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Name	Poodle	Irish Water Spaniel	Bearded Collie
Origins	Germany France	Ireland	Scotland
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Group	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie breeds.	Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle	Bog Dog Rat Tail Spaniel Shannon Spaniel Whiptail	Argle Bargle Beardie Mountain Collie Highland Collie
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Bearded Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Medium	Large Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	45-65 pounds (20-30 kg)	40-60 pounds (18-27 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	55 pounds (25 kg)	50 pounds (22.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Poodle or Irish Water Spaniel or Bearded Collie? Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Bearded Collie height comparison:	15 inches (38 cm) or more	20-23 inches (51-58 cm)	20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	15 inches (38 cm) or more	21.5 inches (54.5 cm)	21 inches (53.5 cm)

Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Bearded Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Find price differences between these breeds.	$1000-$1500	$800-$1000	$1200-$1400
Availability Which is easier to get, Poodle or Irish Water Spaniel or Bearded Collie?	Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Irish Water Spaniel is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Bearded Collie is easier than average to get.

Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Bearded Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which breed ranks highest?	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Irish Water Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Bearded Collie dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which is easiest to train?	Poodle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which breed is most alert?	Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which breed is most protective?	Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Bearded Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie? Compare temperaments.	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual	Active Clownish Alert Intelligent Quick Inquisitive	Active Alert Intelligent Confident Lively Assertive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. 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 Irish Water Spaniel vs Bearded Collie?	High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Irish Water Spaniel dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Bearded Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Bearded Collie social needs comparison:	Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Bearded Collie 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 Irish Water Spaniel vs Bearded Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which breed is most vocal?	Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Irish Water Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Bearded Collie is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which breed is most playful?	The Poodle is a playful breed. See more.	The Irish Water Spaniel is a playful breed. See more.	The Bearded Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Water Spaniel breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Bearded Collie breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Bearded Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which breed is most flexible?	Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Bearded Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Poodle or Irish Water Spaniel or Bearded Collie?	Poodle dogs 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.	Bearded Collie 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.

Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Bearded Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Irish Water Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Bearded Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which uses mouth most during play?	Poodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Poodle bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Water Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bearded Collie bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Bearded Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Irish Water Spaniel: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Bearded Collie: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which handles climate changes best?	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 Irish Water Spaniel 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 Bearded Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which has fewer health issues?	The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Irish Water Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.	The Bearded Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Irish Water Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Bearded Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Bearded Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Bearded Collie 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	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Arthritis Addison's Disease Eye Diseases

Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Bearded Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Bearded Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Irish Water Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bearded Collie's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which needs most food?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Bearded Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. What colors are available?	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot	Brown	Black Blue Brown Fawn
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which requires most maintenance?	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Advanced: The Irish Water Spaniel requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which drools least?	The Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Water Spaniel is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Bearded Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Water Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Bearded Collie has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Curly	Dense Curly Tight	Feathered
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Poodle or Irish Water Spaniel or Bearded Collie? Poodle or Irish Water Spaniel or {name3 shedding:	Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Bearded Collie Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which is best with kids?	Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bearded Collie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Bearded Collie dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Poodle or Irish Water Spaniel or Bearded Collie? Which dog is more friendly?	Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Bearded Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Poodle or Irish Water Spaniel or Bearded Collie?	Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Bearded Collie dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Poodle or Irish Water Spaniel or Bearded Collie?	Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Bearded Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Bearded Collie?	Yes Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bearded Collie 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.	No Irish Water Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bearded Collie 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.	Irish Water Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Bearded Collies are usually recommended for elderly people.

Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Bearded Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which excels in therapy work?	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.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which is best suited for water work?	Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Irish Water Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bearded Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which has most military use?	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 Irish Water Spaniel vs Bearded Collie Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which has most puppies?	2-4 puppies	4-12 puppies	4-12 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. What's recommended?	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.

Poodle vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Bearded Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1976 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. How are they classified internationally?	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.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, and Bearded Collie. Which has most 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	No data available	No data available

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