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Yorkinese vs Havamalt vs West Highland White Terrier Comparison - Dog breed selector: Yorkingese or Havamalt or Roseneath Terrier? Find the right dog for you

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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier breeds.
Yorkingese No data available Roseneath Terrier
Westie
Westy
White Roseneath Terrier
Poltalloch Terrier
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier? Compare their breeding categories.
Cross Breed Cross Breed Purebred

Yorkinese vs Havamalt vs West Highland White Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which breed is the largest?
Small Small Small
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier? Compare adult weight ranges.
8-10 pounds (3.6-4.5 kg) 7-13 pounds (3-6 kg) Male: 15-22 pounds (7-10 kg), Female: 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
9 pounds (3.6-4.5 kg) 10 pounds (4.5 kg) Male: 18.5 pounds (8.5 kg), Female: 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Yorkinese or Havamalt or West Highland White Terrier? Yorkinese vs Havamalt vs West Highland White Terrier height comparison:
6-9 inches (30.4-45 cm) 8-11 inches (21-29 cm) Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
21.5 cm (8.5 inches) 10 inches (25 cm) Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)

Yorkinese vs Havamalt vs West Highland White Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Find price differences between these breeds.
$600-$800 $600-$800 $900-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Yorkinese or Havamalt or West Highland White Terrier?
Average: The Yorkinese is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The Havamalt is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The West Highland White Terrier is quite easy to get.

Yorkinese vs Havamalt vs West Highland White Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which breed ranks highest?
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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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which is easiest to train?
Yorkinese dogs are easy to train.
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Havamalt dogs are easy to train.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which breed is most alert?
Yorkinese dogs are good watchdogs.
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Havamalt dogs are good watchdogs.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which breed is most protective?
Yorkinese dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Havamalt dogs strongly protect their territory.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Yorkinese vs Havamalt vs West Highland White Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier? Compare temperaments.
Playful
Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Aggressive
Good-natured
Opinionated
Active
Playful
Intelligent
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Companionable
Easygoing
Sturdy
Amiable
Charming
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
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: Yorkinese vs Havamalt vs West Highland White Terrier?
High: Yorkinese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Havamalt dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: West Highland White Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Yorkinese vs Havamalt vs West Highland White Terrier social needs comparison:
Yorkinese dogs are a social breed.
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Havamalt dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Yorkinese dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Havamalt dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Yorkinese dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Havamalt dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Yorkinese vs Havamalt vs West Highland White Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which breed is most vocal?
A lot: Yorkinese is a particularly loud breed.
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Average to High: The Havamalt is a vocal breed.
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A lot: West Highland White Terrier is a particularly loud breed.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which breed is most playful?
Yorkineses are not the most playful dog breed.
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The Havamalt is a playful breed.
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The West Highland White Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Very house-friendly dog the Yorkinese breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Havamalt 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 West Highland White Terrier indoors.

Yorkinese vs Havamalt vs West Highland White Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which breed is most flexible?
Yorkinese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Havamalt dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
West Highland White Terrier dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Yorkinese or Havamalt or West Highland White Terrier?
Yorkinese dogs 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.
Havamalt dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
West Highland White Terrier dogs 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.

Yorkinese vs Havamalt vs West Highland White Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Yorkinese has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Havamalt has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which uses mouth most during play?
Yorkinese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Havamalt dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Yorkinese bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Havamalt bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

West Highland White Terrier bite force: Weak.

Yorkinese vs Havamalt vs West Highland White Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which breed lives longest?
13-15 years
The average lifespan of Yorkinese: 14 years

12-16 years
The average lifespan of Yorkinese: 14 years
14-18 years
The average lifespan of Havamalt: 16 years
12-16 years
The average lifespan of West Highland White Terrier: 14 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which handles climate changes best?
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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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The West Highland White Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which has fewer health issues?
Yorkineses are commonly healthy dogs.
The Havamalt is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Very healthy dog breed.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Yorkinese should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Havamalt should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The West Highland White Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Yorkinese vs Havamalt vs West Highland White Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Yorkinese vs Havamalt vs West Highland White Terrier health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Collapsed Trachea
Patellar Luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Entropion
Intervertebral Disk Disease
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Distichiasis
Mitral Valve Disease
Cryptorchidism
Portosystemic Liver Shunt
Ectopic Cilia
Reverse Sneezing
Cleft Palate
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Hydrocephalus
Hypoglycemia
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Cataracts
Collapsed Trachea
Heart Murmurs
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Deafness
Chondrodysplasia
Elbow Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Portosystemic Liver Shunt
Reverse Sneezing
Hypoglycemia
White Dog Shaker Syndrome
Cataracts
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
White Dog Shaker Syndrome
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Atopic Dermatitis
Hyperplastic Dermatosis
Pulmonary Fibrosis

Yorkinese vs Havamalt vs West Highland White Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which breed is most active?
Yorkinese dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Havamalt dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Yorkinese vs Havamalt vs West Highland White Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Yorkinese or Havamalt or West Highland White Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Yorkinese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Havamalt dogs exercise need is very minimal.
West Highland White Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Yorkinese or Havamalt or West Highland White Terrier?
Yorkinese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Havamalt dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Yorkinese vs Havamalt vs West Highland White Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The Yorkinese has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Havamalt's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the West Highland White Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which needs most food?
Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 3/4 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.

Yorkinese vs Havamalt vs West Highland White Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. What colors are available?
Black
Gray
Tan
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Fawn
Gold
Black
White
Fawn
Reddish-Brown
Havana Brown
Tobacco
White
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which requires most maintenance?
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The Havamalt requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The West Highland White Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which drools least?
The Yorkinese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Havamalt is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The West Highland White Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Yorkinese has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Havamalt has a low chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Fine
Dense
Feathered
Soft
Wavy
Woolly
Flat
Long
Dense
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which requires most frequent baths?
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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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Yorkinese or Havamalt or West Highland White Terrier? Yorkinese or Havamalt or {name3 shedding:
Yorkinese dogs are low shedders.
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Havamalt dogs shed none to minimal.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Yorkinese vs Havamalt vs West Highland White Terrier Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which is best with kids?
Yorkinese dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
Havamalt dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Yorkinese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Havamalt dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Yorkinese or Havamalt or West Highland White Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?
Yorkinese dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Havamalt dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Yorkinese or Havamalt or West Highland White Terrier?
Yorkinese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Havamalt dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Yorkinese or Havamalt or West Highland White Terrier?
Yorkinese dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Havamalt dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Yorkinese vs Havamalt vs West Highland White Terrier?
Yes
Yorkinese dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Havamalt dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
West Highland White Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Yorkinese is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Havamalt is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
West Highland White Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Yorkineses are not recommended for elderly people.
Havamalts are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
West Highland White Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Yorkinese vs Havamalt vs West Highland White Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which is best suited for service work?

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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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which excels in therapy work?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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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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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which has best nose work ability?

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which is best for SAR work?

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Yorkinese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Havamalt breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

West Highland White Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which is best for draft work?

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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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which has most military use?

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.

Yorkinese vs Havamalt vs West Highland White Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which has most puppies?
4-6 puppies 1-9 puppies, average 4 2-5 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. What's recommended?

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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Yorkinese vs Havamalt vs West Highland White Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. How are they classified?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. How are they classified internationally?
Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Yorkinese, Havamalt, and West Highland White Terrier. Which has most recognition?
Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Hybrid Club
Designer Breed Registry
Designer Dogs Kennel Club
International Designer Canine Registry
No data available 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
Club Espanol De Terriers

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