Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Havanese Versus Pekingese: Introduction
- Havanese versus Pekingese: Overview
- Havanese versus Pekingese: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Havanese and the Pekingese
- The Similarities Between the Havanese and the Pekingese
- Size (Weight and Height) of Havanese versus Pekingese
- Lifespan of Havanese versus Pekingese
- Temperament of the Havanese Versus the Pekingese
- Price of Havanese versus Price of Pekingese
- Adopting the Havanese versus Adopting the Pekingese
- The Popularity of Havanese versus Popularity of Pekingese
- Tolerates Being Alone: Havanese versus Pekingese
- Do Havaneses shed more than Pekingeses?
- Which one drools more, the Havanese or the Pekingese
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Havanese or the Pekingese?
- Does the Havanese Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Pekingese?
- Do Havaneses Bark and Howl? What about Pekingeses?
- Can Havaneses Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pekingeses Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Havanese vs. Pekingese
- Can Havaneses Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pekingeses Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Havanese or the Pekingese?
- Are Havaneses good family dogs? What about Pekingeses?
- How Kid-friendly are Havaneses and Pekingeses?
- Is the Havanese Easier to Train than the Pekingese?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Havanese
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pekingese
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Havanese versus Pekingese. Which One is a Better Pet?
Havanese Versus Pekingese: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Havanese and the Pekingese? 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 Havanese and the Pekingese 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 Havanese and the Pekingese.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Havanese and the Pekingese 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 Havanese and for the Pekingese. 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 Havanese and the Pekingese.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Havanese or the Pekingese.
Havanese versus Pekingese: Overview
A very important difference between the Havanese and the Pekingese is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Havanese is a small-sized dog while the Pekingese is a tiny-sized dog.
Furthermore, both the Havanese and the Pekingese are Companion Dogs. This means both the Havanese and the Pekingese 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.
Havanese versus Pekingese: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Havanese to the Pekingese 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 Havanese and the Pekingese
| Factor | Havanese | Pekingese |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 12 to 15 years |
| Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Weight | 7 to 13 pounds | 7 to 14 pounds |
| Height | 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder | 6 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 13.5 years |
| Average Price | $2180 | $1930 |
| Price Range | $1700 – $2750 | $1288 – $2500 |
| Temperament Score | 81.8 percent | 93.3 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 23 | 86 |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Havanese 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 Pekingese. 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 Havanese is 91 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Pekingese is 77 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Havanese is a better pet than the Pekingese. 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 Havanese and the Pekingese so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Havanese and the Pekingese
Below is a list of where the Havanese and the Pekingese are most different:
The Similarities Between the Havanese and the Pekingese
The Havanese and the Pekingese are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Havanese and the Pekingese are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Havanese versus Pekingese
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Havanese and the Pekingese.
Havaneses weigh 7 to 13 pounds when fully grown. Havaneses are 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Pekingeses weigh 7 to 14 pounds when fully grown. Pekingeses are 6 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Havanese versus Pekingese
The lifespan of Havaneses is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Havaneses is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of Pekingeses is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Pekingeses is 13.5 years.
Temperament of the Havanese Versus the Pekingese
The Pekingese has a better temperament than the Havanese.
This is because the temperament score for the Pekingese is 93.3 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 81.8 percent, the Havanese has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
With its temperament score of 93.3 percent, the Pekingese has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Havanese and the Pekingese by measuring the temperaments of 11 Havaneses and 15 Pekingeses.
Price of Havanese versus Price of Pekingese
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 reviewing the prices of 647 Havanese puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Pekingese puppy is $1930. The price of the Pekingese typically ranges from $1288 – $2500. However, the price of the Pekingese can be as low as $700 and as high as $7500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 138 Pekingese puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Havanese is more expensive than the Pekingese.
| Havanese | Pekingese | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $2180 | $1930 |
| Price Range | $1700 to $2750 | $1288 to $2500 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Havanese and Pekingese. For different price points, the charts show how many Havanese puppies or how many Pekingese puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Havaneses. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Pekingeses
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Havanese puppy or the Pekingese 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.
Adopting the Havanese versus Adopting the Pekingese
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Havaneses and many Pekingeses 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 Havanese named Dakota that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Havaneses like Dakota on pefinder.com.
