Australian Terrier vs Poodle
Compare the Australian Terrier to the Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Terriers and Poodles.
Australian Terrier
Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
15-24 Inches
Weight
12-16 Pounds
45-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Terrier
Poodle
Origin Country
Australia
Germany
Origin Year
1820 AD
1200 AD
Australian Terrier
Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Terrier
Poodle
Australian Terrier
Poodle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Terrier
Poodle
Energy Level
Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
32 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Australian Terrier
Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
None
None
Australian Terrier
Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Australian Terrier
Poodle
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Australian Terrier
Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Terrier
Poodle
Average Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-15 Years
Australian Terrier
Poodle
Australian Terrier
Poodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Corded
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Australian Terrier
Poodle
