Pointer vs Miniature Poodle
Compare the Pointer to the Miniature Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pointers and Miniature Poodles.
Pointer
Miniature Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-15 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
12-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Pointer
Miniature Poodle
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1650 AD
1700 AD
Pointer
Miniature Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pointer
Miniature Poodle
Pointer
Miniature Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pointer
Miniature Poodle
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Low to Medium
Pointer
Miniature Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
Low
None
Pointer
Miniature Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Pointer
Miniature Poodle
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Pointer
Miniature Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pointer
Miniature Poodle
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-15 Years
Pointer
Miniature Poodle
Pointer
Miniature Poodle
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Pointer
Miniature Poodle
