Toy Poodle - Pint Sized Wonder!

The Toy Poodle is the smallest of the Poodle breed, with a height of up to 10 inches tall. They generally weigh between 6 to 9 pounds and live between 10 to 14 years of age. If you see a Poodle advertised as a “Teacup” Poodle, it is not recognized by the AKC as a Poodle breed. They are very tiny dogs and are prone to all kinds of inborn problems.

Toys have been around for quite some time and were very popular in circuses and as dancing dogs performing in floor shows.

It is exactly clear where the toy poodles originated, but they were most closely associated with France. They were very popular with nobility and royalty.

Like the other varieties of Poodles, Toys are very intelligent and easy to train, but can be a bit sensitive. They also tend to be somewhat reserved or nervous around strangers or small active children. Good socialization and obedience training from an early age should help alleviate those problems.

They have a lot of energy, but don’t require a lot of exercise. For that reason, they are great with older people. They are also a great dog or an apartment, since they don’t require much space and will do quite well on a daily walk.

The Toy’s coat grows continuously, just like the other breeds of Poodles, so it needs to be groomed on a regular basis. They also are known not to technically shed and are great for people who are allergic to dogs. They come in the same colors as the other breeds of Poodles. They don’t have a doggy smell like other dogs do.

Just like the diseases common to all Poodle breeds, Toys have health concerns of their own that owners need to be aware of including: Legg-Calvé-Perthes, Patellar Luxation and Lacrimal Duct Atresia.

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