Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Havanese Versus Spanish Mastiff: Introduction
- Havanese versus Spanish Mastiff: Overview
- Havanese versus Spanish Mastiff: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Havanese and the Spanish Mastiff
- The Similarities Between the Havanese and the Spanish Mastiff
- Size (Weight and Height) of Havanese versus Spanish Mastiff
- Lifespan of Havanese versus Spanish Mastiff
- Price of Havanese versus Price of Spanish Mastiff
- Tolerates Being Alone: Havanese versus Spanish Mastiff
- Do Havaneses shed more than Spanish Mastiffs?
- Which one drools more, the Havanese or the Spanish Mastiff
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Havanese or the Spanish Mastiff?
- Does the Havanese Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Spanish Mastiff?
- Do Havaneses Bark and Howl? What about Spanish Mastiffs?
- Can Havaneses Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Spanish Mastiffs Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Havanese vs. Spanish Mastiff
- Can Havaneses Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Spanish Mastiffs Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Havanese or the Spanish Mastiff?
- Are Havaneses good family dogs? What about Spanish Mastiffs?
- How Kid-friendly are Havaneses and Spanish Mastiffs?
- Is the Havanese Easier to Train than the Spanish Mastiff?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Havanese
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Spanish Mastiff
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Havanese versus Spanish Mastiff. Which One is a Better Pet?
Havanese Versus Spanish Mastiff: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Havanese and the Spanish Mastiff? 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 Spanish Mastiff 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 Spanish Mastiff.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Havanese and the Spanish Mastiff 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 Spanish Mastiff. 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 Spanish Mastiff.
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 Spanish Mastiff.
Havanese versus Spanish Mastiff: Overview
A very important difference between the Havanese and the Spanish Mastiff is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Havanese is a small-sized dog while the Spanish Mastiff is a giant-sized dog.
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 Spanish Mastiff 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.
Havanese versus Spanish Mastiff: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Havanese to the Spanish Mastiff 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 Spanish Mastiff
| Factor | Havanese | Spanish Mastiff |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 10 to 12 years |
| Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| 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 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Weight | 7 to 13 pounds | 140 to 220 pounds |
| Height | 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder | 26 to 35 inches |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 11.0 years |
| Average Price | $2180 | $1050 |
| Price Range | $1700 – $2750 | $1000 – $1050 |
| 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 Spanish Mastiff. 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 Spanish Mastiff is 83 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Havanese is a better pet than the Spanish Mastiff. 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 Spanish Mastiff so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Havanese and the Spanish Mastiff
Below is a list of where the Havanese and the Spanish Mastiff are most different:
The Similarities Between the Havanese and the Spanish Mastiff
The Havanese and the Spanish Mastiff are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Havanese and the Spanish Mastiff are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Havanese versus Spanish Mastiff
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Havanese and the Spanish Mastiff.
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, Spanish Mastiffs weigh 140 to 220 pounds when fully grown. Spanish Mastiffs are 26 to 35 inches when fully grown.
Lifespan of Havanese versus Spanish Mastiff
The lifespan of Havaneses is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Havaneses is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of Spanish Mastiffs is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Spanish Mastiffs is 11.0 years.
Havaneses live longer than Spanish Mastiffs.
Price of Havanese versus Price of Spanish Mastiff
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 Spanish Mastiff puppy is $1050. The price of the Spanish Mastiff typically ranges from $1000 – $1050. However, the price of the Spanish Mastiff can be as low as $1000 and as high as $1200. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 4 Spanish Mastiff puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Havanese is more expensive than the Spanish Mastiff.
| Havanese | Spanish Mastiff | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $2180 | $1050 |
| Price Range | $1700 to $2750 | $1000 to $1050 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Havanese and Spanish Mastiff. For different price points, the charts show how many Havanese puppies or how many Spanish Mastiff 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 Spanish Mastiffs?
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Havanese puppy or the Spanish Mastiff 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.
Tolerates Being Alone: Havanese versus Spanish Mastiff
Havaneses do not like to be left alone.
