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Name	Poodle	Barbet	Portuguese Water Dog
Origins	Germany France	France	Portugal
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Group	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle	French Water Dog	Cao De Agua Portie Water Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Poodle or Barbet or Portuguese Water Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Poodle or Barbet or Portuguese Water Dog?	Medium	Large Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Poodle or Barbet or Barbet? Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog weight comparison:	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	37–62 pounds (17–28 kg )	Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	37–62 pounds (17–28 kg )	Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, Poodle or Barbet or Portuguese Water Dog? Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog height comparison:	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Male: 23–26 inches (58–65 cm), Female: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm)	Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Male: 23–26 inches (58–65 cm), Female: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm)	Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm)

Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Poodle or Barbet or Portuguese Water Dog? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1500	$600-$1000	$2500-$2800
Availability Which is easier to get, Poodle or Barbet or Portuguese Water Dog?	Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.	Average: The Barbet is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.

Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog intelligence:	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.	Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog trainability comparison.	Poodle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Barbet dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Poodle or Barbet or Portuguese Water Dog?	Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Barbet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Poodle or Barbet or Portuguese Water Dog? 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.	Barbet dogs are average defenders. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Poodle or Barbet or Portuguese Water Dog? Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual	Intelligent Obedient Joyful Companionable Cheerful	Intelligent Docile Obedient Brave Impetuous Quarrelsome
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	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.	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 Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog?	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.	High: Portuguese Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog social needs comparison:	Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Barbet dogs are a social breed. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Barbet dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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.	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.	Portuguese Water Dog 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

Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog playfulness comparison:	The Poodle is a playful breed. See more.	The Barbet is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog?	Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Barbet rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks. 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 Barbet or Portuguese Water Dog?	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.	Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog 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.	Average: Barbet dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Poodle or Barbet or Portuguese Water Dog?	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.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Poodle or Barbet or Portuguese Water Dog?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Poodle bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Barbet bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Portuguese Water Dog 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 Barbet has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog mouthiness comparison:	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.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog?	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.	The Portuguese Water Dog 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: Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog 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	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Epilepsy Entropion Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Hernia Overbite Underbite	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Entropion Ectropion Distichiasis Persistent Pupillary Membranes Addison's Disease Megaesophagus Irritable Bowel Disease (ibd) Abnormally Small Eyes GM-1 Storage Disease Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy Gastrointestinal Diseases Colitis Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis Lymphangiectasia
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.	Frequent The Barbet should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Portuguese Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Poodle, Barbet and Portuguese Water Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Barbet: 14 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog?	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Portuguese Water Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Poodle or Barbet or Portuguese Water Dog?	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.	2 to 2.5 cup 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 Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog 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 Barbet has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog coat comparison:	Curly	Waterproof	Curly
Colors What are the original Poodle, Barbet and Portuguese Water Dog color?	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot	Black Gray White Brown Fawn	Black White Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Poodle or Barbet or Portuguese Water Dog? Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Barbet requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Poodle or Barbet or Portuguese Water Dog? Poodle or Barbet or {name3 shedding:	Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Barbet dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog 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 Barbet or Portuguese Water Dog?	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 Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog 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, Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog?	Medium ⏺ The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Barbet has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Water Dog has a low 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 Barbet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Barbet dogs are generally with other pets.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Poodle or Barbet or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog is more friendly?	Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Barbet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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 Barbet or Portuguese Water Dog?	Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Barbet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Poodle or Barbet or Portuguese Water Dog?	Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Barbet dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Poodle or Barbet or Portuguese Water Dog?	Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Barbet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog?	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.	Yes Portuguese Water Dog 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.	Yes Barbet is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Portuguese Water Dog 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.	Barbets are usually recommended for elderly people.	Portuguese Water Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog 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 Barbet or Portuguese Water Dog? 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 Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog?	Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Barbet breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes 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.

Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog 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 Barbet and Portuguese Water Dog have?	2-4 puppies	4-6 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Poodle vs Barbet vs Portuguese Water Dog 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 as a Miscellaneous breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound 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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs 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	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	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Australian National Kennel Council New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club The Kennel Club

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