Chihuahua vs Havanese

Compare the Chihuahua to the Havanese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Havanese.

Chihuahua vs Havanese
Chihuahua
Havanese
Chihuahua
Havanese
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General Details
Chihuahua
Havanese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-15 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
7-13 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Chihuahua
Havanese
Origin Country
Mexico
Cuba
Origin Year
1850 AD
1800 AD
Temperament
Chihuahua
Havanese
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Personality
Chihuahua
Havanese
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Chihuahua
Havanese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
50-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Chihuahua
Havanese
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Chihuahua
Havanese
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Chihuahua
Havanese
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Chihuahua
Havanese
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Chihuahua
Havanese
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
None
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Chihuahua
Havanese
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Chihuahua
Havanese
Common Health Issues
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Heart murmurs
Open fontanel
Collapsed trachea
Luxating patella
Pulmonic stenosis
Hypoglycemia
Hydrocephalus
Shivering
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Obesity
Dental problems
Respiratory problems
Mitral valve disease
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Heart murmurs
Elbow dysplasia
Portosystemic shunt
Deafness
Chondrodysplasia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Chihuahua
Havanese
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Long
Long
Coat Coloring
Chihuahua
Havanese
Breed Colors
Black
Black and Tan
Black and White
Blue
Chocolate
Chocolate Brindled Fawn
Cream
Fawn
Gold
Red
Silver
Silver and White
White
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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