11/16/2025
🐾 Meet the 16-Week-Old Havapoo Stage! 🧠💕
This age is such an important milestone for a puppy’s learning, confidence, and development — and our little Havapoo friends are truly shining stars right now!
✨ Why 16 Weeks Matters:
Between 12–16 weeks, puppies move beyond the tiny-baby phase and start becoming confident learners. At this age they are absorbing routines, manners, and social skills faster than ever!
Here’s what makes a 16-week-old Havapoo extra special:
🐶 Learning Powerhouse
Havapoos are incredibly smart thanks to both the Havanese & Poodle breeds. This is prime time for training — sit, stay, leash walking, crate comfort, potty routines, and recall are all perfect skills to reinforce now.
💛 Bonding + Social Development
At this age, bonding with their people is HUGE. They love affection, eye contact, and feeling like part of the family. Positive exposure to sounds, places, animals, and people builds strong confidence for adulthood.
🚿 Grooming Foundation
Havapoos require lifelong grooming — at 16 weeks they should be introduced to (or already comfortable with):
• Brushing & combing
• Blow-drying
• Nail trims
• Face/feet/sanitary trims
• Standing on a grooming table
Early grooming equals easier, stress-free adult appointments!
🧸 Personality Blossoming
This is when true temperament begins to show — playful, cuddly, gentle, athletic, or more laid-back. It’s the perfect age to match lifestyle + personality for the best family fit.
🍽️ Nutrition Still Matters
High-quality puppy food, controlled portions, and healthy chews support bone, brain, gut, and coat development.
