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- Havanese Versus Skye Terrier: Introduction
- Havanese versus Skye Terrier: Overview
- Havanese versus Skye Terrier: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Havanese and the Skye Terrier
- The Similarities Between the Havanese and the Skye Terrier
- Size (Weight and Height) of Havanese versus Skye Terrier
- Lifespan of Havanese versus Skye Terrier
- Temperament of the Havanese Versus the Skye Terrier
- Price of Havanese versus Price of Skye Terrier
- The Popularity of Havanese versus Popularity of Skye Terrier
- Tolerates Being Alone: Havanese versus Skye Terrier
- Do Havaneses shed more than Skye Terriers?
- Which one drools more, the Havanese or the Skye Terrier
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Havanese or the Skye Terrier?
- Does the Havanese Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Skye Terrier?
- Do Havaneses Bark and Howl? What about Skye Terriers?
- Can Havaneses Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Skye Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Havanese vs. Skye Terrier
- Can Havaneses Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Skye Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Havanese or the Skye Terrier?
- Are Havaneses good family dogs? What about Skye Terriers?
- How Kid-friendly are Havaneses and Skye Terriers?
- Is the Havanese Easier to Train than the Skye Terrier?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Havanese
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Skye Terrier
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Havanese versus Skye Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?
Havanese Versus Skye Terrier: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Havanese and the Skye Terrier? 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 Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terrier.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Havanese and the Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terrier. 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 Skye Terrier.
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 Skye Terrier.
Havanese versus Skye Terrier: Overview
Both the Havanese and the Skye Terrier are similar in size. The Havanese and the Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.
Havanese versus Skye Terrier: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Havanese to the Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terrier
| Factor | Havanese | Skye Terrier |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 12 to 14 years |
| Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| 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 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Weight | 7 to 13 pounds | 25 to 40 pounds |
| Height | 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder | 9 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 13.0 years |
| Average Price | $2180 | $2000 |
| Price Range | $1700 – $2750 | $2000 – $2000 |
| Temperament Score | 81.8 percent | 37.5 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 23 | 176 |
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 Skye Terrier. 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 Skye Terrier is 82 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Havanese is a better pet than the Skye Terrier. 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 Skye Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Havanese and the Skye Terrier
Below is a list of where the Havanese and the Skye Terrier are most different:
The Similarities Between the Havanese and the Skye Terrier
The Havanese and the Skye Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Havanese and the Skye Terrier are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Havanese versus Skye Terrier
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Havanese and the Skye Terrier.
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, Skye Terriers weigh 25 to 40 pounds when fully grown. Skye Terriers are 9 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Havanese versus Skye Terrier
The lifespan of Havaneses is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Havaneses is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of Skye Terriers is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Skye Terriers is 13.0 years.
Havaneses live longer than Skye Terriers.
Temperament of the Havanese Versus the Skye Terrier
The Havanese has a better temperament than the Skye Terrier.
This is because the temperament score for the Havanese is 81.8 percent while the temperament score for the Skye Terrier is 37.5 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 37.5 percent, the Skye Terrier has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Havanese and the Skye Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 11 Havaneses and 8 Skye Terriers.
Price of Havanese versus Price of Skye Terrier
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 Skye Terrier puppy is $2000. The price of the Skye Terrier typically ranges from $2000 – $2000. However, the price of the Skye Terrier can be as low as $2000 and as high as $2000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 1 Skye Terrier puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Havanese is more expensive than the Skye Terrier.
| Havanese | Skye Terrier | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $2180 | $2000 |
| Price Range | $1700 to $2750 | $2000 to $2000 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Havanese and Skye Terrier. For different price points, the charts show how many Havanese puppies or how many Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terriers?
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Havanese puppy or the Skye Terrier 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.
