Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs Havanese – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen	Havanese
Origins	France	Cuba
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	160	23
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Other Names	PBGV, Small Vendeen Basset, Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen	Bichon Havanese, Bichon Habanero, Havanese Cuban Bichon, Bichon Havanais, Bichon Havanês, Havaneser, Havanezer
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1990 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council National Kennel Club New Zealand 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
Price	$1200-$1600	$900-$1200

General Appearance - Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs Havanese

Size	Medium	Small
Weight	31-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Avg. Weight	35.5 pounds (16 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height	13-15 inches (34-38 cm)	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)
Avg. Height	14 inches (36 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

Hair & Care - Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs Havanese

Coat	Wiry Shaggy	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long
Colors	Black & Tan White & Gray White & Orange White & Black White Black & Tan	Black Reddish-Brown Fawn White Havana Brown Tobacco
Grooming	Average: The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens shed moderately.	Havaneses shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs Havanese

Temperament	Active Friendly Independent Intelligent Extroverted Happy Lively	Affectionate Gentle Playful Companionable Intelligent Responsive Sturdy Lively Amiable Charming
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Average: Havanese's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens aren't famous for their trainability.	Havaneses are very easy to train.
Playfulness	The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is a playful breed.	The Havanese 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.
Affection Level	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens 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.
Social Needs	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens need for social interaction is average.	Havaneses need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average to high: The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is a vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are average watchdogs.	Havaneses are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens can't provide protection for their territory.	Havaneses strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Havaneses have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is strong enough to escape from home.	Havaneses tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens 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.	Havaneses have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are apartment-friendly dogs.	Havaneses are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Havaneses adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Havaneses 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.

Good With - Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs Havanese

Stranger Friendly	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are stranger friendly dogs.	Havaneses are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are kid-friendly dogs.	Havaneses are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are average friendly towards cats.	Havaneses are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are very dog-friendly dogs.	Havaneses are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are usually recommended for elderly people.	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are generally with other pets.	Havaneses are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Havaneses 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.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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.
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.
Boat Dog	Not really Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Havanese breed usually doesn't like 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.

Health Factors - Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs Havanese

Health Issues	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are commonly healthy dogs.	The Havanese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	No set	Cataracts Chondrodysplasia Deafness Elbow Dysplasia Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Mitral Valve Disease Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt
Life Expectancy	14-16 years	14-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes
Energy Level	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Havaneses have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens have an average exercise need.	Havaneses exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Havaneses sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Havanese is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen vs Havanese

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	4-5 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 4
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