Poodle vs American Pit Bull Terrier
Compare the Poodle to the American Pit Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Poodles and American Pit Bull Terriers.
Poodle
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
15-24 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
45-70 Pounds
30-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Poodle
American Pit Bull Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1200 AD
1898 AD
Poodle
American Pit Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Poodle
American Pit Bull Terrier
Poodle
American Pit Bull Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
45-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Poodle
American Pit Bull Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
32 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Poodle
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
None
High
Dander
None
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Poodle
American Pit Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Poodle
American Pit Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Poodle
American Pit Bull Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Poodle
American Pit Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Poodle
American Pit Bull Terrier
Poodle
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Corded
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Poodle
American Pit Bull Terrier
