German Spitz vs Havanese Comparison – Which dog is better Deutscher Spitz or Bichon Habanero?

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Name	German Spitz	Havanese
Origins	Germany	Cuba
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Deutscher Spitz	Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? German Spitz vs Havanese breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

German Spitz vs Havanese Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, German Spitz or Havanese? Is the German Spitz bigger than the Havanese breed? Is a German Spitz smaller than a Havanese?	Small Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, German Spitz or Havanese? German Spitz vs Havanese weight comparison:	Male: 24-33 pounds (11-15 kg), Female: 18-27 pounds (8-12 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 28.5 pounds (13 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Spitz or Havanese? Is a German Spitz taller than a Havanese?	Male: 19-23 inches (48-58 cm), Female: 15-19 inches (38-48 cm)	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 21 inches (53 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

German Spitz vs Havanese Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, German Spitz or Havanese? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between German Spitz and Havanese?	$800-$1000	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, German Spitz or Havanese?	Average: The German Spitz is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.

German Spitz vs Havanese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a German Spitz or Havanese smarter? Which is best? German Spitz vs Havanese intelligence:	Very smart: German Spitz is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability German Spitz vs Havanese trainability comparison. What's the difference between German Spitz vs Havanese?	German Spitz dogs are easy to train. See more.	Havanese dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: German Spitz or Havanese?	German Spitz dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog German Spitz or Havanese? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	German Spitz dogs are average defenders. See more.	Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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German Spitz vs Havanese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, German Spitz or Havanese? German Spitz vs Havanese behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Devoted Lively Attentive Trainable	Playful Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle Companionable Sturdy Amiable Charming
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between German Spitz vs Havanese?	Sensitive: German Spitz dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: German Spitz vs Havanese?	Average: German Spitz dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Havanese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs German Spitz vs Havanese social needs comparison:	German Spitz dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between German Spitz vs Havanese?	German Spitz dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Havanese dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between German Spitz vs Havanese? Which can be better for hunting?	German Spitz dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Havanese dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

German Spitz vs Havanese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness German Spitz vs Havanese playfulness comparison:	The German Spitz is a playful breed. See more.	The Havanese is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: German Spitz vs Havanese?	Average to High: The German Spitz is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly German Spitz or Havanese?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep German Spitz indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.
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German Spitz vs Havanese Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: German Spitz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Havanese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: German Spitz or Havanese?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Havanese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

German Spitz vs Havanese Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: German Spitz or Havanese?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 German Spitz bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Havanese bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a German Spitz more dangerous than a Havanese?	Low 🔽 The German Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? German Spitz vs Havanese mouthiness comparison:	German Spitz dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

German Spitz vs Havanese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues German Spitz vs Havanese health comparison. Which is the healthier: German Spitz vs Havanese?	German Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.	The Havanese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Spitz vs Havanese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Spitz vs Havanese health problems comparison:	Luxating Patella Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Dental Problems	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Deafness Chondrodysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Portosystemic Liver Shunt
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: German Spitz vs Havanese?	Rare The German Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Havanese should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy German Spitz vs Havanese lifespan comparison. How long do German Spitz and Havanese breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the German Spitz and Havanese?	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Spitz: 13 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: German Spitz vs Havanese?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

German Spitz vs Havanese Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a German Spitz or Havanese? German Spitz vs Havanese energy level comparison:	German Spitz dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Havanese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need German Spitz vs Havanese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Spitz or Havanese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	German Spitz dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: German Spitz or Havanese?	German Spitz dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Havanese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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German Spitz vs Havanese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: German Spitz or Havanese? Does the German Spitz breed eat more than the Havanese breed?	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? German Spitz vs Havanese weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The German Spitz has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Havanese's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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German Spitz vs Havanese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? German Spitz vs Havanese coat comparison:	Dense Straight	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long
Colors What are the original German Spitz and Havanese color? German Spitz vs Havanese color comparison:	Black White Orange Tricolor	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, German Spitz or Havanese? German Spitz vs Havanese grooming comparison:	Advanced: The German Spitz requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more German Spitz or Havanese? Do German Spitz dogs shed more than Havanese dogs?	German Spitz dogs shed above average. See more.	Havanese dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: German Spitz or Havanese?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic German Spitz vs Havanese hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, German Spitz or Havanese?	Medium ⏺ The German Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between German Spitz vs Havanese?	The German Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Havanese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

German Spitz vs Havanese Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	German Spitz dogs are generally with other pets.	Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Spitz or Havanese? Which dog is more friendly?	German Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly German Spitz or Havanese?	German Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly German Spitz or Havanese?	German Spitz dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly German Spitz or Havanese? Can a German Spitz and a Havanese be friends? Do German Spitz dogs get along with Havanese dogs?	German Spitz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: German Spitz vs Havanese?	Yes German Spitz dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Havanese dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No German Spitz is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	German Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

German Spitz vs Havanese As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: German Spitz or Havanese? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: German Spitz vs Havanese?	Not really German Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

German Spitz vs Havanese Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can German Spitz and Havanese have? German Spitz vs Havanese litter size comparison:	2-4 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 4
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German Spitz vs Havanese Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Havanese Club of America

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