Differences and Similarities between the Great Pyrenees and the Havanese.

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Great Pyrenees Versus Havanese: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Great Pyrenees and the Havanese? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees and the Havanese.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees 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 with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees or the Havanese.

Great Pyrenees versus Havanese

Great Pyrenees versus Havanese: Overview

A very important difference between the Great Pyrenees and the Havanese is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Great Pyrenees is a giant-sized dog while the Havanese is a small-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Great Pyrenees belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

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.

Great Pyrenees versus Havanese: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Great Pyrenees 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.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Great Pyrenees and the Havanese

Factor Great Pyrenees Havanese
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 5/5
Easy To Train 1/5 5/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 12 to 15 years
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
General Health 2/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 3/5
Height 25 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 5/5
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 1/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 2/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 1/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 1/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 3/5
Weight 85 to 160 pounds 7 to 13 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $830 $2180
Price Range $500 – $1000 $1700 – $2750
Temperament Score 84.9 percent 81.8 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Auburn
  • Clear By Parentage
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Optigen
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 68 23

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Great Pyrenees 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 the Great Pyrenees is 63 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Havanese is 91 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Havanese is a better pet than the Great Pyrenees. So, you should get the Havanese!

    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 Great Pyrenees and the Havanese so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

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    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Great Pyrenees and the Havanese

    Below is a list of where the Great Pyrenees and the Havanese are most different:

  • Great Pyreneess do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Havaneses adapt well to apartment living.
  • Great Pyreneess are not the best dogs for new dog owners. However, Havaneses are good for new dog owners.
  • Great Pyreneess are not easy to train. However, Havaneses are very easy to train.
  • Great Pyreneess are very easy to groom. However, Havaneses require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • Great Pyreneess shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies. However, Havaneses do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Great Pyreneess are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl. However, Havaneses are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Great Pyreneess have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects. However, Havaneses do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Great Pyreneess do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful. However, Havaneses do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
  • The Similarities Between the Great Pyrenees and the Havanese

    The Great Pyrenees and the Havanese are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Great Pyrenees and the Havanese are most similar:

  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Havanese do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Havanese have the tendency to develop certain health problems.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Havanese are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Havanese are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Havanese get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Havanese get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Havanese gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Havanese are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Havanese are very playful.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Havanese are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Havanese have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Great Pyrenees versus Havanese

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Great Pyrenees and the Havanese.

    Great Pyreneess weigh 85 to 160 pounds when fully grown. Great Pyreneess are 25 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder 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.

    Lifespan of Great Pyrenees versus Havanese

    The lifespan of Great Pyreneess is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Great Pyreneess is 11.0 years.

    The lifespan of Havaneses is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Havaneses is 13.5 years.

    Havaneses live longer than Great Pyreneess.

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    Temperament of the Great Pyrenees Versus the Havanese

    The Great Pyrenees has a better temperament than the Havanese.

    This is because the temperament score for the Great Pyrenees is 84.9 percent while the temperament score for the Havanese is 81.8 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 84.9 percent, the Great Pyrenees has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 81.8 percent, the Havanese has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Great Pyrenees and the Havanese by measuring the temperaments of 152 Great Pyreneess and 11 Havaneses.

    Price of Great Pyrenees versus Price of Havanese

    The average price of the Great Pyrenees puppy is $830. The price of the Great Pyrenees typically ranges from $500 – $1000. However, the price of a Great Pyrenees can be as low as $195 and as high as $2825. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 352 Great Pyrenees 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 the 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 Great Pyrenees.

    Great Pyrenees Havanese
    Average Price $830 $2180
    Price Range $500 to $1000 $1700 to $2750

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Great Pyrenees and Havanese. For different price points, the charts show how many Great Pyrenees puppies or how many Havanese puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Great Pyreneess. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Great Pyreneess. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Havaneses?

    A breakdown of the prices of Havaneses?

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Great Pyrenees 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 to buy 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 a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

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    Adopting the Great Pyrenees versus Adopting the Havanese

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Great Pyreneess and many Havaneses are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Great Pyrenees named Hank that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Great Pyreneess like Hank on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Great Pyreneess, Havaneses are also available for adoption. For example, Brooklyn is a Male Havanese that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Havaneses like Brooklyn that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Great Pyrenees and the Havanese can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Sly Brown – Dfw is the name of another Great Pyrenees (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also, Ernie is an adorable Male Havanese on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    Great Pyreneess and Havaneses are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more Great Pyreneess and Havaneses that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Popularity of Great Pyrenees versus Popularity of Havanese

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Great Pyrenees and the Havanese over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Havanese is more popular with dog owners than the Great Pyrenees. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Havanese is 23 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Great Pyrenees is 68 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Great Pyrenees

    Popularity of Great Pyrenees

    Popularity of Havanese

    Popularity of Havanese

    Year Great Pyrenees Popularity Rank Havanese Popularity Rank
    2013 69 25
    2014 75 25
    2015 67 24
    2016 67 23
    2017 66 23
    2018 66 24
    2019 69 22
    2020 70 24

    Health Problems of Great Pyrenees versus Health Problems of Havanese

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Great Pyrenees and the Havanese are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Great Pyrenees is prone to more genetic health problems than the Havanese.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Great Pyrenees than for the Havanese.

