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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle Comparison - Dog breed selector: Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier or Bichon Habanero or Labradoodle? Find the right dog for you

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Name Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Havanese Labradoodle
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wheatie
Bichon Habanero
Bichon Havanais
Bichon Havanes
Havanese Cuban Bichon
Havaneser
Havanezer
Bichon Havanese
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Cross Breed

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Havanese or Labradoodle? Which is the smallest dog, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Havanese or Labradoodle?
Medium Small Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Havanese or Havanese? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle weight comparison:
Male: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg) 7-13 pounds (3-6 kg) 50-64 pounds (22-34 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 40 pounds (18 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg) 10 pounds (4.5 kg) 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Havanese or Labradoodle? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle height comparison:
Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm) 8-11 inches (21-29 cm) Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm) 10 inches (25 cm) Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Havanese or Labradoodle? Which is more expensive?
$800-$1000 $900-$1200 $1000-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Havanese or Labradoodle?
Very frequent: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Labradoodle is easier than average to get.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Smart: The Labradoodle dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle trainability comparison.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are quite easy to train.
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Havanese dogs are very easy to train.
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Labradoodle dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Havanese or Labradoodle?
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are good watchdogs.
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Havanese dogs are good watchdogs.
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Labradoodle dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Havanese or Labradoodle? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Labradoodle dogs are average defenders.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Havanese or Labradoodle? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Energetic
Intelligent
Affectionate
Spirited
Faithful
Playful
Intelligent
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Companionable
Sturdy
Amiable
Charming
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle?
High: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Havanese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Labradoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle social needs comparison:
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Labradoodle dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
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Havanese dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Labradoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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.
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Havanese dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Labradoodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle playfulness comparison:
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a playful breed.
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The Havanese is a highly playful breed.
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The Labradoodle is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle?
Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks.
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Average: The Labradoodle barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Havanese or Labradoodle?
Apartment-friendly dog the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Labradoodle indoors.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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.
Labradoodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Havanese or Labradoodle?
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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.
Labradoodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Havanese or Labradoodle?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Havanese bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Labradoodle bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Labradoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle mouthiness comparison:
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Labradoodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle?
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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.
Labradoodles are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle health problems comparison:
Allergies
Cancer
Addison's Disease
Renal Dysplasia
Cataracts
Heart Murmurs
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Chondrodysplasia
Elbow Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Portosystemic Liver Shunt
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Canine Diabetes Mellitus
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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.
Rare
The Labradoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle lifespan comparison. How long do Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Havanese and Labradoodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: 13 years
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Labradoodle: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Havanese or Labradoodle? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle energy level comparison:
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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.
Labradoodle dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Havanese or Labradoodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Labradoodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Havanese or Labradoodle?
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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.
Labradoodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Havanese or Labradoodle?
Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2 cups of a high-quality daily, divided into two meals. 1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day. 4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Havanese's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Labradoodle's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle coat comparison:
Curly Soft
Wavy
Woolly
Flat
Long
Fine
Variety of coat types
Colors
What are the original Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Havanese and Labradoodle color?
Wheaten Black
White
Fawn
Reddish-Brown
Havana Brown
Tobacco
Black
Blue
Cream
Silver
Chocolate
Gold
Apricot
Caramel
Chalky white
Café
Parchment
They can also have parti-colored coats, which consist of brindles, phantom, patched, or sable colors.
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Havanese or Labradoodle? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle grooming comparison:
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Labradoodle requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Havanese or Labradoodle? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Havanese or {name3 shedding:
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are low shedders.
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Havanese dogs shed none to minimal.
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Labradoodle dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Havanese or Labradoodle?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle?

Medium

The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Labradoodle has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Havanese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Labradoodle is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Labradoodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Havanese or Labradoodle? Which dog is more friendly?
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Labradoodle dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Havanese or Labradoodle?
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Labradoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Havanese or Labradoodle?
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Labradoodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Havanese or Labradoodle?
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Labradoodle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle?
Yes
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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.
Yes
Labradoodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Labradoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Labradoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle 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.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Havanese or Labradoodle? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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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: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle?

Not really

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Labradoodle breed usually likes being on a boat.
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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.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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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.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle 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.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Havanese and Labradoodle have?
5-8 puppies 1-9 puppies, average 4 4-10 puppies

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Havanese vs Labradoodle Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1973 as a Terrier breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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. Not recognized by FCI.
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
Irish Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry
Club Espanol De Terriers
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
Australian Labradoodle Association
International Australian Labradoodle Association

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