| All poodle varieties are basically the same and that | | | | their owners. |
| includes the Toy Poodle. They have the same normal | | | | Their roots go back centuries when poodles would |
| traits such as their gentle and sweet nature, as well as | | | | entertain 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 very | | | | or Queen. These royal families would pamper their |
| perceptive. They are third in line after the Standard | | | | poodles 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 smaller | | | | poodle. Toy Poodles evolved having the same traits. |
| than the Toy Poodle. A Toy Poodle can weigh ten | | | | Toy Poodles are very cute and adorable and are |
| pounds at full maturity and the standard poodle is | | | | great 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 then | | | | children, as well as adults. |
| four pounds. The Toy Poodle is popular because it is | | | | The Toy Poodle is a small dog but is very hearty and |
| not quite as delicate as the Teacup poodle, but is still | | | | strong. 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 tell | | | | turn down their requests for such cuddling. These dogs |
| you that a non-shedding dog is a very pleasant dog to | | | | are very healthy dogs and any breeder that tries to tell |
| have around. However, all Poodles need a lot of | | | | you otherwise should be reported to the American |
| grooming in order to keep them free of tangles. The | | | | Kennel Club. |
| Toy Poodle will make a great family pet because it is | | | | When 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 so | | | | You will need to ask the breeder specific questions |
| popular now that a Toy Poodle puppy can run | | | | and 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 and | | | | breeder will usually not be sold a dog. Breeders are |
| can be seen on television quite frequently. They are | | | | very 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 at | | | | energy quite quickly. They will need small meals |
| many dinner parties and luncheons sitting right next to | | | | throughout the day in order to keep up their energy. |