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Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli Comparison - Dog breed selector: Barbone or French Water Dog or Hungarian Water Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Poodle Barbet Puli
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Group Companion Dogs Gun Dog Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Barbone
Caniche
Chien Canne
Grosse Pudel
French Poodle
French Water Dog Hungarian Water Dog
Puli Dog
Puli Kutya
Pulik
Hungarian Puli
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Poodle or Barbet or Puli? Which is the smallest dog, Poodle or Barbet or Puli?
Medium Large
Medium
Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Poodle or Barbet or Barbet? Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli weight comparison:
Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) 37–62 pounds (17–28 kg ) Male: 25-35 pounds (11-16 kg), Female: 20-30 pounds (9-14 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: 30 pounds (13.5 kg), Female: 25 pounds (11.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Poodle or Barbet or Puli? Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli height comparison:
15 inches (38 cm) or more Male: 23–26 inches (58–65 cm), Female: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm) Male: 16-17½ inches (41-46 cm), Female: 14½-16 inches (36-41 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: 16-17.5 inches (43.5 cm), Female: 14.5-16 inches (38.5 cm)

Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Poodle or Barbet or Puli? Which is more expensive?
$1000-$1500 $600-$1000 $1000-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Poodle or Barbet or Puli?
Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.
Average: The Barbet is a commonly available dog breed.
Frequent: The Puli is easier than average to get.

Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli intelligence:
Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Smart: The Puli dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli trainability comparison.
Poodle dogs are easy to train.
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Barbet dogs are quite easy to train.
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Puli dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Poodle or Barbet or Puli?
Poodle dogs are good watchdogs.
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Barbet dogs are average watchdogs.
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Puli dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Poodle or Barbet or Puli? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Barbet dogs are average defenders.
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Puli dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Poodle or Barbet or Puli? Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli behavior/temperament comparison:
Active
Alert
Intelligent
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual
Intelligent
Obedient
Joyful
Companionable
Cheerful
Agile
Energetic
Intelligent
Obedient
Loyal
Faithful
Smart
Home-Loving
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Barbet dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli?
High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Barbet dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Puli dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli social needs comparison:
Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Barbet dogs are a social breed.
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Puli dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Barbet dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Puli dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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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.
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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.
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Puli dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli playfulness comparison:
The Poodle is a playful breed.
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The Barbet is a highly playful breed.
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The Puli is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli?
Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed.
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Low to Average: The Barbet rarely barks.
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Average to High: The Puli is a vocal breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Poodle or Barbet or Puli?
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.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Puli breed.

Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli 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.
Puli dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Poodle or Barbet or Puli?
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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Poodle or Barbet or Puli?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Poodle bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Barbet bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Puli bite force: Ordinary.
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 Puli has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli mouthiness comparison:
Poodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Barbet dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Puli dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli health comparison. Which is the healthier: Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli?
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 Puli is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli 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
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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 Puli should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli lifespan comparison. How long do Poodle, Barbet and Puli 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
12-16 years
The average lifespan of Puli: 14 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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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.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Poodle or Barbet or Puli? Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli energy level comparison:
Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Barbet dogs are high-energy dogs.
Puli dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Poodle or Barbet or Puli? 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.
Puli dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Poodle or Barbet or Puli?
Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Barbet dogs don't need too much sleep.
Puli dogs don't need too much sleep.

Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Poodle or Barbet or Puli?
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. 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Barbet has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Puli has an average risk for obesity.
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Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli coat comparison:
Curly Waterproof Dense
Curly
Wavy
Thick
Double
Woolly
Ribbon
Tangled
Heavy
Corded
Colors
What are the original Poodle, Barbet and Puli color?
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Silver
Brown
Fawn
Beige
Apricot
Black
Gray
White
Brown
Fawn
Black
Cream
White
Silver
Brown
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Poodle or Barbet or Puli? Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli grooming comparison:
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The Barbet requires average grooming effort.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Poodle or Barbet or Puli? Poodle or Barbet or {name3 shedding:
Poodle dogs shed none to minimal.
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Barbet dogs shed none to minimal.
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Puli dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Poodle or Barbet or Puli?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli?

Medium

The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Barbet has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Puli has an average 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.
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The Barbet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Puli is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli 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.
Puli dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Poodle or Barbet or Puli? Which dog is more friendly?
Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Barbet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Puli dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Poodle or Barbet or Puli?
Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Barbet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Puli dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Poodle or Barbet or Puli?
Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Barbet dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Puli dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Poodle or Barbet or Puli?
Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Barbet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Puli dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli?
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
Puli 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
Puli 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.
Pulis are usually recommended for elderly people.

Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Poodle or Barbet or Puli? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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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: Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli?

Yes

Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

Barbet breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Puli breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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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.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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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 Puli 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.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Poodle and Barbet and Puli have?
2-4 puppies 4-6 puppies 4-6 puppies

Poodle vs Barbet vs Puli 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 1936 as a Herding 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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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 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

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