Havanese vs Pekingese

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

Havanese vs Pekingese
Havanese
Pekingese
Havanese
Pekingese
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General Details
Havanese
Pekingese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
6-9 Inches
Weight
7-13 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Havanese
Pekingese
Origin Country
Cuba
China
Origin Year
1800 AD
-20 BC
Temperament
Havanese
Pekingese
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Havanese
Pekingese
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Havanese
Pekingese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
55-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Havanese
Pekingese
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Havanese
Pekingese
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Havanese
Pekingese
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Havanese
Pekingese
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Havanese
Pekingese
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
None
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Havanese
Pekingese
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Havanese
Pekingese
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Heart murmurs
Elbow dysplasia
Portosystemic shunt
Deafness
Chondrodysplasia
Entropion
Mitral valve disease
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Distichiasis
Ectopic cilia
Dry eye
Cryptorchidism
Hydrocephalus
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Cleft palate
Exposure keratopathy
Intervertebral disc disease
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Havanese
Pekingese
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Coat Coloring
Havanese
Pekingese
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
Biscuit
Black
Black and Tan
Cream
Fawn
Gray
Light Red
Red
Red Brindle
White
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