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Name	Irish Water Spaniel	Poodle	Barbet
Origins	Ireland	Germany France	France
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet breeds.	Bog Dog Rat Tail Spaniel Shannon Spaniel Whiptail	Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle	French Water Dog
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Barbet Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Medium	Large Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet? Compare adult weight ranges.	45-65 pounds (20-30 kg)	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	37–62 pounds (17–28 kg )
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	55 pounds (25 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	37–62 pounds (17–28 kg )
Height Which is taller, Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Barbet? Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Barbet height comparison:	20-23 inches (51-58 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Male: 23–26 inches (58–65 cm), Female: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	21.5 inches (54.5 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Male: 23–26 inches (58–65 cm), Female: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm)

Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Barbet Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Find price differences between these breeds.	$800-$1000	$1000-$1500	$600-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Barbet?	Frequent: The Irish Water Spaniel is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.	Average: The Barbet is a commonly available dog breed.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Barbet Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which breed ranks highest?	Very smart: Irish Water Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which is easiest to train?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	Poodle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Barbet dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which breed is most alert?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Barbet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which breed is most protective?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.	Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Barbet dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Barbet Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet? Compare temperaments.	Active Clownish Alert Intelligent Quick Inquisitive	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual	Intelligent Obedient Joyful Companionable Cheerful
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.	Barbet dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Barbet?	Average to High: Irish Water Spaniel dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Barbet dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Barbet social needs comparison:	Irish Water Spaniel dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Barbet dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Barbet dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Barbet 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

Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Barbet Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Irish Water Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Barbet rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which breed is most playful?	The Irish Water Spaniel is a playful breed. See more.	The Poodle is a playful breed. See more.	The Barbet is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Water Spaniel breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the 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 Barbet indoors.
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Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Barbet Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which breed is most flexible?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Barbet dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Barbet?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Barbet 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.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Barbet Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Irish Water Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Barbet has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which uses mouth most during play?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Poodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Barbet dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Water Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Poodle bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Barbet bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Barbet Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which breed lives longest?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Irish Water Spaniel: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Barbet: 14 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which handles climate changes best?	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.	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 Barbet can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which has fewer health issues?	Irish Water Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.	The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Barbets tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	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 Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Barbet should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Barbet? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Barbet health problems comparison:	No data available	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	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Epilepsy Entropion Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Hernia Overbite Underbite

Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Barbet Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which breed is most active?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.	Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Barbet dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Barbet exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Barbet? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.	Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Barbet dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Barbet?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.	Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Barbet dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Barbet Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Irish Water Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Barbet has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which needs most food?	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.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
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Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Barbet Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. What colors are available?	Brown	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot	Black Gray White Brown Fawn
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which requires most maintenance?	Advanced: The Irish Water Spaniel requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Barbet requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which drools least?	The Irish Water Spaniel is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Barbet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Irish Water Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Barbet has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense Curly Tight	Curly	Waterproof
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Barbet? Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or {name3 shedding:	Irish Water Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Barbet dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Barbet Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which is best with kids?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Barbet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Barbet dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Barbet? Which dog is more friendly?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Barbet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Barbet?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Barbet dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Barbet?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Barbet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Barbet?	Yes Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Barbet dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Irish Water Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Barbet is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Irish Water Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Barbets are usually recommended for elderly people.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Barbet As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which is best suited for water work?	Yes Irish Water Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Barbet breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which has most military use?	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.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Barbet Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which has most puppies?	4-12 puppies	2-4 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. What's recommended?	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.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Barbet Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.	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.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle, and Barbet. Which has most recognition?	No data available	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 Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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