Bichon Frise vs Havanese
Compare the Bichon Frise to the Havanese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bichon Frises and Havaneses.
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
7-13 Pounds
Intelligence
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Origin Country
Spain
Cuba
Origin Year
1300 AD
1800 AD
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
50-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
None
None to Low
Dander
None
Low
Drool
None
None
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Bichon Frise
Havanese
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Bichon Frise
Havanese
