Keeshond vs Havanese – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Name | Keeshond | Havanese |
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Origins | ![]() ![]() | ![]() |
Group | Sled Dogs | Companion Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 87 | 23 |
Reviews | 2 | 4 |
Rate |
Other Names | Dutch Barge Dog, Smiling Dutchman, Chien Loup, German Spitz, Deutscher Wolfsspitz, Wolfsspitz, Kees | Bichon Havanese, Bichon Habanero, Havanese Cuban Bichon, Bichon Havanais, Bichon Havanês, Havaneser, Havanezer |
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Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Non-Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed. |
FCI Group | 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 | No set | 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 |
Price | $800-$1000 | $900-$1200 |
General Appearance - Keeshond vs Havanese
Size | Medium | Small |
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Weight | 35-45 pounds (15-20 kg) | 7-13 pounds (3-6 kg) |
Avg. Weight | 40 pounds (17.5 kg) | 10 pounds (4.5 kg) |
Height | Male: 17-19 inches (44-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm) | 8-11 inches (21-29 cm) |
Avg. Height | Male: 18 inches (46 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm) | 10 inches (25 cm) |
Hair & Care - Keeshond vs Havanese
Coat | Fluffy Dense | Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long |
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Colors | Silver Gray Cream Black | Black Reddish-Brown Fawn White Havana Brown Tobacco |
Grooming | Advanced: The Keeshond requires a lot of grooming. | Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. |
Shedding Level | Keeshonds are heavy shedders. | Havaneses shed none to minimal. |
Characteristics - Keeshond vs Havanese
Temperament | Agile Obedient Quick Intelligent Bright Playful Sturdy | Affectionate Gentle Playful Companionable Intelligent Responsive Sturdy Lively Amiable Charming |
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Intelligent Rank | Very smart: Keeshond is an excellent dog breed. | Average: Havanese's has average obedience intelligence. |
Trainability | Keeshonds are quite easy to train. | Havaneses are very easy to train. |
Playfulness | Keeshonds, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Havanese is a highly playful breed. |
Sensitivity Level | Keeshonds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level | Keeshonds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Havaneses are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs | Keeshonds are a social breed. | Havaneses need a lot of social interaction. |
Barking | High: The Keeshond is a very vocal breed. | Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks. |
Watchdog Ability | Keeshonds are good watchdogs. | Havaneses are good watchdogs. |
Territorial | Keeshonds are average defenders. | Havaneses strongly protect their territory. |
Biting Potential |
Low The Keeshond has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness | Keeshonds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Havaneses have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam | Keeshonds tend to escape less than other breeds. | Havaneses tend to escape less than other breeds. |
Prey Drive | Keeshonds have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. | Havaneses have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. |
Apartment Friendly | Keeshonds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | Havaneses are very apartment-friendly dogs. |
Adaptability | Keeshonds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Havaneses adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
Tolerates Being Left Alone | Keeshonds do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. | Havaneses tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
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 - Keeshond vs Havanese
Stranger Friendly | Keeshonds are very stranger friendly dogs. | Havaneses are stranger friendly dogs. |
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Child Friendly | Keeshonds are kid-friendly dogs. | Havaneses are very kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly | Keeshonds are cat-friendly dogs. | Havaneses are very cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly | Keeshonds are dog-friendly dogs. | Havaneses are very dog-friendly dogs. |
Office Friendly |
No Keeshond is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly | Keeshonds are usually recommended for elderly people. | Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Pet Friendly | Keeshonds are usually friendly towards other pets. | Havaneses are one of the friendliest dog breeds. |
Good For First Time Owners |
No Keeshonds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Havaneses 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) |
Yes 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 Keeshond breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Havanese 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 - Keeshond vs Havanese
Health Issues | The Keeshond is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | 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 | No set | Cataracts Chondrodysplasia Deafness Elbow Dysplasia Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Mitral Valve Disease Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt |
Life Expectancy | 12-14 years | 14-16 years |
Hypoallergenic | No | Yes |
Energy Level | Keeshonds have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Havaneses have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. |
Exercise Need | Keeshonds exercise need is minimal. | Havaneses exercise need is very minimal. |
Sleeping Need | Keeshonds are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Havaneses sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. |
Avg. daily food consumption | 2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day. |
Weight Gain Potential | Average to High. | Average to High. |
Weather & Climate |
Prefers cold weather The Keeshond can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
Stinkiness |
Medium The Keeshond has an average chance of bad smell. |
Low The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell. |
Drooling tendency | The Keeshond is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Havanese is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Keeshond vs Havanese
Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
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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 | 3-8 puppies | 1-9 puppies, average 4 |
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