| The Toy Poodle is one of the smartest dog breeds | | | | may be highly strong and timid. They do need to be |
| and, although it's exact origins are unknown, it is France | | | | socialized from an early age and can tend to be |
| that this breed is most closely associated with. Drain | | | | excessive barkers if not trained properly in this area. |
| down from the standard poodle, the Toy Poodle was | | | | Toy poodles can suffer from runny eyes, ear |
| a favorite of 18th-century royalty. | | | | infections, hearing disorders and skin conditions as well |
| A member of the American Kennel Club Toy Group, | | | | as problems with the digestive tract. Some may fall |
| the Toy Poodle weighs between 6 and 9 pounds and | | | | victim to Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia or PRA. |
| is up to 10 inches tall. This can be very long-lived breed | | | | The Toy Poodle does not need excessive exercise, |
| if given the appropriate care and may live longer than | | | | but it does need to go for walk every day. They can |
| 15 years. | | | | make great apartment dogs if they are trained not to |
| This dog is elegant in stature with its curly coat that | | | | be barkers. |
| can be groomed in different styles, but the most | | | | This breed should have its coat clipped every six |
| familiar being one which includes poofs of hair around | | | | weeks and does need to be bathed regularly. It is |
| the ankles and head. The ears are long and flat | | | | important to keep the eyes clean and check the years |
| hanging down next to the head and the eyes are dark | | | | and clean them frequently. Like most small dogs, they |
| and almond shaped within alert expression. The tail is | | | | can have dental problems so the teeth need to be |
| typically docked and can also have a big poof at the | | | | brushed regularly and will require periodic de-scaling. |
| ends depending on the way the dog is groomed. The | | | | The Toy Poodle sheds very little. |
| quintessential show dog, the Toy Poodle has a spring | | | | This breed of dog has perhaps the most interesting |
| like gait when moving and comes in any number of | | | | array of grooming styles. There are three basic styles, |
| solid colors. | | | | the pet clip which has the hair clipped rather short over |
| The Toy Poodle is extremely intelligent and one of the | | | | the entire body. And the English Saddle and Continental |
| easiest dogs to train, although he is a bit sensitive and | | | | clips which have different variations where the rear |
| of course you will want to use positive training with this | | | | half of the dog is shaved and pom-poms are left on |
| breed. They love to be with people and have a perky | | | | the ankles, tail and hips. |
| and pleasant personality. Some bloodlines, however, | | | | |