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Name	Poodle	Shiba Inu	Havanese
Origins	Germany France	Japan	Cuba
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle	Japanese Shiba Inu Japanese Small-Size Dog Shiba Shiba Ken Brushwood Dog	Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Poodle or Shiba Inu or Havanese? Which is the smallest dog, Poodle or Shiba Inu or Havanese?	Medium	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Poodle or Shiba Inu or Shiba Inu? Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese weight comparison:	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	Male: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg), Female: 17.5 pounds (6.8.5 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Poodle or Shiba Inu or Havanese? Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese height comparison:	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Poodle or Shiba Inu or Havanese? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1500	$800-$1000	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Poodle or Shiba Inu or Havanese?	Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Shiba Inu is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.

Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese intelligence:	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. 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.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese trainability comparison.	Poodle dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. 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: Poodle or Shiba Inu or Havanese?	Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Shiba Inu dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Poodle or Shiba Inu or Havanese? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Shiba Inu dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Poodle or Shiba Inu or Havanese? Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual	Alert Confident Going Fearless Keen Faithful Charming	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.	Shiba Inu dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. 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: Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese?	High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Shiba Inu 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.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese social needs comparison:	Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Shiba Inu dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Shiba Inu is strong enough to escape from home. 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?	Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Shiba Inu 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

Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese playfulness comparison:	The Poodle is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Shiba Inus, 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: Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese?	Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Shiba Inu 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 Poodle or Shiba Inu or Havanese?	Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Shiba Inu breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Shiba Inu dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different 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: Poodle or Shiba Inu or Havanese?	Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Havanese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese health comparison. Which is the healthier: Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese?	The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Shiba Inu 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.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis Ear Infections Addison's Disease Cushing's Syndrome Runny Eyes Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Premature Graying	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Glaucoma Spinning Chylothorax	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 Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Shiba Inu 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.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese lifespan comparison. How long do Poodle, Shiba Inu and Havanese breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Shiba Inu: 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: Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shiba Inu 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.

Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Poodle or Shiba Inu or Havanese?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 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? Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Shiba Inu has a low to the 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.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese coat comparison:	Curly	Dense	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long
Colors What are the original Poodle, Shiba Inu and Havanese color?	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot	Black Tan Red Cream Sesame	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Poodle or Shiba Inu or Havanese? Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu 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 Poodle or Shiba Inu or Havanese? Poodle or Shiba Inu or {name3 shedding:	Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Shiba Inu 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: Poodle or Shiba Inu 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.	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 Poodle vs Shiba Inu 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, Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese?	Medium ⏺ The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Shiba Inu 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 Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Shiba Inu 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.

Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Shiba Inu dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Poodle or Shiba Inu or Havanese? Which dog is more friendly?	Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Shiba Inu 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 Poodle or Shiba Inu or Havanese?	Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Poodle or Shiba Inu or Havanese?	Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Shiba Inu dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Poodle or Shiba Inu or Havanese?	Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Shiba Inu 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: Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese?	Yes Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Shiba Inu 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 Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Shiba Inu 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?	Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Shiba Inus are commonly okay with elderly people.	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good 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: Poodle or Shiba Inu or Havanese? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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: Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese?	Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Shiba Inu 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.

Poodle vs Shiba Inu 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 Poodle and Shiba Inu and Havanese have?	2-4 puppies	2-4 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 4
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Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs Havanese Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting 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 Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds 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?	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 Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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	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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