Havapoo Puppies For Sale

What is a Havapoo? This hybrid is the offspring of the Poodle and Havanese.

This hybrid is the offspring of the Poodle and Havanese. On average Havapoo’s will reach between 8 to 15 inches in height at full grown and weigh between 7 to 30 lbs.

What is the lifespan of a Havapoo? The average lifespan of a Havapoo is between 10 to 15 years.

Is the Havapoo a pure breed? No, but both the Poodle and Havanese parents are.

Do Havapoo’s bark a lot? These dogs are not known for their barking, but they do require a lot of stimulation and play. If they get easily bored they may develop a habit of barking. It is important to keep them well exercised and busy with safe toys.

How much exercise will my Havapoo require? They are filled with energy and love to be on the go so they will need a good hour of exercise and active play each day. It is best to split up the hour into walks and backyard (or indoor) play.

Do Havapoo’s require a lot of space? These are not large dogs and they easily adapt to their environment. They are just as happy in a small apartment as they are in a large home so long as they are able to get out for adequate exercise and activity. A local dog park is a good option for free play and socialization.

What type of coat will my Havapoo have? As with any mixed breed the coat and appearance will depend on which parent breed the dog takes on the most. Some Havapoo’s will have long and wavy coats, taking on more of a Havenese appearance and others will have thick, curly coats like their Poodle parent.

How often will my Havapoo need to be groomed? You’ll want to brush your Havapoo daily to keep their coat from getting matted or tangled, especially if you like to keep their coat a little longer. Professional grooming is recommended to keep their coat and skin healthy, nails clipped and ears cleaned every 6 to 8 weeks.

Is the Havapoo easily trainable? Having two intelligent parent breeds makes training a fairly simple process for the Havapoo. These designer hybrids thrive on positive reinforcement so be sure to be consistent and offer praise whenever they do something right. Socialization and familiarity is a big part of successfully training this dog so make sure to start introducing them to new people, places and pets at a young age.

What color will my Havapoo be? Havapoo’s can be born in a variety of colors. The most common include brown, grey, tan, white or black. They can be solid in color, or have a mix of markings.

Does the Havapoo also go by other names? Yes. You most commonly will hear the Havapoo also referred to as the Poovanese, Havadoodle, or Island Mini Doodle.

What organizations and clubs are the Havapoo recognized? This hybrid mix is recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club, Designer Dogs Kennel Club, Designer Breed Registry, Dog Registry of America, Inc. and the International Designer Canine Registry.

How much money will I spend taking care of a Havapoo? You can expect to pay anywhere from $500 to $2000 on average annually. This cost includes food, vaccines, toys, crate, leash, and other expenses such as grooming your little one might need.

How much will I need to feed my Havapoo? While your Havapoo is still growing you will need to feed them about 1 cup of dry high quality nutritious dog food daily. This is best divided into two separate meals per day, most often in the morning and evening. For Havapoo’s weighing 30 pounds or more, you can give 1.5 to two cups of food per day.