Introducing The Toy Poodle!

Toy Poodles – they’re pint-sized, playful, and not just companions for people with posh inclinations! If you’re thinking about sharing your life with a Toy Poodle, be prepared to have another “person” in the house. Poodles of any size personality plus!

These little guys and girls make great emotional support animals. They’re intelligent, affectionate and have a happy and fun-loving temperament to boot! Read on for more details about Toy Poodles to decide if one of these sweet and sassy pooches may be the one for you.

Toy Poodles are the smallest of three sizes in the Poodle breed. As a breed, people commonly think of Poodles as French – they are the national dog of France after all!

However, larger standard sized Poodles actually originated over the border, in Germany. They were working dogs, enjoying retrieving fowl from the water. The French picked up on this pooch’s personality and perfection as a companion dog for aristocrats. The French then bred Poodles to create the smaller miniature and toy sized dogs most people know today.

The American Kennel Club recognized the Poodle breed in 1887. These days, they are in the AKC’s top 10 most popular breeds.

Just like the three bears in the tale of Goldie Locks, Poodles come in three sizes! The Toy Poodle isn’t a breed on its own. It’s actually one of a family of three within the overall Poodle breed. The three different Poodle sizes are:

Officially, all three types of Poodle are the same breed, the only difference is their height. In terms of their body structure, coats, colors, and other characteristics, everything else is much the same.

Poodles like to stand proudly with their tails high! Underneath their adorable naturally thick and curly coat, Toy Poodles have evenly proportioned and squarely built bodies.

They have alert oval-shaped eyes, dark or amber colored depending on the color of their coat. Their ears are floppy and hang close to their face.

You will find Poodles in an array of gorgeous colors under the breed standards. Colors include solid black, white, blue, cream, apricot, silver, gray, brown, and red Poodles, or particolored combinations with two or more coat color combinations. If you want to truly celebrate everything French, you may want to consider the Café Au Lait! Just as it sounds, these pups mature into a milky coffee colored coat. Oui Fi-Fi!

A white Poodle has a bright snowy white coat and will have dark eyes and a contrasting black nose and lips. Think of bit of French chic at its finest!

A black Poodle is truly jet black. Dogs that have black coats that fade or with lighter shades fall into one of the other colors. Black Poodles (along with White) are one of the most popular choices of a pet Poodle.

Relatively rare, this stunning color was recognized by the AKC in the 1990s. A red Poodle is likely to have amber eyes and a liver colored nose.

A brown or chocolate colored Toy Poodle may well be one of closest things to a living and breathing teddy bear! Brown Poodles have dark amber eyes, and liver colored noses and nails.

Generally speaking, Poodles are actually very easy to live with and care for. However, when it comes to their grooming, they are a little more high maintenance than a wash-and-go dog! The beautiful fur that Poodles are known for does grow, and grow, and grow!

Most Poodle parents opt for a regular trim or shave every six to eight weeks, along with daily brushing. While the fully coiffed look of a Poodle show dog isn’t for everyone, a toned down version can be fun!

Left untrimmed an ungroomed a Poodle’s fur will easily matt, which can cause discomfort and pain. The casual corded look can look great but does need regular washing and conditioning. Otherwise, they end up with doggy smelling dreadlocks and skin infections!

It is good news for those with allergies; Poodles are low to no shedders!

Trying to decide between Toy and Miniature Poodles? If you’re looking for a small companion dog they’re both on the small side! A Toy Poodle will have a height of 10 inches or less (to the top of their shoulder). Their average weight is 6-9 pounds (2.72 to 4.08 kilograms).

That’s right, Toy Poodles are usually sassy and sweet, and not at all shy! Poodles are people lovers and like human company – so much so that they don’t handle long periods alone on their own! Poodles are also friendly and smart dogs. They enjoy activities with people and fun ways to burn up their energy.

Along with toilet training, even a wee Toy Poodle should learn some basic obedience training. However, Poodles are not known for aggressive behavior.

Yes indeed, a Toy Poodle can make a great emotional support dog! They are great with people, and their personalities are well suited to this kind of role in life.

Although they are more robust than they may appear, care is still needed with these little dogs. People with young children are usually better off with a larger Poodle. This is simply because the Toy Poodle can be easily hurt by young children – and being accidentally trodden on by adults!

Toy Poodles are a calm and confident companion breed. They are usually “one” with the people they live in, and will want to be part of everyday life. They are people pleasers and will lap up the attention you can give them. Particularly for anyone that enjoys giving the care and attention this pooch’s need for grooming!

The life expectancy of a Toy Poodle is 12 to 15 years.

Care for your new family member with good quality puppy food to help them stay in good condition and live a long and happy life. Even these little legs do need a little exercise to stay healthy! They’ll especially enjoy playing games where they can show off their agility!

As with any breed, Poodles can be susceptible to certain health conditions. Some potential health problems for Poodles include patella luxation, hip dysplasia, and progressive retinal atrophy. They may also have hormonal health problems involving the ACTH and glucocorticoid hormones.

Choose a Poodle dog or Toy Poodle puppy from a responsible breeder or shelter. They should give information on their health screening and breeding program. Ask if you can meet, or have information on their puppies’ parents too.

A good breeder will also ask questions about you and your living situation. This is to make sure their puppies go to the good homes.

The cost of a Toy Poodle puppy from a responsible breeder will range from $1,200 to $2,000+.

One of the best ways to find a reputable breeder is to reach out to a Poodle Club. Many Clubs are listed on the Poodle Club of America website. The marketplace listings on the AKC website are also a good place to start.

Depending on where you are based, you can also try the British Kennel Club and the Canadian Kennel Club to connect with breeders.

Aside from Poodle Clubs and Kennel Associations, try local professionals. Other people who may be able to connect you with Toy Poodles for sale in your area are your veterinarian and other doggie care companies. If you want an adult dog, this can be an ideal way to find a dog needing a new home.

Wherever you live, you will find plenty of Poodles up for adoption. Rescue shelters and non-profit organizations have Poodles, part-Poodles, and more!

Adopting a dog is very fulfilling. The pleasure of the experience is even greater if you are choosing an emotional support animal to share your life with.