Scottish Terrier vs Miniature Poodle
Compare the Scottish Terrier to the Miniature Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Scottish Terriers and Miniature Poodles.
Scottish Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-15 Years
Height
10-11 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
18-22 Pounds
12-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Scottish Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-55 BC
1700 AD
Scottish Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Scottish Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Scottish Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Scottish Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
11 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Scottish Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
Low
None
Scottish Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Scottish Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Scottish Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Scottish Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-15 Years
Scottish Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Scottish Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Scottish Terrier
Miniature Poodle
