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Compare Papillon and Havanese. Which is better: Papillon or Havanese or Bichon Frise?
Name | Papillon | Havanese | Bichon Frise |
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Group | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 53 | 23 | 46 |
Reviews | 5 | 7 | 5 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise breeds. |
Continental Toy Spaniel Epagneul Nain Epagneul Nain Continental Phalène Squirrel Dog Butterfly Dog |
Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese |
Bichon A Poil Frise Bichon Tenerife Purebred Bichon Tenerife Dog Bichon Frise |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Papillon vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which breed is the largest? | Small | Small | Small |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg) | 7-13 pounds (3-6 kg) | 7-13 pounds (3-6 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg) | 10 pounds (4.5 kg) | 10 pounds (4.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Papillon or Havanese or Bichon Frise? Papillon vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise height comparison: | Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm) | 8-11 inches (21-29 cm) | Male: 9-12 inches (23–30 cm) Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm) | 10 inches (25 cm) | Male: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm) |
Papillon vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Find price differences between these breeds. | $400-$600 | $900-$1200 | $700-$1000 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Papillon or Havanese or Bichon Frise? | Very frequent: The Papillon is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Bichon Frise is quite easy to get. |
Papillon vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which breed ranks highest? | Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which is easiest to train? | Papillon dogs are easy to train. | Havanese dogs are very easy to train. | Bichon Frise dogs are quite easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which breed is most alert? | Papillon dogs are average watchdogs. | Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. | Bichon Frise dogs are average watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which breed is most protective? | Papillon dogs strongly protect their territory. | Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory. | Bichon Frise dogs are not the best to protect their territory. |
Papillon vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise? Compare temperaments. |
Happy Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly |
Playful Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle Companionable Sturdy Amiable Charming |
Playful Sensitive Intelligent Affectionate Gentle Cheerful |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Papillon dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Papillon vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise? | High: Papillon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Havanese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Bichon Frise dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Papillon vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise social needs comparison: | Papillon dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Bichon Frise dogs need a lot of social interaction. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Papillon dogs are not the biggest explorers. | Havanese dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | Bichon Frise dogs have average wanderlust potential. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Papillon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Havanese dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Their prey drive is low. |
Papillon vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which breed is most vocal? | A lot: Papillon is a particularly loud breed. | Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks. | Average: The Bichon Frise barks occasionally. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which breed is most playful? | The Papillon is a highly playful breed. | The Havanese is a highly playful breed. | The Bichon Frise is a playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which adapts best to small spaces? | 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 Papillon indoors. | Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Bichon Frise breed. |
Papillon vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which breed is most flexible? | Papillon 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. | Bichon Frise dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Papillon or Havanese or Bichon Frise? | Papillon 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. | Bichon Frise dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
Papillon vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Bichon Frise has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which uses mouth most during play? | Papillon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Bichon Frise dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Papillon bite force: Weak. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Havanese bite force: Weak. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Bichon Frise bite force: Weak. |
Papillon vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which breed lives longest? |
12-16 years The average lifespan of Papillon: 14 years |
14-16 years The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Bichon Frise: 13 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which handles climate changes best? | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which has fewer health issues? | The Papillon 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 Bichon Frise is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Papillon 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. |
Average The Bichon Frise should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Papillon vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Papillon vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise health problems comparison: |
Collapsed Trachea Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypoglycemia |
Cataracts Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Deafness Chondrodysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Portosystemic Liver Shunt | Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Vaccination Sensitivity Bladder Stones Juvenile Cataracts |
Papillon vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which breed is most active? | Papillon 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. | Bichon Frise dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Papillon vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Papillon or Havanese or Bichon Frise? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Papillon dogs need a lot of exercises. | Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal. | Bichon Frise dogs exercise need is minimal. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Papillon or Havanese or Bichon Frise? | Papillon 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. | Bichon Frise dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. |
Papillon vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average: The Papillon has an average risk for obesity. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Havanese's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bichon Frise's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which needs most food? | 1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day. | 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Papillon vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | No See more. | Yes See more. | Yes See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. What colors are available? |
Black Tan Red White Sable Lemon |
Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco | Cream White Buff Apricot |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which requires most maintenance? | Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort. | Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which drools least? | The Papillon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Havanese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Bichon Frise is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which has least natural smell? | Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Bichon Frise has a low chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Feathered |
Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long | Curly |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which requires most frequent baths? | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Papillon or Havanese or Bichon Frise? Papillon or Havanese or {name3 shedding: | Papillon dogs shed none to minimal. | Havanese dogs shed none to minimal. | Bichon Frise dogs are low shedders. |
Papillon vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which is best with kids? | Papillon dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Bichon Frise dogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Papillon dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Bichon Frise dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Papillon or Havanese or Bichon Frise? Which dog is more friendly? | Papillon dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. | Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. | Bichon Frise dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Papillon or Havanese or Bichon Frise? | Papillon dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. | Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. | Bichon Frise dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Papillon or Havanese or Bichon Frise? | Papillon dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Bichon Frise dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Papillon vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise? |
Yes Papillon 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. |
Yes Bichon Frise dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Papillon is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Bichon Frise is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people. | Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Bichon Frises are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Papillon vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which is best suited for service work? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which excels in therapy work? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which has best nose work ability? | 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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which is best for SAR work? | 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. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Bichon Frise breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which is best for draft work? | 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. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which has most military use? | 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. |
Papillon vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which has most puppies? | 2-4 puppies | 1-9 puppies, average 4 | 2-5 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. What's recommended? | 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. |
Papillon vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Non-Sporting breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section. | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section. | Not recognized by FCI. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Papillon, Havanese, and Bichon Frise. Which has most 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 The Bichon Frise Club Of America |
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