Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Havanese Versus Puggle: Introduction
- Havanese versus Puggle: Overview
- Havanese versus Puggle: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Havanese and the Puggle
- The Similarities Between the Havanese and the Puggle
- Size (Weight and Height) of Havanese versus Puggle
- Lifespan of Havanese versus Puggle
- Price of Havanese versus Price of Puggle
- Adopting the Havanese versus Adopting the Puggle
- Tolerates Being Alone: Havanese versus Puggle
- Do Havaneses shed more than Puggles?
- Which one drools more, the Havanese or the Puggle
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Havanese or the Puggle?
- Does the Havanese Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Puggle?
- Do Havaneses Bark and Howl? What about Puggles?
- Can Havaneses Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Puggles Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Havanese vs. Puggle
- Can Havaneses Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Puggles Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Havanese or the Puggle?
- Are Havaneses good family dogs? What about Puggles?
- How Kid-friendly are Havaneses and Puggles?
- Is the Havanese Easier to Train than the Puggle?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Havanese
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Puggle
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Havanese versus Puggle. Which One is a Better Pet?
Havanese Versus Puggle: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Havanese and the Puggle? 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 Puggle 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 Puggle.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Havanese and the Puggle 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 Puggle. 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 Puggle.
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 Puggle.
Havanese versus Puggle: Overview
Both the Havanese and the Puggle are similar in size. The Havanese and the Puggle are both small-sized dogs.
Furthermore, 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.
On the other hand, the Puggle belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offspring of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds.
Havanese versus Puggle: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Havanese to the Puggle 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 Puggle
| Factor | Havanese | Puggle |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 10 to 15 years |
| Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Weight | 7 to 13 pounds | 18 to 30 pounds |
| Height | 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder | 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 12.5 years |
| Average Price | $2180 | $1330 |
| Price Range | $1700 – $2750 | $995 – $1400 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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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 Puggle. 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 Puggle is 85 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Havanese is a better pet than the Puggle. 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 Puggle so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Havanese and the Puggle
Below is a list of where the Havanese and the Puggle are most different:
The Similarities Between the Havanese and the Puggle
The Havanese and the Puggle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Havanese and the Puggle are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Havanese versus Puggle
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Havanese and the Puggle.
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, Puggles weigh 18 to 30 pounds when fully grown. Puggles are 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Havanese versus Puggle
The lifespan of Havaneses is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Havaneses is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of Puggles is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Puggles is 12.5 years.
Havaneses live longer than Puggles.
Price of Havanese versus Price of Puggle
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 Puggle puppy is $1330. The price of the Puggle typically ranges from $995 – $1400. However, the price of the Puggle can be as low as $400 and as high as $5125. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 145 Puggle puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Havanese is more expensive than the Puggle.
| Havanese | Puggle | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $2180 | $1330 |
| Price Range | $1700 to $2750 | $995 to $1400 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Havanese and Puggle. For different price points, the charts show how many Havanese puppies or how many Puggle 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 Puggles
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Havanese puppy or the Puggle 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 Puggle
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Havaneses and many Puggles 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 Parker that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Havaneses like Parker on pefinder.com.
Also, like Havaneses, Puggles are also available for adoption. For example, 5820 Oliver is a Male Puggle that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Puggles like 5820 Oliver that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
5824 Verne is the name of another Havanese (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also, Cool Joe is an adorable Male Puggle on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Havaneses and Puggles that are available for adoption on petfinder.
Tolerates Being Alone: Havanese versus Puggle
Havaneses do not like to be left alone.
Puggles can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Havaneses shed more than Puggles?
Havaneses do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Puggles shed moderately.
Which one drools more, the Havanese or the Puggle
Havaneses do have a very low tendency to drool.
Puggles do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Havanese or the Puggle?
Havaneses require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Puggles are very easy to groom.
Does the Havanese Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Puggle?
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.
Puggles 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.
Do Havaneses Bark and Howl? What about Puggles?
Havaneses are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Puggles are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Havaneses Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Puggles Tolerate Cold Weather?
Havaneses can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Puggles can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Havanese vs. Puggle
Havaneses do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Puggles have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Havaneses Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Puggles Tolerate Hot Weather?
Havaneses can tolerate hot weather.
Puggles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Havanese or the Puggle?
Havaneses get along very well with other dogs.
Puggles get along very well with other dogs.
Are Havaneses good family dogs? What about Puggles?
Havaneses are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Puggles are good family dogs. They are affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Havaneses and Puggles?
Havaneses get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Puggles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Havanese Easier to Train than the Puggle?
Havaneses are very easy to train.
Puggles are not easy to train.
Is the Havanese Better for Apartment Owners than the Puggle?
Havaneses adapt very well to apartment living.
Puggles adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Havanese or the Puggle?
Havaneses are very good for new dog owners.
Puggles 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 Puggle
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Puggle 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 Puggle:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Havanese and how the Puggle compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Havanese and of the Puggle to other breeds:
Havanese Versus Other Dog Breeds
Havanese versus Irish Wolfhound Havanese versus Lhasapoo Havanese versus Rhodesian Ridgeback Havanese versus Cane Corso Havanese versus German Longhaired Pointer Havanese versus Icelandic Sheepdog Havanese versus Shiranian Havanese versus Standard Poodle Havanese versus Fila Brasileiro Havanese versus Black Russian Terrier Havanese versus Ibizan Hound Havanese versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Havanese versus Clumber Spaniel Havanese versus Mal Shi Havanese versus Rhodesian Ridgeback Havanese versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog Havanese versus Braque du Bourbonnais Havanese versus Gordon Setter Havanese versus Great Dane Havanese versus Finnish Spitz Havanese versus Dogo Argentino Havanese versus Airedale Terrier Havanese versus Portuguese Pointer Havanese versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Havanese versus English Springer Spaniel
Puggle Versus Other Dog Breeds
Puggle versus Toy Fox Terrier Puggle versus Korean Jindo Dog Puggle versus Afador Puggle versus Basset Hound Puggle versus Irish Setter Puggle versus Cockapoo Puggle versus Kooikerhondje Puggle versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog Puggle versus English Setter Puggle versus Siberian Husky Puggle versus Portuguese Pointer Puggle versus Welsh Springer Spaniel Puggle versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle Puggle versus Finnish Lapphund Puggle versus Japanese Chin Puggle versus Schnoodle Puggle versus Redbone Coonhound Puggle versus Chinese Crested Puggle versus Valley Bulldog Puggle versus Manchester Terrier Puggle versus Pomsky Puggle versus Akbash Puggle versus Kuvasz Puggle versus Bich Poo Puggle versus Puli
Conclusion: Havanese versus Puggle. 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 Puggle better suits you and your family.