Poodle vs Goldendoodle vs Basenji – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Poodle	Goldendoodle	Basenji
Origins	Germany France	United States Canada	Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	7	447	84
Reviews	7	4	1
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Other Names	French Poodle, Caniche, Barbone, Chien Canne, Grosse Pudel	Curly Golden, Curly Retriever, Goldenpoo	Congo Dog, Congo Terrier, African Bush Dog, African Barkless Dog, Ango Angari, Zande Dog
Breed Type	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1944 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section.
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	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry	No set
Price	$1000-$1500	600-800	$1000-$1200

General Appearance - Poodle vs Goldendoodle vs Basenji

Size	Medium	Large	Medium
Weight	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	Miniature: 15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)Standard: 45-100 pounds (20-45 kg), Medium: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg)	Male: 22-26 pounds (10-12 kg), Female: 20-25 pounds (9-11 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	Miniature: 22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)Standard: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Medium: 37.5 pounds (17 kg)	Male: 24 pounds (11 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)
Height	15 inches (38 cm) or more	13-24 inches (33-61 cm)	Male: 16-17 inches (41-43 cm), Female: 15-16 inches (38-41 cm)
Avg. Height	15 inches (38 cm) or more	18.5 inches (47 cm)	Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Poodle vs Goldendoodle vs Basenji

Coat	Curly	Curly Wavy Smooth Straight	Fine
Colors	Apricot Brown Gray Silver White Fawn Blue Cream Red Beige Black	Black Gray White Brown Red Yellow	White Brindle Tan Red Black
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Effortless: The Basenji requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Poodles shed none to minimal.	Goldendoodles shed moderately.	Basenjis shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Poodle vs Goldendoodle vs Basenji

Temperament	Active Faithful Intelligent Alert Instinctual Trainable	Energetic Intelligent Friendly Trainable	Affectionate Curious Playful Alert Energetic Intelligent
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Average: Goldendoodle's has average obedience intelligence.	Low: The Basenji if one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Poodles are easy to train.	Goldendoodles are very easy to train.	Basenjis are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Poodle is a playful breed.	The Goldendoodle is a playful breed.	Basenjis, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Basenjis have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Poodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Goldendoodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Basenjis may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
Social Needs	Poodles need a lot of social interaction.	Goldendoodles need for social interaction is average.	Basenjis are kinda antisocial.
Barking	Average to high: The Poodle is a vocal breed.	Average: The Goldendoodle barks occasionally.	Low: The Basenji barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	Poodles are good watchdogs.	Goldendoodles are average watchdogs.	Basenjis are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Poodles strongly protect their territory.	Goldendoodles are not the best to protect their territory.	Basenjis are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Goldendoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Basenji has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Poodles have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Goldendoodles have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Basenjis have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Poodles have average wanderlust potential.	Goldendoodles have average wanderlust potential.	Basenjis 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.	Goldendoodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Basenjis have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Poodles are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodles are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Basenjis are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Poodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Goldendoodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Basenjis 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Basenjis handle alone time quite well.
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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Poodle vs Goldendoodle vs Basenji

Stranger Friendly	Poodles are stranger friendly dogs.	Goldendoodles are very stranger friendly dogs.	Basenjis are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Poodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Basenjis are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Poodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Basenjis are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Poodles are dog-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Basenjis are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Goldendoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Basenji is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Goldendoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Basenjis are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Poodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Goldendoodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Basenjis usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Poodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Goldendoodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Basenjis are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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 Goldendoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Basenji 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 Goldendoodle vs Basenji

Health Issues	The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Goldendoodles are commonly healthy dogs.	The Basenji 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	Addison's Disease Allergies Bloat Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Von Willebrand's Disease	No set
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	10-15 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No	No
Energy Level	Poodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Goldendoodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Basenjis are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Poodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Goldendoodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Basenjis need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Poodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Goldendoodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Basenjis don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	3/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers warm weather
Stinkiness	Medium The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Goldendoodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Basenji has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Poodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Goldendoodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Basenji is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Poodle vs Goldendoodle vs Basenji

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	4-8 puppies	4-5 puppies
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