Havanese vs Pomeranian
Compare the Havanese to the Pomeranian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Havanese and Pomeranians.
Havanese
Pomeranian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
7-13 Pounds
3-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Havanese
Pomeranian
Origin Country
Cuba
Germany
Origin Year
1800 AD
1500 AD
Havanese
Pomeranian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Havanese
Pomeranian
Havanese
Pomeranian
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Havanese
Pomeranian
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Havanese
Pomeranian
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Havanese
Pomeranian
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Havanese
Pomeranian
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Havanese
Pomeranian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Havanese
Pomeranian
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Havanese
Pomeranian
Havanese
Pomeranian
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Long
Long
Havanese
Pomeranian
