Trying to decide between Havanese, Portuguese Water Dog, or Toy Poodle – apartment + mild allergy situation

Hi everyone! I’m trying to decide between a few breeds and would love to hear from people who actually own them.

Right now I’m mainly considering a Havanese, Portuguese Water Dog, or possibly a Toy Poodle.

A bit about my situation:

• I live in an apartment
• I work during the day but the dog would usually be alone around ~5 hours, sometimes less (no more than 5)
• I’m willing to take time off when the puppy first comes home and do proper training
• My partner runs and would love a dog to run with, which is why the PWD is in the mix
• I have mild allergies, so low-shedding breeds are important
• I’m very mindful of separation anxiety and barking, especially since I live in an apartment and don’t want a dog that barks all day when left alone

Personality-wise, I love the idea of a Havanese because they seem like really sweet companion dogs. My only concern is that I’ve read they can be more prone to alert barking and separation anxiety.

The Portuguese Water Dog appeals to me because they seem a bit more independent and less “yappy,” plus the allergy-friendly coat and my partner being able to run with the dog is a bonus. I know they’re higher energy though, and I want to be realistic about whether that’s manageable in an apartment.

I’m also curious about Toy Poodles since they seem very trainable and allergy-friendly, although aesthetically they weren’t initially my top choice.

For context, I grew up with a cockapoo in a household where people worked during the day, so I know many dogs can adapt to that routine. I just want to make sure I’m choosing a breed that will be happy with that lifestyle.

Would love to hear from people who have experience with these breeds, especially regarding:

• barking in apartments
• separation anxiety
• how they handle being alone for part of the workday
• overall energy level and trainability

Thanks in advance!