Shiba Inu vs Teacup Poodle
Compare Shiba Inus to Teacup Poodles. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Shiba Inu
Teacup Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-16 Years
8-15 Years
Height
13-17 Inches
6-8 Inches
Weight
15-23 Pounds
2-5 Pounds
Intelligence
Shiba Inu
Teacup Poodle
Origin Country
Japan
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-300 BC
1700 AD
Shiba Inu
Teacup Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Shiba Inu
Teacup Poodle
Shiba Inu
Teacup Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Shiba Inu
Teacup Poodle
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Shiba Inu
Teacup Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
None
None
Shiba Inu
Teacup Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Shiba Inu
Teacup Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Shiba Inu
Teacup Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Shiba Inu
Teacup Poodle
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
8-15 Years
Shiba Inu
Teacup Poodle
Shiba Inu
Teacup Poodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium to Long
Shiba Inu
Teacup Poodle