Spanish Mastiffs can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Havaneses shed more than Spanish Mastiffs?
Havaneses do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Spanish Mastiffs shed moderately.
Which one drools more, the Havanese or the Spanish Mastiff
Havaneses do have a very low tendency to drool.
Spanish Mastiffs do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Havanese or the Spanish Mastiff?
Havaneses require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Spanish Mastiffs are moderately easy to groom.
Does the Havanese Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Spanish Mastiff?
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.
Spanish Mastiffs 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 Spanish Mastiffs?
Havaneses are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Spanish Mastiffs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Havaneses Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Spanish Mastiffs Tolerate Cold Weather?
Havaneses can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Spanish Mastiffs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Havanese vs. Spanish Mastiff
Havaneses do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Spanish Mastiffs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Can Havaneses Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Spanish Mastiffs Tolerate Hot Weather?
Havaneses can tolerate hot weather.
Spanish Mastiffs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Havanese or the Spanish Mastiff?
Havaneses get along very well with other dogs.
Spanish Mastiffs do not get along well with other dogs.
Are Havaneses good family dogs? What about Spanish Mastiffs?
Havaneses are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Spanish Mastiffs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Havaneses and Spanish Mastiffs?
Havaneses get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Spanish Mastiffs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Havanese Easier to Train than the Spanish Mastiff?
Havaneses are very easy to train.
Spanish Mastiffs are not easy to train.
Is the Havanese Better for Apartment Owners than the Spanish Mastiff?
Havaneses adapt very well to apartment living.
Spanish Mastiffs do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Havanese or the Spanish Mastiff?
Havaneses are very good for new dog owners.
Spanish Mastiffs are not the best dogs 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 Spanish Mastiff
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Spanish Mastiff 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 Spanish Mastiff:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Havanese and how the Spanish Mastiff compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Havanese and of the Spanish Mastiff to other breeds:
Havanese Versus Other Dog Breeds
Havanese versus Black Russian Terrier Havanese versus Briard Havanese versus Bordoodle Havanese versus Brittany Havanese versus Belgian Malinois Havanese versus Kai Ken Havanese versus Canaan Dog Havanese versus Glen of Imaal Terrier Havanese versus Black Russian Terrier Havanese versus Samoyed Havanese versus Bullmastiff Havanese versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde Havanese versus Bracco Italiano Havanese versus Gordon Setter Havanese versus Shichon Havanese versus Bloodhound Havanese versus Alaskan Malamute Havanese versus Braque du Bourbonnais Havanese versus Australian Shepherd Havanese versus Shihpoo Havanese versus Standard Poodle Havanese versus Sloughi Havanese versus Beaglier Havanese versus Beaglier Havanese versus Bich Poo
Spanish Mastiff Versus Other Dog Breeds
Spanish Mastiff versus Great Pyrenees Spanish Mastiff versus Great Dane Spanish Mastiff versus Jack Russell Terrier Spanish Mastiff versus Irish Terrier Spanish Mastiff versus Bichon Frise Spanish Mastiff versus Schnoodle Spanish Mastiff versus Norwegian Lundehund Spanish Mastiff versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog Spanish Mastiff versus Standard Schnauzer Spanish Mastiff versus Catahoula Bulldog Spanish Mastiff versus Bloodhound Spanish Mastiff versus Chi-Poo Spanish Mastiff versus Cockalier Spanish Mastiff versus Field Spaniel Spanish Mastiff versus Standard Poodle Spanish Mastiff versus Puli Spanish Mastiff versus Treeing Walker Coonhound Spanish Mastiff versus Shichon Spanish Mastiff versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi Spanish Mastiff versus Scottish Deerhound Spanish Mastiff versus Akita Chow Spanish Mastiff versus Sloughi Spanish Mastiff versus Black Mouth Cur Spanish Mastiff versus Shiranian Spanish Mastiff versus Estrela Mountain Dog
Conclusion: Havanese versus Spanish Mastiff. 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 Spanish Mastiff better suits you and your family.