Havanese vs Puggle – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Havanese | Puggle |
|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Cuba |  United States |
| Group | Companion Dogs | Designer Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 23 | 207 |
| Reviews | 5 | 1 |
| Rate |
| Other Names | Bichon Havanese, Bichon Habanero, Havanese Cuban Bichon, Bichon Havanais, Bichon Havanês, Havaneser, Havanezer | Beagle-Pug |
|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Cross Breed |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section. | Not recognized by FCI. |
| Breed Recognition |
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 |
Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry |
| Price | $900-$1200 | 600-800 |
General Appearance - Havanese vs Puggle
| Size | Small | Small |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7-13 pounds (3-6 kg) | 15-40 pounds (7-18 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | 10 pounds (4.5 kg) | 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg) |
| Height | 8-11 inches (21-29 cm) | 10-15 inches (25-38 cm) |
| Avg. Height | 10 inches (25 cm) | 12.5 inches (31.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Havanese vs Puggle
| Coat |
Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long |
Smooth Straight |
|---|---|---|
| Colors |
Black Reddish-Brown Fawn White Havana Brown Tobacco |
Black Brown White Tan Red |
| Grooming | Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. | Effortless: The Puggle requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Havaneses shed none to minimal. | Puggles are heavy shedders. |
Characteristics - Havanese vs Puggle
| Temperament |
Affectionate Gentle Playful Companionable Intelligent Responsive Sturdy Lively Amiable Charming |
Affectionate Friendly Loyal Social Cheerful Intelligent Playful |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Average: Havanese's has average obedience intelligence. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. |
| Trainability | Havaneses are very easy to train. | Puggles aren't famous for their trainability. |
| Playfulness | The Havanese is a highly playful breed. | The Puggle is a playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Puggles have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
| Affection Level | Havaneses are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Puggles are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
| Social Needs | Havaneses need a lot of social interaction. | Puggles need for social interaction is average. |
| Barking | Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks. | Average: The Puggle barks occasionally. |
| Watchdog Ability | Havaneses are good watchdogs. | Puggles are average watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Havaneses strongly protect their territory. | Puggles are not the best to protect their territory. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Puggle has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Havaneses have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Puggles have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Havaneses tend to escape less than other breeds. | Puggles have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. |
| Prey Drive | Havaneses have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Puggles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
| Apartment Friendly | Havaneses are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Puggles are very apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Havaneses adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Puggles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Havaneses tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
| Fighting 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. |
Good With - Havanese vs Puggle
| Stranger Friendly | Havaneses are stranger friendly dogs. | Puggles are very stranger friendly dogs. |
|---|---|---|
| Child Friendly | Havaneses are very kid-friendly dogs. | Puggles are very kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Havaneses are very cat-friendly dogs. | Puggles are average friendly towards cats. |
| Dog Friendly | Havaneses are very dog-friendly dogs. | Puggles are very dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Yes Puggle is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Puggles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Havaneses are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Puggles are generally with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Havaneses are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Puggles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
| Boat Dog |
Not really Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Puggle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Havanese vs Puggle
| Health Issues | The Havanese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Puggles are commonly healthy dogs. |
|---|---|---|
| Health Problems |
Cataracts Chondrodysplasia Deafness Elbow Dysplasia Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Mitral Valve Disease Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt |
Cherry Eye Distichiasis Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Obesity Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) |
| Life Expectancy | 14-16 years | 10-15 years |
| Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
| Energy Level | Havaneses have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Puggles have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. |
| Exercise Need | Havaneses exercise need is very minimal. | Puggles have an average exercise need. |
| Sleeping Need | Havaneses sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. | Puggles sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day. | 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average to High. | High: The Puggle breed has a strong tendency to overweight. |
| Weather & Climate | Tolerates warm and cold weather. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
| Stinkiness |
Low The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell. |
Low The Puggle has a low chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Havanese is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Puggle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Havanese vs Puggle
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
|---|---|---|
| How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 1-9 puppies, average 4 | 3-5 puppies |
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