Comparison: Bichon Frise and Havanese

Bichon Frise and Havanese are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Bichon Frise
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Havanese
Photo: Hemlit, CC BY 2.0, source
Bichon FriseHavanese
FCI group9. Companion and Toy Dogs9. Companion and Toy Dogs
Country of originFranceCuba
CategorySmallSmall
Height at withers23–30 cm21–29 cm
Weight5–8 kg3.5–7 kg
Life span12–15 years14–16 years
Recognition features
  • White ´curly´ powder-puff coat
  • Dark round eyes and black nose
  • Tail carried in a curve over the back
  • Long, light, wavy coat
  • Tail carried over the back
  • 23-27 cm tall
CoatFine, dense, curly coat, white.Long, soft, light coat.
PurposeA Mediterranean bichon, popular at medieval European courts; later a circus and street dog.The national breed of Cuba from the bichon family; companion of Cuban aristocrats.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.