Bichon Frise vs Havanese

Compare the Bichon Frise to the Havanese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bichon Frises and Havaneses.

Bichon Frise vs Havanese
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Bichon Frise
Havanese
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General Details
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
7-13 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Origin Country
Spain
Cuba
Origin Year
1300 AD
1800 AD
Temperament
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
50-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
None
None to Low
Dander
None
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
None
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Allergies
Bladder stones
Vaccination sensitivity
Pediatric cataracts
Mitral valve disease
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Heart murmurs
Elbow dysplasia
Portosystemic shunt
Deafness
Chondrodysplasia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Coat Coloring
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Breed Colors
White
White and Apricot
White and Buff
White and Cream
Black
Black and Silver
Black and Tan
Black Brindle
Blue
Blue Brindle
Chocolate
Chocolate Brindle
Cream
Fawn
Gold
Gold Brindle
Red
Silver
Silver Brindle
White
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