Poochon vs Cavapoo vs Mal-Shi – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Poochon	Cavapoo	Mal-Shi
Origins	Australia	Australia	United States Canada
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Group	Designer Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	560	555	222
Reviews	1	7	0
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Other Names	Cross between the Toy Poodle and Bichon Frise	Cavoodle	Malshi, Malti Zu, Malt-Tzu
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Cross Breed	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	Not recognized by any clubs.	American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. International Designer Canine Registry	No set
Price	800-1000	$1200-$1800	800-1000

General Appearance - Poochon vs Cavapoo vs Mal-Shi

Size	Small	Small Medium	Small
Weight	6-15 pounds (3-7 kg)	12-24 pounds (5.4-11 kg)	5-15 pounds (2.3-6.8 kg)
Avg. Weight	9.5 pounds (4.5 kg)	18 pounds (5.7.5 kg)	10 pounds (2.3-6.8 kg)
Height	10-15 inches (25-38 cm)	11-18 inches (28-45 cm)	10-20 inces (25-51 cm)
Avg. Height	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	14.5 inches (36.5 cm)	10-20 inces (38 cm)

Hair & Care - Poochon vs Cavapoo vs Mal-Shi

Coat	Coarse Wavy	Curly Wavy Straight	Soft Silky Wavy Double
Colors	Cream Tan Apricot Black Grey	Black White Chestnut Tricolor Apricot Cream Sable Red sable Phantom	Black Gray Yellow Brown White
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Poochon doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Advanced: The Cavapoo requires a lot of grooming.	Average: The Mal-Shi requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Poochons shed none to minimal.	Cavapoos shed moderately.	Mal-Shis shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Poochon vs Cavapoo vs Mal-Shi

Temperament	Happy Intelligent Affectionate	Gentle Loving Intelligent	Affectionate Independent Loving Playful Social Alert Intelligent Going Quiet
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Poochon's has great intelligence.	Very smart: Cavapoo is an excellent dog breed.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Poochons are quite easy to train.	Cavapoos are very easy to train.	Mal-Shis are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Poochon is a playful breed.	Cavapoos, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Mal-Shis, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Poochons 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	Poochons are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Cavapoos are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Mal-Shis are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Poochons need a lot of social interaction.	Cavapoos need a lot of social interaction.	Mal-Shis are a social breed.
Barking	Average to high: The Poochon is a vocal breed.	Average: The Cavapoo barks occasionally.	Average: The Mal-Shi barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Poochons are average watchdogs.	Cavapoos are one of the best watchdogs.	Mal-Shis are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Poochons are average defenders.	Cavapoos are not the best to protect their territory.	Mal-Shis strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Poochon has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Cavapoo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Mal-Shi has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Poochons have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Cavapoos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Mal-Shis have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Poochons tend to escape less than other breeds.	Cavapoos tend to escape less than other breeds.	Mal-Shis tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Poochons 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.	Cavapoos 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.	Mal-Shis 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.
Apartment Friendly	Poochons are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Cavapoos are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Mal-Shis are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Poochons adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Cavapoos adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Mal-Shis adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Poochons tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Cavapoos tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Mal-Shis 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 - Poochon vs Cavapoo vs Mal-Shi

Stranger Friendly	Poochons are stranger friendly dogs.	Cavapoos are very stranger friendly dogs.	Mal-Shis are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Poochons are kid-friendly dogs.	Cavapoos are average friendly dogs towards children.	Mal-Shis are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Poochons are cat-friendly dogs.	Cavapoos are average friendly towards cats.	Mal-Shis are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Poochons are very dog-friendly dogs.	Cavapoos are very dog-friendly dogs.	Mal-Shis are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Poochon is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cavapoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Mal-Shi is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Poochons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Cavapoos are commonly okay with elderly people.	Mal-Shis are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Poochons are usually friendly towards other pets.	Cavapoos are generally with other pets.	Mal-Shis are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Poochons are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Cavapoos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Mal-Shis are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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.	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.
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 Poochon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Cavapoo breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Mal-Shi 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 - Poochon vs Cavapoo vs Mal-Shi

Health Issues	The Poochon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.	The Mal-Shi is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Patellar Luxation Retinal Dysplasia Allergies Addison's Disease Bladder Stones Cushing's Syndrome	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation	No set
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	10-15 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes	No
Energy Level	Poochons have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Cavapoos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Mal-Shis have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Poochons need quite a lot of exercise.	Cavapoos have an average exercise need.	Mal-Shis have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Poochons are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Cavapoos are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Mal-Shis 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.	0.5 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.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Cavapoo can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Low The Poochon has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Cavapoo has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Mal-Shi has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Poochon is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Cavapoo is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Mal-Shi is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Poochon vs Cavapoo vs Mal-Shi

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