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Name	Irish Water Spaniel	Poodle	Bichon Frise
Origins	Ireland	Germany France	Spain Belgium
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Group	Gun Dog	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bog Dog Rat Tail Spaniel Shannon Spaniel Whiptail	Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle	Bichon A Poil Frise Bichon Tenerife Purebred Bichon Tenerife Dog Bichon Frise
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Bichon Frise? Which is the smallest dog, Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Bichon Frise?	Medium	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Poodle? Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise weight comparison:	45-65 pounds (20-30 kg)	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 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)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Bichon Frise? Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise height comparison:	20-23 inches (51-58 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Male: 9-12 inches (23–30 cm) Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	21.5 inches (54.5 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Male: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)

Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Bichon Frise? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$1000-$1500	$700-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Bichon Frise?	Frequent: The Irish Water Spaniel is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Bichon Frise is quite easy to get.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise intelligence:	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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Trainability Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise trainability comparison.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	Poodle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Bichon Frise?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Bichon Frise? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.	Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Bichon Frise? Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Clownish Alert Intelligent Quick Inquisitive	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual	Playful Sensitive Intelligent Affectionate Gentle 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.	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: Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise?	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: Bichon Frise 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 Bichon Frise 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.	Bichon Frise dogs need a lot of social interaction. 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.	Bichon Frise 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.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise playfulness comparison:	The Irish Water Spaniel is a playful breed. See more.	The Poodle is a playful breed. See more.	The Bichon Frise is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise?	Average: The Irish Water Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Bichon Frise barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Bichon Frise?	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Water Spaniel breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Bichon Frise breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Bichon Frise?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Water Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Poodle bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Bichon Frise bite force: Weak.
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 Irish Water Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Bichon Frise has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise mouthiness comparison:	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.	Bichon Frise dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise health comparison. Which is the healthier: Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise?	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.	The Bichon Frise is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise 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	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Vaccination Sensitivity Bladder Stones Juvenile Cataracts
Veterinarian Visits 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.	Average The Bichon Frise should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise lifespan comparison. How long do Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle and Bichon Frise breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Irish Water Spaniel: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Bichon Frise: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise?	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 warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Bichon Frise? Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise energy level comparison:	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.	Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Bichon Frise dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Bichon Frise? 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.	Bichon Frise dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Bichon Frise?	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.	Bichon Frise dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Bichon Frise?	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.	1/2 to 1.5 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? Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise weight gain potential comparison:	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 to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bichon Frise's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise coat comparison:	Dense Curly Tight	Curly	Curly
Colors What are the original Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle and Bichon Frise color?	Brown	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot	Cream White Buff Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Bichon Frise? Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise grooming comparison:	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.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Bichon Frise? 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.	Bichon Frise dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Bichon Frise?	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.
Hypoallergenic Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise 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, Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise?	Medium ⏺ The Irish Water Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Bichon Frise has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the 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 Bichon Frise is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly 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.	Bichon Frise dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Bichon Frise? Which dog is more friendly?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frise dogs are very 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 Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Bichon Frise?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frise dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Bichon Frise?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frise dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Bichon Frise?	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frise dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise?	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 Bichon Frise 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.	No Bichon Frise is not the best dog breed 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.	Bichon Frises are usually recommended for elderly people.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise 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.	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 Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Irish Water Spaniel or Poodle or Bichon Frise? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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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: Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise?	Yes Irish Water Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bichon Frise 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.	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.

Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise 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 Irish Water Spaniel and Poodle and Bichon Frise have?	4-12 puppies	2-4 puppies	2-5 puppies
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Irish Water Spaniel vs Poodle vs Bichon Frise Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	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 in 1972 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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 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 The Bichon Frise Club Of America

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