Toy Poodle vs Alaskan Husky – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Toy Poodle	Alaskan Husky
Origins	Germany France	United States
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Group	Companion Dogs	Sled Dogs
Popularity Rank	449	495
Reviews	2	2
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Other Names	Caniche, Barbone, Chien Canne, Teacup Poodle, French Poodle, Pudle, Teddy Poodle	Husky (Alaskan)
Breed Type	Purebred	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	Dog Registry of America Inc.	Dog Registry of America Inc.
Price	1000-1500	$1000-$1500

General Appearance - Toy Poodle vs Alaskan Husky

Size	Small	Medium
Weight	Male: 6-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	Male: 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg), Female: 35-48 pounds (16-22 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 7.5 pounds (3.5 kg)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height	Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm)	20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Avg. Height	Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm)	22 inches (56 cm)

Hair & Care - Toy Poodle vs Alaskan Husky

Coat	Dense Curly Thick	Dense
Colors	Apricot Black Brown Gray Silver White Fawn Blue Cream Red Beige	Gray White Blonde Orange Black
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Alaskan Husky requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Toy Poodles shed none to minimal.	Alaskan Huskys shed moderately.

Characteristics - Toy Poodle vs Alaskan Husky

Temperament	Active Faithful Intelligent Alert Instinctual Trainable	Agile Energetic Protective Alert Powerful Sensitive
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Toy Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Average: Alaskan Husky's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Toy Poodles are very easy to train.	Alaskan Huskys aren't famous for their trainability.
Playfulness	The Toy Poodle is a playful breed.	The Alaskan Husky is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Alaskan Huskys don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Toy Poodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Alaskan Huskys are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Toy Poodles are a social breed.	Alaskan Huskys need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average to high: The Toy Poodle is a vocal breed.	Average to high: The Alaskan Husky is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Toy Poodles are good watchdogs.	Alaskan Huskys are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Toy Poodles are average defenders.	Alaskan Huskys are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Toy Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Toy Poodles have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Alaskan Huskys have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Toy Poodles tend to escape less than other breeds.	Alaskan Huskys have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Toy Poodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Alaskan Huskys have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Toy Poodles are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Huskys are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Toy Poodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Alaskan Huskys adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Toy Poodles 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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.

Good With - Toy Poodle vs Alaskan Husky

Stranger Friendly	Toy Poodles are stranger friendly dogs.	Alaskan Huskys are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Toy Poodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Huskys are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Toy Poodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Huskys are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Toy Poodles are dog-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Huskys are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Toy Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Alaskan Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Toy Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Alaskan Huskys are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Toy Poodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Alaskan Huskys do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	No Toy Poodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Alaskan Huskys are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
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.
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.
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.
Boat Dog	Not really Toy Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Alaskan Husky 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.

Health Factors - Toy Poodle vs Alaskan Husky

Health Issues	The Toy Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Alaskan Huskys tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Canine Diabetes Mellitus Ear Infections Epilepsy Heart Murmurs Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Skin Allergies Slipped Stifle	Hyperthyroidism Laryngeal Paresis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	14-16 years	10-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No
Energy Level	Toy Poodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Alaskan Huskys are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Toy Poodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Alaskan Huskys need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Toy Poodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Alaskan Huskys are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/4 to 1 cup 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.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Low The Toy Poodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Toy Poodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Alaskan Husky is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Toy Poodle vs Alaskan Husky

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	2-4 puppies	4-10 puppies
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