Poodle vs Silky Terrier
Compare the Poodle to the Silky Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Poodles and Silky Terriers.
Poodle
Silky Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
15-24 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
45-70 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Poodle
Silky Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
Australia
Origin Year
1200 AD
1900 AD
Poodle
Silky Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Poodle
Silky Terrier
Poodle
Silky Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Poodle
Silky Terrier
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
32 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Poodle
Silky Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
None
None to Low
Dander
None
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Poodle
Silky Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Poodle
Silky Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Poodle
Silky Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Poodle
Silky Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Poodle
Silky Terrier
Poodle
Silky Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Corded
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Poodle
Silky Terrier
