Kyi-Leo vs Havanese vs Cockapoo – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Kyi-Leo	Havanese	Cockapoo
Origins	United States	Cuba	United States
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Group	Guard Dogs	Companion Dogs	Designer Dogs
Popularity Rank	426	23	196
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Other Names	KYE-LEO	Bichon Havanese, Bichon Habanero, Havanese Cuban Bichon, Bichon Havanais, Bichon Havanês, Havaneser, Havanezer	Cockerpoo, Spoodle (AU), Cockerdoodle
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Purebred	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	No set	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	American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry
Price	$600-$800	$900-$1200	900-1100

General Appearance - Kyi-Leo vs Havanese vs Cockapoo

Size	Small	Small	Small
Weight	9-14 pounds (4-6 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	12-24 pounds (5.4-11 kg)
Avg. Weight	11.5 pounds (5 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	18 pounds (5.7.5 kg)
Height	8-12 inches (20-30 cm)	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)	10-15 inches (25-38 cm)
Avg. Height	10 inches (25 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Kyi-Leo vs Havanese vs Cockapoo

Coat	Silky	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long	Curly Wavy
Colors	White Silver Yellow Black	Black Reddish-Brown Fawn White Havana Brown Tobacco	Black Brown Silver Tan Red White
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Kyi-Leo doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Kyi-Leos shed none to minimal.	Havaneses shed none to minimal.	Cockapoos are low shedders.

Characteristics - Kyi-Leo vs Havanese vs Cockapoo

Temperament	Active Forgiving Playful Calm Obedient Quiet	Affectionate Gentle Playful Companionable Intelligent Responsive Sturdy Lively Amiable Charming	Affectionate Cheerful Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Friendly Loving Going Responsive
Intelligent Rank	Average: Kyi-Leo's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Havanese's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Cockapoo's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Kyi-Leos are very easy to train.	Havaneses are very easy to train.	Cockapoos are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Kyi-Leo is a playful breed.	The Havanese is a highly playful breed.	The Cockapoo is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Kyi-Leos don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Kyi-Leos are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Havaneses are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Cockapoos are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Kyi-Leos need a lot of social interaction.	Havaneses need a lot of social interaction.	Cockapoos are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Kyi-Leo rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks.	Average: The Cockapoo barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Kyi-Leos are average watchdogs.	Havaneses are good watchdogs.	Cockapoos are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Kyi-Leos are average defenders.	Havaneses strongly protect their territory.	Cockapoos are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Kyi-Leo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Cockapoo has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Kyi-Leos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Havaneses have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Cockapoos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Kyi-Leo is strong enough to escape from home.	Havaneses tend to escape less than other breeds.	Cockapoos have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Kyi-Leos have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Havaneses have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Cockapoos don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.
Apartment Friendly	Kyi-Leos are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Havaneses are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Cockapoos are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Kyi-Leos adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Havaneses adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Cockapoos adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Kyi-Leos tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Havaneses tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Cockapoos 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.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Kyi-Leo vs Havanese vs Cockapoo

Stranger Friendly	Kyi-Leos are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Havaneses are stranger friendly dogs.	Cockapoos are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Kyi-Leos are kid-friendly dogs.	Havaneses are very kid-friendly dogs.	Cockapoos are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Kyi-Leos are cat-friendly dogs.	Havaneses are very cat-friendly dogs.	Cockapoos are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Kyi-Leos are dog-friendly dogs.	Havaneses are very dog-friendly dogs.	Cockapoos are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Kyi-Leo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cockapoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Kyi-Leos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Cockapoos are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Kyi-Leos are usually friendly towards other pets.	Havaneses are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Cockapoos are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Kyi-Leos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Havaneses are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Cockapoos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Kyi-Leo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Cockapoo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Kyi-Leo vs Havanese vs Cockapoo

Health Issues	Kyi-Leos tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Havanese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Cockapoo is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	No set	Cataracts Chondrodysplasia Deafness Elbow Dysplasia Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Mitral Valve Disease Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt	Luxating Patella Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	14-16 years	14-18 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes	No
Energy Level	Kyi-Leos have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Havaneses have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Cockapoos have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Kyi-Leos have an average exercise need.	Havaneses exercise need is very minimal.	Cockapoos have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Kyi-Leos sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Havaneses sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Cockapoos sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low.	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Kyi-Leo has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Cockapoo has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Kyi-Leo is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Havanese is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Cockapoo is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Kyi-Leo vs Havanese vs Cockapoo

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-8 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 4	4-6 puppies
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