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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese Comparison - Dog breed selector: Mini Aussie or Merry Cocker Woker or Bichon Habanero? Find the right dog for you

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Name Miniature Australian Shepherd English Cocker Spaniel Havanese
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Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Gun Dog Companion Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Mini Aussie
Mini Aussie Shepherd
Mini Australian Shepherd
Miniature Aussie Shepherd
North American Shepherd
North American Miniature Australian Shepherd
Merry Cocker Woker
Cocker
Bichon Habanero
Bichon Havanais
Bichon Havanes
Havanese Cuban Bichon
Havaneser
Havanezer
Bichon Havanese
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Miniature Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Havanese? Which is the smallest dog, Miniature Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Havanese?
Medium Medium Small
Weight
Which is heavier, Miniature Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or English Cocker Spaniel? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese weight comparison:
20–40 pounds (9-18 kg) Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg) 7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
30 pounds (13.5 kg) Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg) 10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Miniature Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Havanese? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese height comparison:
13–18 inches (33-46 cm) Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) 8-11 inches (21-29 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
15.5 inches (39.5 cm) Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm) 10 inches (25 cm)

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Miniature Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Havanese? Which is more expensive?
$1000-$2000 $900-$1200 $900-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Miniature Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Havanese?
Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The English Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese intelligence:
Smart: The Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence.
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Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese trainability comparison.
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Havanese dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Miniature Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Havanese?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Havanese dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Miniature Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Havanese? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Havanese? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese behavior/temperament comparison:
Active
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Good-natured
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Playful
Intelligent
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Companionable
Sturdy
Amiable
Charming
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: English Cocker Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese?
Average to High: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: English Cocker Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Havanese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese social needs comparison:
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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The wanderlust potential of the English Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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Havanese dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Havanese dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese playfulness comparison:
The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.
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The Havanese is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese?
Low to Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
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Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd indoors.
Very house-friendly dog the English Cocker Spaniel breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
English Cocker Spaniel 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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Miniature Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Havanese?
Miniature Australian Shepherd 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.
English Cocker Spaniel 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.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Miniature Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Havanese?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Miniature Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Havanese bite force: Weak.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Miniature Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The English Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese mouthiness comparison:
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese?
The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The English Cocker Spaniel 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.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese health problems comparison:
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Drug Sensitivity
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Juvenile Cataracts
Iris Coloboma
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Renal Failure
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?
Average
The Miniature Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The English Cocker Spaniel 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.
Life Expectancy
Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature Australian Shepherd, English Cocker Spaniel and Havanese breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Miniature Australian Shepherd: 11 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of English Cocker Spaniel: 13 years
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Miniature Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The English Cocker Spaniel can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Miniature Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Havanese? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese energy level comparison:
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel 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.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Havanese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Havanese?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
English Cocker Spaniel 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.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Miniature Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Havanese?
1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average risk for obesity.
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High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Havanese's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese coat comparison:
Feathered Feathered Soft
Wavy
Woolly
Flat
Long
Colors
What are the original Miniature Australian Shepherd, English Cocker Spaniel and Havanese color?
Red
Red Merle
White & Black & Tan
Blue Merle
Black
Tan
Blue
Golden
Liver
Roan
Black
White
Fawn
Reddish-Brown
Havana Brown
Tobacco
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Miniature Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Havanese? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese grooming comparison:
Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Miniature Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Havanese? Miniature Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or {name3 shedding:
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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English Cocker Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Havanese dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Miniature Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Havanese?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese?

Medium

The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The English Cocker Spaniel has a high 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd is an average drooler.
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The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Havanese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Havanese? Which dog is more friendly?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Havanese?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Havanese?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Havanese?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
English Cocker Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese?
Yes
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
English Cocker Spaniel 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
Miniature Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
English Cocker Spaniel 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?
Miniature Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
English Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel 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.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Miniature Australian Shepherd or English Cocker Spaniel or Havanese? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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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: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese?

Not really

Miniature Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

English Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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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.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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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.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel 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.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Miniature Australian Shepherd and English Cocker Spaniel and Havanese have?
2-6 puppies 6-8 puppies 1-9 puppies, average 4

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Havanese 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 1946 as a Sporting 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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs 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?
America's Pet Registry
American Canine Association, 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
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry
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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