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Name	Miniature Poodle	Samoyed	Portuguese Water Dog
Origins	Germany France	Russia	Portugal
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Barboncino Miniatura Barbone Carniche Moyen Pudle Zwergpudel	Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya	Cao De Agua Portie Water Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Miniature Poodle or Samoyed or Portuguese Water Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Miniature Poodle or Samoyed or Portuguese Water Dog?	Small	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Miniature Poodle or Samoyed or Samoyed? Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog weight comparison:	15-17 pounds (7-8 kg)	Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg)	Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	16 pounds (7.5 kg)	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, Miniature Poodle or Samoyed or Portuguese Water Dog? Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog height comparison:	11-15 inches (28-38 cm)	Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm)	Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	13 inches (33 cm)	Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm)	Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm)

Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Miniature Poodle or Samoyed or Portuguese Water Dog? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1500	$1200-$1500	$2500-$2800
Availability Which is easier to get, Miniature Poodle or Samoyed or Portuguese Water Dog?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.

Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog intelligence:	Outstanding: Miniature Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog trainability comparison.	Miniature Poodle dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Samoyed dogs are easy to train. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Miniature Poodle or Samoyed or Portuguese Water Dog?	Miniature Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Miniature Poodle or Samoyed or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Miniature Poodle dogs are average defenders. See more.	Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature Poodle or Samoyed or Portuguese Water Dog? Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual	Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable	Intelligent Docile Obedient Brave Impetuous Quarrelsome
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog?	High: Miniature Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Portuguese Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog social needs comparison:	Miniature Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Samoyed dogs are a social breed. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Miniature Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Miniature Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Samoyed dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog 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

Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog playfulness comparison:	The Miniature Poodle is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog?	Average to High: The Miniature Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Miniature Poodle or Samoyed or Portuguese Water Dog?	Very house-friendly dog the Miniature Poodle breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Samoyed indoors.	Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Miniature Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Miniature Poodle or Samoyed or Portuguese Water Dog?	Miniature Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Samoyed dogs 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 Water Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Miniature Poodle or Samoyed or Portuguese Water Dog?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature Poodle bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Portuguese Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog mouthiness comparison:	Miniature Poodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog?	The Miniature Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Epilepsy Addison's Disease	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Entropion Ectropion Distichiasis Persistent Pupillary Membranes Addison's Disease Megaesophagus Irritable Bowel Disease (ibd) Abnormally Small Eyes GM-1 Storage Disease Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy Gastrointestinal Diseases Colitis Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis Lymphangiectasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Miniature Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Samoyed should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Portuguese Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature Poodle, Samoyed and Portuguese Water Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	14-16 years The average lifespan of Miniature Poodle: 15 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Portuguese Water Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Miniature Poodle or Samoyed or Portuguese Water Dog?	0.5 to 1.5 cups 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.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Miniature Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog coat comparison:	Dense Curly Thick	Dense	Curly
Colors What are the original Miniature Poodle, Samoyed and Portuguese Water Dog color?	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot	Cream White Biscuit	Black White Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Miniature Poodle or Samoyed or Portuguese Water Dog? Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Miniature Poodle or Samoyed or Portuguese Water Dog? Miniature Poodle or Samoyed or {name3 shedding:	Miniature Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Miniature Poodle or Samoyed or Portuguese Water Dog?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog?	Low 🔽 The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Miniature Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog Good With Comparison

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

Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Miniature Poodle or Samoyed or Portuguese Water Dog? 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.	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.	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.	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: Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog?	Not really Miniature Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Portuguese Water Dog 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.	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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Miniature Poodle and Samoyed and Portuguese Water Dog have?	2-8 puppies, average 5	4-6 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Miniature Poodle vs Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs 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	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Australian National Kennel Council New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club The Kennel Club

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