Norfolk Terrier vs Miniature Poodle
Compare the Norfolk Terrier to the Miniature Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Norfolk Terriers and Miniature Poodles.
Norfolk Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
13-18 Years
14-15 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
10-11 Pounds
12-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Norfolk Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1932 AD
1700 AD
Norfolk Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Norfolk Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Norfolk Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Norfolk Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Norfolk Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
None to Low
None
Drool
None
None
Norfolk Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Norfolk Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Norfolk Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Norfolk Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Average Lifespan
13-18 Years
14-15 Years
Norfolk Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Norfolk Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Scruffy
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Norfolk Terrier
Miniature Poodle
