Top Dog Breeds: The Toy Poodle

Learn all about what makes the Toy Poodle one of the most popular dog breeds.

The Poodle is an active and very alert dog breed. They are also proud, elegant and dignified, with a good nature. Highly intelligent, the Poodle is one of the most trainable breeds of dog. Happy and lively, the Poodle is a demanding yet delightful breed, known for their joyful and loyal character. The Poodle makes a wonderful family dog and companion.

Toy Poodle Breed Story

The Poodle’s true ancestry is unknown, and shrouded in antiquity and hypotheses. It is certain that the Poodle has been around for a long time; ancient Egyptian and Roman artifacts often depict the Poodle’s ancestors assisting their owners in herding various animals. By the 1400s writings and artwork began to present dogs that resembled the Poodle as we now know it.
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Toy Poodle Temperament

The Poodle is highly intelligent and one of the most trainable breeds. This breed is proud, elegant, dignified and good natured, yet playful and amusing to be around. The Poodle is demanding but delightful; this happy dog makes an excellent companion and family dog.
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The Toy Poodle

Toy Poodle Standards

• Country of origin: France
• Height approximately (at withers/shoulder): 9.5-11in (standards may vary)
• Weight approximately: 3-4kg / 6-9lbs (standards may vary)
• Coat: Curly coat
• Color: Solid color: black, white, brown, gray, orange fawn and red fawn.  
• Markings: No markings: color must be uniform
• Lifespan: Long, 15+ years

Good to Know - Toy Poodle

+ Extremely versatile and intelligent
+ A very light shedder
+ Good for novice owners
- Extensive grooming needed
- Professional trimming required
- Must have daily physical activity and mental stimulation