Toy Poodle
VS
Bolognese
Toy Poodle vs Bolognese
Compare Toy Poodle and Bolognese 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
Toy Poodle
Bolognese
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
24 – 27 cm
25 – 30 cm
Weight
2 – 4 kg
3 – 4 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
5/5
5/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Toy Poodle
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Tiny
Bolognese
High energy
Tiny
Summary
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.
About Bolognese
The Bolognese is a small, sturdy Italian companion dog with a pure white, fluffy, non‑shedding coat that needs regular grooming. Calm, people‑focused and often strongly attached to one person, it suits apartments, needs modest exercise but high company and mental stimulation.
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