Toy Poodle
VS
Västgötaspets
Toy Poodle vs Västgötaspets
Compare Toy Poodle and Västgötaspets 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
Västgötaspets
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
24 – 27 cm
31 – 33 cm
Weight
2 – 4 kg
9 – 15 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
5/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
5/5
2/5
Shedding
1/5
2/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Toy Poodle
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Tiny
Västgötaspets
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
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 Västgötaspets
The Västgötaspets is a small, sturdy Swedish herding dog with a foxlike look, dense double coat and easy grooming. Energetic, vocal and intelligent, it bonds closely with active families, needs consistent positive training, daily exercise and mental stimulation, and is generally healthy.
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