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

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Name Cavapoo Cavachon Havanese
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Cavoodle No data available Bichon Habanero
Bichon Havanais
Bichon Havanes
Havanese Cuban Bichon
Havaneser
Havanezer
Bichon Havanese
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese breed type comparison:
Cross Breed Cross Breed Purebred

Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Cavapoo or Cavachon or Havanese? Which is the smallest dog, Cavapoo or Cavachon or Havanese?
Small
Medium
Small
Medium
Small
Weight
Which is heavier, Cavapoo or Cavachon or Cavachon? Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese weight comparison:
12-24 pounds (5.4-11 kg) Male: 15-35 pounds (7-16 kg), Female: 13-33 pounds (6-15 kg)
7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)
7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
18 pounds (5.7.5 kg) Male: 25 pounds (11.5 kg), Female: 23 pounds (10.5 kg) 10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Cavapoo or Cavachon or Havanese? Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese height comparison:
11-18 inches (28-45 cm) 12-13 inches (30-33 cm) 8-11 inches (21-29 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
14.5 inches (36.5 cm) 12.5 inches (31.5 cm) 10 inches (25 cm)

Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Cavapoo or Cavachon or Havanese? Which is more expensive?
$1200-$1800 $800-$1000 $900-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Cavapoo or Cavachon or Havanese?
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Frequent: The Cavachon is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.

Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese intelligence:
Very smart: Cavapoo is an excellent dog breed.
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Smart: The Cavachon dogs have great intelligence.
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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
Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese trainability comparison.
Cavapoo dogs are very easy to train.
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Cavachon dogs are quite 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: Cavapoo or Cavachon or Havanese?
Cavapoo dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Cavachon dogs are average watchdogs.
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Havanese dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Cavapoo or Cavachon or Havanese? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Cavapoo dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Cavachon dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Cavapoo or Cavachon or Havanese? Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese behavior/temperament comparison:
Loving
Intelligent
Gentle
Happy
Eager
Easygoing
Smart
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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Sensitive: Cavachon dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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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: Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese?
High: Cavapoo dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Cavachon 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
Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese social needs comparison:
Cavapoo dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Cavachon 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?
Cavapoo dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Cavachon 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?
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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Cavachon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Havanese dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Cavapoo dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Cavachon 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: Cavapoo or Cavachon or Havanese?
Cavapoo dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Cavachon 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.

Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Cavapoo bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Cavachon 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 Cavapoo has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Cavachon has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese health comparison. Which is the healthier: Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese?
Very healthy dog breed.
Cavachons are commonly healthy dogs.
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: Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Heart Murmurs
Patellar Luxation
Mitral Valve Disease
Cushing's Syndrome
Syringomyelia
Atopic Dermatitis
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?
Rare
The Cavapoo should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The Cavachon 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
Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese lifespan comparison. How long do Cavapoo, Cavachon and Havanese breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
9-15 years
The average lifespan of Cavapoo: 12 years
9-15 years
The average lifespan of Cavachon: 12 years
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese?
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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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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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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Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Cavapoo or Cavachon or Havanese?
0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1 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? Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese weight gain potential comparison:
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 Cavachon'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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Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese coat comparison:
Curly
Wavy
Straight
Feathered
Curly
Soft
Wavy
Woolly
Flat
Long
Colors
What are the original Cavapoo, Cavachon and Havanese color?
Black
Cream
White
Sable
Tricolor
Chestnut
Apricot
Red sable
Phantom
Cream
White
Pied
Black
White
Fawn
Reddish-Brown
Havana Brown
Tobacco
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Cavapoo or Cavachon or Havanese? Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese grooming comparison:
Advanced: The Cavapoo requires a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Cavachon requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Cavapoo or Cavachon or Havanese? Cavapoo or Cavachon or {name3 shedding:
Cavapoo dogs shed moderately.
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Cavachon 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: Cavapoo or Cavachon 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
Cavapoo vs Cavachon 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, Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese?

Medium

The Cavapoo has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Cavachon has a low 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 Cavapoo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Cavachon 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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Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Cavapoo dogs are generally with other pets.
Cavachon dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Cavapoo or Cavachon or Havanese? Which dog is more friendly?
Cavapoo dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Cavachon dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Cavapoo or Cavachon or Havanese?
Cavapoo dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cavachon dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Cavapoo or Cavachon or Havanese?
Cavapoo dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Cavachon dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Cavapoo or Cavachon or Havanese?
Cavapoo dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Cavachon 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: Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese?
Yes
Cavapoo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Cavachon 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
Cavapoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Cavachon 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?
Cavapoos are commonly okay with elderly people.
Cavachons are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

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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Not really

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

Yes

This breed makes a perfect 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: Cavapoo vs Cavachon vs Havanese?

Yes

Cavapoo breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Cavachon breed usually doesn't like 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.

Cavapoo vs Cavachon 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.

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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 Cavapoo and Cavachon and Havanese have?
2-8 puppies 2-5 puppies 1-9 puppies, average 4

Cavapoo vs Cavachon 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?
Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Hybrid Club
Designer Breed Registry
Designer Dogs Kennel Club
International Designer Canine Registry
Not recognized by any clubs. 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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