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.
Compare the Havanese to the Pekingese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Havanese and Pekingese.
Breed Name | Havanese | Pekingese |
General Details | ||
Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
Height | 8-11 in. | 6-9 in. |
Weight | 7-13 lb | 7-14 lb |
Intelligence | Average | Average |
History | ||
Origin Country | Cuba | China |
Origin Year | 1800 AD | 20 BC |
Temperament | ||
Overall Friendliness | ||
Family Friendly | ||
Kid Friendly | ||
Pet Friendly | ||
Stranger Friendly | ||
Personality | ||
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Living Environment | ||
Apartment | Yes | Yes |
Indoor | Yes | Yes |
Small Yard | No | No |
Medium Yard | No | No |
Large Yard | No | No |
Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 50°F to 75°F | 55°F to 75°F |
Barks/Howls | ||
Exercise Needs | ||
Energy Level | High | Low-Medium |
Exercise Required | Medium | Low |
Top Running Speed | 12 mph | 12 mph |
Strength | Low | Low |
Grooming Needs | ||
Coat Maintenance | Medium | Medium |
Shedding | None-Low | High |
Dander | Low | Medium |
Drool Amount | None | None |
Breed Name | Havanese | Pekingese |
Breed Mentality | ||
Dominant/Alpha | No | Yes |
Family/Pack | Yes | No |
Independent | No | No |
Breed Focus | ||
Distracted Easily | No | No |
Average | Yes | Yes |
Focused & Patient | No | No |
Breed Instincts | ||
Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
Chasing | Below Average | Below Average |
Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
Fighting | Below Average | Very Low |
Guarding | Very Low | Below Average |
Herding | Below Average | Below Average |
Hunting | Below Average | Below Average |
Protection | Below Average | Below Average |
Remove Vermin | Below Average | Below Average |
Sledding | Very Low | Below Average |
Watch | Very Low | Average |
Breed Name | Havanese | Pekingese |
Lifespan | ||
Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
Common Health Issues | ||
Brachycephalic Syndrome | No | Yes |
Cataracts | Yes | Yes |
Chondrodysplasia | Yes | No |
Cleft Palate | No | Yes |
Cryptorchidism | No | Yes |
Deafness | Yes | No |
Distichiasis | No | Yes |
Ectopic Cilia | No | Yes |
Ectopic Cilia | No | Yes |
Elbow Dysplasia | Yes | No |
Entropion | No | Yes |
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome | No | Yes |
Heart Murmurs | Yes | No |
Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
Hydrocephalus | No | Yes |
Intervertebral Disk Disease | No | Yes |
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca | No | Yes |
Legg-perthes Disease | Yes | No |
Mitral Valve Disease | Yes | Yes |
Patellar Luxation | Yes | Yes |
Portosystemic Liver Shunt | Yes | No |
Progressive Retinal Atrophy | No | Yes |
Breed Name | Havanese | Pekingese |
Coat | ||
Fur | Yes | Yes |
Coat Type | ||
Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
Coat Texture | ||
Silky | Yes | No |
Wavy | Yes | Yes |
Straight | No | Yes |
Coat Length(s) | ||
Long | Yes | Yes |
Coat Color(s) | ||
Black | Yes | Yes |
Black & Silver | Yes | No |
Black & Silver Brindle | Yes | No |
Black & Tan | Yes | Yes |
Black & Tan Brindle | Yes | No |
Black Brindle | Yes | No |
Blue | Yes | No |
Blue Brindle | Yes | No |
Chocolate | Yes | No |
Chocolate Brindle | Yes | No |
Chocolate Sable | Yes | No |
Cream | Yes | Yes |
Fawn | Yes | Yes |
Fawn Brindle | Yes | Yes |
Fawn Sable | Yes | Yes |
Gold | Yes | No |
Gold Brindle | Yes | No |
Gold Sable | Yes | No |
Red | Yes | No |
Red Brindle | Yes | Yes |
Red Sable | Yes | Yes |
Silver | Yes | No |
Silver Brindle | Yes | No |
Silver Sable | Yes | No |
White | Yes | Yes |
Biscuit | No | Yes |
Gray | No | Yes |
Gray Sable | No | Yes |
Light Red | No | Yes |