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Name	Polish Lowland Sheepdog	Bergamasco	Havanese
Origins	Poland	Italy	Cuba
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Nizinny Valee Sheepdog Polski Owczarek Nizinny	Bergermaschi Cane da pastore Bergamasco Bergamasco Shepherd Dog	Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Bergamasco or Havanese? Which is the smallest dog, Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Bergamasco or Havanese?	Medium	Large	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Bergamasco or Bergamasco? Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese weight comparison:	30-50 pounds (14-23 kg)	Male: 70-84 pounds (32-38 kg), Female: 57-71 pounds (26-32 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	40 pounds (18.5 kg)	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 61 pounds (29 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Bergamasco or Havanese? Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese height comparison:	16-20 inches (41-51 cm)	22-24 inches (54-62 cm)	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	18 inches (46 cm)	23 inches (58 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Bergamasco or Havanese? Which is more expensive?	$1500-$2000	$1000-$1300	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Bergamasco or Havanese?	Frequent: The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Bergamasco is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.

Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. 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 Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese trainability comparison.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Havanese dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Bergamasco or Havanese?	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Bergamasco dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Bergamasco or Havanese? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Bergamasco dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Bergamasco or Havanese? Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese behavior/temperament comparison:	Agile Lively Outright Tempered Selfish Confidence Perceptive	Patient Quiet Determined Vigilant	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.	Bergamasco dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. 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: Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese?	High: Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Bergamasco 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 Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese social needs comparison:	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are a social breed. See more.	Bergamasco 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?	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Bergamasco 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?	Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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.	Bergamasco 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

Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese playfulness comparison:	The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Bergamascos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Havanese is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese?	Average: The Polish Lowland Sheepdog barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Bergamasco rarely barks. 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 Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Bergamasco 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 Polish Lowland Sheepdog indoors.	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 Bergamasco indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Bergamasco 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: Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Bergamasco or Havanese?	Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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.	Bergamasco 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.

Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Bergamasco or Havanese?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Polish Lowland Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bergamasco bite force: Ordinary.	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 Polish Lowland Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Bergamasco has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese mouthiness comparison:	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Bergamasco dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese health comparison. Which is the healthier: Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese?	Polish Lowland Sheepdogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Bergamascos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	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: Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese health problems comparison:	No data available	Bloat Skin Allergies Joint Dysplasia	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?	Frequent The Polish Lowland Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Bergamasco should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Havanese should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese lifespan comparison. How long do Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Bergamasco and Havanese breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Polish Lowland Sheepdog: 11 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Bergamasco: 14 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: Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Polish Lowland Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bergamasco 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.

Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Bergamasco or Havanese?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Polish Lowland Sheepdog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Bergamasco has an average risk for obesity. 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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Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese coat comparison:	Fluffy Shaggy	Fine Dense	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long
Colors What are the original Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Bergamasco and Havanese color?	Black Gray White Brown	Grey	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Bergamasco or Havanese? Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Polish Lowland Sheepdog requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Bergamasco doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Bergamasco or Havanese? Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Bergamasco or {name3 shedding:	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Bergamasco 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: Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Bergamasco 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 Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco 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, Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese?	Medium ⏺ The Polish Lowland Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Bergamasco has an average 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 Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Bergamasco is an average drooler. See more.	The Havanese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are generally with other pets.	Bergamasco dogs are generally with other pets.	Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Bergamasco or Havanese? Which dog is more friendly?	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Bergamasco dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	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 Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Bergamasco or Havanese?	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Bergamasco dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Bergamasco or Havanese?	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Bergamasco dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Bergamasco or Havanese?	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Bergamasco dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese?	Yes Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Bergamasco dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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 Polish Lowland Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bergamasco 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?	Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Bergamascos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco 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: Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Bergamasco or Havanese? Which is better for autism?	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.	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: Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese?	Not really Polish Lowland Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bergamasco 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.

Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco 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 Polish Lowland Sheepdog and Bergamasco and Havanese have?	2-6 puppies	6-10 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 4
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Bergamasco vs Havanese Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2001 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	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?	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. 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

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