Poochon vs Havanese Comparison – Which dog is better Poochon or Bichon Habanero?

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Name	Poochon	Havanese
Origins	Australia	Cuba
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Group	Designer Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	No data available	Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Poochon vs Havanese breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred

Poochon vs Havanese Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Poochon or Havanese? Is the Poochon bigger than the Havanese breed? Is a Poochon smaller than a Havanese?	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Poochon or Havanese? Poochon vs Havanese weight comparison:	6-15 pounds (3-7 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	9.5 pounds (4.5 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Poochon or Havanese? Is a Poochon taller than a Havanese?	10-15 inches (25-38 cm)	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

Poochon vs Havanese Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Poochon or Havanese? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Poochon and Havanese?	$800-$1000	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Poochon or Havanese?	Frequent: The Poochon is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.

Poochon vs Havanese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Poochon or Havanese smarter? Which is best? Poochon 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.
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Trainability Poochon vs Havanese trainability comparison. What's the difference between Poochon vs Havanese?	Poochon dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Havanese dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Poochon or Havanese?	Poochon dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Poochon 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.	Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Poochon vs Havanese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Poochon or Havanese? Poochon vs Havanese behavior/temperament comparison:	Happy Intelligent Affectionate	Playful Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle Companionable Sturdy Amiable Charming
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Poochon vs Havanese?	Sensitive: Poochon 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 Havanese?	High: Poochon 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 Havanese social needs comparison:	Poochon 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? What's the difference between Poochon vs Havanese?	Poochon 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? What's the difference between Poochon vs Havanese? 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.	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 Havanese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Poochon vs Havanese playfulness comparison:	The Poochon is a playful breed. See more.	The Havanese is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Poochon vs Havanese?	Average to High: The Poochon is a vocal breed. 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 Havanese?	Very house-friendly dog the Poochon breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Poochon 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.	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 Havanese?	Poochon 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 Havanese Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Poochon or Havanese?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Poochon 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 Is a Poochon more dangerous than a Havanese?	Low 🔽 The Poochon 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 Havanese mouthiness comparison:	Poochon 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 Havanese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Poochon vs Havanese health comparison. Which is the healthier: Poochon vs Havanese?	The Poochon 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Poochon vs Havanese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Poochon vs Havanese health problems comparison:	Patellar Luxation Retinal Dysplasia Allergies Addison's Disease Bladder Stones Cushing's Syndrome	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: Poochon vs Havanese?	Average The Poochon 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.
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Life Expectancy Poochon vs Havanese lifespan comparison. How long do Poochon and Havanese breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Poochon and Havanese?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Poochon: 13 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 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.

Poochon vs Havanese Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Poochon or Havanese? Poochon vs Havanese energy level comparison:	Poochon 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 Poochon vs Havanese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Poochon or Havanese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Poochon dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Poochon or Havanese?	Poochon 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.
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Poochon vs Havanese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Poochon or Havanese? Does the Poochon breed eat more than the Havanese breed?	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.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Poochon 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 Havanese's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Poochon vs Havanese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Poochon vs Havanese coat comparison:	Wavy Coarse	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long
Colors What are the original Poochon and Havanese color? Poochon vs Havanese color comparison:	Black Tan Cream Grey Apricot	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Poochon or Havanese? Poochon vs Havanese grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Poochon doesn't require a lot of grooming. 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 Havanese? Do Poochon dogs shed more than Havanese dogs?	Poochon 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: Poochon or Havanese?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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 Havanese hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	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, Poochon or Havanese?	Low 🔽 The Poochon has a low 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? What's the difference between Poochon vs Havanese?	The Poochon 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 Havanese Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Poochon dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Poochon or Havanese? Which dog is more friendly?	Poochon dogs are 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 Havanese?	Poochon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Poochon or Havanese?	Poochon dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Poochon or Havanese? Can a Poochon and a Havanese be friends? Do Poochon dogs get along with Havanese dogs?	Poochon dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Poochon vs Havanese?	Yes Poochon 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 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.	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Poochon 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.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Poochon 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.
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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.
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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Poochon vs Havanese?	Not really Poochon 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.
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.

Poochon vs Havanese Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Poochon and Havanese have? Poochon vs Havanese litter size comparison:	2-4 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 4
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Poochon 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 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 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 United Kennel Club Havanese Club of America

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