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Toy Poodle vs English Springer Spaniel vs Miniature Poodle Comparison - Dog breed selector: Barbone or Springer Spaniel or Barboncino Miniatura? Find the right dog for you

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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle breeds.
Barbone
Pudle
Teacup Poodle
Teddy Poodle
Springer Spaniel Barboncino Miniatura
Barbone
Carniche Moyen
Pudle
Zwergpudel
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Toy Poodle vs English Springer Spaniel vs Miniature Poodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which breed is the largest?
Small Medium Small
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 6-9 pounds (3-4 kg) Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg) 15-17 pounds (7-8 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 7.5 pounds (3.5 kg) Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg) 16 pounds (7.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Toy Poodle or English Springer Spaniel or Miniature Poodle? Toy Poodle vs English Springer Spaniel vs Miniature Poodle height comparison:
Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm) 11-15 inches (28-38 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm) 13 inches (33 cm)

Toy Poodle vs English Springer Spaniel vs Miniature Poodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Find price differences between these breeds.
$1000-$1500 $700-$800 $1000-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Toy Poodle or English Springer Spaniel or Miniature Poodle?
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Very frequent: The English Springer Spaniel is quite easy to get.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Toy Poodle vs English Springer Spaniel vs Miniature Poodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which breed ranks highest?
Outstanding: Toy Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Very smart: English Springer Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.
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Outstanding: Miniature Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which is easiest to train?
Toy Poodle dogs are very easy to train.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Miniature Poodle dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which breed is most alert?
Toy Poodle dogs are good watchdogs.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs.
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Miniature Poodle dogs are good watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which breed is most protective?
Toy Poodle dogs are average defenders.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs are average defenders.
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Miniature Poodle dogs are average defenders.
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Toy Poodle vs English Springer Spaniel vs Miniature Poodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle? Compare temperaments.
Active
Alert
Intelligent
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Social
Cheerful
Active
Alert
Intelligent
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Toy Poodle vs English Springer Spaniel vs Miniature Poodle?
High: Toy Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: English Springer Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Miniature Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Toy Poodle vs English Springer Spaniel vs Miniature Poodle social needs comparison:
Toy Poodle dogs are a social breed.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs are a social breed.
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Miniature Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Toy Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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The wanderlust potential of the English Springer Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
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Miniature Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Toy Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Miniature Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Toy Poodle vs English Springer Spaniel vs Miniature Poodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which breed is most vocal?
Average to High: The Toy Poodle is a vocal breed.
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Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Miniature Poodle is a vocal breed.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which breed is most playful?
The Toy Poodle is a playful breed.
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The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed.
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The Miniature Poodle is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Very house-friendly dog the Toy Poodle breed.
Very house-friendly dog the English Springer Spaniel breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Miniature Poodle breed.

Toy Poodle vs English Springer Spaniel vs Miniature Poodle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which breed is most flexible?
Toy Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
English Springer Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Miniature Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Toy Poodle or English Springer Spaniel or Miniature Poodle?
Toy Poodle 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.
English Springer Spaniel 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.
Miniature Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Toy Poodle vs English Springer Spaniel vs Miniature Poodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Toy Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The English Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which uses mouth most during play?
Toy Poodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Miniature Poodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Toy Poodle bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Springer Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Miniature Poodle bite force: Weak.

Toy Poodle vs English Springer Spaniel vs Miniature Poodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which breed lives longest?
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Toy Poodle: 15 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of English Springer Spaniel: 12 years
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Miniature Poodle: 15 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which has fewer health issues?
The Toy Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.
The Miniature Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Toy Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The English Springer Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Miniature Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Toy Poodle vs English Springer Spaniel vs Miniature Poodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Toy Poodle vs English Springer Spaniel vs Miniature Poodle health problems comparison:
Heart Murmurs
Slipped Stifle
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Skin Allergies
Canine Diabetes Mellitus
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Ear Infections
Ectropion
Retinal Dysplasia
Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK)
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Epilepsy
Addison's Disease

Toy Poodle vs English Springer Spaniel vs Miniature Poodle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which breed is most active?
Toy Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.
Miniature Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Toy Poodle vs English Springer Spaniel vs Miniature Poodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Toy Poodle or English Springer Spaniel or Miniature Poodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Toy Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
English Springer Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.
Miniature Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Toy Poodle or English Springer Spaniel or Miniature Poodle?
Toy Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
English Springer Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.
Miniature Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Toy Poodle vs English Springer Spaniel vs Miniature Poodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Toy Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The English Springer Spaniel has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Miniature Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which needs most food?
1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3 to 4.5 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.

Toy Poodle vs English Springer Spaniel vs Miniature Poodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. What colors are available?
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Silver
Brown
Fawn
Beige
Apricot
Black
Tan
White
Liver
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Silver
Brown
Fawn
Beige
Apricot
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which requires most maintenance?
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which drools least?
The Toy Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The English Springer Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Miniature Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which has least natural smell?

Low 🔽

The Toy Poodle has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The English Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense
Curly
Thick
Feathered Dense
Curly
Thick
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. 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.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Toy Poodle or English Springer Spaniel or Miniature Poodle? Toy Poodle or English Springer Spaniel or {name3 shedding:
Toy Poodle dogs shed none to minimal.
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English Springer Spaniel dogs shed moderately.
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Miniature Poodle dogs shed none to minimal.
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Toy Poodle vs English Springer Spaniel vs Miniature Poodle Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which is best with kids?
Toy Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Miniature Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Toy Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Miniature Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Toy Poodle or English Springer Spaniel or Miniature Poodle? Which dog is more friendly?
Toy Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Miniature Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Toy Poodle or English Springer Spaniel or Miniature Poodle?
Toy Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Miniature Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Toy Poodle or English Springer Spaniel or Miniature Poodle?
Toy Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
English Springer Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Miniature Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Toy Poodle vs English Springer Spaniel vs Miniature Poodle?
Yes
Toy Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
English Springer Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Miniature Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Toy Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
English Springer Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Miniature Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Toy Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
English Springer Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.
Miniature Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Toy Poodle vs English Springer Spaniel vs Miniature Poodle As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which excels in therapy work?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which has best nose work ability?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

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 Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which is best for SAR work?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent 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 Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Toy Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

English Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Miniature Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. 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.

Toy Poodle vs English Springer Spaniel vs Miniature Poodle Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which has most puppies?
2-4 puppies 4-10 puppies 2-8 puppies, average 5
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Toy Poodle vs English Springer Spaniel vs Miniature Poodle Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. How are they classified?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910 as a Sporting breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. How are they classified internationally?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Toy Poodle, English Springer Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Which has most recognition?
Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Registry
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

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