Maltese vs Havanese
Compare Maltese and Havanese: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Maltese
VS
Havanese
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Maltese
Havanese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
Height
20 – 25 cm
23 – 27 cm
Weight
3 – 4 kg
4 – 8 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
14 – 17 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
2/5
2/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
1/5
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
Maltese
Tiny
Havanese
Easy to Train
Small
Summary
About Maltese
The Maltese is a small, sturdy companion dog with a long, white silky coat and expressive dark eyes. Affectionate and people oriented, it adapts well to apartments with daily walks. It needs regular grooming, dental care and gentle training, and often enjoys a long, active life.
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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