Congratulations on choosing the Havanese! Gender is an important factor. From 7 years experience, I would definitely recommend getting a male. Males are calm, relaxed, and loving to everyone. Females are also sweet but can be feisty and grumpy. You also avoid spaying which for us was a really hard road. Of course there are exceptions but I think this is the general rule.
Gender
Hi everyone.
I've read a few posts regarding gender of Havanese puppies, as to which is more loving and calm, I know there temperament probably depends more on the individual dog, but I'm interested if anyone else has a preference to Male or female. I'm looking to get my first havanese at the beginning of next year, I've been researching different breeds of toy size dogs to suit my lifestyle, I'm 68 and have grandchildren stay over every week and in and out most days , I'm active and walk a lot. Just want to find out as much as I can. I'm finding this forum very helpful.
I've read a few posts regarding gender of Havanese puppies, as to which is more loving and calm, I know there temperament probably depends more on the individual dog, but I'm interested if anyone else has a preference to Male or female. I'm looking to get my first havanese at the beginning of next year, I've been researching different breeds of toy size dogs to suit my lifestyle, I'm 68 and have grandchildren stay over every week and in and out most days , I'm active and walk a lot. Just want to find out as much as I can. I'm finding this forum very helpful.
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I disagree with this. I own several females and have known MANY females. I don’t know ANY who are ”grumpy“, and few who are “feisty“. The differences between males and females are slight, and more dependent on individuals. I am speaking as a breeder and trainer who has worked with MANY Havanese over a number of years. I am not saying I don’t love the boys. I do. But I think this is a gross mischaracterization of the girls, based on your experience with a single female. It is NOT based on proper breed temperament.Congratulations on choosing the Havanese! Gender is an important factor. From 7 years experience, I would definitely recommend getting a male. My male is calm, relaxed, and loving to everyone. My female is also sweet and I love her dearly but she is feisty and grumpy a good deal of the time. You also avoid spaying which for us was a really hard road. Of course there are exceptions but I think this is the general rule. Keep us posted! -Newfie and Cally
Mia is only half Havanese but she is sweet as can be. My in-laws have a female lab who is a sweetheart and I have known many other female dogs of various breeds that had charming personalities.
Just find the right individual, and gender doesn't matter, especially for a single dog.
Generally, females don't get bitchy unless they live in a pack of intact dogs (like in our house), and then only as they get older and start losing patience with the younger ones. We've not had any to have any trouble with people, but only with the other females.
Generally, females don't get bitchy unless they live in a pack of intact dogs (like in our house), and then only as they get older and start losing patience with the younger ones. We've not had any to have any trouble with people, but only with the other females.
I'll chime in because when I was searching, I actually researched this a bit. What I found in my research is exactly what Tom and Karen stated above and they are both VERY knowledgable regarding this breed. I'm fairly new to the breed but totally in love... I got my first Havanese a little less than 2 years ago and now I have three! All young but different ages (3 years, 17 months and 10 months old.) I have two boys and a girl and they are all very different in personalities. The two boys (the younger ones) are best friends but polar opposites in personality. Our older boy is a 'live wire' (also super smart) and needs stimulation and more interaction and the other boy who is the youngest is just a 'happy go lucky' boy who is super easy in every aspect. Our girl is the one who started it all and is the sweetest you can imagine. She has her own personality too and I could go on and on about her but she's just amazing. We brought her home when she was 15 months old and the rest is history.
I think the most important thing would be to look for a breeder that actually evaluates the temperament of the their puppies and cares about matching their puppies to their new homes regardless of sex, color, etc. Every puppy has their own personality regardless of breed and with some breeds there is a known difference between genders but I've learned that is not the case with this breed.
I think the most important thing would be to look for a breeder that actually evaluates the temperament of the their puppies and cares about matching their puppies to their new homes regardless of sex, color, etc. Every puppy has their own personality regardless of breed and with some breeds there is a known difference between genders but I've learned that is not the case with this breed.
Thank you all for your advice, yes it appears that it's more down to the temperament of each puppy rather than gender. This forum is so helpful.
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