need too much sleep.	Chorkies are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Havanese or Yorkshire Terrier or Chorkie?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 3/4 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 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 Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High.	Low to Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie?	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells least? Which dog smells most? Which is best, Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie?	Low The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Yorkshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Chorkie has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Havanese is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Yorkshire Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Chorkie is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Havanese vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Chorkie Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size How many puppies can Havanese and Yorkshire Terrier and Chorkie have?	1-9 puppies, average 4	4-6 puppies	3-7 puppies
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