The Characteristics of a Toy Poodle

All poodle varieties are basically the same and thattheir owners.
includes the Toy Poodle. They have the same normalTheir roots go back centuries when poodles would
traits such as their gentle and sweet nature, as well asentertain in circuses all over Europe. Then it was quite
their loyalty to their owners. They are intelligent,gauche to have a poodle at Court sitting with the King
non-shedding, elegant and obedient, and veryor Queen. These royal families would pamper their
perceptive. They are third in line after the Standardpoodles in outlandish ways. This was actually the
and Miniature poodle.beginning of the personality trait of the pampered
The Teacup poodle is the only poodle that is smallerpoodle. Toy Poodles evolved having the same traits.
than the Toy Poodle. A Toy Poodle can weigh tenToy Poodles are very cute and adorable and are
pounds at full maturity and the standard poodle isgreat dogs to have as a first pet. They are very loving
anywhere from twenty to thirty pounds at full maturity.and loyal dogs and make great companions for
While the Teacup poodle usually weighs no more thenchildren, as well as adults.
four pounds. The Toy Poodle is popular because it isThe Toy Poodle is a small dog but is very hearty and
not quite as delicate as the Teacup poodle, but is stillstrong. They will always want to sit on your lap and
quite small and cuddly.sleep in bed with you. Because of their size it is hard to
A Toy poodle does not shed. Most dog lovers will tellturn down their requests for such cuddling. These dogs
you that a non-shedding dog is a very pleasant dog toare very healthy dogs and any breeder that tries to tell
have around. However, all Poodles need a lot ofyou otherwise should be reported to the American
grooming in order to keep them free of tangles. TheKennel Club.
Toy Poodle will make a great family pet because it isWhen you decide to purchase a Toy Poodle it is a
great with children.good idea to first read up on the subject of poodles.
Toy Poodles are rather expensive dogs. They are soYou will need to ask the breeder specific questions
popular now that a Toy Poodle puppy can runand you must know if he gives you the right answers.
anywhere from eight hundred to one thousand dollars.An individual who does not have any questions for the
These dogs are usually carried in designer carriers andbreeder will usually not be sold a dog. Breeders are
can be seen on television quite frequently. They arevery careful whom they sell their Toy Poodles to.
available in many colors and first originated in France.Because these dogs are small they use up their
They are pampered pooches and can be found atenergy quite quickly. They will need small meals
many dinner parties and luncheons sitting right next tothroughout the day in order to keep up their energy.