Papillon vs Havanese Comparison – Which dog is better Continental Toy Spaniel or Bichon Habanero?

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Name	Papillon	Havanese
Origins	Spain France Belgium	Cuba
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Papillon and Havanese. What other names are these breeds known by?	Continental Toy Spaniel Epagneul Nain Epagneul Nain Continental Phalène Squirrel Dog Butterfly Dog	Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Papillon and a Havanese. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Papillon vs Havanese Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Small	Small
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Papillon and a Havanese. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Papillon or Havanese? Is a Papillon taller than a Havanese?	Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm)	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

Papillon vs Havanese Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Papillon and a Havanese. Which breed costs more?	$400-$600	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Papillon or Havanese?	Very frequent: The Papillon is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.

Papillon vs Havanese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare training requirements.	Papillon dogs are easy to train. See more.	Havanese dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare alertness levels.	Papillon dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare territorial behaviors.	Papillon dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Papillon vs Havanese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Papillon and a Havanese. How do their temperaments differ?	Happy Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly	Playful Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle Companionable Sturdy Amiable Charming
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Papillon vs Havanese?	Papillon dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Papillon vs Havanese?	High: Papillon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Havanese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Papillon vs Havanese social needs comparison:	Papillon dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Papillon vs Havanese?	Papillon dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Havanese dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Papillon vs Havanese? Which can be better for hunting?	Papillon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Havanese dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Papillon vs Havanese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare vocalization tendencies.	A lot: Papillon is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare play drive and energy.	The Papillon is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Havanese is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare living space needs.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Papillon indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Papillon vs Havanese Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare adaptability levels.	Papillon dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Havanese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Papillon or Havanese?	Papillon dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Havanese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Papillon vs Havanese Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Papillon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Papillon bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Havanese bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Papillon vs Havanese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare average lifespans.	12-16 years The average lifespan of Papillon: 14 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Papillon and a Havanese. Which breed is healthier?	The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Havanese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Papillon vs Havanese?	Average The Papillon should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Havanese should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Papillon vs Havanese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Papillon vs Havanese health problems comparison:	Collapsed Trachea Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypoglycemia	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Deafness Chondrodysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Portosystemic Liver Shunt

Papillon vs Havanese Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare activity levels.	Papillon dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Havanese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Papillon vs Havanese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Papillon or Havanese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Papillon dogs need a lot of exercises.	Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Papillon or Havanese?	Papillon dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Havanese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Papillon vs Havanese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Papillon has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Havanese's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare daily food needs.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Papillon vs Havanese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Papillon and Havanese? Compare breed colors.	Black Tan Red White Sable Lemon	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare drooling amounts.	The Papillon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Havanese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare natural smell levels.	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Papillon and a Havanese? Compare fur types.	Feathered	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare bathing frequencies.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Papillon or Havanese? Do Papillon dogs shed more than Havanese dogs?	Papillon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Havanese dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Papillon vs Havanese Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare kid-friendliness.	Papillon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Papillon dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Papillon or Havanese? Which dog is more friendly?	Papillon dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Papillon or Havanese?	Papillon dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Papillon or Havanese? Can a Papillon and a Havanese be friends? Do Papillon dogs get along with Havanese dogs?	Papillon dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Papillon vs Havanese?	Yes Papillon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Havanese dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Papillon is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Papillon vs Havanese As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare scenting abilities.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare SAR abilities.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Papillon or a Havanese? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Papillon and Havanese. Which has stronger military background?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Papillon vs Havanese Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Papillon and Havanese. Which has larger litters?	2-4 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 4
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Papillon and Havanese breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Papillon and Havanese. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Papillon vs Havanese Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Papillon and Havanese. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Papillon and Havanese. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Papillon and Havanese. Which is more widely recognized?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Havanese Club of America

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