Miniature Poodle vs Shih-Poo
Compare Miniature Poodles to Shih-Poos. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Miniature Poodle
Shih-Poo
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
14-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
10-15 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
12-18 Pounds
7-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Poodle
Shih-Poo
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Unspecified
Origin Year
1700 AD
Unspecified
Miniature Poodle
Shih-Poo
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Poodle
Shih-Poo
Miniature Poodle
Shih-Poo
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Poodle
Shih-Poo
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Low
Miniature Poodle
Shih-Poo
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium to High
Shedding
None
None
Dander
None
None
Drool
None
None
Miniature Poodle
Shih-Poo
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Miniature Poodle
Shih-Poo
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Miniature Poodle
Shih-Poo
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Poodle
Shih-Poo
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
10-15 Years
Miniature Poodle
Shih-Poo
Miniature Poodle
Shih-Poo
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Rough
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Miniature Poodle
Shih-Poo
