Poodle vs Chinese Crested vs American Hairless Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Poodle	Chinese Crested	American Hairless Terrier
Origins	Germany France	China	United States
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	7	79	126
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Other Names	French Poodle, Caniche, Barbone, Chien Canne, Grosse Pudel	Chinese Crested, Crested, Puff	AHT
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 1991 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2016 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle section.	Not recognized by FCI.	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 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	No set
Price	$1000-$1500	$800-$1000	$300-$500

General Appearance - Poodle vs Chinese Crested vs American Hairless Terrier

Size	Medium	Small	Small
Weight	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	5-16 pounds (2.5-7 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	8 pounds (4 kg)	10.5 pounds (2.6 kg)
Height	15 inches (38 cm) or more	10-13 inches (21-33 cm)	7-16 inches (18-41 cm)
Avg. Height	15 inches (38 cm) or more	11.5 inches (29 cm)	11.5 inches (29.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Poodle vs Chinese Crested vs American Hairless Terrier

Coat	Curly	Silky Thick Double	Hairless
Colors	Apricot Brown Gray Silver White Fawn Blue Cream Red Beige Black	Apricot Black Blue Chocolate Cream Palomino Slate White	Spotted Speckled White Black
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Chinese Crested requires average grooming effort.	Advanced: The American Hairless Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Poodles shed none to minimal.	Chinese Cresteds shed none to minimal.	American Hairless Terriers shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Poodle vs Chinese Crested vs American Hairless Terrier

Temperament	Active Faithful Intelligent Alert Instinctual Trainable	Affectionate Happy Playful Alert Lively Sweet Tempered	Alert Loving Inquisitive Lively Intelligent Playful
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Average: American Hairless Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Poodles are easy to train.	Chinese Cresteds are easy to train.	American Hairless Terriers are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Poodle is a playful breed.	Chinese Cresteds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The American Hairless Terrier is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Chinese Cresteds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	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.	Chinese Cresteds are highly affectionate dogs.	American Hairless Terriers are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Poodles need a lot of social interaction.	Chinese Cresteds need a lot of social interaction.	American Hairless Terriers are a social breed.
Barking	Average to high: The Poodle is a vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Chinese Crested rarely barks.	Low to Average: The American Hairless Terrier rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Poodles are good watchdogs.	Chinese Cresteds are not the best watchdogs.	American Hairless Terriers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Poodles strongly protect their territory.	Chinese Cresteds are average defenders.	American Hairless Terriers strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Chinese Crested has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The American Hairless Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Poodles have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Chinese Cresteds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	American Hairless Terriers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Poodles have average wanderlust potential.	Chinese Cresteds are not the biggest explorers.	American Hairless Terriers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Poodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Chinese Cresteds have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	American Hairless Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Poodles are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Chinese Cresteds are very apartment-friendly dogs.	American Hairless Terriers are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Poodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Chinese Cresteds adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	American Hairless Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
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.	Chinese Cresteds tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	American Hairless Terriers 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 - Poodle vs Chinese Crested vs American Hairless Terrier

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

Health Issues	The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Chinese Crested is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The American Hairless Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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	Deafness Epilepsy Glaucoma Lens Luxation Loose Teeth	No set
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-14 years	14-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes	No
Energy Level	Poodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Chinese Cresteds have a lower energy level than other dogs.	American Hairless Terriers 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.	Chinese Cresteds exercise need is minimal.	American Hairless Terriers exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Poodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Chinese Cresteds like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	American Hairless Terriers 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.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Low to Average.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Chinese Crested has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The American Hairless Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Poodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Chinese Crested is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The American Hairless Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Poodle vs Chinese Crested vs American Hairless Terrier

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	2-5 puppies	3-5 puppies
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