Sheltie vs Miniature Poodle
Compare the Sheltie to the Miniature Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shelties and Miniature Poodles.
Sheltie
Miniature Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
14-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
11-24 Pounds
12-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Sheltie
Miniature Poodle
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1909 AD
1700 AD
Sheltie
Miniature Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Sheltie
Miniature Poodle
Sheltie
Miniature Poodle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Sheltie
Miniature Poodle
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Low to Medium
Sheltie
Miniature Poodle
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
High
Shedding
High to Very High
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
None
None
Sheltie
Miniature Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Sheltie
Miniature Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Sheltie
Miniature Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Sheltie
Miniature Poodle
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
14-15 Years
Sheltie
Miniature Poodle
Sheltie
Miniature Poodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Sheltie
Miniature Poodle
