Comparison: Havanese and Little Lion Dog

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

Havanese
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Little Lion Dog
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HavaneseLittle Lion Dog
FCI group9. Companion and Toy Dogs9. Companion and Toy Dogs
Country of originCubaFrance
CategorySmallSmall
Height at withers21–29 cm26–32 cm
Weight3.5–7 kg6 kg
Life span14–16 years–
Recognition features
  • Long, light, wavy coat
  • Tail carried over the back
  • 23-27 cm tall
  • Obligatory lion clip: shaved hindquarters and tail with a plume, and a flowing mane
  • Square body, head carried high, pronounced tuck-up
  • Long, wavy, dense silky coat without undercoat, in any colour
CoatLong, soft, light coat.Silky, long, wavy and dense coat without undercoat; the lion clip (mane, shaved hindquarters, tail plume) is obligatory for showing and the unclipped areas must remain completely natural. All colours and combinations are permitted.
PurposeThe national breed of Cuba from the bichon family; companion of Cuban aristocrats.A companion dog.

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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.