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Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese Comparison - Dog breed selector: Cockerdoodle or Cavoodle or Bichon Habanero? Find the right dog for you

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Name Cockapoo Cavapoo Havanese
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Cockerdoodle
Spoodle
Cockerpoo
Cavoodle Bichon Habanero
Bichon Havanais
Bichon Havanes
Havanese Cuban Bichon
Havaneser
Havanezer
Bichon Havanese
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese breed type comparison:
Cross Breed Cross Breed Purebred

Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Cockapoo or Cavapoo or Havanese? Which is the smallest dog, Cockapoo or Cavapoo or Havanese?
Small Small
Medium
Small
Weight
Which is heavier, Cockapoo or Cavapoo or Cavapoo? Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese weight comparison:
12-24 pounds (5.4-11 kg) 12-24 pounds (5.4-11 kg) 7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
18 pounds (5.7.5 kg) 18 pounds (5.7.5 kg) 10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Cockapoo or Cavapoo or Havanese? Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese height comparison:
10-15 inches (25-38 cm) 11-18 inches (28-45 cm) 8-11 inches (21-29 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
12.5 inches (31.5 cm) 14.5 inches (36.5 cm) 10 inches (25 cm)

Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Cockapoo or Cavapoo or Havanese? Which is more expensive?
$900-$1100 $1200-$1800 $900-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Cockapoo or Cavapoo or Havanese?
Frequent: The Cockapoo is easier than average to get.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.

Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Very smart: Cavapoo is an excellent dog breed.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese trainability comparison.
Cockapoo dogs are easy to train.
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Cavapoo dogs are very easy to train.
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Havanese dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Cockapoo or Cavapoo or Havanese?
Cockapoo dogs are average watchdogs.
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Cavapoo dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Havanese dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Cockapoo or Cavapoo or Havanese? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Cockapoo dogs are average defenders.
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Cavapoo dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Cockapoo or Cavapoo or Havanese? Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Going
Social
Cheerful
Loving
Intelligent
Gentle
Playful
Intelligent
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Companionable
Sturdy
Amiable
Charming
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese?
High: Cockapoo dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Cavapoo dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Havanese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese social needs comparison:
Cockapoo dogs are a social breed.
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Cavapoo dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Cockapoo dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Cavapoo dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Havanese dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Their prey drive is low.
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Cavapoo dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Havanese dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese playfulness comparison:
The Cockapoo is a playful breed.
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Average: Cavapoos, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Havanese is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese?
Average: The Cockapoo barks occasionally.
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Average: The Cavapoo barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Cockapoo or Cavapoo or Havanese?
Very house-friendly dog the Cockapoo breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Cavapoo breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.

Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Cockapoo dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Cavapoo dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Havanese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Cockapoo or Cavapoo or Havanese?
Cockapoo dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Cavapoo dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Havanese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Cockapoo or Cavapoo or Havanese?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Cockapoo bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Cavapoo bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Havanese bite force: Weak.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Cockapoo has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Cavapoo has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese mouthiness comparison:
Cockapoo dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Cavapoo dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese health comparison. Which is the healthier: Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese?
The Cockapoo is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Very healthy dog breed.
The Havanese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese health problems comparison:
Luxating Patella
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Heart Murmurs
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Chondrodysplasia
Elbow Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Portosystemic Liver Shunt
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Cockapoo should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Cavapoo should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Havanese should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese lifespan comparison. How long do Cockapoo, Cavapoo and Havanese breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
14-18 years
The average lifespan of Cockapoo: 16 years
9-15 years
The average lifespan of Cavapoo: 12 years
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Cavapoo can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Cockapoo or Cavapoo or Havanese? Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese energy level comparison:
Cockapoo dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Cavapoo dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Havanese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Cockapoo or Cavapoo or Havanese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Cockapoo dogs have an average exercise need.
Cavapoo dogs have an average exercise need.
Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Cockapoo or Cavapoo or Havanese?
Cockapoo dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Cavapoo dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Havanese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Cockapoo or Cavapoo or Havanese?
0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cockapoo's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cavapoo's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Havanese's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese coat comparison:
Curly
Wavy
Curly
Wavy
Straight
Soft
Wavy
Woolly
Flat
Long
Colors
What are the original Cockapoo, Cavapoo and Havanese color?
Black
Tan
Red
White
Silver
Brown
Black
Cream
White
Sable
Tricolor
Chestnut
Apricot
Red sable
Phantom
Black
White
Fawn
Reddish-Brown
Havana Brown
Tobacco
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Cockapoo or Cavapoo or Havanese? Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese grooming comparison:
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Advanced: The Cavapoo requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Cockapoo or Cavapoo or Havanese? Cockapoo or Cavapoo or {name3 shedding:
Cockapoo dogs are low shedders.
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Cavapoo dogs shed moderately.
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Havanese dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Cockapoo or Cavapoo or Havanese?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese?

Medium

The Cockapoo has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Cavapoo has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Cockapoo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Cavapoo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Havanese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Cockapoo dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Cavapoo dogs are generally with other pets.
Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Cockapoo or Cavapoo or Havanese? Which dog is more friendly?
Cockapoo dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Cavapoo dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Cockapoo or Cavapoo or Havanese?
Cockapoo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cavapoo dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Cockapoo or Cavapoo or Havanese?
Cockapoo dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Cavapoo dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Cockapoo or Cavapoo or Havanese?
Cockapoo dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Cavapoo dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese?
Yes
Cockapoo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Cavapoo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Havanese dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Cockapoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Cavapoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Cockapoos are usually recommended for elderly people.
Cavapoos are commonly okay with elderly people.
Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Cockapoo or Cavapoo or Havanese? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese?

Not really

Cockapoo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Cavapoo breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Cockapoo and Cavapoo and Havanese have?
4-6 puppies 2-8 puppies 1-9 puppies, average 4

Cockapoo vs Cavapoo vs Havanese Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Hybrid Club
Designer Breed Registry
Designer Dogs Kennel Club
International Designer Canine Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Hybrid Club
Designer Breed Registry
Designer Dogs Kennel Club
International Designer Canine Registry
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Havanese Club of America

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