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Name	Great Pyrenees	Siberian Husky	Havanese
Origins	Spain France	Russia	Cuba
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Sled Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées Chien Des Pyrénées Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus Montañés Del Pirineo Patou Great Pyrenees	Chuksha Husky Icee Sibe Chukcha	Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Great Pyrenees or Siberian Husky or Havanese? Which is the smallest dog, Great Pyrenees or Siberian Husky or Havanese?	Giant	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Great Pyrenees or Siberian Husky or Siberian Husky? Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese weight comparison:	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Great Pyrenees or Siberian Husky or Havanese? Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese height comparison:	Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Great Pyrenees or Siberian Husky or Havanese? Which is more expensive?	$500-$600	$700-$1200	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Great Pyrenees or Siberian Husky or Havanese?	Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Siberian Husky is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.

Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Great Pyrenees or Siberian Husky or Havanese? Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese behavior/temperament comparison:	Confident Affectionate Patient Gentle Strong Willed Fearless	Alert Intelligent Friendly Outgoing Gentle	Playful Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle Companionable Sturdy Amiable Charming
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese?	Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Siberian Husky 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 Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese social needs comparison:	Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed. See more.	Siberian Husky 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?	Great Pyrenees dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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?	Great Pyrenees dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Siberian Husky 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. 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

Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese playfulness comparison:	Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Siberian Husky 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: Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese?	Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally. 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 Great Pyrenees or Siberian Husky or Havanese?	It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Siberian Husky breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Siberian Husky 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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Great Pyrenees or Siberian Husky or Havanese?	Great Pyrenees 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.	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.

Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese health comparison. Which is the healthier: Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese?	Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.	The Siberian Husky 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Bloat Entropion Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Addison's Disease	Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Corneal Dystrophy	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 Great Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Siberian Husky 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.
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Life Expectancy Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese lifespan comparison. How long do Great Pyrenees, Siberian Husky and Havanese breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Siberian Husky: 13 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: Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese?	Prefers cold weather The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also 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.

Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Great Pyrenees or Siberian Husky or Havanese? Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese energy level comparison:	Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Siberian Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.	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 Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Pyrenees or Siberian Husky or Havanese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.	Siberian Husky dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Pyrenees or Siberian Husky or Havanese?	Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.	Siberian Husky dogs don't need too much sleep.	Havanese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Great Pyrenees or Siberian Husky or Havanese?	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Siberian Husky has a low to the 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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Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese coat comparison:	Dense Double	Fluffy	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long
Colors What are the original Great Pyrenees, Siberian Husky and Havanese color?	White	Black Gray Red White Sable Agouti	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Great Pyrenees or Siberian Husky or Havanese? Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese grooming comparison:	Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Great Pyrenees or Siberian Husky or Havanese? Great Pyrenees or Siberian Husky or {name3 shedding:	Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs shed above average. See more.	Havanese dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Great Pyrenees or Siberian Husky or Havanese?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese?	Medium ⏺ The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low 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 Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Siberian Husky is an average drooler. See more.	The Havanese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Siberian Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Pyrenees or Siberian Husky or Havanese? Which dog is more friendly?	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Siberian Husky dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Great Pyrenees or Siberian Husky or Havanese?	Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Great Pyrenees or Siberian Husky or Havanese?	Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Great Pyrenees or Siberian Husky or Havanese?	Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese?	Yes Great Pyrenees dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Siberian Husky 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?	No Great Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Siberian Husky 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?	Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.	Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky 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: Great Pyrenees or Siberian Husky 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: Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese?	Not really Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Siberian Husky 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?	Yes 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky 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 Great Pyrenees and Siberian Husky and Havanese have?	6-9 puppies	4-8 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 4
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Great Pyrenees vs Siberian Husky vs Havanese Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs 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 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 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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