Havanese vs Maltese vs Yorkshire Terrier Comparison
Quick Verdict
Who wins in each category?
Overall Winner
Yorkshire Terrier
6/6
categories
Best for Apartments
🤝 Tie
Easiest Grooming
🤝 Tie
Longest Lifespan
🤝 Tie
Easiest to Train
Yorkshire Terrier
4/5 · Easy
Most Active
Yorkshire Terrier
5/5 · Active
Best for First-Time Owners
🤝 Tie
4/6
67%
Havanese
4/6
67%
Maltese
6/6
100%
Yorkshire Terrier
👑 Winner
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Common Names & Aliases
Breed Classification
Size Classification
Weight Statistics
Average Weight
Height
Average Height
Intelligence Rating
Between Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier, which breed scores best for intelligence rating?
Verdict: Yorkshire Terrier performs best for intelligence rating, with a rating of 4/5, while Havanese, scoring slightly lower at 3/5; Maltese, scoring lower at 2/5.
Watchdog Rating
Between Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier, which breed scores best for watchdog rating?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Havanese and Yorkshire Terrier are tied with the highest rating for watchdog rating (4/5), while Maltese, scoring slightly lower at 3/5.
Training Difficulty
Between Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier, which breed scores best for training difficulty?
Verdict: Havanese performs best for training difficulty, with a perfect score of 5/5, while Maltese, scoring lower at 3/5; Yorkshire Terrier, scoring lower at 3/5.
Territorial Protection
Between Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier, which breed scores best for territorial protection?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier are tied with the highest rating for territorial protection (4/5).
Price Range
Availability
Between Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier, which breed is the most available?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier are tied with the highest availability rating of 5/5.
Personality Traits
Sensitivity Level
Between Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier, which breed scores best for sensitivity level?
Verdict: Yorkshire Terrier performs best for sensitivity level, with a perfect score of 5/5, while Havanese, scoring slightly lower at 4/5; Maltese, scoring slightly lower at 4/5.
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Between Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier, which breed scores best for impulse to wander or roam?
Verdict: Yorkshire Terrier performs best for impulse to wander or roam, with a rating of 3/5, while Havanese, scoring slightly lower at 2/5; Maltese, scoring lower at 1/5.
Prey Drive
Between Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier, which breed scores best for prey drive?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Havanese and Maltese are tied with the highest rating for prey drive (4/5), while Yorkshire Terrier, scoring lower at 2/5.
Affection Level
Between Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier, which breed scores best for affection level?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier are tied with the highest rating for affection level (5/5).
Social Needs
Between Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier, which breed scores best for social needs?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier are tied with the highest rating for social needs (5/5).
Barking Frequency
Between Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier, which breed scores best for barking frequency?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Maltese and Yorkshire Terrier are tied with the highest rating for barking frequency (5/5), while Havanese, scoring lower at 2/5.
Playful Nature
Between Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier, which breed scores best for playful nature?
Verdict: Havanese performs best for playful nature, with a perfect score of 5/5, while Maltese, scoring lower at 3/5; Yorkshire Terrier, scoring lower at 3/5.
Apartment Adaptability
Between Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier, which breed scores best for apartment adaptability?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier are tied with the highest rating for apartment adaptability (5/5).
Lifestyle Adaptability
Between Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier, which breed scores best for lifestyle adaptability?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier are tied with the highest rating for lifestyle adaptability (5/5).
Alone Time Tolerance
Bite Risk Assessment
Mouthing Tendency
Between Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier, which breed scores best for mouthing tendency?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Havanese and Maltese are tied with the highest rating for mouthing tendency (3/5), while Yorkshire Terrier, scoring slightly lower at 2/5.
Bite Strength Rating
Average Lifespan
Climate Tolerance
Health Concerns
Between Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier, which breed scores best for health concerns?
Verdict: Yorkshire Terrier performs best for health concerns, with a rating of 4/5, while Havanese, scoring slightly lower at 3/5; Maltese, scoring slightly lower at 3/5.
Health Problems
Vet Care Frequency
Energy Rating
Between Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier, which breed scores best for energy rating?
Verdict: Yorkshire Terrier performs best for energy rating, with a perfect score of 5/5, while Havanese, scoring lower at 3/5; Maltese, scoring lower at 3/5.
Sleeping Need
Between Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier, which breed scores best for sleeping need?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Havanese and Maltese are tied with the highest rating for sleeping need (3/5), while Yorkshire Terrier, scoring lower at 1/5.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Between Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier, which breed scores best for activity requirement / exercise need?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier are tied with the highest rating for activity requirement / exercise need (1/5).
Obesity Tendency
Between Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier, which breed scores best for obesity tendency?
Verdict: Havanese performs best for obesity tendency, with a rating of 4/5, while Maltese, scoring slightly lower at 3/5; Yorkshire Terrier, scoring lower at 2/5.
Food Consumption
Allergy Friendliness
Coat Colors
Grooming Requirements
Between Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier, which breed scores best for grooming requirements?
Verdict: Yorkshire Terrier performs best for grooming requirements, with a perfect score of 5/5, while Havanese, scoring lower at 3/5; Maltese, scoring lower at 3/5.
Shedding Level
Between Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier, which breed scores best for shedding level?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier are tied with the highest rating for shedding level (1/5).
Drooling Tendency
Between Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier, which breed scores best for drooling tendency?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier are tied with the highest rating for drooling tendency (1/5).
Stinkiness Rating
Coat Characteristics
Bathing Needs
Cat Friendly
Between Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier, which breed scores best for cat friendly?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Havanese and Maltese are tied with the highest rating for cat friendly (5/5), while Yorkshire Terrier, scoring slightly lower at 4/5.
Child Compatibility
Between Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier, which breed scores best for child compatibility?
Verdict: Havanese performs best for child compatibility, with a perfect score of 5/5, while Maltese, scoring slightly lower at 4/5; Yorkshire Terrier, scoring lower at 1/5.
Dog Friendly
Between Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier, which breed scores best for dog friendly?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Havanese and Maltese are tied with the highest rating for dog friendly (5/5), while Yorkshire Terrier, scoring lower at 2/5.
Stranger Friendly
Between Havanese, Maltese, and Yorkshire Terrier, which breed scores best for stranger friendly?
Verdict: Maltese performs best for stranger friendly, with a perfect score of 5/5, while Havanese, scoring slightly lower at 4/5; Yorkshire Terrier, scoring lower at 3/5.
Office Friendly
Senior Citizens Friendly
Pet Compatibility
Good For First Time Owners
Service Dog Capability
Therapy Work Suitability
Scent Detection Ability
Search & Rescue Potential
Maritime Work Ability
Draft Work Capability
Military Service Background
Puppy Litter Size
Pregnancy Duration
Breeding Frequency
AKC Classification
FCI Classification
Kennel Club Recognition
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