Poodle vs Sheltie
Compare the Poodle to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Poodles and Shelties.
Poodle
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
15-24 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
45-70 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Poodle
Sheltie
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1200 AD
1909 AD
Poodle
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Poodle
Sheltie
Poodle
Sheltie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Poodle
Sheltie
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
32 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Poodle
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
High
High to Very High
Shedding
None
High to Very High
Dander
None
Medium
Drool
None
None
Poodle
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Poodle
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Poodle
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Poodle
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Poodle
Sheltie
Poodle
Sheltie
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Corded
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Poodle
Sheltie
