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Name	Papillon	American Pit Bull Terrier	Havanese
Origins	Spain France Belgium	United States	Cuba
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Continental Toy Spaniel Epagneul Nain Epagneul Nain Continental Phalène Squirrel Dog Butterfly Dog	Pit Pit Bull Pitbull Pitty APBT	Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Papillon or American Pit Bull Terrier or Havanese? Which is the smallest dog, Papillon or American Pit Bull Terrier or Havanese?	Small	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Papillon or American Pit Bull Terrier or American Pit Bull Terrier? Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese weight comparison:	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	22-78 pounds (10-35 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg)	50 pounds (22.5 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Papillon or American Pit Bull Terrier or Havanese? Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese height comparison:	Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm)	14-24 inches (35-60 cm)	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm)	19 inches (47.5 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Papillon or American Pit Bull Terrier or Havanese? Which is more expensive?	$400-$600	$500-$700	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Papillon or American Pit Bull Terrier or Havanese?	Very frequent: The Papillon is quite easy to get.	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.

Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese intelligence:	Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds. 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 Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese trainability comparison.	Papillon dogs are easy to train. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Havanese dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Papillon or American Pit Bull Terrier or Havanese?	Papillon dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Papillon or American Pit Bull Terrier or Havanese? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Papillon dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.	Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Papillon or American Pit Bull Terrier or Havanese? Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese behavior/temperament comparison:	Happy Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly	Stubborn Clownish Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Obedient Loyal Strong Willed Aggressive	Playful Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle Companionable Sturdy Amiable Charming
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Papillon 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: Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese?	High: Papillon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: American Pit Bull Terrier 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 Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese social needs comparison:	Papillon dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Papillon dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the American Pit Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. 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?	Papillon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	American Pit Bull 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. 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

Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese playfulness comparison:	The Papillon is a highly playful breed. See more.	The American Pit Bull Terrier 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: Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese?	A lot: Papillon is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier 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 Papillon or American Pit Bull Terrier or Havanese?	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 Papillon indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the American Pit Bull Terrier breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Papillon or American Pit Bull Terrier or Havanese?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Papillon bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Pit Bull Terrier 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 Papillon has a low chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The American Pit Bull Terrier has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese mouthiness comparison:	Papillon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese health comparison. Which is the healthier: Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese?	The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	American Pit Bull Terriers 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese health problems comparison:	Collapsed Trachea Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypoglycemia	Hip Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Skin Allergies	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?	Average The Papillon should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The American Pit Bull Terrier 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 Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese lifespan comparison. How long do Papillon, American Pit Bull Terrier and Havanese breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-16 years The average lifespan of Papillon: 14 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of American Pit Bull Terrier: 12 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: Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. 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.

Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Papillon or American Pit Bull Terrier or Havanese? Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese energy level comparison:	Papillon dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	American Pit Bull 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.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Papillon or American Pit Bull Terrier or Havanese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Papillon dogs need a lot of exercises.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.	Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Papillon or American Pit Bull Terrier or Havanese?	Papillon dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	American Pit Bull 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.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Papillon or American Pit Bull Terrier or Havanese?	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2.5 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? Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Papillon has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier 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.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese coat comparison:	Feathered	Fine	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long
Colors What are the original Papillon, American Pit Bull Terrier and Havanese color?	Black Tan Red White Sable Lemon	Black Gray Tan Red Blue White Brown Yellow	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Papillon or American Pit Bull Terrier or Havanese? Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese grooming comparison:	Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The American Pit Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Papillon or American Pit Bull Terrier or Havanese? Papillon or American Pit Bull Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Papillon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	American Pit Bull Terrier 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: Papillon or American Pit Bull Terrier or Havanese?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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 Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier 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, Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese?	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The American Pit Bull Terrier 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 Papillon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The American Pit Bull Terrier 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.

Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Papillon dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	American Pit Bull Terrier 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 Papillon or American Pit Bull Terrier or Havanese? Which dog is more friendly?	Papillon dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	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 Papillon or American Pit Bull Terrier or Havanese?	Papillon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Papillon or American Pit Bull Terrier or Havanese?	Papillon dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Papillon or American Pit Bull Terrier or Havanese?	Papillon dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese?	Yes Papillon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes American Pit Bull 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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Papillon is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No American Pit Bull Terrier 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?	Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people.	American Pit Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier 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: Papillon or American Pit Bull Terrier 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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: Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese?	Not really Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really American Pit Bull Terrier 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier 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 Papillon and American Pit Bull Terrier and Havanese have?	2-4 puppies	5-8 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 4
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Papillon vs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Havanese Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	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 Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section.	Not recognized by FCI.	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 Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Backwoods Bulldog 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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