Dutch Kooikerhondje
VS
Miniature Poodle
Dutch Kooikerhondje vs Miniature Poodle
Compare Dutch Kooikerhondje and Miniature Poodle side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Miniature Poodle
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
35 – 42 cm
28 – 35 cm
Weight
8 – 12 kg
7 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
13 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
Miniature Poodle
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Small
Summary
About Dutch Kooikerhondje
Medium-small Dutch gundog with orange-red and white coat, black-tipped ears and a plumed white tail. Affectionate with family, reserved with strangers, intelligent and sensitive. Needs daily exercise, training, and companionship; generally healthy with some hereditary conditions monitored.
About Miniature Poodle
Miniature Poodles are small, athletic, low‑shedding dogs with dense curly coats and a square, balanced build. Highly intelligent, sensitive, and people‑oriented, they thrive on training, daily exercise, and close companionship, and typically enjoy long, active lives with good care.
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