Havapoo

Get to Know Havapoos

• Great for First-Time Dog Owners: Their easygoing nature, moderate energy levels, and eagerness to please make Havapoos an excellent choice for first-time pet parents looking for a loving, manageable companion.
• Compact and Apartment-Friendly: Havapoos are small in size, typically weighing 7–20 pounds, which makes them a great fit for apartment living—as long as they get their daily play and walks!
• Highly Trainable: With two intelligent parent breeds, Havapoos are typically quick learners. They respond well to positive reinforcement and enjoy activities like obedience, agility, and even simple trick training.
• People-Loving Personalities: These pups are known for being affectionate, friendly, and social. They usually love being around people and do well in homes where they get plenty of attention and companionship.
• Low Shedding Coat: Havapoos often inherit the low-shedding, curly or wavy coat from their Poodle parent, making them a great option for people with mild allergies. Their coat still requires regular grooming to stay healthy and mat-free.

Breed History

The Havapoo, also known as a Poovanese or Havanoodle, is a popular designer dog breed created by crossing a Havanese with a Toy Poodle. While the Havapoo doesn’t have a long, detailed history like its parent breeds, it likely originated in the late 20th to early 21st century, as part of the trend toward developing small, affectionate companion dogs with low-shedding coats. The goal behind breeding Havapoos was to combine the charming, friendly personality of the Havanese with the intelligence and hypoallergenic coat of the Toy Poodle. The result is a loving, playful, and highly trainable companion that's well-suited to families, singles, and seniors alike. Because they’re a hybrid, Havapoos can inherit traits from either parent breed, which makes each dog unique in looks and personality. As their popularity continues to grow, so does interest in their gentle nature, adaptability, and suitability for those with mild allergies.