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Compare Miniature Poodle and Border Collie. Which is better: Miniature Poodle or Border Collie or Siberian Husky?
Name | Miniature Poodle | Border Collie | Siberian Husky |
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Group | Companion Dogs | Pastoral / Herding Dogs | Sled Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 435 | 38 | 12 |
Reviews | 3 | 13 | 8 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky breeds. |
Barboncino Miniatura Barbone Carniche Moyen Pudle Zwergpudel |
Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog |
Chuksha Husky Icee Sibe Chukcha |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Miniature Poodle vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which breed is the largest? | Small | Large | Medium |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky? Compare adult weight ranges. | 15-17 pounds (7-8 kg) | Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) | Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | 16 pounds (7.5 kg) | Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) | Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Miniature Poodle or Border Collie or Siberian Husky? Miniature Poodle vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky height comparison: | 11-15 inches (28-38 cm) | Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) | Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | 13 inches (33 cm) | Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) | Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm) |
Miniature Poodle vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Find price differences between these breeds. | $1000-$1500 | $600-$800 | $700-$1200 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Miniature Poodle or Border Collie or Siberian Husky? | 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 Border Collie is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Siberian Husky is quite easy to get. |
Miniature Poodle vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which breed ranks highest? | Outstanding: Miniature Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which is easiest to train? | Miniature Poodle dogs are very easy to train. | Border Collie dogs are easy to train. | Siberian Husky dogs are hard to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which breed is most alert? | Miniature Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. | Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Siberian Husky dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which breed is most protective? | Miniature Poodle dogs are average defenders. | Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Siberian Husky dogs can't provide protection for their territory. |
Miniature Poodle vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky? Compare temperaments. |
Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual |
Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious |
Alert Intelligent Friendly Outgoing Gentle |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Miniature Poodle vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky? | High: Miniature Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Siberian Husky dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Miniature Poodle vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky social needs comparison: | Miniature Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Siberian Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Miniature Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Siberian Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Miniature Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Border Collie 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. | Siberian Husky 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. |
Miniature Poodle vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which breed is most vocal? | Average to High: The Miniature Poodle is a vocal breed. | Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. | Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which breed is most playful? | The Miniature Poodle is a playful breed. | The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. | The Siberian Husky is a playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which adapts best to small spaces? | Very house-friendly dog the Miniature Poodle breed. | It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home. | It is not recommended to keep the Siberian Husky breed in the home. |
Miniature Poodle vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which breed is most flexible? | Miniature Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Siberian Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Miniature Poodle or Border Collie or Siberian Husky? | Miniature Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
Miniature Poodle vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which uses mouth most during play? | Miniature Poodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Siberian Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature Poodle bite force: Weak. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Siberian Husky bite force: Ordinary. |
Miniature Poodle vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which breed lives longest? |
14-16 years The average lifespan of Miniature Poodle: 15 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Siberian Husky: 13 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which handles climate changes best? | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers cold weather The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which has fewer health issues? | The Miniature Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Miniature Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Siberian Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Miniature Poodle vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature Poodle vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Bloat Epilepsy Addison's Disease | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans |
Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Corneal Dystrophy |
Miniature Poodle vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which breed is most active? | Miniature Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs. | Siberian Husky dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Miniature Poodle vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature Poodle or Border Collie or Siberian Husky? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Miniature Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises. | Siberian Husky dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature Poodle or Border Collie or Siberian Husky? | Miniature Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep. | Siberian Husky dogs don't need too much sleep. |
Miniature Poodle vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Miniature Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. | Low to Average: The Siberian Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which needs most food? | 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. | Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Miniature Poodle vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | Yes See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. What colors are available? |
Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot |
Black Tan Red Sable Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal |
Black Gray Red White Sable Agouti |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which requires most maintenance? | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. | Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which drools least? | The Miniature Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Siberian Husky is an average drooler. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which has least natural smell? | Low 🔽 The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. How do their fur characteristics differ? |
Dense Curly Thick |
Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long | Fluffy |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which requires most frequent baths? | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Miniature Poodle or Border Collie or Siberian Husky? Miniature Poodle or Border Collie or {name3 shedding: | Miniature Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. | Border Collie dogs shed moderately. | Siberian Husky dogs shed above average. |
Miniature Poodle vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which is best with kids? | Miniature Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Siberian Husky dogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Miniature Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets. | Siberian Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature Poodle or Border Collie or Siberian Husky? Which dog is more friendly? | Miniature Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Siberian Husky dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature Poodle or Border Collie or Siberian Husky? | Miniature Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Siberian Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Miniature Poodle or Border Collie or Siberian Husky? | Miniature Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Siberian Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Miniature Poodle vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky? |
Yes Miniature Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
No Siberian Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Miniature Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Siberian Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Miniature Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Miniature Poodle vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which is best suited for service work? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which excels in therapy work? | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which has best nose work ability? | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. |
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which is best for SAR work? | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Miniature Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Siberian Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which is best for draft work? | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which has most military use? | 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. | Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs. |
Miniature Poodle vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which has most puppies? | 2-8 puppies, average 5 | 4-8 puppies | 4-8 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. What's recommended? | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Miniature Poodle vs Border Collie vs Siberian Husky Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. How are they classified? | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. How are they classified internationally? | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Miniature Poodle, Border Collie, and Siberian Husky. Which has most recognition? |
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 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 The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association |
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 |
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