Miniature Poodle vs Jack Russell Terrier
Compare Miniature Poodles to Jack Russell Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Miniature Poodle
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Maybe
Lifespan
14-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
10-15 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
12-18 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Poodle
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1700 AD
1819 AD
Miniature Poodle
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Poodle
Jack Russell Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Poodle
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Miniature Poodle
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
None
Low
Dander
None
Low
Drool
None
None
Miniature Poodle
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Miniature Poodle
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Miniature Poodle
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Poodle
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
10-15 Years
Miniature Poodle
Jack Russell Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Long
Short
Miniature Poodle
Jack Russell Terrier
