Poodle vs Shiba Inu
Compare the Poodle to the Shiba Inu. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Poodles and Shiba Inus.
Poodle
Shiba Inu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
15-24 Inches
13-17 Inches
Weight
45-70 Pounds
15-23 Pounds
Intelligence
Poodle
Shiba Inu
Origin Country
Germany
Japan
Origin Year
1200 AD
-300 BC
Poodle
Shiba Inu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Poodle
Shiba Inu
Poodle
Shiba Inu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Poodle
Shiba Inu
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
32 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Poodle
Shiba Inu
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
None
Medium
Dander
None
Medium
Drool
None
None
Poodle
Shiba Inu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Poodle
Shiba Inu
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Poodle
Shiba Inu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Poodle
Shiba Inu
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Poodle
Shiba Inu
Poodle
Shiba Inu
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Corded
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short to Medium
Poodle
Shiba Inu
