Bouvier Des Flandres vs Miniature Poodle

Compare the Bouvier Des Flandres to the Miniature Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bouvier Des Flandres and Miniature Poodles.

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Poodle

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General Details

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Poodle

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Yes

Lifespan

10-12 Years

14-15 Years

Height

23-28 Inches

10-15 Inches

Weight

60-100 Pounds

12-18 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Poodle

Origin Country

Belgium

United Kingdom

Origin Year

1912 AD

1700 AD

Temperament

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Poodle

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Below Average

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Below Average

Above Average

Personality

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Poodle

Traits

Needy

Stubborn

Affectionate

Loving

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Poodle

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

20-75 °F

35-80 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Exercise Needs

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Poodle

Energy Level

Medium

High

Exercise Required

Medium

Medium to High

Top Running Speed

18 MPH

Strength

High to Very High

Low to Medium

Grooming Needs

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Poodle

Coat Maintenance

High

Shedding

Medium

None

Dander

Medium

None

Drool

Low

None

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Poodle

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Yes

Breed Focus

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Poodle

Distracted Easy

Yes

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Poodle

Aggression

Below Average

None

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

None

Chasing

Above Average

Below Average

Follow Commands

Below Average

Average

Fighting

Average

Below Average

Guarding

Average

None

Herding

Average

Below Average

Hunting

Below Average

Average

Protection

Above Average

None

Remove Vermin

Below Average

None

Sled Pulling

Above Average

None

Watch / Guardian

Above Average

Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Poodle

Average Lifespan

10-12 Years

14-15 Years

Health Concerns

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Poodle

Common Health Issues

Cataracts

Hip dysplasia

Elbow dysplasia

Glaucoma

Heart problems

Addison's disease

Bloat

Hip dysplasia

Epilepsy

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Poodle

Coat Type

Hair

Coat Layering

Double

Single

Coat Texture

Rough

Wavy

Coat Length

Medium

Long

Coat Coloring

Bouvier Des Flandres

Miniature Poodle

Breed Colors