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Name	Poochon	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Havanese
Origins	Australia	England	Cuba
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Other Names What other names do they have?	No data available	Cavalier Cavie Cav	Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Poochon or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Havanese? Which is the smallest dog, Poochon or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Havanese?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Poochon or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese weight comparison:	6-15 pounds (3-7 kg)	10-18 pounds (5-8 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	9.5 pounds (4.5 kg)	14 pounds (6.5 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Poochon or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Havanese? Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese height comparison:	10-15 inches (25-38 cm)	12-13 inches (30-33 cm)	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Poochon or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Havanese? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$1200-$1500	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Poochon or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Havanese?	Frequent: The Poochon is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.

Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese intelligence:	Smart: The Poochon 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.	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 Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese trainability comparison.	Poochon dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Havanese dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Poochon or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Havanese?	Poochon dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Poochon or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Havanese? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Poochon dogs are average defenders. See more.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Poochon or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Havanese? Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese behavior/temperament comparison:	Happy Intelligent Affectionate	Active Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Gentle Social Fearless Cheerful Quiet Nonaggressive Polite Graceful Sporty No tendency towards nervousness	Playful Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle Companionable Sturdy Amiable Charming
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Poochon dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. 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: Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese?	High: Poochon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. 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 Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese social needs comparison:	Poochon dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Poochon dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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?	Poochon 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.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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

Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese playfulness comparison:	The Poochon is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, 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: Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese?	Average to High: The Poochon is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel barks occasionally. 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 Poochon or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Havanese?	Very house-friendly dog the Poochon breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Poochon dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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: Poochon or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Havanese?	Poochon dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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.

Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese health comparison. Which is the healthier: Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese?	The Poochon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels 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: Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese health problems comparison:	Patellar Luxation Retinal Dysplasia Allergies Addison's Disease Bladder Stones Cushing's Syndrome	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Mitral Valve Disease Dry Eye Episodic Falling Syndrome Syringomyelia	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 Poochon should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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 Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese lifespan comparison. How long do Poochon, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Havanese breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Poochon: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: 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: Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. 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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Poochon or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Havanese? Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese energy level comparison:	Poochon dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	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 Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Poochon or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Havanese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Poochon dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs have an average exercise need.	Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Poochon or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Havanese?	Poochon dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	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

Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

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

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese coat comparison:	Wavy Coarse	Feathered	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long
Colors What are the original Poochon, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Havanese color?	Black Tan Cream Grey Apricot	Tan Tricolor Blenheim Ruby	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Poochon or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Havanese? Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Poochon doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Poochon or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Havanese? Poochon or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or {name3 shedding:	Poochon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs shed above average. 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: Poochon or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Havanese?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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 Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese?	Low 🔽 The Poochon has a low chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a high 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 Poochon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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.

Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Poochon dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.	Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Poochon or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Havanese? Which dog is more friendly?	Poochon dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are very 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 Poochon or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Havanese?	Poochon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Poochon or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Havanese?	Poochon dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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 Poochon or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Havanese?	Poochon dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese?	Yes Poochon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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 Poochon is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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?	Poochons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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: Poochon or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or Havanese? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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: Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese?	Not really Poochon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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.

Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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 Poochon and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Havanese have?	2-4 puppies	3-5 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 4
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Poochon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Havanese Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Toy breed.	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.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the English Toy Spaniels section.	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?	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 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

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