Havanese X Poodle = Havapoo

They are also referred to as Poovanese (or even cuter names like Havanoodle or Havadoodle). The Havapoo is a toy sized, cuddly and fluffy breed. These small dogs are cute, playful, and energetic breeds. All of these qualities them a fantastic family dog or an affectionate companion.

This breed is recognized by the ACHC (American Canine Hybrid Club) under the name Poovanese.

Appearance

As a crossbreed, the Poovanese will inherit physical traits from both parent breeds. They may have fluffy and curly or wavy like the Poodles.

They have round and dark button eyes, small, black nose, hanging ears, and fluffy tail that adds to its cute personality. Their small frame is rectangular and somewhat squat due to their short legs.

This breed can come in a wide variety of colors. The most common are black, white, brown, apricot, grey, and cream. A combination of white and any of the other colors is also very common.

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Quick Info Havapoo/Poovanese

Temperament and Behavior

Havapoos are adorable little creatures that are friendly, energetic, playful, loving, intelligent, and outgoing. The temperament of the Havapoos will depend on their behavioral traits inherited from both their parent breeds.

They greet their owners with all love, enthusiasm, and joy. They are an intelligent dog breed, and very willing to please, making them easy to train and teach tricks. Owing to their playful instincts, they love playing with small kids and other pets of the house. However, small-size dogs often suffer from the very common ‘small dog syndrome’, it is wise to pet them in homes that have older kids.

Due to their small size, they are excellent dogs to be kept in a small home or apartment building so long as they are given enough room for physical activity or exercise.

Havapoos are good with strangers, especially if they see that their owner approves of them. This behavior makes them less of a watchdog. They are well natured with other pets, especially if they have been socialized from a young age. These canines are very social and may pester a lazy cat or dog in their desire for play.

The Havapoos are sensitive pooches and grow close to their owner, which makes them a precious companion dog.

Care ~ Exercise

The Havapoo is a fairly energetic breed, though it is active indoors and will not require a great deal of outdoor exercise. However, these sweet canines spending time outdoors. Take them out for a short walk or jog at least once a day or a visit to a dog park will help them release their energy. Allow them to play off-leash if you are living in a house that has a safe enclosure.

Grooming & Maintenance

Grooming and maintaining a Havanese Poodle mix is easy. Like most other non-shedders, it is enough to brush your Havapoo twice to thrice a week to ensure cleaning the dead hairs and to prevent the coat from tangling and matting. Clip the long nails and wipe its eyes and ears to avoid infection. Bath it occasionally in a monthe or two only with dog shampoo.

Health Problems

This is a relatively healthy breed with no significant health problems being reported. They have a life-span of 10-12 years. But they are not immune to genetic issues because even crossbreeds are often vulnerable to health issues that had earlier affected their parent breeds.

Although, there are frequent issues like

• Joint dysplasia
• Ear Infections
• Dental Problems
• Allergies

which the owner should keep an eye for. Try to get a health history of both its parents from your breeder or rescue. Lastly, it is advised to get the dog vaccinated and arrange for an annual vet checkup.

Training

The Havapoo is intelligent and easily trainable and would go to any extent to please its master. The best way to make your training success is a positive reinforcement.

Begin your training when you bring home your puppies from the breeders or rescues, and they are still quite young. They need a calm owner who would be able to instill authority and encourage them in proper times and be a leader of its pack.

Teaching them Socialization training and obedience skills is particularly important from an early age for the puppies to combat this issue of sensitivity around children and other pet animals.

Potty training, house training, etiquette, and crate training are also easy for them to learn, provided you hold your patience and never be rude to them considering their sensitive nature.

Feeding/Diet

Havanese full grown pets are highly energetic dogs require high-quality food to give them adequate nutrition. To keep the Havapoo’s teeth strong a dry kibble diet is recommended.

Make sure the commercial diet is advised for this breed. The amount of food can change on the basis of the dog’s size, age, and metabolism.

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Siberian Husky x Pug = Hug

The Pug Husky mix is an appealing breed that aims to combine well-loved aspects of both the Siberian Husky and the Pug. They are friendly dogs known for their intelligence and cheerfulness.

The Hug is recognized by the Dog Registry of America (DRA), previously known as the US Kennel Club. Hugs are also called Pugsky, Pug Siberian Husky Mix.

