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Name	Japanese Spitz	Havanese	Bichon Frise
Origins	Japan	Cuba	Spain Belgium
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Nihon Supittsu	Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese	Bichon A Poil Frise Bichon Tenerife Purebred Bichon Tenerife Dog Bichon Frise
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Japanese Spitz or Havanese or Bichon Frise? Which is the smallest dog, Japanese Spitz or Havanese or Bichon Frise?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Japanese Spitz or Havanese or Havanese? Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise weight comparison:	11-20 pounds (5-10 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	15.5 pounds (7.5 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Japanese Spitz or Havanese or Bichon Frise? Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise height comparison:	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)	Male: 9-12 inches (23–30 cm) Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	13.5 inches (34 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)	Male: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)

Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Japanese Spitz or Havanese or Bichon Frise? Which is more expensive?	$500-$800	$900-$1200	$700-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Japanese Spitz or Havanese or Bichon Frise?	Average: The Japanese Spitz is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Bichon Frise is quite easy to get.

Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise intelligence:	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.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise trainability comparison.	Japanese Spitz dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Havanese dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Japanese Spitz or Havanese or Bichon Frise?	Japanese Spitz dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Japanese Spitz or Havanese or Bichon Frise? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Japanese Spitz dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Japanese Spitz or Havanese or Bichon Frise? Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Proud Companionable	Playful Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle Companionable Sturdy Amiable Charming	Playful Sensitive Intelligent Affectionate Gentle Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Japanese Spitz 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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise?	High: Japanese Spitz 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.	High: Bichon Frise dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise social needs comparison:	Japanese Spitz dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Japanese Spitz dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Havanese dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Japanese Spitz 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.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise playfulness comparison:	The Japanese Spitz is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Havanese is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Bichon Frise is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise?	A lot: Japanese Spitz is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Bichon Frise barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Japanese Spitz or Havanese or Bichon Frise?	Very house-friendly dog the Japanese Spitz breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Bichon Frise breed.
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Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Japanese Spitz dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Havanese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bichon Frise dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Japanese Spitz or Havanese or Bichon Frise?	Japanese Spitz dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Havanese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Bichon Frise dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Japanese Spitz or Havanese or Bichon Frise?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Japanese Spitz bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Havanese bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Bichon Frise bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Japanese Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Bichon Frise has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise mouthiness comparison:	Japanese Spitz dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise health comparison. Which is the healthier: Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise?	The Japanese Spitz is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Havanese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Bichon Frise is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise health problems comparison:	Patellar Luxation Runny Eyes	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Deafness Chondrodysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Portosystemic Liver Shunt	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Vaccination Sensitivity Bladder Stones Juvenile Cataracts
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Japanese Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Havanese should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Bichon Frise should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise lifespan comparison. How long do Japanese Spitz, Havanese and Bichon Frise breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-16 years The average lifespan of Japanese Spitz: 13 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Bichon Frise: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Japanese Spitz 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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Japanese Spitz or Havanese or Bichon Frise? Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise energy level comparison:	Japanese Spitz dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Havanese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Bichon Frise dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Japanese Spitz or Havanese or Bichon Frise? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Japanese Spitz dogs have an average exercise need.	Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.	Bichon Frise dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Japanese Spitz or Havanese or Bichon Frise?	Japanese Spitz dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Havanese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Bichon Frise dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
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Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Japanese Spitz or Havanese or Bichon Frise?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	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.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Japanese Spitz has a low to the 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.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bichon Frise's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise coat comparison:	Thick	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long	Curly
Colors What are the original Japanese Spitz, Havanese and Bichon Frise color?	White	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco	Cream White Buff Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Japanese Spitz or Havanese or Bichon Frise? Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Japanese Spitz requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Japanese Spitz or Havanese or Bichon Frise? Japanese Spitz or Havanese or {name3 shedding:	Japanese Spitz dogs shed moderately. See more.	Havanese dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Japanese Spitz or Havanese or Bichon Frise?	6-8 weeks 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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise?	Medium ⏺ The Japanese Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Bichon Frise has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Japanese Spitz 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.	The Bichon Frise is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Japanese Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Bichon Frise dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Japanese Spitz or Havanese or Bichon Frise? Which dog is more friendly?	Japanese Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frise dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Japanese Spitz or Havanese or Bichon Frise?	Japanese Spitz dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frise dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Japanese Spitz or Havanese or Bichon Frise?	Japanese Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frise dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Japanese Spitz or Havanese or Bichon Frise?	Japanese Spitz dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frise dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise?	Yes Japanese Spitz 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.	Yes Bichon Frise dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Japanese Spitz is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bichon Frise is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Japanese Spitzs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Bichon Frises are usually recommended for elderly people.

Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise 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. 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 Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Japanese Spitz or Havanese or Bichon Frise? Which is better for autism?	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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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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: Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise?	Not really Japanese Spitz 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.	Not really Bichon Frise breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. 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.
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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Japanese Spitz and Havanese and Bichon Frise have?	1-6 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 4	2-5 puppies
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Japanese Spitz vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club	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 The Bichon Frise Club Of America

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