Swedish Lapphund
VS
Havanese
Swedish Lapphund vs Havanese
Compare Swedish Lapphund 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
Swedish Lapphund
Havanese
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 51 cm
23 – 27 cm
Weight
19 – 21 kg
4 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
14 – 17 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
2/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming needs
1/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
Characteristics
Swedish Lapphund
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
Havanese
Easy to train
Small
Summary
About Swedish Lapphund
The Swedish Lapphund is an ancient Nordic spitz‑type herding dog with a compact, sturdy build and thick black double coat. Lively, vocal and people‑oriented, it excels in herding and dog sports. Active, intelligent and sensitive, it needs regular exercise, training and close family contact.
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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