Border Terrier vs Poodle
Compare the Border Terrier to the Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Terriers and Poodles.
Border Terrier
Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-16 Inches
15-24 Inches
Weight
11-16 Pounds
45-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Border Terrier
Poodle
Origin Country
Unspecified
Germany
Origin Year
1700 AD
1200 AD
Border Terrier
Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Border Terrier
Poodle
Border Terrier
Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Border Terrier
Poodle
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
32 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Border Terrier
Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
None
None
Border Terrier
Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Border Terrier
Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Border Terrier
Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Border Terrier
Poodle
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Border Terrier
Poodle
Border Terrier
Poodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Corded
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Border Terrier
Poodle
