Havanese vs Jack Russell Terrier
Compare Havanese to Jack Russell Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Havanese
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Maybe
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
7-13 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Havanese
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
Cuba
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1819 AD
Havanese
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Havanese
Jack Russell Terrier
Havanese
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Havanese
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Havanese
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Havanese
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Havanese
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Havanese
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Havanese
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Havanese
Jack Russell Terrier
Havanese
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Long
Short
Havanese
Jack Russell Terrier
