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Name	Poodle	Irish Water Spaniel	Komondor
Origins	Germany France	Ireland	Hungary
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Group	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle	Bog Dog Rat Tail Spaniel Shannon Spaniel Whiptail	Hungarian Komondor Hungarian Sheepdog Mop Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Poodle or Irish Water Spaniel or Komondor? Which is the smallest dog, Poodle or Irish Water Spaniel or Komondor?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Poodle or Irish Water Spaniel or Irish Water Spaniel? Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor weight comparison:	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	45-65 pounds (20-30 kg)	125 pounds (59 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	55 pounds (25 kg)	125 pounds (59 kg)
Height Which is taller, Poodle or Irish Water Spaniel or Komondor? Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor height comparison:	15 inches (38 cm) or more	20-23 inches (51-58 cm)	25.5 inches (65 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	15 inches (38 cm) or more	21.5 inches (54.5 cm)	25.5 inches (65 cm)

Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Poodle or Irish Water Spaniel or Komondor? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1500	$800-$1000	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Poodle or Irish Water Spaniel or Komondor?	Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Irish Water Spaniel is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Komondor is easier than average to get.

Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor intelligence:	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Irish Water Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor trainability comparison.	Poodle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	Komondor 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 Irish Water Spaniel or Komondor?	Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Komondor dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Poodle or Irish Water Spaniel or Komondor? 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.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.	Komondor dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Poodle or Irish Water Spaniel or Komondor? Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual	Active Clownish Alert Intelligent Quick Inquisitive	Independent Affectionate Gentle Steady Fearless Calm
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more 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: Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor?	High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Irish Water Spaniel dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Komondor dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor social needs comparison:	Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Komondor dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Komondor is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? 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.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Komondor dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor playfulness comparison:	The Poodle is a playful breed. See more.	The Irish Water Spaniel is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Komondors, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor?	Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Irish Water Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Komondor is a vocal breed. 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 Irish Water Spaniel or Komondor?	Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Water Spaniel breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Komondor breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor 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.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Komondor dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Poodle or Irish Water Spaniel or Komondor?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Poodle or Irish Water Spaniel or Komondor?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Poodle bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Water Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Komondor 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 Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Irish Water Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Komondor has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor mouthiness comparison:	Poodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Komondor dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor health comparison. Which is the healthier: Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor?	The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Irish Water Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.	The Komondor 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: Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor 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	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Irish Water Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Komondor should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor lifespan comparison. How long do Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel and Komondor breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Irish Water Spaniel: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Komondor: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor?	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 Irish Water Spaniel can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Komondor can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Poodle or Irish Water Spaniel or Komondor?	2 to 3 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.	6 to 8 cups 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? Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor 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: The Irish Water Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Komondor has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor coat comparison:	Curly	Dense Curly Tight	Dense Wavy Thick Shaggy Corded Coarser Topcoat Finer Undercoat
Colors What are the original Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel and Komondor color?	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot	Brown	White Ivory
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Poodle or Irish Water Spaniel or Komondor? Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Advanced: The Irish Water Spaniel requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Komondor requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Poodle or Irish Water Spaniel or Komondor? Poodle or Irish Water Spaniel or {name3 shedding:	Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Komondor 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: Poodle or Irish Water Spaniel or Komondor?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	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 vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor?	Medium ⏺ The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Water Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Komondor has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Water Spaniel is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Komondor is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Komondor dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Poodle or Irish Water Spaniel or Komondor? Which dog is more friendly?	Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Komondor dogs are not 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 Irish Water Spaniel or Komondor?	Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Komondor dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Poodle or Irish Water Spaniel or Komondor?	Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Komondor dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Poodle or Irish Water Spaniel or Komondor?	Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Komondor dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor?	Yes Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Komondor 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 Irish Water Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Komondor 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.	Irish Water Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Komondors are usually recommended for elderly people.

Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor 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.	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: Poodle or Irish Water Spaniel or Komondor? 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: Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor?	Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Irish Water Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Komondor breed usually doesn't like 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.	Yes 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.

Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor 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 Poodle and Irish Water Spaniel and Komondor have?	2-4 puppies	4-12 puppies	3-10 puppies
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Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Komondor 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 1878 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working 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 Water Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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	No data available	No data available

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