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Name	Jack Russell Terrier	Irish Terrier	Havanese
Origins	England	Ireland	Cuba
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese breeds.	Jack Russell Terrier	Daredevil Irish Red Terrier	Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Jack Russell Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Havanese Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which breed is the largest?	Small	Medium	Small
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese? Compare adult weight ranges.	11-18 pounds (5-8 kg)	25-27 pounds (11-12 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	14.5 pounds (6.5 kg)	26 pounds (11.5 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Jack Russell Terrier or Irish Terrier or Havanese? Jack Russell Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Havanese height comparison:	8-15 inches (20-38 cm)	18 inches (43 cm)	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	11.5 inches (29 cm)	18 inches (43 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

Jack Russell Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Havanese Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Find price differences between these breeds.	$700-$1000	$600-$800	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Jack Russell Terrier or Irish Terrier or Havanese?	Very frequent: The Jack Russell Terrier is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Irish Terrier is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.

Jack Russell Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Havanese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which breed ranks highest?	Very smart: Jack Russell Terrier is an excellent dog breed. See more.	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 Compare training difficulty levels between Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which is easiest to train?	Jack Russell Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Havanese dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which breed is most alert?	Jack Russell Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which breed is most protective?	Jack Russell Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Jack Russell Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Havanese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese? Compare temperaments.	Stubborn Independent Energetic Alert Courageous Cheerful	Protective Intelligent Dominant Lively Trainable Respectful	Playful Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle Companionable Sturdy Amiable Charming
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Jack Russell Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Havanese?	High: Jack Russell Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Irish Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Havanese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Jack Russell Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Havanese social needs comparison:	Jack Russell Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Jack Russell Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Havanese dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Jack Russell Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Havanese dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Jack Russell Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Havanese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which breed is most vocal?	A lot: Jack Russell Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Irish Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which breed is most playful?	The Jack Russell Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Irish Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The Havanese is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Jack Russell 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 Irish Terrier indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Jack Russell Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Havanese Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which breed is most flexible?	Jack Russell Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Irish Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Havanese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Jack Russell Terrier or Irish Terrier or Havanese?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Irish 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.	Havanese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Jack Russell Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Havanese Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Jack Russell Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Irish Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which uses mouth most during play?	Jack Russell Terrier dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Jack Russell Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Havanese bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Jack Russell Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Havanese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which breed lives longest?	12-16 years The average lifespan of Jack Russell Terrier: 14 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Irish Terrier: 13 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which has fewer health issues?	The Jack Russell Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Irish Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Havanese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Jack Russell Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Irish Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Havanese should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Jack Russell Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Havanese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Jack Russell Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Havanese health problems comparison:	Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Deafness Glaucoma Lens Luxation	No data available	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Deafness Chondrodysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Portosystemic Liver Shunt

Jack Russell Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Havanese Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Jack Russell Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Havanese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Jack Russell Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Irish Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Havanese's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which needs most food?	1/4 to 1 cup 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.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Jack Russell Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Havanese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. What colors are available?	Black Tan White	Red Wheaten	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which requires most maintenance?	Easy to groom: The Jack Russell Terrier doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Irish Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which drools least?	The Jack Russell Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Havanese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Jack Russell Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Rough	Wiry Straight	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which requires most frequent baths?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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 Jack Russell Terrier or Irish Terrier or Havanese? Jack Russell Terrier or Irish Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Jack Russell Terrier dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Havanese dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Jack Russell Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Havanese Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which is best with kids?	Jack Russell Terrier dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Irish Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Jack Russell Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Irish Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Jack Russell Terrier or Irish Terrier or Havanese? Which dog is more friendly?	Jack Russell Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are 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 Jack Russell Terrier or Irish Terrier or Havanese?	Jack Russell Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Jack Russell Terrier or Irish Terrier or Havanese?	Jack Russell Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Jack Russell Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Havanese?	Yes Jack Russell Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Havanese dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Jack Russell Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Jack Russell Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people.	Irish Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Jack Russell Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Havanese As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which excels in therapy work?	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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. 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 Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. 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 Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which is best suited for water work?	Yes Jack Russell Terrier breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Irish Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which is best for draft work?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. 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.

Jack Russell Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Havanese Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which has most puppies?	4-8 puppies	4-6 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 4
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. What's recommended?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Jack Russell Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Havanese Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2012 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Terrier, and Havanese. Which has most recognition?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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 Club Espanol De Terriers Jack Russell Terrier Club Of America	No data available	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

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