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Name	Shiba Inu	Miniature Poodle	Poodle
Origins	Japan	Germany France	Germany France
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Japanese Shiba Inu Japanese Small-Size Dog Shiba Shiba Ken Brushwood Dog	Barboncino Miniatura Barbone Carniche Moyen Pudle Zwergpudel	Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Shiba Inu or Miniature Poodle or Poodle? Which is the smallest dog, Shiba Inu or Miniature Poodle or Poodle?	Medium	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Shiba Inu or Miniature Poodle or Miniature Poodle? Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle weight comparison:	Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg)	15-17 pounds (7-8 kg)	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg), Female: 17.5 pounds (6.8.5 kg)	16 pounds (7.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Shiba Inu or Miniature Poodle or Poodle? Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle height comparison:	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	11-15 inches (28-38 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	13 inches (33 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more

Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Shiba Inu or Miniature Poodle or Poodle? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$1000-$1500	$1000-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Shiba Inu or Miniature Poodle or Poodle?	Very frequent: The Shiba Inu is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.

Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Miniature Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle trainability comparison.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Poodle dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Shiba Inu or Miniature Poodle or Poodle?	Shiba Inu dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Shiba Inu or Miniature Poodle or Poodle? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Shiba Inu dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs are average defenders. See more.	Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Shiba Inu or Miniature Poodle or Poodle? Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Confident Going Fearless Keen Faithful Charming	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Shiba Inu dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle?	Average to High: Shiba Inu dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Miniature Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle social needs comparison:	Shiba Inu dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Shiba Inu is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Shiba Inu dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle playfulness comparison:	Average: Shiba Inus, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Miniature Poodle is a playful breed. See more.	The Poodle is a playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle?	Low to Average: The Shiba Inu rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Miniature Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.	Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Shiba Inu or Miniature Poodle or Poodle?	Very house-friendly dog the Shiba Inu breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Miniature Poodle breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Shiba Inu dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Miniature Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Shiba Inu or Miniature Poodle or Poodle?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Miniature Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Shiba Inu or Miniature Poodle or Poodle?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Shiba Inu bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature Poodle bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Poodle bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Shiba Inu has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle mouthiness comparison:	Shiba Inu dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Poodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle?	The Shiba Inu is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Miniature Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Glaucoma Spinning Chylothorax	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Epilepsy Addison's Disease	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis Ear Infections Addison's Disease Cushing's Syndrome Runny Eyes Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Premature Graying
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Shiba Inu should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Miniature Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle lifespan comparison. How long do Shiba Inu, Miniature Poodle and Poodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Shiba Inu: 13 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Miniature Poodle: 15 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shiba Inu can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Shiba Inu or Miniature Poodle or Poodle? Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle energy level comparison:	Shiba Inu dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Miniature Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Shiba Inu or Miniature Poodle or Poodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Shiba Inu dogs have an average exercise need.	Miniature Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Shiba Inu or Miniature Poodle or Poodle?	Shiba Inu dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Miniature Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Shiba Inu or Miniature Poodle or Poodle?	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Shiba Inu has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Miniature Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle coat comparison:	Dense	Dense Curly Thick	Curly
Colors What are the original Shiba Inu, Miniature Poodle and Poodle color?	Black Tan Red Cream Sesame	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Shiba Inu or Miniature Poodle or Poodle? Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Shiba Inu or Miniature Poodle or Poodle? Shiba Inu or Miniature Poodle or {name3 shedding:	Shiba Inu dogs shed above average. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Shiba Inu or Miniature Poodle or Poodle?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle?	Medium ⏺ The Shiba Inu has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Shiba Inu is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Miniature Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Shiba Inu dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Miniature Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Shiba Inu or Miniature Poodle or Poodle? Which dog is more friendly?	Shiba Inu dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Miniature Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Shiba Inu or Miniature Poodle or Poodle?	Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Miniature Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Shiba Inu or Miniature Poodle or Poodle?	Shiba Inu dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Miniature Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Shiba Inu or Miniature Poodle or Poodle?	Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Miniature Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle?	No Shiba Inu dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Miniature Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Shiba Inu is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Shiba Inus are commonly okay with elderly people.	Miniature Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Shiba Inu or Miniature Poodle or Poodle? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle?	Not really Shiba Inu breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Miniature Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Shiba Inu and Miniature Poodle and Poodle have?	2-4 puppies	2-8 puppies, average 5	2-4 puppies
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Shiba Inu vs Miniature Poodle vs Poodle Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry

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