Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Toy Poodle	Havanese	English Cocker Spaniel
Origins	Germany France	Cuba	England
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	449	23	52
Reviews	1	5	5
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Other Names	Caniche, Barbone, Chien Canne, Teacup Poodle, French Poodle, Pudle, Teddy Poodle	Bichon Havanese, Bichon Habanero, Havanese Cuban Bichon, Bichon Havanais, Bichon Havanês, Havaneser, Havanezer	Cocker, Merry Cocker Woker
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 1946 as a 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.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	Dog Registry of America Inc.	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 Canadian Canine Registry
Price	1000-1500	$900-$1200	$900-$1200

General Appearance - Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel

Size	Small	Small	Medium
Weight	Male: 6-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 7.5 pounds (3.5 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg)
Height	Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm)	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)	Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm)
Avg. Height	Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)	Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel

Coat	Dense Curly Thick	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long	Feathered
Colors	Apricot Black Brown Gray Silver White Fawn Blue Cream Red Beige	Black Reddish-Brown Fawn White Havana Brown Tobacco	Blue Roan Liver Tan Golden Black
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort.	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Toy Poodles shed none to minimal.	Havaneses shed none to minimal.	English Cocker Spaniels shed moderately.

Characteristics - Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel

Temperament	Active Faithful Intelligent Alert Instinctual Trainable	Affectionate Gentle Playful Companionable Intelligent Responsive Sturdy Lively Amiable Charming	Affectionate Friendly Playful Trainable Faithful Intelligent Quiet
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Toy Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Average: Havanese's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Toy Poodles are very easy to train.	Havaneses are very easy to train.	English Cocker Spaniels are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Toy Poodle is a playful breed.	The Havanese is a highly playful breed.	The English Cocker Spaniel 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.	English Cocker Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Toy Poodles 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.	English Cocker Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Toy Poodles are a social breed.	Havaneses need a lot of social interaction.	English Cocker Spaniels are a social breed.
Barking	Average to high: The Toy Poodle is a vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks.	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Toy Poodles are good watchdogs.	Havaneses are good watchdogs.	English Cocker Spaniels are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Toy Poodles are average defenders.	Havaneses strongly protect their territory.	English Cocker Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Toy Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The English Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Toy Poodles have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Havaneses have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	English Cocker Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Toy Poodles tend to escape less than other breeds.	Havaneses tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the English Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Toy Poodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Havaneses have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	English Cocker Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Toy Poodles are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Havaneses are very apartment-friendly dogs.	English Cocker Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Toy Poodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Havaneses adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	English Cocker Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Toy Poodles do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Havaneses tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	English Cocker Spaniels do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
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 - Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel

Stranger Friendly	Toy Poodles are stranger friendly dogs.	Havaneses are stranger friendly dogs.	English Cocker Spaniels are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Toy Poodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Havaneses are very kid-friendly dogs.	English Cocker Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Toy Poodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Havaneses are very cat-friendly dogs.	English Cocker Spaniels are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Toy Poodles are dog-friendly dogs.	Havaneses are very dog-friendly dogs.	English Cocker Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Toy Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No English Cocker Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Toy Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	English Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Toy Poodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Havaneses are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	English Cocker Spaniels are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Toy Poodles 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 English Cocker Spaniels 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	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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 Toy Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes English Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes 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 - Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel

Health Issues	The Toy Poodle 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 English Cocker Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Canine Diabetes Mellitus Ear Infections Epilepsy Heart Murmurs Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Skin Allergies Slipped Stifle	Cataracts Chondrodysplasia Deafness Elbow Dysplasia Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Mitral Valve Disease Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt	Cataracts Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Renal Failure
Life Expectancy	14-16 years	14-16 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes	No
Energy Level	Toy Poodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Havaneses have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	English Cocker Spaniels are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Toy Poodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Havaneses exercise need is very minimal.	English Cocker Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Toy Poodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Havaneses sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	English Cocker Spaniels don't need too much sleep.
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 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The English Cocker Spaniel can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Low The Toy Poodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.	High The English Cocker Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Toy Poodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Havanese is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Toy Poodle vs Havanese vs English Cocker Spaniel

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	2-4 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 4	6-8 puppies
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