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Compare Shiba Inu and Toy Poodle. Which is better: Shiba Inu or Toy Poodle or Golden Retriever?
Name | Shiba Inu | Toy Poodle | Golden Retriever |
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Group | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs | Gun Dog |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever breeds. |
Japanese Shiba Inu Japanese Small-Size Dog Shiba Shiba Ken Brushwood Dog |
Barbone Pudle Teacup Poodle Teddy Poodle |
Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Shiba Inu vs Toy Poodle vs Golden Retriever Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is the largest? | Medium | Small | Large |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg) | Male: 6-9 pounds (3-4 kg) | Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 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: 7.5 pounds (3.5 kg) | Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Shiba Inu or Toy Poodle or Golden Retriever? Shiba Inu vs Toy Poodle vs Golden Retriever height comparison: | Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm) | Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm) | Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) |
Shiba Inu vs Toy Poodle vs Golden Retriever Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. Find price differences between these breeds. | $800-$1000 | $1000-$1500 | $1000-$2000 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Shiba Inu or Toy Poodle or Golden Retriever? | 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 Golden Retriever is quite easy to get. |
Shiba Inu vs Toy Poodle vs Golden Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. Which breed ranks highest? | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Outstanding: Toy Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. Which is easiest to train? | A slightly harder to train than average. | Toy Poodle dogs are very easy to train. | Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most alert? | Shiba Inu dogs are good watchdogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. | Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most protective? | Shiba Inu dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are average defenders. | Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. |
Shiba Inu vs Toy Poodle vs Golden Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever? Compare temperaments. |
Alert Confident Going Fearless Keen Faithful Charming |
Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual |
Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy |
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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. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Shiba Inu vs Toy Poodle vs Golden Retriever? | Average to High: Shiba Inu dogs are highly affectionate dogs. | High: Toy Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Shiba Inu vs Toy Poodle vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison: | Shiba Inu dogs need for social interaction is average. | Toy Poodle dogs are a social breed. | Golden Retriever 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. | Toy Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | Golden Retriever 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. | Toy Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Golden Retriever 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. |
Shiba Inu vs Toy Poodle vs Golden Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most vocal? | Low to Average: The Shiba Inu rarely barks. | Average to High: The Toy Poodle is a vocal breed. | Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most playful? | Average: Shiba Inus, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Toy Poodle is a playful breed. | The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. Which adapts best to small spaces? | Very house-friendly dog the Shiba Inu breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Toy Poodle breed. | It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home. |
Shiba Inu vs Toy Poodle vs Golden Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most flexible? | Shiba Inu dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Toy Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Golden Retriever 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 Toy Poodle or Golden Retriever? | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Toy Poodle dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. | Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
Shiba Inu vs Toy Poodle vs Golden Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Shiba Inu has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Toy Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody. | Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. Which uses mouth most during play? | Shiba Inu dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Toy Poodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Shiba Inu bite force: Ordinary. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Toy Poodle bite force: Weak. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary. |
Shiba Inu vs Toy Poodle vs Golden Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. Which breed lives longest? |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Shiba Inu: 13 years |
14-16 years The average lifespan of Toy Poodle: 15 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. 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 warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. 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. | The Toy Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs. |
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. |
Average The Toy Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Shiba Inu vs Toy Poodle vs Golden Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Shiba Inu vs Toy Poodle vs Golden Retriever health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Glaucoma Spinning Chylothorax |
Heart Murmurs Slipped Stifle Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Ear Infections Skin Allergies Canine Diabetes Mellitus Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis |
Shiba Inu vs Toy Poodle vs Golden Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most active? | Shiba Inu dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Toy Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Shiba Inu vs Toy Poodle vs Golden Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Shiba Inu or Toy Poodle or Golden Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Shiba Inu dogs have an average exercise need. | Toy Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Shiba Inu or Toy Poodle or Golden Retriever? | Shiba Inu dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Toy Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep. |
Shiba Inu vs Toy Poodle vs Golden Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. 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 Toy Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. | High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. Which needs most food? | Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Shiba Inu vs Toy Poodle vs Golden Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | No See more. | Yes See more. | No See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. What colors are available? |
Black Tan Red Cream Sesame |
Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot | Golden Light |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. Which requires most maintenance? | Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. Which drools least? | The Shiba Inu is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Toy Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Shiba Inu has an average chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Toy Poodle has a low chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Dense |
Dense Curly Thick |
Silky Wavy Shiny Straight |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. Which requires most frequent baths? | 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. | 2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Shiba Inu or Toy Poodle or Golden Retriever? Shiba Inu or Toy Poodle or {name3 shedding: | Shiba Inu dogs shed above average. | Toy Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. | Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. |
Shiba Inu vs Toy Poodle vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. Which is best with kids? | Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly dogs towards children. | Toy Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Golden Retriever 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. | Toy Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Shiba Inu or Toy Poodle or Golden Retriever? Which dog is more friendly? | Shiba Inu dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. | Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Shiba Inu or Toy Poodle or Golden Retriever? | Shiba Inu dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Shiba Inu or Toy Poodle or Golden Retriever? | Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Toy Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Shiba Inu vs Toy Poodle vs Golden Retriever? |
No Shiba Inu dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Toy Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Golden Retriever 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 Toy Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Shiba Inus are commonly okay with elderly people. | Toy Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Shiba Inu vs Toy Poodle vs Golden Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. 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. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. Which excels in therapy work? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. 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. | Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. |
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. 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. | Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Shiba Inu breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Toy Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. 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 Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. 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 Toy Poodle vs Golden Retriever Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. Which has most puppies? | 2-4 puppies | 2-4 puppies | 5-10 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. 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, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. 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 Toy Poodle vs Golden Retriever Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. How are they classified? | 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 1925 as a Sporting breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. 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. | Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle, and Golden Retriever. 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 | Dog Registry of America Inc. |
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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