The Popularity of Havanese versus Popularity of Skye Terrier
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 Skye Terrier over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Havanese is more popular with dog owners than the Skye Terrier. 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 Skye Terrier is 176 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Havanese
Popularity of Skye Terrier
| Year | Havanese Popularity Rank | Skye Terrier Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 25 | 161 |
| 2014 | 25 | 177 |
| 2015 | 24 | 175 |
| 2016 | 23 | 178 |
| 2017 | 23 | 172 |
| 2018 | 24 | 178 |
| 2019 | 22 | 187 |
| 2020 | 24 | 183 |
Tolerates Being Alone: Havanese versus Skye Terrier
Havaneses do not like to be left alone.
Skye Terriers do not like to be left alone.
Do Havaneses shed more than Skye Terriers?
Havaneses do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Skye Terriers shed moderately.
Which one drools more, the Havanese or the Skye Terrier
Havaneses do have a very low tendency to drool.
Skye Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Havanese or the Skye Terrier?
Havaneses require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Skye Terriers are moderately easy to groom.
Does the Havanese Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Skye Terrier?
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.
Skye Terriers 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 Skye Terriers?
Havaneses are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Skye Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Havaneses Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Skye Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
Havaneses can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Skye Terriers can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Havanese vs. Skye Terrier
Havaneses do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Skye Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Havaneses Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Skye Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
Havaneses can tolerate hot weather.
Skye Terriers can tolerate hot weather.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Havanese or the Skye Terrier?
Havaneses get along very well with other dogs.
Skye Terriers do not get along well with other dogs.
Are Havaneses good family dogs? What about Skye Terriers?
Havaneses are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Skye Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Havaneses and Skye Terriers?
Havaneses get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Skye Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Havanese Easier to Train than the Skye Terrier?
Havaneses are very easy to train.
Skye Terriers are not easy to train.
Is the Havanese Better for Apartment Owners than the Skye Terrier?
Havaneses adapt very well to apartment living.
Skye Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Havanese or the Skye Terrier?
Havaneses are very good for new dog owners.
Skye Terriers 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 Skye Terrier
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terrier:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Havanese and how the Skye Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Havanese and of the Skye Terrier to other breeds:
Havanese Versus Other Dog Breeds
Havanese versus Pomsky Havanese versus Portuguese Pointer Havanese versus Barbet Havanese versus Lagotto Romagnolo Havanese versus Cockalier Havanese versus Hovawart Havanese versus Mountain Cur Havanese versus American Bulldog Havanese versus Golden Cocker Retriever Havanese versus Tibetan Mastiff Havanese versus Hovawart Havanese versus Canaan Dog Havanese versus Pomchi Havanese versus American Water Spaniel Havanese versus Irish Water Spaniel Havanese versus Tibetan Mastiff Havanese versus Braque du Bourbonnais Havanese versus Dogo Argentino Havanese versus Puggle Havanese versus Pharaoh Hound Havanese versus Shihpoo Havanese versus Saluki Havanese versus Leonberger Havanese versus Border Terrier Havanese versus American Water Spaniel
Skye Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
Skye Terrier versus Portuguese Pointer Skye Terrier versus Portuguese Water Dog Skye Terrier versus Australian Shepherd Skye Terrier versus Miniature Pinscher Skye Terrier versus Pyrenean Mastiff Skye Terrier versus Flat-Coated Retriever Skye Terrier versus Carolina Dog Skye Terrier versus Lancashire Heeler Skye Terrier versus Irish Wolfhound Skye Terrier versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Skye Terrier versus Pharaoh Hound Skye Terrier versus Frenchton Skye Terrier versus Chow Chow Skye Terrier versus Giant Schnauzer Skye Terrier versus Manchester Terrier Skye Terrier versus Pomapoo Skye Terrier versus Icelandic Sheepdog Skye Terrier versus Great Dane Skye Terrier versus Pug Skye Terrier versus Pointer Skye Terrier versus American Hairless Terrier Skye Terrier versus Korean Jindo Dog Skye Terrier versus Treeing Walker Coonhound Skye Terrier versus Standard Poodle Skye Terrier versus West Highland White Terrier
Conclusion: Havanese versus Skye Terrier. 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 Skye Terrier better suits you and your family.