Hovawart
VS
Havanese
Hovawart vs Havanese
Compare Hovawart and Havanese side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Hovawart
Havanese
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 70 cm
23 – 27 cm
Weight
25 – 50 kg
4 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
14 – 17 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
2/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
1/5
Characteristics
Hovawart
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Protective
Easy to train
Giant
Havanese
Easy to train
Small
Summary
About Hovawart
Large, powerful German farm guardian with medium‑long weatherproof coat in black, black and tan or blond. Deeply loyal, calm and family‑focused, but reserved with strangers and strongly territorial. Intelligent, independent and late‑maturing, needing consistent training, mental work and ample exercise.
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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