Chihuahua vs Poodle
Compare the Chihuahua to the Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Poodles.
Chihuahua
Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-15 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
15-24 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
45-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Poodle
Origin Country
Mexico
Germany
Origin Year
1850 AD
1200 AD
Chihuahua
Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Poodle
Chihuahua
Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Poodle
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
32 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Chihuahua
Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
None
None
Chihuahua
Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Chihuahua
Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Chihuahua
Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Poodle
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-15 Years
Chihuahua
Poodle
Chihuahua
Poodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Corded
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Long
Long
Chihuahua
Poodle
