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Pointer
VS
Havanese
Pointer vs Havanese
Compare Pointer 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
Pointer
Havanese
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
61 – 69 cm
23 – 27 cm
Weight
20 – 34 kg
4 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
14 – 17 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
2/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
2/5
4/5
Grooming needs
1/5
5/5
Shedding
2/5
1/5
Barking level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
Characteristics
Pointer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Havanese
Easy to train
Small
Summary
About Pointer
The Pointer is an athletic, elegant gundog known for its distinctive pointing stance and strong scenting skills. Affectionate, sensitive, and people focused, it needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise and mental work. Its short, smooth coat is low maintenance, suiting active, outdoorsy owners.
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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