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

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

Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Companionable
Spirited
Sturdy
Amiable
Charming

Independent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Sweet
Fearless
Good-natured
Cheerful

Hava-Welshs shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

New Rottlands are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

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United States

Welsh Terrier, Havanese

Rottweiler, Newfoundland

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
White
Sable
Gray

Black
Brown
Fawn
Sable
Brindle

Hava-Welshs have longer coats compared to most dogs.

New Rottlands have medium-length coats.

Wiry

Straight

A Hava-Welsh 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 New Rottland can have a litter of 8-12 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.

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

New Rottlands are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

While the Hava-Welsh breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

New Rottlands typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Glaucoma
Mitral Valve Disease
Heart Murmur

Gastric Torsion
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Subaortic Stenosis

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Entropion
Ectropion
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

X-Rays
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Ultrasound
Blood Work
Echocardiogram Tests
Ophthalmic Examination

Cardiac
Respiratory Tests
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Eye and Ear Examination

Hava-Welsh has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Hava-Welshs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

New Rottlands have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Hava-Welsh, 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 New Rottland, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Hava-Welshs usually need at least 45 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 New Rottlands 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.

Hava-Welshs 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 New Rottland requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Hava-Welsh should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, New Rottland should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 9-20 pound (4 - 9 kg) Hava-Welsh feed 3 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 130-150 pound (59 - 68 kg) New Rottland feed 4.5 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 Hava-Welsh is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a New Rottland is somewhere $4.50 - $5.60 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Hava-Welsh is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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 New Rottland is between $134 - $168. This makes an average of $1608 - $2016 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.

Hava-Welshs make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

New Rottlands are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

New Rottlands are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Hava-Welshs are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

New Rottlands are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Hava-Welshs are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

New Rottlands are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Hava-Welshs are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

New Rottlands are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

New Rottlands have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

The Hava-Welsh is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

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