Havanese vs Labrador Retriever vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Comparison

Quick Verdict

Who wins in each category?

Overall Winner

Labrador Retriever

5/6

categories

Best for Apartments

🀝 Tie

Easiest Grooming

Labrador Retriever

1/5 Β· Low maintenance

Longest Lifespan

Havanese

14-16 years

Easiest to Train

Labrador Retriever

5/5 Β· Easy

Most Active

Labrador Retriever

5/5 Β· Active

Best for First-Time Owners

🀝 Tie

3/6

50%

Havanese

5/6

83%

Labrador Retriever

πŸ‘‘ Winner

2/6

33%

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

* This summary is based on data from our database. Always make your final decision based on your individual needs.

Basic Info

Origin
Cuba
Canada
England
Wales
Popularity
#23
#1
#15
Common Names & Aliases
Bichon HabaneroBichon HavanaisBichon HavanesHavanese Cuban BichonHavaneserHavanezerBichon Havanese
LabLabrador
CorgiPemPembroke
Breed Classification
Purebred
Purebred
Purebred
Size Classification
Small
Large
Small
Weight Statistics
3-6 kg
Male: 27-34 kg, Female: 25-32 kg
Male: 10-14 kg, Female: 11-13 kg
Average Weight
4.5 kg
Male: 30.6 kg, Female: 28.3 kg
Male: 12.5 kg, Female: 11.8 kg
Height
21-29 cm
Male: 56-61 cm, Female: 53-58 cm
Male: 25-30 cm, Female: 25-28 cm
Average Height
25 cm
Male: 58.5 cm, Female: 55.5 cm
Male: 27.5 cm, Female: 26.5 cm
Intelligence Rating
3/5
5/5
4.5/5
Watchdog Rating
4/5
3/5
3/5
Training Difficulty
5/5
5/5
3/5
Territorial Protection
4/5
3/5
5/5
Price Range
$900-$1200
$1000-$2000
$1000-$2000
Availability
5/5
5/5
5/5
Personality Traits
AffectionateGentlePlayfulCompanionableIntelligentResponsiveSturdyLivelyAmiableCharming
AffectionateCheerfulFriendlyIntelligentLoyalPlayfulSocialAlertEnergeticGentleLovingGoingResponsive
AffectionateFriendlyLivelyPlayfulCheerfulIntelligentGoing
Sensitivity Level
4/5
5/5
4/5
Impulse to Wander or Roam
2/5
3/5
2/5
Prey Drive
4/5
2/5
3/5
Affection Level
5/5
2/5
5/5
Social Needs
5/5
5/5
4/5
Barking Frequency
2/5
3/5
5/5
Playful Nature
5/5
5/5
4/5
Apartment Adaptability
5/5
2/5
5/5
Lifestyle Adaptability
5/5
5/5
5/5
Alone Time Tolerance
Very Low
Very Low
Low
Bite Risk Assessment
Low
Moderate
Low
Mouthing Tendency
3/5
5/5
2/5
Bite Strength Rating
Between 100 and 200 PSI
Between 200 and 400 PSI
Between 100 and 200 PSI
Average Lifespan
14-16 years
10-12 years
12-14 years
Climate Tolerance
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
Health Concerns
3/5
3/5
3/5
Health Problems
CataractsChondrodysplasiaDeafnessElbow DysplasiaHeart MurmursHip DysplasiaLegg-perthes DiseaseMitral Valve DiseasePatellar LuxationPortosystemic Liver Shunt
Acute Moist DermatitisBloatCataractsCold TailEar InfectionsElbow DysplasiaEpilepsyHip DysplasiaMyopathyOsteochondrosis DissecansProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
CataractsCystinuriaDegenerative MyelopathyEpilepsyHip DysplasiaIntervertebral Disk DiseasePatent Ductus ArteriosisProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)Retinal DysplasiaVon Willebrand's Disease
Vet Care Frequency
Average
Average
Average
Energy Rating
3/5
5/5
4/5
Sleeping Need
3/5
1/5
2/5
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
1/5
5/5
4/5
Obesity Tendency
4/5
5/5
4/5
Food Consumption
1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Allergy Friendliness
Yes
No
No
Coat Colors
BlackReddish-BrownFawnWhiteHavana BrownTobacco
YellowChocolateBlack
Black & TanFawnRedSable
Grooming Requirements
3/5
1/5
2/5
Shedding Level
1/5
3/5
5/5
Drooling Tendency
1/5
3/5
1/5
Stinkiness Rating
Low
High
Low
Coat Characteristics
WoollyLongSoftWavyFlat
DenseHardWaterproofShort
Fluffy
Bathing Needs
3-4 weeks
3-4 weeks
3-4 weeks
Cat Friendly
5/5
4/5
5/5
Child Compatibility
5/5
5/5
5/5
Dog Friendly
5/5
5/5
3/5
Stranger Friendly
4/5
5/5
3/5
Office Friendly
No
No
No
Senior Citizens Friendly
Highly Recommended
Highly Recommended
Highly Recommended
Pet Compatibility
Excellent
Good
Excellent
Good For First Time Owners
Yes
Yes
Yes
Service Dog Capability
Not really
Yes
Not really
Therapy Work Suitability
Not really
Yes
Yes
Scent Detection Ability
Not really
Yes
Not really
Search & Rescue Potential
Not really
Yes
Not really
Maritime Work Ability
Not really
Yes
Not really
Draft Work Capability
Not really
Not really
Not really
Military Service Background
Not really
Not really
Not really
Puppy Litter Size
1-9 puppies, average 4
5-10 puppies
6-7 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
60-64 days
60-64 days
60-64 days
Breeding Frequency
Once a year.
Once a year.
Once a year.
AKC Classification
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed.
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification
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 Retrievers section.
Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
American Canine RegistryAmerican Kennel ClubAmerica's Pet RegistryAustralian National Kennel CouncilCanadian Kennel ClubContinental Kennel ClubDog Registry of America Inc.Federation Cynologique InternationaleKennel Club of Great BritainNational Kennel ClubNorth American Purebred Registry, Inc.United Kennel ClubAmerican Canine Association, Inc.Havanese Club of America
American Canine RegistryAmerican Kennel ClubAmerica's Pet RegistryAustralian National Kennel CouncilCanadian Canine RegistryCanadian Kennel ClubContinental Kennel ClubDog Registry of America Inc.Federation Cynologique InternationaleKennel Club of Great BritainNational Kennel ClubNew Zealand Kennel ClubNorth American Purebred Registry, Inc.United Kennel ClubAmerican Canine Association, Inc.
American Canine RegistryAmerican Kennel ClubAmerica's Pet RegistryAustralian National Kennel CouncilCanadian Canine RegistryCanadian Kennel ClubContinental Kennel ClubDog Registry of America Inc.Federation Cynologique InternationaleKennel Club of Great BritainNational Kennel ClubNew Zealand Kennel ClubNorth American Purebred Registry, Inc.United Kennel ClubAmerican Canine Association, Inc.
Winner / Best value