Bostonterrier vs Havanese
Compare Bostonterrier and Havanese: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Bostonterrier
VS
Havanese
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Bostonterrier
Havanese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
Height
38 – 43 cm
23 – 27 cm
Weight
7 – 11 kg
4 – 8 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 14 years
14 – 17 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
2/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking Level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Bostonterrier
Great with Kids
Low Grooming
Easy to Train
Small
Havanese
Easy to Train
Small
Summary
About Bostonterrier
The Bostonterrier is a small, sturdy, people‑focused companion with a square build and short, tuxedo‑patterned coat. Cheerful, affectionate, and adaptable, it enjoys both play and relaxing with its family. Grooming is simple, but its short nose and prominent eyes need extra health care.
About Havanese
The Havanese is Cuba’s national toy breed, a sturdy, lively companion with a long, silky, low‑shedding coat. Affectionate and people‑oriented, it suits families, apartments or houses. It needs regular grooming, daily walks, play, mental stimulation, and dislikes long periods alone.
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