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Breed Profile
The Toy Poodle is the smallest variant of the Poodle family and belongs to FCI Group 9, the group of companion and companion dogs. This small but fine dog is characterized by its elegant appearance. The ears are long and droopy, and the eyes are dark and expressive. Toy Poodles have a gorgeous, curly coat that requires regular grooming.
| Height | 24 - 30 cm (Female), 24 - 32 cm (Male) |
| Weight | 2 - 3 kg (Female), 2 - 4 kg (Male) |
| Life Expectancy | 14 - 16 years |
| Character | Intelligent, loving, lively |
| Coat | Curly, fine, dense, without undercoat |
| Coat Color | Diverse (including white, black, apricot, brown, silver) |
| Price | 1500 - 2800 € € |
History
The poodle's exact origins are uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in Germany or France. The Poodle was originally a water dog used for retrieving waterfowl, which may be where its name derives from. The Toy Poodle was created in the 20th century by crossing smaller Poodles with each other to create a miniature version. The breeders aimed to create a companion dog that was easy to keep in the apartment and had a loving nature. In 1990, the FCI officially recognized the toy poodle as a separate poodle breed.
The Toy Poodle was bred to be a small companion dog characterized by intelligence and adaptability.
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1900
Character & Temperament
The Toy Poodle is a wonderful companion dog that is characterized by its intelligence, loving nature and liveliness. Despite their small size, Toy Poodles are active and playful dogs who enjoy exploring their surroundings and making friends with people and other dogs. The Toy Poodle's intelligence means they quickly pick up new commands and tricks. They love intellectual stimulation and need daily activity to be happy. However, it is important to find a balance as too much stimulation can cause the Toy Poodle to become hyperactive. Their size makes them easy to manage and adapt well to various living conditions, including city apartments. The Toy Poodle is very people-oriented and loves being near his family. He can learn to stay alone, but this should be done gradually and with positive reinforcement to avoid separation anxiety. They are often very affectionate and love to be cuddled. When it comes to prey catching behavior, toy poodles often have a strong hunting instinct. It is therefore advisable to start training early to ensure that they behave appropriately around small animals and birds. Toy Poodles are often alert and can make good watchdogs as they tend to bark at noises and movements.
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Although the Toy Poodle is the smallest version of the Poodle family, it shares the remarkable intelligence of its larger relatives.
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What Awaits You
Poodles are lively, very intelligent dogs that want to work. They enjoy working with people and need a lot of activity and exercise. They come in different sizes: Standard Poodle or Royal Poodle, Small Poodle (often called Standard Poodle), Toy Poodle and Toy Poodle. Teacup Poodles are so small that they suffer from many torturous breeding traits.
Housing & Care
The Toy Poodle makes an excellent city dog because it adapts well to apartment life. He also gets along well with children, but they should be old enough to treat the dog with respect. Toy Poodles are also generally friendly with cats and other pets as long as they are properly socialized.
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Training & Education
The Toy Poodle is very intelligent and capable of learning and is therefore well suited for dog sports such as agility and obedience as well as trick training. He also has a natural ability to fetch and can enjoy games where he retrieves balls or frisbees. However, since he has a high ability to learn, he may become bored if he repeats the same game too much. It is therefore important to incorporate variety into the training and also give him mentally demanding tasks. In terms of training, it is important that the Poodle learns frustration tolerance and impulse control at an early age. Through positive reinforcement, consistency and patience, the Toy Poodle can become a well-behaved and balanced family member and is also suitable as a beginner dog. As with all dogs, it is important to begin socialization early to ensure the puppy has positive experiences with new people, places and situations.
Nutrition & Care
A balanced diet is essential for the toy poodle's health. Since Toy Poodles are prone to dental problems, a combination of dry and wet food can help reduce tartar buildup. It is advisable to choose high-quality food that meets the dog's nutritional needs. The Poodle's special trademark is its curly, dense coat. It is constantly growing, so the Poodle will need to be sheared every 2 to 6 weeks depending on the desired coat length. Long-haired poodles should be brushed several times a week to prevent the fur from becoming matted. The poodle hardly sheds and has no seasonal coat change. This makes him a good dog for allergy sufferers. Poodles do not have an undercoat, so it is advisable to use a dog coat in cold weather.
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Health
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