{{Short description|Dog crossbreed}}
{{Infobox dog breed | name = Havapoo | altname = {{hlist|Poovanese|Havadoodle|Havanese-Poodle mix}} | country = United States (US) | height = 8–15 in (20–38 cm) | weight = 7–20 lb (3–9 kg); occasionally up to 30 lb | coat = Curly, wavy or silky; low-shedding | color = Black, white, cream, chocolate, red, apricot, sable, silver, parti-color, phantom, brindle | notrecognized = yes }}
The '''Havapoo''' (also known as '''Poovanese''', '''Havadoodle''', or '''Havanese-Poodle mix''') is a small designer dog produced by crossing a Havanese with a Poodle (usually Toy or Miniature Poodle).<ref>{{cite web |title=Havapoo Dog Breed Information and Pictures |url=https://www.petmd.com/dog/breeds/havapoo |publisher=PetMD |access-date=2025-12-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Havapoo |url=https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/havapoo |publisher=DogTime |access-date=2025-12-12}}</ref> Developed in the United States in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, it is one of many intentional Poodle hybrids bred primarily as affectionate, low-shedding companion dogs.<ref>{{cite web |title=Havapoo: Havanese Poodle Mix |url=https://www.dailypaws.com/dogs-puppies/dog-breeds/havapoo |publisher=Daily Paws |date=2024-07-18 |access-date=2025-12-12}}</ref>
The Havapoo is not recognized as a standardized breed by major kennel clubs such as the American Kennel Club (AKC), United Kennel Club (UKC), or Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI).<ref>{{cite web |title=Complete List of Dog Breeds Recognized by the AKC |url=https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/ |publisher=American Kennel Club (AKC) |access-date=2025-12-12}}</ref>
== History == Havapoos emerged in the United States during the 1990s and 2000s alongside other popular Poodle hybrids such as the Labradoodle and Goldendoodle. Breeders sought to combine the cheerful, people-oriented temperament of the Havanese with the intelligence and low-shedding coat of the Poodle.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Rise of Designer Dog Breeds |url=https://www.thesprucepets.com/designer-dog-breeds-4582559 |publisher=The Spruce Pets |date=2023-11-02 |access-date=2025-12-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Havapoo Dog Breed Information |url=https://www.dogster.com/dog-breeds/havapoo |publisher=Dogster |date=2025-05-27 |access-date=2025-12-12}}</ref>
== Characteristics == Havapoos typically stand {{convert|8|–|15|in|cm|abbr=on}} at the shoulder and weigh {{convert|7|–|20|lb|kg|abbr=on}}, though some individuals reach up to 30 lb.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.petmd.com/dog/breeds/havapoo |title=Havapoo Size and Appearance}}</ref>
Coat types range from curly (Poodle-like) to wavy or silky (Havanese-like). Common colors include black, white, cream, chocolate, red, apricot, sable, silver, parti-color, phantom, and brindle.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dogster.com/dog-breeds/havapoo |title=Havapoo Colors and Coat Types}}</ref> While often marketed as hypoallergenic, no dog is completely hypoallergenic; Havapoos generally shed very little and produce lower levels of the allergen Can f 1.<ref>{{cite journal |title=Can f 1 levels in hair and homes of different dog breeds: Lack of evidence to describe any dog breed as hypoallergenic |journal=Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology |volume=130 |issue=4 |pages=904–909.e7 |date=October 2012 |doi=10.1016/j.jaci.2012.05.013 |url=https://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(12)00793-2/fulltext |access-date=2025-12-12}}</ref>
== Generations == * '''F1''': 50% Havanese × 50% Poodle * '''F1B''': F1 Havapoo backcrossed to a Poodle (most consistently curly and low-shedding) * '''Multigenerational''': Havapoo × Havapoo
== Temperament == Havapoos are generally affectionate, playful, sociable, and intelligent. They tend to get along well with children and other pets when properly socialized and are known for adaptability to apartment living.<ref>{{cite web |title=Havapoo Temperament and Personality |url=https://wagwalking.com/breed/havapoo |publisher=WagWalking |access-date=2025-12-12}}</ref>
== Health == Potential inherited conditions include patellar luxation, progressive retinal atrophy, heart issues, Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease, and dental problems. Responsible breeders perform health testing on parent dogs through organizations such as the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA).<ref>{{cite web |title=Browse By Breed: Toy Poodle |url=https://ofa.org/chic-programs/browse-by-breed/?breed=PO/TOY |website=OFA |access-date=19 April 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Browse By Breed |url=https://ofa.org/chic-programs/browse-by-breed/?breed=HAV |website=OFA |access-date=19 April 2026}}</ref>
Average lifespan is 12–16 years.
== Care == Regular grooming (brushing several times weekly and professional grooming every 4–8 weeks) is required. Early socialization and positive-reinforcement training are recommended.
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Category:Dog breeds originating in the United States Category:Dog crossbreeds