Welsh Terrier
VS
Toy Poodle
Welsh Terrier vs Toy Poodle
Compare Welsh 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
Welsh Terrier
Toy Poodle
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 39 cm
24 – 27 cm
Weight
9 – 10 kg
2 – 4 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 13 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
5/5
Shedding
1/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
Characteristics
Welsh Terrier
Great with kids
Super smart
Easy to train
Small
Toy Poodle
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Tiny
Summary
About Welsh Terrier
Medium-sized, sturdy Welsh terrier with a wiry black-and-tan coat that sheds little but needs regular stripping. Bred in Wales to hunt, it is active, bold, affectionate yet independent, with strong chase instincts. Intelligent and trainable, it thrives on firm, positive guidance and daily 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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