| The Toy Poodle is one type of the breed of Poodle. | | | | result in matted fur that can only be removed with |
| There are three types of Poodles: Toy, Miniature and | | | | scissors. The familiar 'Poodle Cut' was actually |
| Standard, each type denoting a size. Poodles are | | | | important for the dog when it was used for hunting. |
| considered gun dogs, for their bird hunting skills and | | | | The cut helped protect vital joints and organs in the |
| ability in water. Though some dispute the claim, France | | | | cold water. Now the clip is not necessary and many |
| is officially recognized as the origin of the Poodle. The | | | | owners opt for an all around short cut. |
| Toy Poodle lives an average 12 to 15 years. To be | | | | There are a variety of coat colors for Toy Poodles |
| considered a Toy Poodle, its size can only be up to 10 | | | | and the coat tends to be relatively shed free, making |
| inches with a weight of 6 to 9 pounds. | | | | them a good choice for allergy sufferers, though they |
| Toy Poodles are considered intelligent and are among | | | | will create dander. There are health concerns that |
| the easiest to train. Without consistent training, Toy | | | | exist with this breed. Toy Poodles are prone to ear |
| Poodles will become willful, independent and may bark | | | | infections, runny eyes, digestive tract and heart |
| a lot. Toy Poodles like to be around people, but can be | | | | disorders, skin conditions, slipped stifle, PRA |
| reserved among strangers, making them good | | | | (Progressive Retinal Atrophy), IMHA (Immune Mediated |
| watchdogs. Some Toy Poodles are known to be high | | | | Hemolytic Anemia), cataracts, entropion, epilepsy, |
| strung and will snap. For this reason, it is important to | | | | inverterbral disc degeneration, Legg-Perthes, patellar |
| socialize a Toy Poodle early and to exercise caution | | | | luxation, trichiasis and urolithiasis. |
| around small children. This does not mean that a Toy | | | | There is a website that has great information on Toy |
| Poodle does not make a good family pet. Toy Poodles | | | | Poodles and most other breeds of dogs. It has details |
| tend to be loyal to their families and some are good | | | | that pertain to a dog breeds health, grooming, living |
| with children. This breed has a lot of energy, but does | | | | conditions, best food choices and more, the website is |
| not demand a lot of exercise, making it a good choice | | | | called: Dog And Cat Facts, and can be found at this url |
| for apartment dwellers. | | | | => |
| It is a good idea to exercise a Toy Poodle at least | | | | By Robert W. Benjamin Copyright © 2007 |
| once a day to alleviate any boredom that might occur. | | | | You may publish this article in your ezine, newsletter, or |
| The familiar curly coat of the Toy Poodle grows | | | | on your web site as long as it is reprinted in its entirety |
| constantly and must be clipped every four to six | | | | and without modification except for formatting needs |
| weeks to maintain it. Failure to maintain the coat can | | | | or grammar corrections. |