How long does a Poodle Havanese Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–17 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Havanese (14–16 years).

Is a Poodle Havanese Mix easy to train?

Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Poodle Havanese Mix

A Poodle Havanese mix is a cross between a Poodle and a Havanese. Most grow into small dogs of 8–14 lb and live 12–17 years.

Poodle, a purebred dog — PoodlePhoto: UszkarFoto92, CC0, source

Havanese, a purebred dog — HavanesePhoto: QHuge, CC BY 4.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight8–14 lbcan be 7–15 lb

Height9–13 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–17 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Poodle Havanese Mix get?

Miniature Poodle10–15 lb

The mix8–14 lb

Havanese7–13 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Poodle Havanese Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 9–13 inches at the shoulder, against 10–15 in for the Miniature Poodle and 8.5–11.5 in for the Havanese.

Size figures assume a Miniature Poodle parent, the size closest to the Havanese. A different poodle size moves the whole range.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

Poodle and Havanese have low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

Energy

Moderate

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Very high

The Poodle rates very high and the Havanese high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate to very high

Expect regular brushing and professional grooming every few weeks.

Temperament

The Poodle is usually described as active, proud, very smart. The Havanese as intelligent, outgoing, funny. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Poodle vs Havanese vs the mix

Trait	Miniature Poodle	Poodle Havanese Mix	Havanese
Weight	10–15 lb	8–14 lb	7–13 lb
Height	10–15 in	9–13 in	8.5–11.5 in
Lifespan	10–18 yr	12–17 yr	14–16 yr
Shedding	very low	low	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Poodle Havanese Mix

How big does a Poodle Havanese Mix get?: Most grow to 8–14 pounds and 9–13 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 7–15 pounds.
How long does a Poodle Havanese Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–17 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Havanese (14–16 years).
Does a Poodle Havanese Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Poodle and Havanese have low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Poodle Havanese Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Poodle mixes

Other Havanese mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.