Miniature Poodle vs Silky Terrier
Compare the Miniature Poodle to the Silky Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Miniature Poodles and Silky Terriers.
Miniature Poodle
Silky Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-15 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
12-18 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Poodle
Silky Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Australia
Origin Year
1700 AD
1900 AD
Miniature Poodle
Silky Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Poodle
Silky Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Silky Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Poodle
Silky Terrier
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Low
Miniature Poodle
Silky Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
None
None to Low
Dander
None
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Miniature Poodle
Silky Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Miniature Poodle
Silky Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Miniature Poodle
Silky Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Poodle
Silky Terrier
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
12-15 Years
Miniature Poodle
Silky Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Silky Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Miniature Poodle
Silky Terrier
