Smålandsstövare
VS
Havapoo
Smålandsstövare vs Havapoo
Compare Smålandsstövare and Havapoo 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
Smålandsstövare
Havapoo
Breed type
Purebred
Crossbreed
Height
42 – 54 cm
28 – 45 cm
Weight
15 – 18 kg
10 – 15 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 13 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
2/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
Characteristics
Smålandsstövare
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Havapoo
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Smålandsstövare
The Smålandsstövare is a Swedish medium scenthound, compact and sturdy with a dense black and tan coat and often a natural short tail. Bred for hunting hare and fox, it is loyal, calm at home yet energetic outdoors, intelligent, independent, and still uncommon outside Scandinavia.
About Havapoo
The Havapoo is a small Havanese–Poodle cross with a cheerful, people‑focused nature and a soft wavy or curly coat that often sheds lightly. Intelligent, sensitive, and easy to train with gentle methods, it suits attentive owners seeking an affectionate indoor companion.
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