    5 health tests are recommended for Great Pyrenees while 4 tests are recommended for the Havanese.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Great Pyreneess and in Havaneses.

    Great Pyrenees Health Problems

    Great Pyreneess are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Great Pyrenees puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Great Pyrenees puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Great Pyrenees breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Great Pyreneess for:

  • Auburn
  • Clear By Parentage
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Optigen
  • Patellar Luxation
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Great Pyreneess here.

    Havanese Health Problems

    Havaneses are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Havanese puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Havanese puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Havanese breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Havaneses for:

  • Congenital Deafness
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Havaneses here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Great Pyreneess and Havaneses

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Great Pyrenees Breed is Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems.

    This is because the Great Pyrenees ranks 1 out of 6 dog breeds for Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 109 Great Pyreneess, 9 of them had Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Great Pyreneess, and how common these diseases are in Great Pyreneess relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems: Rank 1 out of 6 Dog Breeds
  • Neuronal Degeneration problems: Rank 1 out of 1 Dog Breeds
  • Shoulder problems: Rank 16 out of 22 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 25 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 27 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 55 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 63 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 101 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 112 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 124 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Havanese Breed is Dentition Database problems.

    This is because the Havanese ranks 3 out of 49 dog breeds for Dentition Database problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 371 Havaneses, 106 of them had Dentition Database problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Havaneses, and how common these diseases are in Havaneses relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 3 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Baer Hearing Test problems: Rank 18 out of 21 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 20 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 38 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 55 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 59 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 70 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 111 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 123 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Great Pyrenees and in Havanese and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Great Pyrenees and the Havanese:

    Disease Great Pyrenees Rank Havanese Rank
    Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems 1 out of 6 dog breeds Not Common
    Neuronal Degeneration problems 1 out of 1 dog breeds Not Common
    Shoulder problems 16 out of 22 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 25 out of 182 dog breeds 111 out of 182 dog breeds
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems 27 out of 70 dog breeds Not Common
    Congenital Cardiac problems 55 out of 159 dog breeds 70 out of 159 dog breeds
    Thyroid problems 63 out of 115 dog breeds 20 out of 115 dog breeds
    Patella problems 101 out of 145 dog breeds 59 out of 145 dog breeds
    Elbow problems 112 out of 144 dog breeds 55 out of 144 dog breeds
    Hips problems 124 out of 198 dog breeds 123 out of 198 dog breeds
    Dentition Database problems Not Common 3 out of 49 dog breeds
    Baer Hearing Test problems Not Common 18 out of 21 dog breeds
    Advanced Cardiac problems Not Common 38 out of 71 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Great Pyrenees versus Havanese

    Great Pyreneess can be left alone only for a short time.

    Havaneses do not like to be left alone.

    Do Great Pyreneess shed more than Havaneses?

    Great Pyreneess shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Havaneses do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Great Pyrenees or the Havanese

    Great Pyreneess do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Havaneses do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Pyrenees or the Havanese?

    Great Pyreneess are very easy to groom.

    Havaneses require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Does the Great Pyrenees Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Havanese?

    Great Pyreneess 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.

    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.

    Do Great Pyreneess Bark and Howl? What about Havaneses?

    Great Pyreneess are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Havaneses are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Can Great Pyreneess Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Havaneses Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Great Pyreneess can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Havaneses can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Great Pyrenees vs. Havanese

    Great Pyreneess have a high tendency to wander. They are easily 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.

    Can Great Pyreneess Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Havaneses Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Great Pyreneess can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Havaneses can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Great Pyrenees or the Havanese?

    Great Pyreneess get along very well with other dogs.

    Havaneses get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Great Pyreneess good family dogs? What about Havaneses?

    Great Pyreneess 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 Great Pyreneess and Havaneses?

    Great Pyreneess get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Havaneses get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Great Pyrenees Easier to Train than the Havanese?

    Great Pyreneess are not easy to train.

    Havaneses are very easy to train.

    Is the Great Pyrenees Better for Apartment Owners than the Havanese?

    Great Pyreneess do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Havaneses adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Great Pyrenees or the Havanese?

    Great Pyreneess are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Havaneses are very good for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Great Pyrenees

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees:

  • Black and Tan Coonhound (73 percent match with Great Pyrenees). Here is our comparison of the Havanese vs Black and Tan Coonhound.
  • Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (72 percent match with Great Pyrenees). Here is our comparison of the Havanese vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog.
  • Treeing Walker Coonhound (75 percent match with Great Pyrenees). Here is our comparison of the Havanese vs Treeing Walker Coonhound.
  • 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:

  • Bichon Frise (86 percent match with Havanese). Here is our comparison of the Great Pyrenees vs Bichon Frise.
  • Cavachon (84 percent match with Havanese). Here is our comparison of the Great Pyrenees vs Cavachon.
  • Bich Poo (85 percent match with Havanese). Here is our comparison of the Great Pyrenees vs Bich Poo.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Great Pyrenees and how the Havanese compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Great Pyrenees and of the Havanese to other breeds:

    Great Pyrenees Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Havanese Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Conclusion: Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees and the Havanese better suits you and your family.