How to Rehome Your Havapoo Responsibly in the United States
To rehome your Havapoo responsibly in the United States, contact the breeder first, then decide between a shelter or rescue and a carefully screened private placement; describe the dog's size, coat, health and habits honestly, ask a modest fee and hand it over in person with a signed agreement. Adopt a Pet suggests a reasonable dog rehoming fee is often around $50 to $150.
Because the Havapoo is a Havanese and Poodle cross without a breed club, no national rescue network exists for it, so the quality of the new home depends largely on your screening. This guide covers options, disclosure, preparation, the ad, the fee and the handover.
Key points
- Check your purchase contract: some breeders require that dogs they bred come back to them.
- Breed rescues focus on purebreds; Havanese Rescue Inc. says its mission is purebred Havanese, so ask before relying on one.
- Disclose how the dog copes alone, its grooming needs and any eye, knee or dental problems.
- A modest fee deters resellers, since Adopt a Pet puts breeder Havapoos at typically $800 to $1,800 or more.
What are your options for rehoming a Havapoo?
| Route | Speed | Who chooses the new home |
|---|---|---|
| Back to the breeder | Depends on the breeder | The breeder |
| Shelter or all-breed rescue | Varies; small dogs are often placed quickly | The shelter or rescue |
| Havanese or Poodle breed rescue | Only if it accepts mixes | The rescue |
| Your own rehoming listing | Depends on how carefully you screen | You |
The Poodle Club of America Rescue Foundation lists Poodle rescues by state and offers advice to owners, and Havanese Rescue Inc. takes surrenders through a form. Both are built around purebreds, so a quick message asking whether they would take or list a Havapoo saves time. If you place the dog yourself, use the steps below.
What should you tell new owners about your Havapoo?
- Size and parents: current weight, and whether the Poodle parent was a Toy or a Miniature, if you know.
- Coat: type and length, how often it is groomed and how the dog behaves for it. PetMD says the coat needs daily care to prevent mats.
- Time alone: how long it is alone now and what happens. PetMD links boredom and loneliness to separation anxiety in the cross.
- Health: vaccinations, dental work and medications, and any eye, kneecap or hip findings. PetMD lists progressive retinal atrophy, Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, slipping kneecaps and gum disease for Havapoos.
- Behavior: barking, house training, and how it is with children, dogs and cats.
- Allergies: low-shedding if true, but not hypoallergenic; PetMD says no dog is.
How do you prepare your Havapoo for a new home?
- See your vet for vaccinations and a check of eyes, knees and teeth, and get a copy of the records.
- Spay or neuter if it is not done, so no new owner is tempted to breed.
- Book a groom, or a short clip if the coat is matted, so the next owner starts with a clean coat.
- Make sure the microchip is registered to you and readable, ready to transfer.
- Pack food, bed, harness, leash, brush and a favorite toy to go with the dog.
How do you write a Havapoo rehoming ad?
Use recent photos that show the coat as it is now, and a short video of the dog moving and playing. Describe its age, sex, weight, health and habits, the home you are looking for, your fee and that you will ask for a vet reference and a meeting. Post your Havapoo rehoming ad under the rehoming listing type with the breed set to Havapoo; people can reply through PetzLover's messages. Keep your phone number and home address out of the ad text. Looking at other Havapoo rehoming listings first shows you what readers compare.
How much should you charge to rehome a Havapoo?
Adopt a Pet suggests a reasonable dog rehoming fee is often around $50 to $150, and notes that a fee well above about $300 is closer to a sale. It also puts Havapoos from shelters or rescues at $75 to $300.
- A modest fee filters out people looking for a free small dog to resell or breed.
- List what it covers, such as recent vaccinations, a groom or spay or neuter.
- Waive it for a clearly right home if you wish, but never take a deposit from someone you have not met.
How do you screen homes and hand over your Havapoo safely?
- Ask each person about hours alone, grooming plans, children, other pets and allergies.
- Call their vet reference.
- Meet in person, first at your home, then visit theirs or see it on a live video call.
- Turn down anyone who will not meet, wants the dog shipped, offers more than you ask or asks about breeding.
- Sign a short agreement: no resale, return to you if it does not work out, spay or neuter if not done.
- Hand over records and supplies, and transfer the microchip the same day; the AAHA Universal Pet Microchip Lookup shows the registry.
Agree on an update after a few weeks; many dogs take about three months to feel fully at home. New owners can read how to take in a rehomed Havapoo. If you would like a fuller adoption process with a contract, see how to list a Havapoo for adoption, and if your dog has had puppies, read how to sell Havapoo puppies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I rehome my Havapoo?
Start with the breeder, then shelters and all-breed rescues, or place the dog yourself with a rehoming listing. Havanese and Poodle breed rescues focus on purebreds, so ask whether they will help with a mix.
How much should I charge to rehome my Havapoo?
Adopt a Pet suggests often around $50 to $150, and says a fee well above about $300 is closer to a sale. Take it only in person at the handover.
Should I tell new owners my Havapoo has separation anxiety?
Yes. PetMD says bored, lonely Havapoos are more prone to it, and an owner who knows can plan company and training. Hiding it often means the dog is passed on again.
Should I groom my Havapoo before rehoming?
Yes, if you can. A clean, unmatted coat is more comfortable for the dog and shows new owners the real grooming job, which PetMD describes as daily care plus regular groomer visits.
Can I promise new owners my Havapoo is hypoallergenic?
No. PetMD says no dog is truly hypoallergenic. Describe the coat honestly and invite anyone with allergies to spend time with the dog first.
What paperwork goes with my Havapoo?
Vet records, the rabies certificate, the microchip number and transfer details, and a signed agreement. Include parents' test results if your breeder gave you any.
Helpful guides
Pet for RehomingHow to Take In a Rehomed Havapoo in the United StatesBefore taking in a rehomed Havapoo in the US, ask about its parents, coat and habits, meet it in person, pay any fee only at the handover and give it time to settle.
Pet for SaleHow to Buy a Havapoo Puppy in the United StatesHavapoo puppies for sale are Havanese and Toy or Miniature Poodle crosses, not a recognized breed. This guide covers size, both parents' tests, coat care, price and the visit.
Pet for SaleHow to Sell Havapoo Puppies in the United StatesFor owners with a Havapoo litter in the US: state rules, both parents' health tests, describing a cross honestly, preparing puppies, pricing, the ad, buyer screening and handover.
Pet for AdoptionHow to Adopt a Havapoo in the United StatesHow to adopt a Havapoo in the US: why there is no single breed rescue, where these Havanese and Poodle mixes appear, typical fees, health and coat questions and settling in.
Pet for AdoptionHow to List a Havapoo for Adoption in the United StatesFor owners and fosters placing a Havapoo in the US: options without a breed rescue, an honest profile, criteria that fit the cross, a fair fee, screening, contract and follow-up.