Miniature Poodle vs Medium Poodle
Compare Miniature Poodle and Medium Poodle: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Miniature Poodle
VS
Medium Poodle
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Miniature Poodle
Medium Poodle
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
28 – 35 cm
34 – 45 cm
Weight
7 – 8 kg
7 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 14 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
5/5
5/5
Shedding
1/5
1/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Miniature Poodle
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Small
Medium Poodle
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Small
Summary
About Miniature Poodle
Miniature Poodles are small, athletic, low‑shedding dogs with dense curly coats and a square, balanced build. Highly intelligent, sensitive, and people‑oriented, they thrive on training, daily exercise, and close companionship, and typically enjoy long, active lives with good care.
About Medium Poodle
Medium Poodles are medium‑sized, athletic dogs with a curly, low‑shedding coat that needs regular grooming. Highly intelligent and easy to train, they are lively outside but calm indoors. Affectionate, people‑focused, and versatile, they excel in family life and many dog sports.
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