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Name	Bolognese dog	Toy Poodle	Dachshund
Origins	Italy	Germany France	Germany
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	288	449	13
Reviews	1	1	3
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Other Names	Bichon Bolognese, Bolognese Toy Dog	Caniche, Barbone, Chien Canne, Teacup Poodle, French Poodle, Pudle, Teddy Poodle	Teckel, Tekkel, Tekkel Doxie, Weenie Dog, Sausage Dog, Bassotto, Worshond
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Foundation Stock Service Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.	Dog Registry of America Inc.	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
Price	$1200-$1400	1000-1500	$500-$700

General Appearance - Bolognese dog vs Toy Poodle vs Dachshund

Size	Small	Small	Small
Weight	4.5-9 pounds (2.5-4 kg)	Male: 6-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)
Avg. Weight	6.75 pounds (3.25 kg)	Male: 7.5 pounds (3.5 kg)	Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)
Height	Males: 10.5-12 inches (27-30 cm), Female: 10-11 inches (25-28 cm)	Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)
Avg. Height	Males: 11.25 inches (28.5 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Bolognese dog vs Toy Poodle vs Dachshund

Coat	Curly Silky	Dense Curly Thick	Fine
Colors	Pure white	Apricot Black Brown Gray Silver White Fawn Blue Cream Red Beige	Blue Red White Tan Brown Silver Black
Grooming	Average: The Bolognese dog requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Bolognese dogs shed none to minimal.	Toy Poodles shed none to minimal.	Dachshunds shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Bolognese dog vs Toy Poodle vs Dachshund

Temperament	Loyal Playful Easygoing Earnest Willing Intelligent Devoted Serene Active Calm Faithful	Active Faithful Intelligent Alert Instinctual Trainable	Clever Devoted Playful Courageous Lively Stubborn
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Bolognese dog's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: Toy Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Average: Dachshund's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Bolognese dogs are easy to train.	Toy Poodles are very easy to train.	Dachshunds are easy to train.
Playfulness	Bolognese dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Toy Poodle is a playful breed.	Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Bolognese dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Bolognese dogs 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.	Dachshunds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Bolognese dogs need a lot of social interaction.	Toy Poodles are a social breed.	Dachshunds are a social breed.
Barking	Average to high: The Bolognese dog is a vocal breed.	Average to high: The Toy Poodle is a vocal breed.	High: The Dachshund is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Bolognese dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Toy Poodles are good watchdogs.	Dachshunds are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Bolognese dogs strongly protect their territory.	Toy Poodles are average defenders.	Dachshunds are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Bolognese dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Toy Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Bolognese dogs 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.	Dachshunds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Bolognese dogs are not the biggest explorers.	Toy Poodles tend to escape less than other breeds.	Dachshunds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Bolognese 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.	Toy Poodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Dachshunds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Bolognese dogs are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Toy Poodles are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Dachshunds are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Bolognese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Toy Poodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Dachshunds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Bolognese dogs 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.	Dachshunds 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.
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 - Bolognese dog vs Toy Poodle vs Dachshund

Stranger Friendly	Bolognese dogs are very stranger friendly dogs.	Toy Poodles are stranger friendly dogs.	Dachshunds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Bolognese dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Toy Poodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Dachshunds are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Bolognese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Toy Poodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Dachshunds are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Bolognese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Toy Poodles are dog-friendly dogs.	Dachshunds are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Bolognese dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Toy Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Bolognese dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Toy Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Bolognese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Toy Poodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Dachshunds are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Bolognese dogs 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 Dachshunds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used 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	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes 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	Not really Bolognese dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Toy Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Dachshund 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 - Bolognese dog vs Toy Poodle vs Dachshund

Health Issues	The Bolognese dog 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.	The Dachshund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Chronic Eye Irritation Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease	Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Canine Diabetes Mellitus Ear Infections Epilepsy Heart Murmurs Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Skin Allergies Slipped Stifle	Acanthosis Nigricans Baldness Bloat Cancer Canine Diabetes Mellitus Cushing's Syndrome Deafness Demodectic Mange Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Legg-perthes Disease Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Mitral Valve Disease Narcolepsy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	13-15 years	14-16 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes	No
Energy Level	Bolognese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Toy Poodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Dachshunds have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Bolognese dogs exercise need is minimal.	Toy Poodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Dachshunds have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Bolognese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Toy Poodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Dachshunds sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 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.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.	High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers warm weather
Stinkiness	Medium The Bolognese dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Toy Poodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Bolognese dog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Toy Poodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Dachshund is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Bolognese dog vs Toy Poodle vs Dachshund

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	2-5 puppies	2-4 puppies	4-8 puppies
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