The Havapoo, or Poovanese is a “designer breed” made up of the Poodle and the Havanese, created in the United States that has gained popularity in the last decade. The Poovanese is not a pure breed and is not recognized by the American Kennel Club, however, it is expected to be bred from a pure bred Poodle and a pure bred Havanese. The Poovanese is, however, recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club, Designer Dogs Kennel Club, International Designer Canine Registry and Designer Breed Registry. Due to the fact that the Poovanese is a mixed breed, there is no specific breed history explaining the origin or purpose of the breed's creation.
The Havapoo / Poovanese is an extremely friendly and affectionate breed. They are very loving and will enjoy spending all of their time with their family. The Poovanese will love to play with your house full of children. However, because of their small stature, they may be better suited for homes without small children. The Poovanese is known to warm up quickly to strangers, however, this makes them less than ideal watchdogs. The Poovanese is also an excellent choice for homes with other dogs or small animals, as they are happy to enjoy the company of any animal. However, as with any breed, introduction of your Poovanese to another animal will always be more successful when socialization begins at a young age.
The coat of the Havapoo / Poovanese can vary in length, but is always wavy or curly. The Havapoo / Poovanese exhibits a double coat that is short underneath, while the top coat is soft and fluffy. The Poovanese can appear an many various colors and markings, however, the most common is simply white.
The Poovanese is a mix of the Poodle and the Havanese. A mixed breed dog can have a combination of any of the temperament and characteristics of any breed involved. It is recommended that you thoroughly research all breeds involved in your mixed breed puppy to ensure that you are amenable and prepared for any of the possibilities.
The Havapoo / Poovanese has a moderate activity level and will require one or two daily walks accompanied by outdoor play. The Poovanese will do well in any living situation, however, they are not suited for outdoor living.