English Toy Terrier
VS
Toy Poodle
English Toy Terrier vs Toy Poodle
Compare English Toy Terrier and Toy Poodle side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
English Toy Terrier
Toy Poodle
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 30 cm
24 – 27 cm
Weight
2 – 4 kg
2 – 4 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 13 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
2/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
5/5
Shedding
2/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
English Toy Terrier
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
Toy Poodle
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Tiny
Summary
About English Toy Terrier
Small, elegant black-and-tan toy terrier with a fine but athletic build and low‑maintenance short coat. Loyal and people-focused, often bonding closely with one person. Lively, intelligent and sensitive, needs daily exercise, mental stimulation and protection from temperature extremes.
About Toy Poodle
Toy Poodles are the smallest Poodles, square and elegant with dense, curly, low‑shedding coats needing regular grooming. Lively, sensitive and highly trainable, they form close bonds, suit active indoor lifestyles, and, with good care, often live 14–16 years or more.
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