Poodle vs Toy Poodle vs Portuguese Pointer – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

"Find similarities and differences between Poodle vs Toy Poodle vs Portuguese Pointer" Compare Poodle and Toy Poodle. Which is better: Poodle or Toy Poodle or Portuguese Pointer?

General Appearance Hair & Care Characteristics Good With Health Factors Reproducibility Show differences only

Name	Poodle	Toy Poodle	Portuguese Pointer
Origins	Germany France	Germany France	Portugal
All Dog Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	7	449	374
Reviews	7	1	1
Rate

Other Names	French Poodle, Caniche, Barbone, Chien Canne, Grosse Pudel	Caniche, Barbone, Chien Canne, Teacup Poodle, French Poodle, Pudle, Teddy Poodle	Perdigueiro Portugues, Portuguese Pointing Dog
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	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	Dog Registry of America Inc.	No set
Price	$1000-$1500	1000-1500	$800-$1000

General Appearance - Poodle vs Toy Poodle vs Portuguese Pointer

Size	Medium	Small	Medium
Weight	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	Male: 6-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	Male: 44–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–49 pounds (16–22 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	Male: 7.5 pounds (3.5 kg)	Male: 44–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–49 pounds (16–22 kg)
Height	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm)	Male: 20–24 inches (51–61 cm), Female: 19–22 inches (48–56 cm)
Avg. Height	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm)	Male: 20–24 inches (51–61 cm), Female: 19–22 inches (48–56 cm)

Hair & Care - Poodle vs Toy Poodle vs Portuguese Pointer

Coat	Curly	Dense Curly Thick	Rough
Colors	Apricot Brown Gray Silver White Fawn Blue Cream Red Beige Black	Apricot Black Brown Gray Silver White Fawn Blue Cream Red Beige	White Yellow Light Brown
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Easy to groom: The Portuguese Pointer doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Poodles shed none to minimal.	Toy Poodles shed none to minimal.	Portuguese Pointers are low shedders.

Characteristics - Poodle vs Toy Poodle vs Portuguese Pointer

Temperament	Active Faithful Intelligent Alert Instinctual Trainable	Active Faithful Intelligent Alert Instinctual Trainable	Affectionate Lively Calm Submissive
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Outstanding: Toy Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Average: Portuguese Pointer's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Poodles are easy to train.	Toy Poodles are very easy to train.	Portuguese Pointers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Poodle is a playful breed.	The Toy Poodle is a playful breed.	Portuguese Pointers are not the most playful dog breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Portuguese Pointers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Poodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Toy Poodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Portuguese Pointers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Poodles need a lot of social interaction.	Toy Poodles are a social breed.	Portuguese Pointers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average to high: The Poodle is a vocal breed.	Average to high: The Toy Poodle is a vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Portuguese Pointer rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Poodles are good watchdogs.	Toy Poodles are good watchdogs.	Portuguese Pointers are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Poodles strongly protect their territory.	Toy Poodles are average defenders.	Portuguese Pointers strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Toy Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Portuguese Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Poodles have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Toy Poodles have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Portuguese Pointers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Poodles have average wanderlust potential.	Toy Poodles tend to escape less than other breeds.	Portuguese Pointers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Poodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Toy Poodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Portuguese Pointers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Poodles are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Toy Poodles are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Pointers are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Poodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Toy Poodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Portuguese Pointers don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Poodles tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Toy Poodles do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Portuguese Pointers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Poodle vs Toy Poodle vs Portuguese Pointer

Stranger Friendly	Poodles are stranger friendly dogs.	Toy Poodles are stranger friendly dogs.	Portuguese Pointers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Poodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Toy Poodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Pointers are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Poodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Toy Poodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Pointers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Poodles are dog-friendly dogs.	Toy Poodles are dog-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Pointers are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Toy Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Portuguese Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Toy Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Portuguese Pointers are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Poodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Toy Poodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Portuguese Pointers usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Poodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Toy Poodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Portuguese Pointers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Toy Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Portuguese Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Poodle vs Toy Poodle vs Portuguese Pointer

Health Issues	The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Toy Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Portuguese Pointers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Addison's Disease Allergies Bloat Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) Cataracts Cushing's Syndrome Ear Infections Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Patellar Luxation Premature Graying Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Runny Eyes Sebaceous Adenitis Von Willebrand's Disease	Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Canine Diabetes Mellitus Ear Infections Epilepsy Heart Murmurs Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Skin Allergies Slipped Stifle	No set
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	14-16 years	12-14 years
Calculate dog years to human years by breed here
Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes	No
Energy Level	Poodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Toy Poodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Portuguese Pointers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Poodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Toy Poodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Portuguese Pointers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Poodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Toy Poodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Portuguese Pointers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Toy Poodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Portuguese Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Poodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Toy Poodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Portuguese Pointer is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Poodle vs Toy Poodle vs Portuguese Pointer

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-4 puppies	2-4 puppies	5-8 puppies
Dog Name Generator – Find A Perfect Name For Your Puppy

Popular Dog Compares

Despite the best intentions, there may be errors. If you find one, please let us know and we will fix it as soon as possible. Contact us here.

Rate This Comparsion - Poodle vs Toy Poodle vs Portuguese Pointer

Reviews