Poodle vs Miniature Poodle
Compare Poodles to Miniature Poodles. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Poodle
Miniature Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-15 Years
Height
15-24 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
45-70 Pounds
12-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Poodle
Miniature Poodle
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1200 AD
1700 AD
Poodle
Miniature Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Poodle
Miniature Poodle
Poodle
Miniature Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Poodle
Miniature Poodle
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
32 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Poodle
Miniature Poodle
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
None
None
Dander
None
None
Drool
None
None
Poodle
Miniature Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Poodle
Miniature Poodle
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Poodle
Miniature Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Poodle
Miniature Poodle
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-15 Years
Poodle
Miniature Poodle
Poodle
Miniature Poodle
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Corded
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Poodle
Miniature Poodle
