Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Obedient
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Steady
Companionable
Spirited
Assertive
Sturdy
Amiable
Charming

Playful
Stubborn
Independent
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Affectionate
Lively
Tempered
Sweet
Cheerful

Avoid Hava-Apsos as watchdogs - they're not effective.

China Jacks are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United States

​United States

Lhasa Apso and Havanese

Jack Russell Terrier, Chinese Crested

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®

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

2000s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
White
Pied
Brindle

White
Black
Brown
Red

Hava-Apsos are known for their coat length.

China Jacks have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wiry

A Hava-Apso 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.

A China Jack 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-Apsos are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

China Jacks are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Cardiomyopathy
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Lens Luxation

Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Respiratory Tests
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination
Echocardiogram

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

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

Chase, Fetch, Run, Running outside, Walk

Car rides, Boating, Walks, Fetch, Snuggling, Tug-of-war, Walk, Chasing toys, Walking

Hava-Apsos are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Hava-Apso dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

China Jacks 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-Apso, 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 China Jack, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Hava-Apsos 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 China Jack requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

China Jack 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
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 11-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Hava-Apso feed 2 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 13-17 pound (6 - 8 kg) China Jack 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.

The average cost of a Hava-Apso is somewhere $1.40 - $2.50 per day.

The average cost of a China Jack is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Hava-Apso is between $42 - $74. This makes an average of $504 - $888 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 China Jack 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.

Hava-Apso has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

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

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

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

China Jacks are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Hava-Apsos are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Hava-Apsos are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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