Havanese vs Papillon

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

Havanese vs Papillon
Havanese
Papillon
Havanese
Papillon
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General Details
Havanese
Papillon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
7-13 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Havanese
Papillon
Origin Country
Cuba
France
Origin Year
1800 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Havanese
Papillon
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Havanese
Papillon
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Havanese
Papillon
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Havanese
Papillon
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Havanese
Papillon
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
None to Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Havanese
Papillon
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Havanese
Papillon
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Havanese
Papillon
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
None
None
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
None
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Havanese
Papillon
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Health Concerns
Havanese
Papillon
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Heart murmurs
Elbow dysplasia
Portosystemic shunt
Deafness
Chondrodysplasia
Entropion
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Open fontanel
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Seizures
Hypoglycemia
Deafness
Thrombopathia
Sensitivity to anesthesia
Intervertebral disc disease
Black hair follicular dysplasia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Havanese
Papillon
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Long
Coat Coloring
Havanese
Papillon
Breed Colors
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
Red
White
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