Also, like Havaneses, Pekingeses are also available for adoption. For example, Joe Joe is a Male Pekingese that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Pekingeses like Joe Joe that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Brooklyn is the name of another Havanese (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also, Billy is an adorable Male Pekingese on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Havaneses and Pekingeses that are available for adoption on petfinder.
The Popularity of Havanese versus Popularity of Pekingese
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 Havanese and the Pekingese over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Havanese is more popular with dog owners than the Pekingese. 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 Pekingese is 86 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Havanese
Popularity of Pekingese
| Year | Havanese Popularity Rank | Pekingese Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 25 | 77 |
| 2014 | 25 | 82 |
| 2015 | 24 | 80 |
| 2016 | 23 | 93 |
| 2017 | 23 | 88 |
| 2018 | 24 | 92 |
| 2019 | 22 | 83 |
| 2020 | 24 | 95 |
Tolerates Being Alone: Havanese versus Pekingese
Havaneses do not like to be left alone.
Pekingeses can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Havaneses shed more than Pekingeses?
Havaneses do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Pekingeses shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Havanese or the Pekingese
Havaneses do have a very low tendency to drool.
Pekingeses do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Havanese or the Pekingese?
Havaneses require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Pekingeses require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Does the Havanese Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Pekingese?
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.
Pekingeses 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 Havaneses Bark and Howl? What about Pekingeses?
Havaneses are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Pekingeses are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Havaneses Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pekingeses Tolerate Cold Weather?
Havaneses can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Pekingeses can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Havanese vs. Pekingese
Havaneses do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Pekingeses have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Havaneses Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pekingeses Tolerate Hot Weather?
Havaneses can tolerate hot weather.
Pekingeses cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Havanese or the Pekingese?
Havaneses get along very well with other dogs.
Pekingeses do not get along well with other dogs.
Are Havaneses good family dogs? What about Pekingeses?
Havaneses are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Pekingeses are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Havaneses and Pekingeses?
Havaneses get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Pekingeses do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Is the Havanese Easier to Train than the Pekingese?
Havaneses are very easy to train.
Pekingeses are fairly easy to train.
Is the Havanese Better for Apartment Owners than the Pekingese?
Havaneses adapt very well to apartment living.
Pekingeses adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Havanese or the Pekingese?
Havaneses are very good for new dog owners.
Pekingeses are very good for new dog owners.
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 Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pekingese
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Pekingese 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 Pekingese:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Havanese and how the Pekingese compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Havanese and of the Pekingese to other breeds:
Havanese Versus Other Dog Breeds
Havanese versus Beagle Havanese versus Rhodesian Ridgeback Havanese versus Welsh Terrier Havanese versus Boston Terrier Havanese versus Chinese Shar-Pei Havanese versus Chinook Havanese versus Gordon Setter Havanese versus Field Spaniel Havanese versus German Pinscher Havanese versus Norwegian Buhund Havanese versus Pomeranian Havanese versus Boykin Spaniel Havanese versus Beagle Havanese versus Norfolk Terrier Havanese versus Standard Poodle Havanese versus Lancashire Heeler Havanese versus Biewer Terrier Havanese versus Bulldog Havanese versus Cane Corso Havanese versus Toy Fox Terrier Havanese versus Peek A Poo Havanese versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog Havanese versus Redbone Coonhound Havanese versus Shichon Havanese versus Australian Terrier
Pekingese Versus Other Dog Breeds
Pekingese versus Basset Hound Pekingese versus Norwegian Buhund Pekingese versus French Bulldog Pekingese versus Basset Hound Pekingese versus Sloughi Pekingese versus Beagle Pekingese versus American Hairless Terrier Pekingese versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne Pekingese versus Biewer Terrier Pekingese versus Dogo Argentino Pekingese versus American Staffordshire Terrier Pekingese versus Black Russian Terrier Pekingese versus Shihpoo Pekingese versus Chorkie Pekingese versus Shihpoo Pekingese versus English Cocker Spaniel Pekingese versus Boerboel Pekingese versus Swedish Vallhund Pekingese versus Pomeranian Pekingese versus Papipoo Pekingese versus Bedlington Terrier Pekingese versus Chow Chow Pekingese versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier Pekingese versus Cavapoo Pekingese versus Finnish Lapphund
Conclusion: Havanese versus Pekingese. 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 Havanese and the Pekingese better suits you and your family.