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Name	Scottish Deerhound	Pyrenean Shepherd	Havanese
Origins	Scotland	France	Cuba
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Deerhound	Petit Berger Pyr Shep Pyrenees Sheepdog Berger Des Pyrénées	Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Scottish Deerhound or Pyrenean Shepherd or Havanese? Which is the smallest dog, Scottish Deerhound or Pyrenean Shepherd or Havanese?	Giant	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Scottish Deerhound or Pyrenean Shepherd or Pyrenean Shepherd? Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese weight comparison:	75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)	15–32 pounds (7–15 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	92.5 pounds (42 kg)	15–32 pounds (7–15 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Scottish Deerhound or Pyrenean Shepherd or Havanese? Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese height comparison:	28-32 inches (71-81 cm)	15.5-18.5 inches (39-47 cm)	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	30 inches (76 cm)	15.5-18.5 inches (43 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Scottish Deerhound or Pyrenean Shepherd or Havanese? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1200	$500-$800	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Scottish Deerhound or Pyrenean Shepherd or Havanese?	Frequent: The Scottish Deerhound is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Pyrenean Shepherd is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.

Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. 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 Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese trainability comparison.	Scottish Deerhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Pyrenean Shepherd 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: Scottish Deerhound or Pyrenean Shepherd or Havanese?	Scottish Deerhound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Pyrenean Shepherd dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Scottish Deerhound or Pyrenean Shepherd or Havanese? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Scottish Deerhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Pyrenean Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Scottish Deerhound or Pyrenean Shepherd or Havanese? Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese behavior/temperament comparison:	Dignified Friendly Docile Gentle Polite Still	Energetic Trainable Watchful Clever Dedicated Bossy	Playful Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle Companionable Sturdy Amiable Charming
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Scottish Deerhound 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.	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: Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese?	High: Scottish Deerhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Pyrenean Shepherd 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 Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese social needs comparison:	Scottish Deerhound dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Pyrenean Shepherd 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?	The wanderlust potential of the Scottish Deerhound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Pyrenean Shepherd 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?	Scottish Deerhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Pyrenean Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. 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

Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese playfulness comparison:	Average: Scottish Deerhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Pyrenean Shepherd 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: Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese?	Low: The Scottish Deerhound barks none to minimal. See more.	A lot: Pyrenean Shepherd is a particularly loud 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 Scottish Deerhound or Pyrenean Shepherd or Havanese?	Very house-friendly dog the Scottish Deerhound breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the Pyrenean Shepherd breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Scottish Deerhound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Pyrenean Shepherd dogs don't 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: Scottish Deerhound or Pyrenean Shepherd or Havanese?	Scottish Deerhound 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.

Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese health comparison. Which is the healthier: Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese?	Very healthy dog breed.	Pyrenean Shepherds 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.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese health problems comparison:	Allergies Hypothyroidism Bloat Factor Vii Deficiency Drug Sensitivity Cystinuria Osteosarcoma Dilated Cardiomyopathy	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy	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?	Rare The Scottish Deerhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Pyrenean Shepherd 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 Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese lifespan comparison. How long do Scottish Deerhound, Pyrenean Shepherd and Havanese breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	8-10 years The average lifespan of Scottish Deerhound: 9 years	15-17 years The average lifespan of Pyrenean Shepherd: 16 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: Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Scottish Deerhound 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 Pyrenean Shepherd 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.

Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Scottish Deerhound or Pyrenean Shepherd or Havanese? Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese energy level comparison:	Scottish Deerhound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Pyrenean Shepherd 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 Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Scottish Deerhound or Pyrenean Shepherd or Havanese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Scottish Deerhound dogs have an average exercise need.	Pyrenean Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.	Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Scottish Deerhound or Pyrenean Shepherd or Havanese?	Scottish Deerhound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Pyrenean Shepherd 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

Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Scottish Deerhound or Pyrenean Shepherd or Havanese?	4 to 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? Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Scottish Deerhound's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Pyrenean Shepherd 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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Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese coat comparison:	Wiry	Rough Smooth	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long
Colors What are the original Scottish Deerhound, Pyrenean Shepherd and Havanese color?	Gray Blue Brindle	Black Gray White Fawn Brindle	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Scottish Deerhound or Pyrenean Shepherd or Havanese? Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Scottish Deerhound doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Pyrenean Shepherd 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 Scottish Deerhound or Pyrenean Shepherd or Havanese? Scottish Deerhound or Pyrenean Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Scottish Deerhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Pyrenean Shepherd dogs shed moderately. 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: Scottish Deerhound or Pyrenean Shepherd or Havanese?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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 Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No 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, Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese?	Medium ⏺ The Scottish Deerhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Pyrenean Shepherd 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 Scottish Deerhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Pyrenean Shepherd 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.

Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Scottish Deerhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Pyrenean Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Scottish Deerhound or Pyrenean Shepherd or Havanese? Which dog is more friendly?	Scottish Deerhound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Pyrenean Shepherd 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 Scottish Deerhound or Pyrenean Shepherd or Havanese?	Scottish Deerhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Pyrenean Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Scottish Deerhound or Pyrenean Shepherd or Havanese?	Scottish Deerhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Pyrenean Shepherd 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 Scottish Deerhound or Pyrenean Shepherd or Havanese?	Scottish Deerhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Pyrenean Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese?	Yes Scottish Deerhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Pyrenean Shepherd 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?	Yes Scottish Deerhound is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Pyrenean Shepherd 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?	Scottish Deerhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Pyrenean Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd 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: Scottish Deerhound or Pyrenean Shepherd 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: Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese?	Not really Scottish Deerhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Pyrenean Shepherd 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.

Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd 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 Scottish Deerhound and Pyrenean Shepherd and Havanese have?	4-8 puppies	4 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 4
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Scottish Deerhound vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Havanese Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 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 Sighthounds group, in the Rough-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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	American Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Continental 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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