Shiba Inu
VS
Toy Poodle
Shiba Inu vs Toy Poodle
Compare Shiba Inu 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
Shiba Inu
Toy Poodle
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
36 – 42 cm
24 – 27 cm
Weight
7 – 11 kg
2 – 4 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
2/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
5/5
1/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Shiba Inu
Stubborn
Small
Toy Poodle
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Tiny
Summary
About Shiba Inu
Ancient Japanese spitz-type hunting dog, small yet muscular with foxlike face, curled tail and plush double coat in red, black and tan or sesame with urajiro. Independent, catlike, loyal but reserved, strong-willed, high prey drive, needs early socialisation, firm positive training and regular exercise.
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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