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

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

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Companionable
Sturdy
Amiable
Charming

Active
Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Fearless

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

Smooth Torkies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

United States

United States

Havanese, Yorkshire Terrier

Yorkshire Terrier, Smooth Fox Terrier

2006

2000's

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Sable
Cream
White
Fawn
Brown

Pied
Fawn
Black

Havashires are known for their coat length.

Smooth Torkies have medium-length coats.

A Havashire 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 Smooth Torkie can have a litter of 4-6 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.

Patellar Luxation
Chondrodysplasia (Chd)
Mitral Valve Disease
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Retinal Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt

Bone And Joint Problems
Deafness
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Entropion
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Hydrocephalus
Color Dilution Alopecia
Cervical Vertebral Instability
Hyperadrenocorticism
Cryptorchidism
Myasthenia Gravis

Hearing
Ear Examination
X-ray imaging
Electrocardiogram
Eye Examinations
Complete Blood Work
Neurological Examination
Ophthalmic Exam
Full Physical Examination

Dna For Pra
Eye Examinations
Full Physical Examination
Knee X-Rays

Havashires sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Smooth Torkies are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Havashires 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.

Smooth Torkies 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 Havashire, 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 Smooth Torkie, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Havashires 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.

In general most Smooth Torkies usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

Smooth Torkie 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

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Smooth Torkie is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Havashire is between $35 - $45. This makes an average of $420 - $540 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 Smooth Torkie 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Smooth Torkies are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Smooth Torkies are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.