| The poodle is the only breed that comes in three AKC | | | | appropriate training the barkers can be curtailed. They |
| registered varieties. The three recognized types are | | | | do need to be socialized from an early age and can |
| the Standard Poodle, the Miniature Poodle and the Toy | | | | tend to be excessive barkers if not trained properly in |
| Poodle. The Standard Poodle is the largest of the | | | | this area. |
| three varieties, followed by the Miniature version and | | | | Toy poodle puppies do not like strangers and are |
| then the Toy version. The Toy Poodle is considered to | | | | reserved around children and other dogs. They |
| be a small dog of high intelligence and trainability. More | | | | generally bond with one owner for life and they are |
| sensitive than the Standard and Miniature varieties, it is | | | | extremely loyal to that individual and will defend them |
| also considered the smartest of the three. A member | | | | at all cost, despite their size. However, a true "lap dog," |
| of the American Kennel Club Toy Group, the Toy | | | | the Toy Poodle expects an equal amount of loyalty |
| Poodle weighs between 6 and 9 pounds and is up to | | | | and love in return. |
| 10 inches tall. The toy poodle is one that is known for | | | | People with allergies, respiratory problems, or even |
| being smart, and intelligent. | | | | people with a disability that would find cleaning up after |
| The breed comes in a variety of solid colors, including | | | | a dog difficult would love owning toy poodle puppies |
| blue, black, cream, brown, gray, silver and apricot. This | | | | as this dog does not shed. However, all Poodles need |
| is a dog that has long and floppy ears, sometimes they | | | | a lot of grooming in order to keep them free of |
| look a little too long for the small head that this dog | | | | tangles. As the hair on the toy poodle is one that is |
| has. They have a long, straight muzzle and bright, dark | | | | curly, very curly and therefore, must be brushed and |
| eyes. This dog is elegant in stature with its curly coat | | | | clipped on regular schedules to keep the hair from |
| that can be groomed in different styles. | | | | becoming messy. |
| Toy Poodle puppies are often "barkers," but with | | | | |