Poodle vs Rottweiler
Compare the Poodle to the Rottweiler. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Poodles and Rottweilers.
Poodle
Rottweiler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-11 Years
Height
15-24 Inches
22-27 Inches
Weight
45-70 Pounds
85-130 Pounds
Intelligence
Poodle
Rottweiler
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1200 AD
100 AD
Poodle
Rottweiler
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Poodle
Rottweiler
Poodle
Rottweiler
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Poodle
Rottweiler
Energy Level
High
Low to High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
32 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Poodle
Rottweiler
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
None
Low
Dander
None
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Poodle
Rottweiler
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Poodle
Rottweiler
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Poodle
Rottweiler
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Poodle
Rottweiler
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-11 Years
Poodle
Rottweiler
Poodle
Rottweiler
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Corded
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Poodle
Rottweiler
