Affectionate
Gentle
Playful
Companionable
Intelligent
Responsive
Sturdy
Lively
Amiable
Charming

Familiar
Intelligent
Protective
Gentle
Loyal
Rational

Havaneses shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Bouvier des Flandress are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Havaneses make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Choose a Bouvier des Flandres if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Cuba

Belgium

Bichon Tenerife, Blanquito de le Habana

sheepdog, mastiff, beauceron, griffon

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Havanese Club of America

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

1700s

1600s

Toy (AKC:1996)
Companion (UKC)

Herding (AKC:1931 & UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Brindle
Sable
Silver

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Brindle

Havaneses are known for their coat length.

Bouvier des Flandress have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wavy

Straight

A Havanese can have a litter of 14-16 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Bouvier des Flandres can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Cherry Eye
Cataracts
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Heart Murmur

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Chondrodysplasia (Chd)

Cataracts
Glaucoma
Bloat
Megaesophagus
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Laryngeal Paralysis

Eye
Hip
Hearing
Heart
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Eye
Hip
Heart
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Throat
Endoscopy

Havaneses are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Bouvier des Flandress' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Havanese has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Bouvier des Flandres has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Havaneses require minimal physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

Bouvier des Flandress need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Havaneses have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Bouvier des Flandress sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Havanese dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Bouvier des Flandress bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Havanese dogs have a strong protective nature and territorial instinct. They are highly vigilant and will fiercely defend their home and family.

Bouvier des Flandres dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Bike ride, Go on Vacation, Walk, Run, Tug-of-war, Go to Park, Play, Chase, Fetch, High Five, Shake, Dog Parks, Eating Snacks, Shopping, Dressing up, Go to Beach, Frisbee, Heel, Speak, Brushing, Boat ride, Catch treats, Play keep away, Walking, Petting, Cuddling, Playing, Sit on lap, Groom, Sniff

Walk, Everything

Havaneses are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Bouvier des Flandress are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Havanese, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bouvier des Flandres, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Havaneses usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Bouvier des Flandress usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Havanese requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Bouvier des Flandress have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Ideally, Havanese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Bouvier des Flandres should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Havanese feed 1.2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 70-90 pound (32 - 41 kg) Bouvier des Flandres feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Havanese is somewhere $1.40 - $1.80 per day.

The average cost of a Bouvier des Flandres is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Havanese is between $42 - $53. This makes an average of $504 - $636 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Bouvier des Flandres is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Havaneses are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Bouvier des Flandres is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Havaneses make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Bouvier des Flandres is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Havaneses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Bouvier des Flandress are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Havaneses are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Bouvier des Flandress are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Havaneses are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Bouvier des Flandress are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Havaneses are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Bouvier des Flandress have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

The Havanese is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Bouvier des Flandress are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.