Bolognese vs Miniature Poodle
Compare the Bolognese to the Miniature Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bolognese and Miniature Poodles.
Bolognese
Miniature Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-15 Years
Height
9-12 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
8-14 Pounds
12-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Bolognese
Miniature Poodle
Origin Country
Spain
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-1500 BC
1700 AD
Bolognese
Miniature Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bolognese
Miniature Poodle
Bolognese
Miniature Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bolognese
Miniature Poodle
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Low to Medium
Bolognese
Miniature Poodle
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
High
Shedding
None to Low
None
Dander
None to Low
None
Drool
None
None
Bolognese
Miniature Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bolognese
Miniature Poodle
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Bolognese
Miniature Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bolognese
Miniature Poodle
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-15 Years
Bolognese
Miniature Poodle
Bolognese
Miniature Poodle
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Curly
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Wooly
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Bolognese
Miniature Poodle
