Poodle vs Weimaraner

Compare the Poodle to the Weimaraner. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Poodles and Weimaraners.

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - The Poodle is an excellent choice for new/inexperienced owners. The Weimaraner is okay for new owners, but may not be as easy as the Poodle.
Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Poodle is the most friendly between the breeds.
Grooming - The Weimaraner is very easy to groom. The Poodle has high grooming requirements.
Barking - Both the Poodle and Weimaraner are average barkers.

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Poodle vs Weimaraner

Breed Name	Poodle	Weimaraner
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	Yes	No
Lifespan	12-15 yrs.	11-13 yrs.
Height	15-24 in.	23-27 in.
Weight	45-70 lb	50-85 lb
Intelligence	High	High
History
Origin Country	Germany	Germany
Origin Year	1200 AD	1800 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Very Good	Good
Stranger Friendly	Very Good	Good
Personality
	Affectionate Loving Willing To Please	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Jealous Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Likes To Snuggle Stubborn Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	Yes	Yes
Indoor	Yes	Yes
Small Yard	Yes	No
Medium Yard	Yes	No
Large Yard	Yes	No
Temperature Tolerance ¹	35°F to 80°F	55°F to 85°F
Barks/Howls	Below Average	Below Average
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	High	Very High
Exercise Required	Medium-High	Very High
Top Running Speed	32 mph	35 mph
Strength	Medium	High
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	High	Low
Shedding	None	Low
Dander	None	Low
Drool Amount	None	Medium

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Poodle	Weimaraner
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	Yes	Yes
Independent	No	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	Yes	No
Average	No	Yes
Focused & Patient	Yes	No
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Below Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Very Low	Below Average
Chasing	Below Average	High
Follow Commands	Average	Below Average
Fighting	Below Average	Below Average
Guarding	Very Low	Below Average
Herding	Average	Below Average
Hunting	High	High
Protection	Below Average	Below Average
Remove Vermin	Very Low	Average
Sledding	Very Low	Below Average
Watch	Average	Below Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Poodle	Weimaraner
Lifespan
Lifespan	12-15 yrs.	11-13 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Addison's Disease	Yes	No
Allergies	Yes	No
Bloat	Yes	Yes
Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd)	Yes	No
Cataracts	Yes	No
Cushing's Syndrome	Yes	No
Distichiasis	No	Yes
Drug Sensitivity	No	Yes
Ear Infections	Yes	No
Ectropion	No	Yes
Entropion	No	Yes
Epilepsy	Yes	No
Hip Dysplasia	Yes	Yes
Hypothyroidism	Yes	Yes
Legg-perthes Disease	Yes	No
Neonatal Encephalopathy (news)	Yes	No
Optic Nerve Hypoplasia	Yes	No
Patellar Luxation	Yes	No
Premature Graying	Yes	No
Progressive Retinal Atrophy	Yes	Yes
Runny Eyes	Yes	No
Sebaceous Adenitis	Yes	No
Von Willebrand's Disease	Yes	Yes

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Poodle	Weimaraner
Coat
Hair	Yes	No
Fur	No	Yes
Coat Type
Corded Coat	Yes	No
Single Coat	Yes	Yes
Coat Texture
Rough	Yes	No
Wavy	Yes	No
Silky	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Long	Yes	No
Short	No	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Apricot	Yes	No
Black	Yes	No
Black & Apricot	Yes	No
Black & Brown	Yes	No
Black & Cream	Yes	No
Black & Gray	Yes	No
Black & Red	Yes	No
Black & Silver	Yes	No
Black & Tan	Yes	No
Black & White	Yes	No
Blue	Yes	Yes
Blue & White	Yes	No
Brown	Yes	No
Brown & Apricot	Yes	No
Brown & White	Yes	No
Cafe Au Lait	Yes	No
Cream	Yes	No
Cream & White	Yes	No
Gray	Yes	Yes
Gray & White	Yes	No
Red	Yes	No
Red & Apricot	Yes	No
Red & White	Yes	No
Silver	Yes	No
Silver Beige	Yes	No
White	Yes	No
White & Apricot	Yes	No
White & Silver	Yes	No
Silver Gray	No	Yes