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Compare Shiba Inu and Mastiff. Which is better: Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Miniature Poodle?
Name | Shiba Inu | Mastiff | Miniature Poodle |
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Origins | Japan | England | Germany France |
Group | Companion Dogs | Working Dogs | Companion Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 45 | 28 | 435 |
Reviews | 9 | 3 | 3 |
User Ratings |
Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle breeds. |
Japanese Shiba Inu Japanese Small-Size Dog Shiba Shiba Ken Brushwood Dog |
Old English Mastiff English Mastiff |
Barboncino Miniatura Barbone Carniche Moyen Pudle Zwergpudel |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Miniature Poodle Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which breed is the largest? | Medium | Giant | Small |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg) | Male: 150-250 pounds (68-113 kg), Female: 120-180 pounds (54-82 kg) | 15-17 pounds (7-8 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) | Male: 200 pounds (90.5 kg), Female: 150 pounds (68 kg) | 16 pounds (7.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Miniature Poodle? Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Miniature Poodle height comparison: | Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm) | Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm) | 11-15 inches (28-38 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm) | Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm) | 13 inches (33 cm) |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Miniature Poodle Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Find price differences between these breeds. | $800-$1000 | $1200-$1500 | $1000-$1500 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Miniature Poodle? | Very frequent: The Shiba Inu is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Mastiff 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. |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Miniature Poodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which breed ranks highest? | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Outstanding: Miniature Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which is easiest to train? | A slightly harder to train than average. | Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. | Miniature Poodle dogs are very easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which breed is most alert? | Shiba Inu dogs are good watchdogs. | Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Miniature Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which breed is most protective? | Shiba Inu dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Miniature Poodle dogs are average defenders. |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Miniature Poodle Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle? Compare temperaments. |
Alert Confident Going Fearless Keen Faithful Charming |
Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Cheerful |
Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual |
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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. | Mastiff dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Miniature Poodle? | Average to High: Shiba Inu dogs are highly affectionate dogs. | High: Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Miniature Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Miniature Poodle social needs comparison: | Shiba Inu dogs need for social interaction is average. | Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. | Miniature Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. |
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. | Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers. | Miniature Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. |
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. | Their prey drive is low. | Miniature Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Miniature Poodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which breed is most vocal? | Low to Average: The Shiba Inu rarely barks. | Low: The Mastiff barks none to minimal. | Average to High: The Miniature Poodle is a vocal breed. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which breed is most playful? | Average: Shiba Inus, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. | The Miniature Poodle is a playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which adapts best to small spaces? | Very house-friendly dog the Shiba Inu breed. | It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Mastiff indoors. | Very house-friendly dog the Miniature Poodle breed. |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Miniature Poodle Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which breed is most flexible? | Shiba Inu dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Mastiff dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Miniature Poodle 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: Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Miniature Poodle? | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | 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. |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Miniature Poodle Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Shiba Inu has a low chance of biting somebody. | Moderate ⏺ The Mastiff has an average chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which uses mouth most during play? | Shiba Inu dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Mastiff dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Miniature Poodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Shiba Inu bite force: Ordinary. | Above 400 PSI 🔼 Mastiff bite force: The Strongest. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature Poodle bite force: Weak. |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Miniature Poodle Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which breed lives longest? |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Shiba Inu: 13 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Mastiff: 11 years |
14-16 years The average lifespan of Miniature Poodle: 15 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which handles climate changes best? | 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. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which has fewer health issues? | The Shiba Inu is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Mastiffs are commonly healthy dogs. | The Miniature Poodle 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 Shiba Inu should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Rare The Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Average The Miniature Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Miniature Poodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Miniature Poodle health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Glaucoma Spinning Chylothorax | Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Seizures Cystinuria | Hip Dysplasia Bloat Epilepsy Addison's Disease |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Miniature Poodle Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which breed is most active? | Shiba Inu dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Mastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs. | Miniature Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Miniature Poodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Miniature Poodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Shiba Inu dogs have an average exercise need. | Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal. | Miniature Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Miniature Poodle? | Shiba Inu dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Mastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Miniature Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Miniature Poodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which is most prone to obesity? | Low to Average: The Shiba Inu has a low to the average risk for obesity. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Miniature Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which needs most food? | Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 8 to 10 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. |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Miniature Poodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | No See more. | No See more. | Yes See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. What colors are available? |
Black Tan Red Cream Sesame |
Fawn Brindle Apricot |
Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which requires most maintenance? | Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Easy to groom: The Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which drools least? | The Shiba Inu is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. | The Miniature Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Shiba Inu has an average chance of bad smell. | High 🔼 The Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Dense | Dense |
Dense Curly Thick |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which requires most frequent baths? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 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 Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Miniature Poodle? Shiba Inu or Mastiff or {name3 shedding: | Shiba Inu dogs shed above average. | Mastiff dogs shed moderately. | Miniature Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Miniature Poodle Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which is best with kids? | Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly dogs towards children. | Mastiff dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Miniature Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Shiba Inu dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets. | Mastiff dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Miniature Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Miniature Poodle? Which dog is more friendly? | Shiba Inu dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Miniature Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Miniature Poodle? | Shiba Inu dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Mastiff dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. | Miniature Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Shiba Inu or Mastiff or Miniature Poodle? | Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Miniature Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Miniature Poodle? |
No Shiba Inu dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Mastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Miniature 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 Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Miniature 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. | Mastiffs are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Miniature Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Miniature Poodle As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which is best suited for service work? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used 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 Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which excels in therapy work? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which has best nose work ability? | 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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which is best for SAR work? | 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. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Shiba Inu breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Miniature Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which is best for draft work? | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Yes 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 Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. 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. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Miniature Poodle Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which has most puppies? | 2-4 puppies | 3-5 puppies | 2-8 puppies, average 5 |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. 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. |
Shiba Inu vs Mastiff vs Miniature Poodle Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section. | Not recognized by FCI. | Not recognized by FCI. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Shiba Inu, Mastiff, and Miniature Poodle. Which has most recognition? |
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 |
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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