How long does a Poodle Shiba Inu Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–17 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Shiba Inu (13–16 years).

Is a Poodle Shiba Inu Mix easy to train?

Trainability is low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Poodle Shiba Inu Mix

A Poodle Shiba Inu mix is a cross between a Poodle and a Shiba Inu. Most grow into small dogs of 14–19 lb and live 12–17 years.

Poodle, a purebred dog — PoodlePhoto: UszkarFoto92, CC0, source

Shiba Inu, a purebred dog — Shiba InuPhoto: Roberto Vasarri, Public domain, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight14–19 lbcan be 10–23 lb

Height12–16 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–17 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Poodle Shiba Inu Mix get?

Miniature Poodle10–15 lb

The mix14–19 lb

Shiba Inu17–23 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Poodle Shiba Inu Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 12–16 inches at the shoulder, against 10–15 in for the Miniature Poodle and 13.5–16.5 in for the Shiba Inu.

Size figures assume a Miniature Poodle parent, the size closest to the Shiba Inu. A different poodle size moves the whole range.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to moderate

Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

Energy

Moderate

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Low to very high

The Poodle rates very high and the Shiba Inu low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Poodle is usually described as active, proud, very smart. The Shiba Inu as alert, active, attentive. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Poodle vs Shiba Inu vs the mix

Trait	Miniature Poodle	Poodle Shiba Inu Mix	Shiba Inu
Weight	10–15 lb	14–19 lb	17–23 lb
Height	10–15 in	12–16 in	13.5–16.5 in
Lifespan	10–18 yr	12–17 yr	13–16 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Poodle Shiba Inu Mix

How big does a Poodle Shiba Inu Mix get?: Most grow to 14–19 pounds and 12–16 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 10–23 pounds.
How long does a Poodle Shiba Inu Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–17 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Shiba Inu (13–16 years).
Does a Poodle Shiba Inu Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to moderate. Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Poodle Shiba Inu Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Poodle mixes

Other Shiba Inu mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.