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Name	Poodle	Old English Sheepdog	Akita
Origins	Germany France	England	Japan
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Group	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle	Bobtail	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Poodle or Old English Sheepdog or Akita? Which is the smallest dog, Poodle or Old English Sheepdog or Akita?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Poodle or Old English Sheepdog or Old English Sheepdog? Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita weight comparison:	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	Male: from 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: from 60 pounds (27 kg)	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	Male: from 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: from 60 pounds (27 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)
Height Which is taller, Poodle or Old English Sheepdog or Akita? Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita height comparison:	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (51 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Poodle or Old English Sheepdog or Akita? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1500	$1200-$1500	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Poodle or Old English Sheepdog or Akita?	Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Old English Sheepdog is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.

Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita intelligence:	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Old English Sheepdog dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita trainability comparison.	Poodle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Poodle or Old English Sheepdog or Akita?	Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Poodle or Old English Sheepdog or Akita? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Old English Sheepdog dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Poodle or Old English Sheepdog or Akita? Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual	Playful Funny Loving Protective Intelligent Sociable Adaptable Bubbly	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Old English Sheepdog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita?	High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Old English Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita social needs comparison:	Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Old English Sheepdog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Old English Sheepdog dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. 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.	Old English Sheepdog dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita playfulness comparison:	The Poodle is a playful breed. See more.	The Old English Sheepdog is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita?	Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Old English Sheepdog barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Poodle or Old English Sheepdog or Akita?	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 Old English Sheepdog indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita 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.	Old English Sheepdog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Poodle or Old English Sheepdog or Akita?	Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Old English Sheepdog 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.

Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Poodle or Old English Sheepdog or Akita?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Poodle bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Old English Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
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 Old English Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita mouthiness comparison:	Poodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Old English Sheepdog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita health comparison. Which is the healthier: Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita?	The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Old English Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita 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 Allergies Deafness Entropion Diabetes Heat Intolerance	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis
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.	Average The Old English Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita lifespan comparison. How long do Poodle, Old English Sheepdog and Akita breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Old English Sheepdog: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita?	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 Old English Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Poodle or Old English Sheepdog or Akita? Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita energy level comparison:	Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Old English Sheepdog dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Poodle or Old English Sheepdog or Akita? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Old English Sheepdog dogs have an average exercise need.	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Poodle or Old English Sheepdog or Akita?	Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Poodle or Old English Sheepdog or Akita?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Old English Sheepdog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita coat comparison:	Curly	Waterproof Shaggy Double	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight
Colors What are the original Poodle, Old English Sheepdog and Akita color?	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot	Gray Blue White Grizzle Merle	Black Red White Brown Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Poodle or Old English Sheepdog or Akita? Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Poodle or Old English Sheepdog or Akita? Poodle or Old English Sheepdog or {name3 shedding:	Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Poodle or Old English Sheepdog or Akita?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita?	Medium ⏺ The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Old English Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akita 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. See more.	The Old English Sheepdog is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Akita is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.

Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Poodle or Old English Sheepdog or Akita? Which dog is more friendly?	Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Poodle or Old English Sheepdog or Akita?	Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Poodle or Old English Sheepdog or Akita?	Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Poodle or Old English Sheepdog or Akita?	Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita?	Yes Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Old English Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Akita 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 Old English Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Akita 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.	Old English Sheepdogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	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 Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Poodle or Old English Sheepdog or Akita? Which is better for autism?	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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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 Old English Sheepdog vs Akita?	Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Old English Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. 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.
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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Poodle and Old English Sheepdog and Akita have?	2-4 puppies	5-8 puppies	3-12 puppies
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Poodle vs Old English Sheepdog vs Akita 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 in 1888 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working 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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds 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 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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club

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