Poodle vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Poodle	Bernese Mountain Dog	Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Origins	Germany France	Switzerland	Wales
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Group	Companion Dogs	Working Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	7	25	68
Reviews	7	1	1
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Other Names	French Poodle, Caniche, Barbone, Chien Canne, Grosse Pudel	Berner Sennenhund, Bernese Cattle Dog, Berner	Cardigan, CWC, Cardi
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	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 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 American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$1000-$1500	$800-$1000	$1000-$1300

General Appearance - Poodle vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Size	Medium	Large	Medium
Weight	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	Male: 85-110 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 80-105 pounds (36–48 kg)	Male: 25-30 pounds (11-14 kg), Female: 25-30 pounds (11-14 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (36–48 kg)	Male: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg), Female: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg)
Height	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Male: 24-28 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 23-27 inches (58–69 cm)	Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm)
Avg. Height	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Male: 26 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 25 inches (58–69 cm)	Male: 11.5 inches (29 cm), Female: 11.5 inches (29 cm)

Hair & Care - Poodle vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Coat	Curly	Dense	Fine
Colors	Apricot Brown Gray Silver White Fawn Blue Cream Red Beige Black	White Black	Black & White Blue & Merle & White Brindle & White Red & White Sable & White
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Poodles shed none to minimal.	Bernese Mountain Dogs shed above average.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis shed above average.

Characteristics - Poodle vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Temperament	Active Faithful Intelligent Alert Instinctual Trainable	Affectionate Intelligent Faithful Loyal	Active Alert Devoted Intelligent Affectionate Companionable Gentle
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Very smart: Bernese Mountain Dog is an excellent dog breed.	Very smart: Cardigan Welsh Corgi is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Poodles are easy to train.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are easy to train.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Poodle is a playful breed.	Bernese Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Poodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Poodles need a lot of social interaction.	Bernese Mountain Dogs need for social interaction is average.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average to high: The Poodle is a vocal breed.	Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog barks occasionally.	Average: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Poodles are good watchdogs.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Poodles strongly protect their territory.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Bernese Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Cardigan Welsh Corgi has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Poodles have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Bernese Mountain Dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Poodles have average wanderlust potential.	Bernese Mountain Dogs have average wanderlust potential.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Poodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Bernese Mountain Dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Poodles are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Poodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bernese Mountain Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Poodles tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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 - Poodle vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Stranger Friendly	Poodles are stranger friendly dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Poodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Poodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Poodles are dog-friendly dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bernese Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cardigan Welsh Corgi is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Poodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are generally with other pets.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Poodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Bernese Mountain Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Cardigan Welsh Corgis are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good 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	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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	Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Bernese Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Cardigan Welsh Corgi 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.	Yes 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 - Poodle vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Health Issues	The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Addison's Disease Allergies Bloat Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) Cataracts Cushing's Syndrome Ear Infections Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Patellar Luxation Premature Graying Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Runny Eyes Sebaceous Adenitis Von Willebrand's Disease	Bloat Cancer Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Panosteitis Portosystemic Liver Shunt Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease	Cataracts Cystinuria Degenerative Myelopathy Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Intervertebral Disk Disease Patent Ductus Arteriosis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia Von Willebrand's Disease
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	7-10 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No	No
Energy Level	Poodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Bernese Mountain Dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Poodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Bernese Mountain Dogs have an average exercise need.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Poodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Cardigan Welsh Corgis sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups 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	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers cold weather The Bernese Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Cardigan Welsh Corgi can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Bernese Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Cardigan Welsh Corgi has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Poodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Bernese Mountain Dog drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Poodle vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi

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	1-14 puppies, average 8	4-7 puppies
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