Poodle vs Miniature Poodle vs Cavapoo – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Poodle	Miniature Poodle	Cavapoo
Origins	Germany France	Germany France	Australia
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	7	435	555
Reviews	7	1	4
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Other Names	French Poodle, Caniche, Barbone, Chien Canne, Grosse Pudel	Caniche, Barbone, Chien Canne, Carniche Moyen, Barboncino Miniatura, French Poodle, Pudle, Zwergpudel	Cavoodle
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
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 Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. International Designer Canine Registry
Price	$1000-$1500	1000-1500	$1200-$1800

General Appearance - Poodle vs Miniature Poodle vs Cavapoo

Size	Medium	Small	Small Medium
Weight	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	15-17 pounds (7-8 kg)	12-24 pounds (5.4-11 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	16 pounds (7.5 kg)	18 pounds (5.7.5 kg)
Height	15 inches (38 cm) or more	11-15 inches (28-38 cm)	11-18 inches (28-45 cm)
Avg. Height	15 inches (38 cm) or more	13 inches (33 cm)	14.5 inches (36.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Poodle vs Miniature Poodle vs Cavapoo

Coat	Curly	Dense Curly Thick	Curly Wavy Straight
Colors	Apricot Brown Gray Silver White Fawn Blue Cream Red Beige Black	Apricot Black Brown Gray Silver White Fawn Blue Cream Red Beige	Black White Chestnut Tricolor Apricot Cream Sable Red sable Phantom
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.	Advanced: The Cavapoo requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Poodles shed none to minimal.	Miniature Poodles shed none to minimal.	Cavapoos shed moderately.

Characteristics - Poodle vs Miniature Poodle vs Cavapoo

Temperament	Active Faithful Intelligent Alert Instinctual Trainable	Active Faithful Intelligent Alert Instinctual Trainable	Gentle Loving Intelligent
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Outstanding: Miniature Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Very smart: Cavapoo is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Poodles are easy to train.	Miniature Poodles are very easy to train.	Cavapoos are very easy to train.
Playfulness	The Poodle is a playful breed.	The Miniature Poodle is a playful breed.	Cavapoos, 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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Poodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Miniature Poodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Cavapoos are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Poodles need a lot of social interaction.	Miniature Poodles need a lot of social interaction.	Cavapoos need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average to high: The Poodle is a vocal breed.	Average to high: The Miniature Poodle is a vocal breed.	Average: The Cavapoo barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Poodles are good watchdogs.	Miniature Poodles are good watchdogs.	Cavapoos are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Poodles strongly protect their territory.	Miniature Poodles are average defenders.	Cavapoos are not the best to protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Cavapoo has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Poodles have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Miniature Poodles have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Cavapoos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Poodles have average wanderlust potential.	Miniature Poodles tend to escape less than other breeds.	Cavapoos tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Poodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Miniature Poodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Cavapoos 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.
Apartment Friendly	Poodles are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Miniature Poodles are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Cavapoos are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Poodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Miniature Poodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Cavapoos 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.	Miniature Poodles tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Cavapoos tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Poodle vs Miniature Poodle vs Cavapoo

Stranger Friendly	Poodles are stranger friendly dogs.	Miniature Poodles are stranger friendly dogs.	Cavapoos are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Poodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Poodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Cavapoos are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Poodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Miniature Poodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Cavapoos are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Poodles are dog-friendly dogs.	Miniature Poodles are dog-friendly dogs.	Cavapoos are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cavapoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Miniature Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Cavapoos are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Poodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Miniature Poodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Cavapoos are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Poodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Miniature Poodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Cavapoos 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Miniature Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Cavapoo breed usually likes 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 Miniature Poodle vs Cavapoo

Health Issues	The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Miniature Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.
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 Bloat Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	14-16 years	10-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes	Yes
Energy Level	Poodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Miniature Poodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Cavapoos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Poodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Miniature Poodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Cavapoos have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Poodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Miniature Poodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Cavapoos 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.	0.5 to 1.5 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.	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Cavapoo can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Cavapoo has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Poodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Miniature Poodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Cavapoo is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Poodle vs Miniature Poodle vs Cavapoo

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	2-8 puppies, average 5	2-8 puppies
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