Miniature Schnauzer vs Havanese vs Labrador Retriever – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Miniature Schnauzer | Havanese | Labrador Retriever |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Germany |  Cuba |  England  Canada |
| Group | Hunting Dogs | Companion Dogs | Gun Dog |
| Popularity Rank | 18 | 23 | 1 |
| Reviews | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Rate |
| Other Names | Zwergschnauzer | Bichon Havanese, Bichon Habanero, Havanese Cuban Bichon, Bichon Havanais, Bichon Havanês, Havaneser, Havanezer | Labrador, Lab |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Terrier breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section. | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section. | Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. |
| Breed Recognition | 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 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 Canadian Canine Registry |
| Price | $600-$1000 | $900-$1200 | $1000-$2000 |
General Appearance - Miniature Schnauzer vs Havanese vs Labrador Retriever
| Size | Small | Small | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 11-18 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 10-15 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg) | 7-13 pounds (3-6 kg) | Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 14.5 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg) | 10 pounds (4.5 kg) | Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) |
| Height | Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm) | 8-11 inches (21-29 cm) | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm) | 10 inches (25 cm) | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Miniature Schnauzer vs Havanese vs Labrador Retriever
| Coat | Wiry | Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long | Dense Waterproof Hard Short |
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| Colors | Salt Pepper Silver Black | Black Reddish-Brown Fawn White Havana Brown Tobacco | Yellow Chocolate Black |
| Grooming | Advanced: The Miniature Schnauzer requires a lot of grooming. | Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. | Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Miniature Schnauzers shed none to minimal. | Havaneses shed none to minimal. | Labrador Retrievers shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Miniature Schnauzer vs Havanese vs Labrador Retriever
| Temperament | Alert Friendly Obedient Fearless Intelligent Spirited | Affectionate Gentle Playful Companionable Intelligent Responsive Sturdy Lively Amiable Charming | Affectionate Cheerful Friendly Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Energetic Gentle Loving Going Responsive |
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| Intelligent Rank | Very smart: Miniature Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed. | Average: Havanese's has average obedience intelligence. | Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
| Trainability | Miniature Schnauzers are easy to train. | Havaneses are very easy to train. | Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train. |
| Playfulness | Miniature Schnauzers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Havanese is a highly playful breed. | The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Labrador Retrievers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. |
| Affection Level | Miniature Schnauzers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Havaneses are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Labrador Retrievers may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. |
| Social Needs | Miniature Schnauzers are a social breed. | Havaneses need a lot of social interaction. | Labrador Retrievers need a lot of social interaction. |
| Barking | Average: The Miniature Schnauzer barks occasionally. | Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks. | Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. |
| Watchdog Ability | Miniature Schnauzers are one of the best watchdogs. | Havaneses are good watchdogs. | Labrador Retrievers are average watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Miniature Schnauzers strongly protect their territory. | Havaneses strongly protect their territory. | Labrador Retrievers are average defenders. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Moderate The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Miniature Schnauzers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Havaneses have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Labrador Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Miniature Schnauzers have average wanderlust potential. | Havaneses tend to escape less than other breeds. | Labrador Retrievers have average wanderlust potential. |
| Prey Drive | Miniature Schnauzers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Havaneses have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Labrador Retrievers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
| Apartment Friendly | Miniature Schnauzers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | Havaneses are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. |
| Adaptability | Miniature Schnauzers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Havaneses adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Labrador Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Miniature Schnauzers 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. | Havaneses tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Labrador Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
| Fighting 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. |
Good With - Miniature Schnauzer vs Havanese vs Labrador Retriever
| Stranger Friendly | Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards strangers. | Havaneses are stranger friendly dogs. | Labrador Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs. |
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| Child Friendly | Miniature Schnauzers are kid-friendly dogs. | Havaneses are very kid-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards cats. | Havaneses are very cat-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards other dogs. | Havaneses are very dog-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Miniature Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Miniature Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people. | Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Miniature Schnauzers are generally with other pets. | Havaneses are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Labrador Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Miniature Schnauzers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Havaneses are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Labrador Retrievers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
| Boat Dog |
Yes Miniature Schnauzer breed usually likes being on a boat. |
Not really Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Miniature Schnauzer vs Havanese vs Labrador Retriever
| Health Issues | The Miniature Schnauzer 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 Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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| Health Problems | Cataracts Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection (MAI) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) | Cataracts Chondrodysplasia Deafness Elbow Dysplasia Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Mitral Valve Disease Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt | Acute Moist Dermatitis Bloat Cataracts Cold Tail Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Myopathy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia |
| Life Expectancy | 12-14 years | 14-16 years | 10-12 years |
| Hypoallergenic | Yes | Yes | No |
| Energy Level | Miniature Schnauzers are high energy dogs. | Havaneses have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Labrador Retrievers are high energy dogs. |
| Exercise Need | Miniature Schnauzers have an average exercise need. | Havaneses exercise need is very minimal. | Labrador Retrievers need a lot of exercises. |
| Sleeping Need | Miniature Schnauzers don't need too much sleep. | Havaneses sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. | Labrador Retrievers don't need too much sleep. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day. | 1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day. | Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average to High. | Average to High. | High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight. |
| Weather & Climate |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Miniature Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
| Stinkiness |
Low The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell. |
Low The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell. |
High The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Miniature Schnauzer is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Havanese is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. |
Reproducibility - Miniature Schnauzer vs Havanese vs Labrador Retriever
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 3-6 puppies | 1-9 puppies, average 4 | 5-10 puppies |
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