# Havapoo

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{{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](/source/designer_dog) produced by crossing a [Havanese](/source/Havanese_dog) with a [Poodle](/source/Poodle) (usually [Toy](/source/Toy_Poodle) or [Miniature Poodle](/source/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](/source/American_Kennel_Club) (AKC), [United Kennel Club](/source/United_Kennel_Club) (UKC), or [Fédération Cynologique Internationale](/source/F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration_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](/source/patellar_luxation), [progressive retinal atrophy](/source/progressive_retinal_atrophy), heart issues, [Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease](/source/Legg%E2%80%93Calv%C3%A9%E2%80%93Perthes_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.

== References ==
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Category:Dog breeds originating in the United States
Category:Dog crossbreeds

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