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Name	Mastiff	Rottweiler	Havanese
Origins	England	Germany	Cuba
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Old English Mastiff English Mastiff	Rott Rottie	Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Mastiff or Rottweiler or Havanese? Which is the smallest dog, Mastiff or Rottweiler or Havanese?	Giant	Large Giant	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Mastiff or Rottweiler or Rottweiler? Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese weight comparison:	Male: 150-250 pounds (68-113 kg), Female: 120-180 pounds (54-82 kg)	Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 200 pounds (90.5 kg), Female: 150 pounds (68 kg)	Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Mastiff or Rottweiler or Havanese? Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese height comparison:	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Mastiff or Rottweiler or Havanese? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1500	$1200-$2000	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Mastiff or Rottweiler or Havanese?	Very frequent: The Mastiff is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Rottweiler is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.

Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. 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 Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese trainability comparison.	Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Rottweiler dogs are easy to train. See more.	Havanese dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Mastiff or Rottweiler or Havanese?	Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Rottweiler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Mastiff or Rottweiler or Havanese? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Rottweiler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Mastiff or Rottweiler or Havanese? Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese behavior/temperament comparison:	Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Cheerful	Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Fearless Good-natured	Playful Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle Companionable Sturdy Amiable Charming
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Mastiff 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese?	High: Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Rottweiler dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. 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 Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese social needs comparison:	Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Rottweiler dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Rottweiler 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? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Rottweiler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. 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

Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese playfulness comparison:	Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Average: Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Havanese is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese?	Low: The Mastiff barks none to minimal. See more.	Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Mastiff or Rottweiler or Havanese?	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 Mastiff 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 Rottweiler indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Mastiff dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Rottweiler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Havanese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Mastiff or Rottweiler or Havanese?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Rottweiler 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.

Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Mastiff or Rottweiler or Havanese?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rottweiler 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
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Moderate ⏺ The Mastiff has an average chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese mouthiness comparison:	Mastiff dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Rottweiler 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.

Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese health comparison. Which is the healthier: Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese?	Mastiffs are commonly healthy dogs.	The Rottweiler 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.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Seizures Cystinuria	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Aortic Stenosis Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Deafness Chondrodysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Portosystemic Liver Shunt
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Rottweiler 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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Life Expectancy Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese lifespan comparison. How long do Mastiff, Rottweiler and Havanese breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Mastiff: 11 years	8-12 years The average lifespan of Rottweiler: 10 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. 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.

Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Mastiff or Rottweiler or Havanese? Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese energy level comparison:	Mastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Rottweiler 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.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Mastiff or Rottweiler or Havanese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.	Rottweiler dogs have an average exercise need.	Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Mastiff or Rottweiler or Havanese?	Mastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Rottweiler 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.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Mastiff or Rottweiler or Havanese?	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 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
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Havanese's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese coat comparison:	Dense	Dense	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long
Colors What are the original Mastiff, Rottweiler and Havanese color?	Fawn Brindle Apricot	Black Tan Rust Mahogany	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Mastiff or Rottweiler or Havanese? Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Mastiff or Rottweiler or Havanese? Mastiff or Rottweiler or {name3 shedding:	Mastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.	Rottweiler dogs shed moderately. See more.	Havanese dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Mastiff or Rottweiler or Havanese?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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 Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese?	High 🔼 The Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Rottweiler drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Havanese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Mastiff dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Rottweiler dogs are generally with other pets.	Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Mastiff or Rottweiler or Havanese? Which dog is more friendly?	Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Rottweiler dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Mastiff or Rottweiler or Havanese?	Mastiff dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Rottweiler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Mastiff or Rottweiler or Havanese?	Mastiff dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Rottweiler dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Mastiff or Rottweiler or Havanese?	Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Rottweiler dogs are not dog-friendly.	Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese?	Yes Mastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Rottweiler 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 Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Rottweiler 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?	Mastiffs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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: Mastiff or Rottweiler or Havanese? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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: Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese?	Not really Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Rottweiler 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.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese 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 Mastiff and Rottweiler and Havanese have?	3-5 puppies	8-12 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 4
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Mastiff vs Rottweiler vs Havanese Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.
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 New Zealand Kennel Club United 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 New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler 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

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