Bull Terrier vs Poodle
Compare the Bull Terrier to the Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bull Terriers and Poodles.
Bull Terrier
Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
18-21 Inches
15-24 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
45-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Bull Terrier
Poodle
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1862 AD
1200 AD
Bull Terrier
Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bull Terrier
Poodle
Bull Terrier
Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bull Terrier
Poodle
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
32 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
Medium
Bull Terrier
Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
Low
None
Bull Terrier
Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Bull Terrier
Poodle
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Bull Terrier
Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bull Terrier
Poodle
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Bull Terrier
Poodle
Bull Terrier
Poodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Corded
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Bull Terrier
Poodle
