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 Ski-Border 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
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious

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

Ski-Borders are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Welsh Terrier, Havanese

Border Collie, American Eskimo

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Sable
Gray

Black
White
Gray
Cream

Hava-Welshs have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Ski-Borders are known for their coat length.

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 Ski-Border can have a litter of 4-8 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.

Ski-Borders are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Glaucoma
Mitral Valve Disease
Heart Murmur

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Neurological Conditions
Eye Conditions

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

Cataracts

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

Up:Uc Ratio For Kidney Function
Wellness Check
Eye and Ear Examination

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

Ski-Border 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.

Ski-Borders are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Hava-Welshs 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.

Ski-Borders 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.

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 Ski-Border, it's at least 7 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 Ski-Borders usually need at least 60 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 Ski-Border 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, Ski-Border should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Comb
Deshedder
Scissors
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Hava-Welsh is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Ski-Border is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 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 Ski-Border is between $42 - $84. This makes an average of $504 - $1008 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.

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

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

The Ski-Border is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Ski-Borders are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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.

Ski-Borders are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.