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

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

Avoid Havamalts as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Curly Coated Retrievers aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

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Havanese, Maltese

Spaniels, St. John’s Water Dog, Retrieving Setters, Poodles

Unknown

1700s

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
White
Cream
Gray
Silver
Red

Black
Brown

Havamalts are known for their coat length.

Curly Coated Retrievers have medium-length coats.

Wiry

Curly

A Havamalt 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 Curly Coated Retriever can have a litter of 9-14 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.

Hip Dysplasia

Glycogen Storage Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Bloat
Cancer

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hypothyroidism
Liver Shunts

Entropion
Distichiasis
Ectropion
Persistent Pupillary Membrane
Alopecia

Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Radiographs

X-Rays
Eye Examination

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

Curly Coated Retrievers are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

Curly Coated Retrievers need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Havamalt dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Curly Coated Retrievers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Havamalts 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.

Curly Coated 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 Havamalt, it's at least 7 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 Curly Coated Retriever, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Havamalts 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 Curly Coated 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.

The Havamalt requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Curly Coated Retriever has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Havamalt 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

In general Curly Coated Retriever should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

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Hemostat
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 5-12 pound (2 - 5 kg) Havamalt 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 80-100 pound (36 - 45 kg) Curly Coated Retriever feed 3.5 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 Havamalt is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Curly Coated Retriever is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Havamalt is between $28 - $35. This makes an average of $336 - $420 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 Curly Coated Retriever is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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.

Havamalt has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

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

Curly Coated Retrievers are not dog-friendly.

Havamalts are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Curly Coated Retrievers are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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

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