While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Havachons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Sensitive
Intelligent
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Companionable
Cheerful
Sturdy
Amiable
Charming

Happy
Dominant
Protective
Affectionate
Intelligent
Quiet

Havachons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Avoid Havachons as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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United States

Havanese, Bichon Frise

Newfoundland dog

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

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

Unknown

1800s

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Brown

White
Cream
Gray
Black
Brown
Silver
Blue
Pied

Brown
Red

Havachons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Curly

Wavy

A Havachon can have a litter of 1-9 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Chesapeake Bay Retriever can have a litter of 10-13 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Havachons are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Mitral Valve Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Heart Murmur

Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Bladder Stones and Infections

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram
Blood Work

Eye
Hip
Blood
Dna For Vwd
Physical Examination

Havachons' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Havachon has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Havachons need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Havachons are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Snuggling, Walks, Doing tricks, Fooling around, Running around, Swim, Walk, Run, Sleep, Groom, Watching tv, Tug-of-war, Fetch, Hugging, Cuddling, Roadtrips, Cuddles, Chase, Hugs, Running, Naps, Napping, Playing, Taking walks, Walking, Fetch and chase

Walk, Run, Fetch

Havachons are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Havachon, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chesapeake Bay Retriever, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Havachons usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Chesapeake Bay Retrievers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Havachons require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-17 pound (5 - 8 kg) Havachon feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 65-80 pound (29 - 36 kg) Chesapeake Bay Retriever feed 2.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Havachon is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Havachon is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Havachons are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Havachons make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Havachons make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Havachons are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Havachons are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Havachons are highly friendly around strangers.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Havachons are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Havachons are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.