The Appearance of the Hug Dogs

Husky Pug mix dogs can take after either parent in any aspect. This goes for their physical appearance, making it unpredictable.

The Hug dogs are well built with a muscular body and are usually larger than the Pug and may weigh 30 to 60 pounds.

This breed can either inherit the long and fine coat of the Pug or the thick, long coat of the Siberian Husky. They have a squashed face, but either a curly or a straight tail, a flat/hanging or pointy ears, and a dark mask.

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The Pug cross Husky Mix Dogs can come in various colors, such as black, white, fawn, silver, and more commonly a combination of 2 or more colors.

Some Hugs have the facial markings of their Husky parents, while others bear the Pug’s trademark facial folds.

Hug Dog Pictures

Quick Information

Characteristics	Details
Name	Hug Dog
Other Names	Pug Siberian Husky Mix
Color	Black, Fawn, gray, red, silver, and white or any combination of two
Coat	Short, Long, Smooth and Straight
Breed Type	Crossbred
Breed Group	Companion dog, Watchdog, Working dog
Size	Medium
Hieght	16-22 inches
Weight	30 - 60 lbs
Life Span/Life Expentancy	12-15 Years
Temperament/Personality Traits	Loving, Adorable, Charming, Intelligent, Alert, Loyal, Friendly, Energetic
Shedding	Moderate-Heavy
Hypoallergenic	No
Barking Level	Moderate
Energy Level	Active
Good with Children	Yes
Good with Other Dogs	Yes
Competitive Registration/Qualification Information	DRA

Temperament and Behavior

The personality and character of this pug mix is a combination of both parent’s temperament. Hugs are known to be a happy pet who is adorable, intelligent, friendly, outgoing, and charming.

Inheriting the pug-like traits and friendliness, these dogs are highly affectionate to their family members. At times some Hugs can be lazy sitting in its bed, sleeping or dozing which can cause obesity.

They are very friendly with kids and other pets. A Hug is also likely to be a loyal companion and is an extremely alert breed, making great watchdogs.

Some hug dogs might not feel very comfortable living in small living spaces, a trait inherited from their Siberian Husky parents, especially if it is large in size.

Care ~ Exercise

Siberian Huskies are high energy dogs and the Pug tends to have a low energy level. Thus the Hugs may have a moderate to high energy level. Owing to their high level of energy, these active dogs are classified as working dogs who need a significant amount of exercise daily.

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Take your pet out for a leashed walk every day for an hour or so. Setting out for a long jogging with your dog would also be a good idea. Families with open yards or large secure gardens work great for Hugs who have high energy levels.

Grooming & Maintanence

• The Hug may have a medium to long coat depending on his genes. He should be brushed or combed out weekly to remove dead hair and to keep his fur shiny. If your Hug has thick, long hair it may need to be brushed out several times a week to prevent matting.
• Flopped, dropped ears need to be cleaned weekly.
• His nails should be trimmed regularly, overgrown nails can cause pain.
• His teeth should be brushed weekly to prevent bad breath and tartar build-up.
• If your pooch has folds on his face they should be wiped daily, taking care to dry them thoroughly to keep them clean.
• The Hug should only be bathed when they are dirty or every few months.

Health Problems

The expected life span for a Hug is approximately 12 to 15 years. A Pugsky is usually a healthy dog breed, with no particular health issues.

Some concerns owing to their parental lineage may be:

• Entropion
• Cataracts
• Hip Dysplasia
• Hypothyroidism
• Mast Cell Tumors

Training

Proper training is just as crucial as regular exercise for the Husky Pug Mix. You may need some patience when it comes to training Hug puppies, as many of these hybrids inherited the willfulness of the Siberian Husky.

Positive reinforcement goes a long way in getting the Hugs to behave. It also helps to train your puppy as early as possible and rewarding them for good behavior.

Some Hug dogs have couch-potato tendencies owing to their Pug genetics. You can get rid of this laziness by using treats, toys, and games to get your dog moving.

Diet/Feeding

Highly nutritious dog foods are recommended for this active canine breed. But the diet schedules must be set keeping in mind our dog’s size. Controlling your Hug’s diet is important if he takes after his Pug parent and can’t tolerate heavy exercise as they are prone to obesity.

Video: Siberian Husky Pug Mix

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