Comparison: Bolognese and Havanese

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

	Bolognese	Havanese
FCI group	9. Companion and Toy Dogs	9. Companion and Toy Dogs
Country of origin	Italy	Cuba
Category	Small	Small
Height at withers	25–30 cm	21–29 cm
Weight	2.5–4 kg	3.5–7 kg
Life span	–	14–16 years
Recognition features	Pure white, long, fluffy coat forming flocks, without fringes Small, stocky, square-built dog with a black nose and dark eyes High-set, long, hanging ears, rather rigid at the base	Long, light, wavy coat Tail carried over the back 23-27 cm tall
Coat	Long all over the body, shorter on the muzzle; forms long flocks of the same texture, rather off-standing, never falling flat and never showing fringes. Pure white; very slight shades of ivory are not disqualifying.	Long, soft, light coat.
Purpose	Companion 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.