Keeshond vs Havanese Comparison – Which dog is better Chien Loup or Bichon Habanero?

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Name	Keeshond	Havanese
Origins	Germany Netherlands	Cuba
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Group	Sled Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Keeshond and Havanese. What other names are these breeds known by?	Chien Loup Deutscher Wolfsspitz Kees Smiling Dutchman Wolfsspitz Dutch Barge Dog Barge Dog	Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Keeshond and a Havanese. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Keeshond vs Havanese Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Keeshond or a Havanese? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Small
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Keeshond and a Havanese. Which breed is heavier?	35-45 pounds (15-20 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	40 pounds (17.5 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Keeshond or Havanese? Is a Keeshond taller than a Havanese?	Male: 17-19 inches (44-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm)	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 18 inches (46 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

Keeshond vs Havanese Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Keeshond and a Havanese. Which breed costs more?	$800-$1000	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Keeshond or Havanese?	Very frequent: The Keeshond is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.

Keeshond vs Havanese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Keeshond or a Havanese? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Very smart: Keeshond 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.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Keeshond or a Havanese? Compare training requirements.	Keeshond dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Havanese dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Keeshond or a Havanese? Compare alertness levels.	Keeshond dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Keeshond or a Havanese? Compare territorial behaviors.	Keeshond dogs are average defenders. See more.	Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Keeshond vs Havanese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Keeshond and a Havanese. How do their temperaments differ?	Playful Agile Intelligent Obedient Quick Bright Sturdy	Playful Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle Companionable Sturdy Amiable Charming
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Keeshond vs Havanese?	Sensitive: Keeshond dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. 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: Keeshond vs Havanese?	High: Keeshond 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 Keeshond vs Havanese social needs comparison:	Keeshond 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? What's the difference between Keeshond vs Havanese?	Keeshond dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Havanese dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Keeshond vs Havanese? Which can be better for hunting?	Keeshond dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. 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

Keeshond vs Havanese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Keeshond or a Havanese? Compare vocalization tendencies.	A lot: Keeshond is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Keeshond or a Havanese? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Keeshonds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Havanese is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Keeshond or a Havanese? Compare living space needs.	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 Keeshond indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.
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Keeshond vs Havanese Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Keeshond or a Havanese? Compare adaptability levels.	Keeshond 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: Keeshond or Havanese?	Keeshond 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.

Keeshond vs Havanese Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Keeshond or a Havanese? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Keeshond has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Keeshond or a Havanese? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Keeshond dogs have an 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.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Keeshond or a Havanese? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Keeshond 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

Keeshond vs Havanese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Keeshond or a Havanese? Compare average lifespans.	12-14 years The average lifespan of Keeshond: 13 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Keeshond or a Havanese? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers cold weather The Keeshond can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also 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 common health issues between a Keeshond and a Havanese. Which breed is healthier?	The Keeshond 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.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Keeshond vs Havanese?	Average The Keeshond 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Keeshond vs Havanese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Keeshond vs Havanese health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Heart Problems Skin Diseases Kneecap dislocations	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Deafness Chondrodysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Portosystemic Liver Shunt

Keeshond vs Havanese Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Keeshond or a Havanese? Compare obesity risks.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Keeshond's weight, he can easily gain weight. 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 Which eats more: a Keeshond or a Havanese? Compare daily food needs.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
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Keeshond vs Havanese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Keeshond or a Havanese? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Keeshond and Havanese? Compare breed colors.	Black Gray Cream Silver	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Keeshond or a Havanese? Compare maintenance needs.	Advanced: The Keeshond requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Keeshond or a Havanese? Compare drooling amounts.	The Keeshond 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 Which has less odor: a Keeshond or a Havanese? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Keeshond has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Keeshond and a Havanese? Compare fur types.	Fluffy Dense	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Keeshond or a Havanese? Compare bathing frequencies.	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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Keeshond or Havanese? Do Keeshond dogs shed more than Havanese dogs?	Keeshond dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Havanese dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Keeshond vs Havanese Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Keeshond or a Havanese? Compare kid-friendliness.	Keeshond 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?	Keeshond dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Keeshond or Havanese? Which dog is more friendly?	Keeshond dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Keeshond or Havanese?	Keeshond dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Keeshond or Havanese? Can a Keeshond and a Havanese be friends? Do Keeshond dogs get along with Havanese dogs?	Keeshond dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Keeshond vs Havanese?	Yes Keeshond 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 Keeshond 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?	Keeshonds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Keeshond vs Havanese As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Keeshond or a Havanese? Compare service capabilities.	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 Which is better for therapy work: a Keeshond or a Havanese? Compare therapy capabilities.	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 Which is better at detection work: a Keeshond or a Havanese? Compare scenting abilities.	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 Which is better for search and rescue: a Keeshond or a Havanese? Compare SAR abilities.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Keeshond or a Havanese? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Keeshond 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 Which is better at pulling: a Keeshond or a Havanese? Compare draft work capabilities.	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 history between Keeshond and Havanese. Which has stronger military background?	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.

Keeshond vs Havanese Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Keeshond and Havanese. Which has larger litters?	3-8 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 4
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Keeshond and Havanese breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Keeshond and Havanese. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Keeshond vs Havanese Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Keeshond and Havanese. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Keeshond and Havanese. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Keeshond and Havanese. Which is more widely recognized?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. 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 Pet Registry, Inc.	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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