Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Frenchton Versus Havanese: Introduction
- Frenchton versus Havanese: Overview
- Frenchton versus Havanese: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Frenchton and the Havanese
- The Similarities Between the Frenchton and the Havanese
- Size (Weight and Height) of Frenchton versus Havanese
- Price of Frenchton versus Price of Havanese
- Tolerates Being Alone: Frenchton versus Havanese
- Does the Frenchton Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Havanese?
- Can Frenchtons Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Havaneses Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Can Frenchtons Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Havaneses Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which one drools more, the Frenchton or the Havanese
- Do Frenchtons Bark and Howl? What about Havaneses?
- Wanderlust Potential: Frenchton vs. Havanese
- Do Frenchtons shed more than Havaneses?
- Is the Frenchton Easier to Train than the Havanese?
- Are Frenchtons good family dogs? What about Havaneses?
- How Kid-friendly are Frenchtons and Havaneses?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Frenchton or the Havanese?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Frenchton or the Havanese?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Frenchton
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Havanese
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Frenchton versus Havanese. Which One is a Better Pet?
Frenchton Versus Havanese: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Frenchton and the Havanese? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Frenchton and the Havanese better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Frenchton and the Havanese.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Frenchton and the Havanese is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Frenchton and for the Havanese. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Frenchton and the Havanese.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Frenchton or the Havanese
Frenchton versus Havanese: Overview
Both the Frenchton and the Havanese are similar in size. The Frenchton and the Havanese are both small-sized dogs.
Furthermore, the Frenchton belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
On the other hand, the Havanese belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.
Frenchton versus Havanese: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Frenchton to the Havanese based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
| Factor | Frenchton | Havanese |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 11 to 14 inches | 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 12 to 15 years |
| Weight | 15 to 25 pounds | 7 to 13 pounds |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 13.5 years |
| Average Price | $2130 | $2180 |
| Price Range | $1650 – $2500 | $1700 – $2750 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Frenchton in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Havanese. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for a Frenchton is 95 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Havanese is 91 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Frenchton is a better pet than the Havanese. So, you should get the Frenchton!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Frenchton and the Havanese so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Frenchton and the Havanese
Below is a list of where the Frenchton and the Havanese are most different:
The Similarities Between the Frenchton and the Havanese
The Frenchton and the Havanese are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Frenchton and the Havanese are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Frenchton versus Havanese
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Frenchton and the Havanese.
Frenchtons weigh 15 to 25 pounds when fully grown. Frenchtons are 11 to 14 inches when fully grown.
On the other hand, Havaneses weigh 7 to 13 pounds when fully grown. Havaneses are 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Price of Frenchton versus Price of Havanese
The average price of the Frenchton puppy is $2130. The price of the Frenchton typically ranges from $1650 – $2500. However, the price of a Frenchton can be as low as $800 and as high as $8000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 230 Frenchton puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Havanese puppy is $2180. The price of the Havanese typically ranges from $1700 – $2750. However, the price of a Havanese can be as low as $600 and as high as $4550. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 647 Havanese puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Havanese is more expensive than the Frenchton.
| Frenchton | Havanese | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $2130 | $2180 |
| Price Range | $1650 to $2500 | $1700 to $2750 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Frenchton and Havanese. For different price points, the charts show how many Frenchton puppies or how many Havanese puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Frenchtons. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Havaneses
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Frenchton puppy or the Havanese puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking from a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from one of those puppy mills that mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Tolerates Being Alone: Frenchton versus Havanese
Frenchtons do not like to be left alone.
Havaneses do not like to be left alone.
Does the Frenchton Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Havanese?
Frenchtons have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Havaneses have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Can Frenchtons Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Havaneses Tolerate Cold Weather?
Frenchtons can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Havaneses can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Can Frenchtons Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Havaneses Tolerate Hot Weather?
Frenchtons can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Havaneses can tolerate hot weather.
Which one drools more, the Frenchton or the Havanese
Frenchtons drool moderately.
Havaneses do have a very low tendency to drool.
Do Frenchtons Bark and Howl? What about Havaneses?
Frenchtons bark and howl, but not very much.
Havaneses are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Wanderlust Potential: Frenchton vs. Havanese
Frenchtons have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Havaneses do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Do Frenchtons shed more than Havaneses?
Frenchtons shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Havaneses do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Is the Frenchton Easier to Train than the Havanese?
Frenchtons are very easy to train.
Havaneses are very easy to train.
Is the Frenchton Better for Apartment Owners than the Havanese?
Frenchtons adapt very well to apartment living.
Havaneses adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Frenchton or the Havanese?
Frenchtons are very good for new dog owners.
Havaneses are very good for new dog owners.
Are Frenchtons good family dogs? What about Havaneses?
Frenchtons are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Havaneses are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Frenchtons and Havaneses?
Frenchtons get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Havaneses get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Frenchton or the Havanese?
Frenchtons get along very well with other dogs.
Havaneses get along very well with other dogs.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Frenchton or the Havanese?
Frenchtons are very easy to groom.
Havaneses require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Frenchton
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Frenchton that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Frenchton:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Havanese
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Havanese that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Havanese:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Frenchton and how the Havanese compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Frenchton and of the Havanese to other breeds:
Frenchton Versus Other Dog Breeds
Frenchton versus Standard Poodle Frenchton versus Pug Frenchton versus Golden Retriever Frenchton versus Lhasa Apso Frenchton versus American Bulldog Frenchton versus Toy Poodle Frenchton versus American Water Spaniel Frenchton versus American Foxhound Frenchton versus Hovawart Frenchton versus Chi-Poo
Havanese Versus Other Dog Breeds
Havanese versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Havanese versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier Havanese versus Mal Shi Havanese versus Schnoodle Havanese versus Pyrenean Mastiff Havanese versus Azawakh Havanese versus Welsh Terrier Havanese versus Cairn Terrier Havanese versus Pyredoodle Havanese versus Spinone Italiano
Conclusion: Frenchton versus Havanese. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Frenchton and the Havanese better suits you and your family.