Poodle vs Schipperke
Compare the Poodle to the Schipperke. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Poodles and Schipperkes.
Poodle
Schipperke
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
15-24 Inches
10-13 Inches
Weight
45-70 Pounds
11-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Poodle
Schipperke
Origin Country
Germany
Belgium
Origin Year
1200 AD
1880 AD
Poodle
Schipperke
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Poodle
Schipperke
Poodle
Schipperke
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
40-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Poodle
Schipperke
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
32 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Poodle
Schipperke
Coat Maintenance
High
Low to Medium
Shedding
None
Low to Medium
Dander
None
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Poodle
Schipperke
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Poodle
Schipperke
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Poodle
Schipperke
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Poodle
Schipperke
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Poodle
Schipperke
Poodle
Schipperke
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Corded
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Poodle
Schipperke
