Carob Valor
Carob Valor
Meaning: "A Measure of Strength and True Value"
HAVAPOO
50% Havanese -- 50% Poodle
Carob is a happy, charming, and distinguished gentleman!
Weight: 12 lbs / (5.44 kg)
Height: 12 inches at the shoulder
A little Carob thing:
Carob wiggles and waggles to the beat of his heart!
Nickname(s):
Carob, Chocolate Boy
Carob is our handsome Chocolate and White Havapoo. His name describes his sturdy build and his rich, cocoa-patterned coat, but integrating a Havapoo into our lines is a deliberate and strategic choice to enhance the health and well-being of our puppies. As a blend of the Havanese and Poodle, Carob brings a "secret weapon" to our lines that goes far beyond just a beautiful coat:
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Diversity Through Outcrossing: By carefully introducing the Havanese line, we are increasing the genetic diversity of our puppies. This thoughtful outcrossing helps to move away from breed-specific health weaknesses, creating a more robust and resilient dog that is built for longevity.
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Structural Soundness: While many focus only on size, we focus on substance. The Havanese influence adds a sturdiness and "boning" that complements the finer frame of the Poodle. This creates a more durable dog with a solid foundation, better equipped for an active family life.
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A "Breathable" and Functional Coat: Pure poodle curls can sometimes become dense and trap moisture against the skin. By adding the Havanese influence, Carob’s coat has a "looser" wave that allows for better airflow. This helps prevent skin irritations while the silkier texture makes the coat much easier for families to brush and maintain.
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A Balanced, Confident Temperament: The Havapoo cross creates a wonderful middle ground for personality. You get the high intelligence and "eagerness to please" from the Poodle, balanced by the Havanese’s famous sturdy confidence. They are less prone to nervous energy, making them calm, adaptable companions.
Our future goal is to cross Carob with our Cavapoos to create a thoughtful "tri-blend" of genetics. Our goal is to produce the ultimate family companion by focusing on:
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The "Tri-Blend" Personality: We are combining the Cavalier’s famous "velcro-dog" loyalty and gentle, affectionate nature with the Havapoo’s cleverness and sturdy confidence. The Cavalier brings a soulful, calm presence, while the Havapoo adds a brave and playful spark. This results in a puppy that is incredibly devoted to their family, but also smart, brave, and easy to train.
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A Plush, Manageable Coat: We are aiming for a coat that combines the Poodle’s low-shedding quality, the Havanese’s silky "slip" that resists matting, and the Cavalier’s velvety softness. This results in a lush, wavy coat that is thick to the touch but remains functional for a busy household.
Carob Valor is a special boy who brings a lot of Value to our program, and we can’t wait to see the beautiful, healthy puppies in his future!
Carob came to us as a teenager from another breeder in Alberta.
Both his parents come from healthy lines!
Patellas: Grade 0 / NORMAL
Blood Panel: NORMAL
WISDOM PANEL: *PENDING*
(TOP OF THE AVERAGE RANGE FOR HETEROZYGOSITY WHICH LOWERS THE RISK OF GENETIC DISEASE)
The heterozygosity test is SO IMORTANT for any dog intended to be bred to a Cavalier or Cavalier mix because of the inbreeding
present within the Cavalier breed; having good diversity will maintain the overall diversity and health within a line!
Carob will be DNA tested through Wisdom Panel to establish that he has good genetic diversity for the Havapoo mix, as well as, GENETIC HEALTH TESTED through Wisdom Panel for a total of 267 diseases and traits which covers all bases and uses another testing laboratory to cross-confirm the health and the healthy genes passed down through Carob's parents.
Instead of just introducing you to Carob's parents in photos, we requested a little video blurb from his breeder so that you can see the lovely temperaments behind this sweet boy! This is a new idea that we hope will help you to see our selection process goes beyond looks, and our focus is on the health and temperament in a line.
Mosaic
Miniature Poodle
Owned by Victoria B.
MOM
Rex
Havanese
Owned by Victoria B.
DAD
Carob's Poodle and Havanese parents were health tested through their breeder, and so was the descending line of Havenese and Miniature Poodles behind Carob's parents, providing 3+ generations of Health-cleared dogs in Carob's lineage.
A Note on Color Integrity and Tradition: While Carob’s mother was a Merle Poodle, it is important to note that Carob himself is not a Merle. As responsible and ethical breeders, we are committed to breeding for health and historical authenticity rather than chasing "fad" colors.
Our Stance on the Merle Gene: You may notice the Merle pattern appearing in many Poodle lines today. While many of these dogs test as "purebred" through modern genetic kits, this is generally because the Merle gene was introduced so many generations ago that it can no longer be traced to its original source. While these dogs are effectively purebred in their DNA profile, the Merle pattern is not a historical Poodle trait.
Honoring Our Breed Heritage: We believe in the "True Value" of the breeds we work with, which means honoring the colors and patterns that have defined them for centuries. When you see a puppy from us, you can expect a beautiful range of colors that are historically accurate to our foundation breeds:
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The Cavalier: We celebrate the traditional colours, including the rich, original blacks and chocolates that were part of the breed's early history.
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The Poodle: We focus on the classic solid and "Parti" patterns, which are deep-rooted in the breed’s heritage.
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The Havanese: We stay true to the wide variety of standard colours found in the original Havanese lineage.
Our goal is to produce dogs that are structurally sound and mentally confident, genetically and physically healthy, with coats that reflect the timeless beauty of their ancestors—not the fleeting trends of the day.