Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka | Havanese | Bichon Frise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Russia |  Cuba |  Spain  Belgium |
| Group | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 509 | 23 | 46 |
| Reviews | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Rate |
| Other Names | Bolonka Zwetna, Franzuskaya Bolonka, Russian Lapdogs, Colored Lap Dog | Bichon Havanese, Bichon Habanero, Havanese Cuban Bichon, Bichon Havanais, Bichon Havanês, Havaneser, Havanezer | Bichon Frise, Tenerife Dog, Bichon A Poil Frise, Bichon Tenerife, Purebred Bichon |
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| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Non-Sporting breed. |
| FCI Group | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section. | Not recognized by FCI. |
| Breed Recognition | American Rare Breed Association Dog Registry of America Inc. Foundation Stock Service | 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 | 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 The Bichon Frise Club Of America |
| Price | 1500-1800 | $900-$1200 | $700-$1000 |
General Appearance - Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise
| Size | Small | Small | Small |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5 kg), Female: 5-9 pounds (2-4 kg) | 7-13 pounds (3-6 kg) | 7-13 pounds (3-6 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 9.5 pounds (3.5 kg), Female: 7 pounds (3 kg) | 10 pounds (4.5 kg) | 10 pounds (4.5 kg) |
| Height | Male: 9-11 inches (22-37 cm), Female: 7-9 inches (18-24 cm) | 8-11 inches (21-29 cm) | Male: 9-12 inches (23–30 cm) Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 10 inches (29.5 cm), Female: 8 inches (21 cm) | 10 inches (25 cm) | Male: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise
| Coat | Wavy Curly | Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long | Curly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Black Gray Wolf Brown Red White | Black Reddish-Brown Fawn White Havana Brown Tobacco | White Apricot Buff Cream |
| Grooming | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
| Shedding Level | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas shed none to minimal. | Havaneses shed none to minimal. | Bichon Frises are low shedders. |
Characteristics - Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise
| Temperament | Affectionate Friendly Loyal Social Outright Tempered Intelligent Playful | Affectionate Gentle Playful Companionable Intelligent Responsive Sturdy Lively Amiable Charming | Affectionate Playful Sensitive Cheerful Gentle Intelligent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Average: Havanese's has average obedience intelligence. | Average: Bichon Frise's has average obedience intelligence. |
| Trainability | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are quite easy to train. | Havaneses are very easy to train. | Bichon Frises are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is a playful breed. | The Havanese is a highly playful breed. | The Bichon Frise is a 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. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
| Affection Level | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas 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. | Bichon Frises are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas need a lot of social interaction. | Havaneses need a lot of social interaction. | Bichon Frises need a lot of social interaction. |
| Barking | Average: The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka barks occasionally. | Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks. | Average: The Bichon Frise barks occasionally. |
| Watchdog Ability | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are average watchdogs. | Havaneses are good watchdogs. | Bichon Frises are average watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas strongly protect their territory. | Havaneses strongly protect their territory. | Bichon Frises are not the best to protect their territory. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Bichon Frise has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Havaneses have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Bichon Frises have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas have average wanderlust potential. | Havaneses tend to escape less than other breeds. | Bichon Frises have average wanderlust potential. |
| Prey Drive | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas 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. | Bichon Frises don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals. |
| Apartment Friendly | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Havaneses are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Bichon Frises are very apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Havaneses adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Bichon Frises adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Havaneses tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Bichon Frises 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. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Good With - Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise
| Stranger Friendly | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are stranger friendly dogs. | Havaneses are stranger friendly dogs. | Bichon Frises are very stranger friendly dogs. |
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| Child Friendly | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are kid-friendly dogs. | Havaneses are very kid-friendly dogs. | Bichon Frises are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are average friendly towards cats. | Havaneses are very cat-friendly dogs. | Bichon Frises are very cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are average friendly towards other dogs. | Havaneses are very dog-friendly dogs. | Bichon Frises are very dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Bichon Frise is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are usually recommended for elderly people. | Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Bichon Frises are usually recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are generally with other pets. | Havaneses are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Bichon Frises are one of the friendliest dog breeds. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Havaneses are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Bichon Frises 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. |
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. |
Yes This breed makes a perfect 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. |
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. |
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 Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Bichon Frise 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. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise
| Health Issues | The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka 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. | The Bichon Frise is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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| Health Problems | No set | Cataracts Chondrodysplasia Deafness Elbow Dysplasia Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Mitral Valve Disease Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt | Allergies Bladder Stones Hip Dysplasia Juvenile Cataracts Patellar Luxation Vaccination Sensitivity |
| Life Expectancy | 12-16 years | 14-16 years | 12-15 years |
| Hypoallergenic | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Energy Level | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas 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. | Bichon Frises have a lower energy level than other dogs. |
| Exercise Need | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas have an average exercise need. | Havaneses exercise need is very minimal. | Bichon Frises exercise need is minimal. |
| Sleeping Need | Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas 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. | Bichon Frises like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day. | 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average. | Average to High. | Average to High. |
| Weather & Climate | Prefers average to warm weather conditions | Tolerates warm and cold weather. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions |
| Stinkiness |
Low The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka has a low chance of bad smell. |
Low The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell. |
Low The Bichon Frise has a low chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is an average drooler. | The Havanese is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Bichon Frise is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Havanese vs Bichon Frise
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 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. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 1-3 puppies | 1-9 puppies, average 4 | 2-5 puppies |
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