Pug vs Havanese
Compare Pug and Havanese: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Pug
VS
Havanese
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Pug
Havanese
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
Height
31 – 35 cm
23 – 27 cm
Weight
5 – 9 kg
4 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
14 – 17 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
2/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
1/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
4/5
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
Pug
Great with kids
Small
Havanese
Easy to train
Small
Summary
About Pug
Small, sturdy companion dog with wrinkled face, curled tail and expressive eyes, usually 6–8 kg and suited to city homes. Affectionate, people focused and playful, needs moderate gentle exercise, close family contact, careful weight control and extra management in hot weather due to its short nose.
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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