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Name	Miniature Poodle	Morkie	Havanese
Origins	Germany France	United States	Cuba
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Barboncino Miniatura Barbone Carniche Moyen Pudle Zwergpudel	Morkshire Terrier	Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred

Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Miniature Poodle or Morkie or Havanese? Which is the smallest dog, Miniature Poodle or Morkie or Havanese?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Miniature Poodle or Morkie or Morkie? Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese weight comparison:	15-17 pounds (7-8 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	16 pounds (7.5 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Miniature Poodle or Morkie or Havanese? Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese height comparison:	11-15 inches (28-38 cm)	5-9 inches (13-23 cm)	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	13 inches (33 cm)	7 inches (18 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Miniature Poodle or Morkie or Havanese? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1500	$800-$1200	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Miniature Poodle or Morkie or Havanese?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Average: The Morkie is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.

Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese intelligence:	Outstanding: Miniature Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Morkie dogs have great intelligence. 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 Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese trainability comparison.	Miniature Poodle dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Morkie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Havanese dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Miniature Poodle or Morkie or Havanese?	Miniature Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Morkie dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Miniature Poodle or Morkie or Havanese? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Miniature Poodle dogs are average defenders. See more.	Morkie dogs are average defenders. See more.	Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature Poodle or Morkie or Havanese? Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual	Playful Funny Energetic Lovable	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.	Morkie 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: Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese?	High: Miniature Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Morkie dogs are highly affectionate dogs. 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 Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese social needs comparison:	Miniature Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Morkie 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?	Miniature Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Morkie 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?	Miniature Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Morkie 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

Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese playfulness comparison:	The Miniature Poodle is a playful breed. See more.	The Morkie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Havanese is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese?	Average to High: The Miniature Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.	A lot: Morkie is a particularly loud breed. 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 Miniature Poodle or Morkie or Havanese?	Very house-friendly dog the Miniature Poodle 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 Morkie indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Miniature Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Morkie 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: Miniature Poodle or Morkie or Havanese?	Miniature Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Morkie 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 Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Miniature Poodle or Morkie or Havanese?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature Poodle bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Morkie bite force: Weak.	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:	Low 🔽 The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Morkie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese mouthiness comparison:	Miniature Poodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Morkie dogs have a strong 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.

Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese?	The Miniature Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Morkies are commonly healthy dogs.	The Havanese 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: Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Epilepsy Addison's Disease	Collapsed Trachea Dental Problems Hernia Glaucoma Reverse Sneezing	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 Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Morkie should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Havanese should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature Poodle, Morkie and Havanese breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	14-16 years The average lifespan of Miniature Poodle: 15 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Morkie: 12 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: Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese?	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 Morkie 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.

Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Miniature Poodle or Morkie or Havanese? Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese energy level comparison:	Miniature Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Morkie 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 Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature Poodle or Morkie or Havanese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Miniature Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Morkie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature Poodle or Morkie or Havanese?	Miniature Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Morkie 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

Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Miniature Poodle or Morkie or Havanese?	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	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? Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Miniature Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Morkie'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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Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese coat comparison:	Dense Curly Thick	Fluffy Soft Luxurious Long	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long
Colors What are the original Miniature Poodle, Morkie and Havanese color?	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot	Black White Brown	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Miniature Poodle or Morkie or Havanese? Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Morkie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Miniature Poodle or Morkie or Havanese? Miniature Poodle or Morkie or {name3 shedding:	Miniature Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Morkie 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
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Miniature Poodle or Morkie or Havanese?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes 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, Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese?	Low 🔽 The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Morkie has a low 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 Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Morkie 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.

Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Miniature Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Morkie dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature Poodle or Morkie or Havanese? Which dog is more friendly?	Miniature Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Morkie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	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 Miniature Poodle or Morkie or Havanese?	Miniature Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Morkie dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature Poodle or Morkie or Havanese?	Miniature Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Morkie dogs are not 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 Miniature Poodle or Morkie or Havanese?	Miniature Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Morkie 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: Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese?	Yes Miniature Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Morkie 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 Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Morkie is one of the best dog breeds 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 Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Morkies are commonly okay with elderly people.	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Miniature Poodle vs Morkie 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.	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: Miniature Poodle or Morkie or Havanese? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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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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 Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese?	Not really Miniature Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Morkie 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?	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.

Miniature Poodle vs Morkie 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 Miniature Poodle and Morkie and Havanese have?	2-8 puppies, average 5	3-5 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 4
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Miniature Poodle vs Morkie vs Havanese Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	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.	Not recognized by FCI.	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 Canadian Canine Registry	Not recognized by any clubs.	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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