Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever Comparison – Which dog is better Barbone or Flatte?

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Name	Poodle	Flat-Coated Retriever
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle	Flatte Flattie Flatcoat
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Poodle or Flat-Coated Retriever? Is the Poodle bigger than the Flat-Coated Retriever breed? Is a Poodle smaller than a Flat-Coated Retriever?	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Poodle or Flat-Coated Retriever? Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever weight comparison:	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Poodle or Flat-Coated Retriever? Is a Poodle taller than a Flat-Coated Retriever?	15 inches (38 cm) or more	22-23 inches (56-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Male: 23 inches (58,5 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Poodle or Flat-Coated Retriever? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Poodle and Flat-Coated Retriever?	$1000-$1500	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Poodle or Flat-Coated Retriever?	Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Flat-Coated Retriever is quite easy to get.

Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Poodle or Flat-Coated Retriever smarter? Which is best? Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever intelligence:	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Flat-Coated Retriever is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever trainability comparison. What's the difference between Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever?	Poodle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Poodle or Flat-Coated Retriever?	Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Poodle or Flat-Coated Retriever? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Poodle or Flat-Coated Retriever? Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual	Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Devoted Optimistic
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Flat-Coated Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever?	High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever social needs comparison:	Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever?	Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Flat-Coated Retriever is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever? Which can be better for hunting?	Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever playfulness comparison:	The Poodle is a playful breed. See more.	The Flat-Coated Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever?	Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Flat-Coated Retriever barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Poodle or Flat-Coated Retriever?	Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Flat-Coated Retriever breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Poodle or Flat-Coated Retriever?	Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Poodle or Flat-Coated Retriever?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Poodle bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Flat-Coated Retriever bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a Poodle more dangerous than a Flat-Coated Retriever?	Low 🔽 The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Flat-Coated Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever mouthiness comparison:	Poodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever?	The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis Ear Infections Addison's Disease Cushing's Syndrome Runny Eyes Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Premature Graying	Cancer
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever?	Average The Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Flat-Coated Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Poodle and Flat-Coated Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Poodle and Flat-Coated Retriever?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Flat-Coated Retriever: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Flat-Coated Retriever can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Poodle or Flat-Coated Retriever? Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever energy level comparison:	Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Poodle or Flat-Coated Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Poodle or Flat-Coated Retriever?	Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Poodle or Flat-Coated Retriever? Does the Poodle breed eat more than the Flat-Coated Retriever breed?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3-4 cup high-quality commercial dog food (that is formulated for large-breed dogs), divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Flat-Coated Retriever's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever coat comparison:	Curly	Thick Shiny
Colors What are the original Poodle and Flat-Coated Retriever color? Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever color comparison:	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot	Black Liver
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Poodle or Flat-Coated Retriever? Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Flat-Coated Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Poodle or Flat-Coated Retriever? Do Poodle dogs shed more than Flat-Coated Retriever dogs?	Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Poodle or Flat-Coated Retriever?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Poodle or Flat-Coated Retriever?	Medium ⏺ The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Flat-Coated Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever?	The Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Flat-Coated Retriever is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Poodle or Flat-Coated Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Poodle or Flat-Coated Retriever?	Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Poodle or Flat-Coated Retriever?	Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Poodle or Flat-Coated Retriever? Can a Poodle and a Flat-Coated Retriever be friends? Do Poodle dogs get along with Flat-Coated Retriever dogs?	Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever?	Yes Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Flat-Coated Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Flat-Coated Retrievers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
Most Popular Service Dog Breeds
Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Poodle or Flat-Coated Retriever? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever?	Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Flat-Coated Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Poodle and Flat-Coated Retriever have? Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever litter size comparison:	2-4 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Poodle vs Flat-Coated Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry

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