Poodle vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Boston Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Poodle	Wire Fox Terrier	Boston Terrier
Origins	Germany France	England	United States
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	7	99	21
Reviews	7	0	0
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Other Names	French Poodle, Caniche, Barbone, Chien Canne, Grosse Pudel	Wire Fox Terrier, Foxie, Wire Hair Fox Terrier, Wirehaired Terrier	Boston Bull, Boston Bull Terrier, Boxwood, American Gentlemen
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 1885 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1893 as a Non-Sporting 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 Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs 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	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 Club Espanol De Terriers	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
Price	$1000-$1500	$800-$1200	$600-$800

General Appearance - Poodle vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Boston Terrier

Size	Medium	Small	Small
Weight	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	Male: 15-20 pounds (7-9 kg), Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg)	10-25 pounds (6-11kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	Male: 17.5 pounds (8 kg), Female: 15.5 pounds (7 kg)	17.5 pounds (8.5 kg)
Height	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	15-17 inches (38-43 cm)
Avg. Height	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	16 inches (40.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Poodle vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Boston Terrier

Coat	Curly	Wiry	Fine
Colors	Apricot Brown Gray Silver White Fawn Blue Cream Red Beige Black	White White & Black White & Tan White & Black & Tan White & Tan & Black	White Brindle Seal Black
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Wire Fox Terrier requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Boston Terrier requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Poodles shed none to minimal.	Wire Fox Terriers shed none to minimal.	Boston Terriers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Poodle vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Boston Terrier

Temperament	Active Faithful Intelligent Alert Instinctual Trainable	Alert Fearless Keen Intelligent Bold Friendly Quick	Affectionate Friendly Intelligent Playful Aggressive Gentle Lively
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Average: Wire Fox Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Boston Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Poodles are easy to train.	Wire Fox Terriers are easy to train.	Boston Terriers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Poodle is a playful breed.	The Wire Fox Terrier is a highly playful breed.	Boston Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Wire Fox Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Boston Terriers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Poodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Wire Fox Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Boston Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Poodles need a lot of social interaction.	Wire Fox Terriers need a lot of social interaction.	Boston Terriers are a social breed.
Barking	Average to high: The Poodle is a vocal breed.	High: The Wire Fox Terrier is a very vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Boston Terrier rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Poodles are good watchdogs.	Wire Fox Terriers are average watchdogs.	Boston Terriers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Poodles strongly protect their territory.	Wire Fox Terriers strongly protect their territory.	Boston Terriers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Wire Fox Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Boston Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Poodles have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Wire Fox Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Boston Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Poodles have average wanderlust potential.	Wire Fox Terriers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Boston 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.	Wire Fox Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Boston Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Poodles are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Wire Fox Terriers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Boston Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Poodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Wire Fox Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Boston Terriers 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.	Wire Fox Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Boston 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Poodle vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Boston Terrier

Stranger Friendly	Poodles are stranger friendly dogs.	Wire Fox Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.	Boston Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Poodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Wire Fox Terriers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Boston Terriers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Poodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Wire Fox Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.	Boston Terriers are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Poodles are dog-friendly dogs.	Wire Fox Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Boston Terriers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Wire Fox Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Boston Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Wire Fox Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Boston Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Poodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Wire Fox Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Boston Terriers 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.	Yes Wire Fox Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Boston 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 Wire Fox Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Boston 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 Wire Fox Terrier vs Boston Terrier

Health Issues	The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Wire Fox Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Boston 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	Arthritis Deafness Epilepsy Eye Problems Legg-perthes Disease	Allergies Brain Tumors Cataracts Cherry Eye Deafness Heart Murmurs Megaesophagus Patellar Luxation Reverse Sneezing
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	13-14 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes	No
Energy Level	Poodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Wire Fox Terriers are high energy dogs.	Boston Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Poodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Wire Fox Terriers need a lot of exercises.	Boston Terriers have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Poodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Wire Fox Terriers don't need too much sleep.	Boston Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Low to Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Wire Fox Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Boston Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Poodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Wire Fox Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Boston Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Poodle vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Boston 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	4-6 puppies	3-5 puppies
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