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Poodle

Non-Sporting ยท Medium

VS

Shetland Sheepdog

Herding ยท Small

Poodle vs Shetland Sheepdog

Side-by-side comparison of the Poodle and Shetland Sheepdog โ€” size, temperament, shedding, trainability, cost, and compatibility ratings.

Quick comparison

Best for families

Poodle

Based on good-with-kids rating

Easier to train

Poodle

Based on trainability rating

Less shedding

Poodle

Based on shedding level

Better for apartments

Poodle

Based on apartment-friendly rating

Lower maintenance

Shetland Sheepdog

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

Poodle

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

TraitPoodleShetland Sheepdog
SizeMediumSmall
Height10โ€“22โ€ณ13โ€“16โ€ณ
Weight6โ€“70 lbs15โ€“25 lbs
Lifespan10โ€“18 yrs12โ€“14 yrs
GroupNon-SportingHerding
Coat typeDense, curly, single coat, non-sheddingLong, dense double coat with abundant mane

Temperament & behavior

TraitPoodleShetland Sheepdog
Energy levelHighHigh
TrainabilityVery HighVery High
Barking levelModerateVery High

Compatibility

TraitPoodleShetland Sheepdog
Good with kidsHighHigh
Good with dogsHighHigh
Good with catsHighModerate
Apartment friendlyHighModerate

Care requirements

TraitPoodleShetland Sheepdog
SheddingVery LowVery High
Grooming needsVery HighHigh
Daily exercise40โ€“90 min45โ€“75 min
Daily food0.5โ€“3 cups0.75โ€“1.5 cups
Annual cost$1ย 200โ€“$2ย 800$1ย 100โ€“$1ย 900

Temperament

Poodle

IntelligentActiveProud

Shetland Sheepdog

PlayfulEnergeticBright

Common health issues

Poodle

  • Hip dysplasia
  • Progressive retinal atrophy
  • Epilepsy
  • Addison's disease
  • Bloat (Standard)
  • Von Willebrand disease

Shetland Sheepdog

  • Collie eye anomaly
  • Hip dysplasia
  • Thyroid disease
  • Von Willebrand disease
  • Dermatomyositis
  • MDR1 drug sensitivity

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