Toy Poodle vs Shiba Inu – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Toy Poodle	Shiba Inu
Origins	Germany France	Japan
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	449	45
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Other Names	Caniche, Barbone, Chien Canne, Teacup Poodle, French Poodle, Pudle, Teddy Poodle	Brushwood Dog, Japanese Small-Size Dog, Japanese Shiba Inu, Shiba Ken, Shiba
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.
Breed Recognition	Dog Registry of America Inc.	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
Price	1000-1500	$800-$1000

General Appearance - Toy Poodle vs Shiba Inu

Size	Small	Medium
Weight	Male: 6-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 7.5 pounds (3.5 kg)	Male: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg), Female: 17.5 pounds (6.8.5 kg)
Height	Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Avg. Height	Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Toy Poodle vs Shiba Inu

Coat	Dense Curly Thick	Dense
Colors	Apricot Black Brown Gray Silver White Fawn Blue Cream Red Beige	Tan Red Cream Sesame Black
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Toy Poodles shed none to minimal.	Shiba Inus shed above average.

Characteristics - Toy Poodle vs Shiba Inu

Temperament	Active Faithful Intelligent Alert Instinctual Trainable	Alert Confident Fearless Going Charming Faithful Keen
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Toy Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Average: Shiba Inu's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Toy Poodles are very easy to train.	Shiba Inus are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Toy Poodle is a playful breed.	Shiba Inus, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Shiba Inus have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Toy Poodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Shiba Inus are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Toy Poodles are a social breed.	Shiba Inus need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average to high: The Toy Poodle is a vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Shiba Inu rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Toy Poodles are good watchdogs.	Shiba Inus are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Toy Poodles are average defenders.	Shiba Inus are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Toy Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Shiba Inu has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Toy Poodles have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Shiba Inus have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Toy Poodles tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the Shiba Inu is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Toy Poodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Shiba Inus 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.
Apartment Friendly	Toy Poodles are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Shiba Inus are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Toy Poodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Shiba Inus adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Toy Poodles 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Toy Poodle vs Shiba Inu

Stranger Friendly	Toy Poodles are stranger friendly dogs.	Shiba Inus are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Toy Poodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Shiba Inus are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Toy Poodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Shiba Inus are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Toy Poodles are dog-friendly dogs.	Shiba Inus are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Toy Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Shiba Inu is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Toy Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Shiba Inus are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Toy Poodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Shiba Inus usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Toy Poodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Shiba Inus are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Toy Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Shiba Inu breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	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.

Health Factors - Toy Poodle vs Shiba Inu

Health Issues	The Toy Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Shiba Inu is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Canine Diabetes Mellitus Ear Infections Epilepsy Heart Murmurs Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Skin Allergies Slipped Stifle	Allergies Cancer Chylothorax Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Spinning
Life Expectancy	14-16 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No
Energy Level	Toy Poodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Shiba Inus have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Toy Poodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Shiba Inus have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Toy Poodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Shiba Inus are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	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.
Stinkiness	Low The Toy Poodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Shiba Inu has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Toy Poodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Shiba Inu is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Toy Poodle vs Shiba Inu

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-4 puppies	2-4 puppies
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