Havanese vs Silky Terrier
Compare Havanese to Silky Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Havanese
Silky Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
7-13 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Havanese
Silky Terrier
Origin Country
Cuba
Australia
Origin Year
1800 AD
1900 AD
Havanese
Silky Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Havanese
Silky Terrier
Havanese
Silky Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Havanese
Silky Terrier
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Havanese
Silky Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Havanese
Silky Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Havanese
Silky Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Havanese
Silky Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Havanese
Silky Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Havanese
Silky Terrier
Havanese
Silky Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Havanese
Silky Terrier
