Male vs Female Havanese: Which Puppy Is Right for You?

Both boys and girls make wonderful Havanese companions. Here is how they compare, in plain language, so you can choose with confidence.

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The short answer

Male and female Havanese are both affectionate, playful and people-loving. The breed standard describes the same size range and the same cheerful companion temperament for both. In everyday life, a puppy’s own personality, socialization and training matter much more than whether it is a boy or a girl.

With us, the adoption fee is $750 for every puppy, boys and girls alike. See our available Havanese puppies.

Size and build

The AKC breed standard gives one height range for the breed, 8½ to 11½ inches at the shoulder, for males and females alike. Adults commonly weigh about 7 to 13 pounds. Individual dogs vary, so a boy is not automatically bigger than a girl.

Sources: AKC Havanese breed standard (PDF) · AKC Havanese breed information

Temperament

Havanese were bred as companion dogs, and both sexes are typically social, gentle and eager to be close to their people. You may hear that boys are more cuddly or that girls are more independent, but these are generalizations, not rules. Every puppy is an individual.

Early socialization, gentle positive training and plenty of time with the family shape a puppy’s adult personality far more than sex does.

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House training

Boys and girls can both be fully house-trained. Small breeds can take a few months to be reliable, and the same routine works for both: frequent potty breaks, quick praise and patience. Our puppy care guide walks you through it.

How to choose

Our boys (4)

Meet our male Havanese puppies. Each page has four real photos and all the details.

♂ Male

Benji

White & brown · 11 weeks · Available

Meet Benji
♂ Male

Lewis

Chocolate & white · 11 weeks · Available

Meet Lewis
♂ Male

Jackson

Black & white · 11 weeks · Available

Meet Jackson
♂ Male

Rene

Cream & white · 11 weeks · Available

Meet Rene

Our girls (4)

Meet our female Havanese puppies. Each page has four real photos and all the details.

♀ Female

Mandy

Cream & white · 12 weeks · Available

Meet Mandy
♀ Female

Naomi

White & brown · 11 weeks · Available

Meet Naomi
♀ Female

Joy

Cream & apricot · 11 weeks · Available

Meet Joy
♀ Female

Soni

Sable & tan · 11 weeks · Available

Meet Soni

Curious about coats too? See our Havanese colors guide.

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