The toy size of the poodle breed existed almost 500 years ago. They were first founded in the 17th and 18th centuries. They are royal dogs, and their nobility makes them everyone’s favourite.
Toy poodles were developed because smaller sizes than miniatures were demanded in the market.
They are commonly used as show dogs. Toy poodles are perfect companions.
Appearance
Toy poodles are noble dogs, and they need a proper protocol in everything. Their muzzle is slender, and they have a very long neck. They have a profuse coat on their body that is curly in texture. Sometimes their coat is properly styled.
Their gait is very prancing and graceful. They walk like noble dogs. Anciently these dogs were kept by noble families.
There are different colours available in toy poodles. They are available in brown, blue, cafe-au-lait, cream, apricot, grey, and silver colour. They may also have mixed shades of all the above-written colours.
The colour of their coat may undergo premature greying of hair and lose their colour. When they reach the age of 4 to 5 years, their hair starts losing its colour and turns to white.
The length of their curly coat is medium long.
Size
The average height of a toy poodle is in the range of 25 to 28 cm, whereas their average weight is more than 4.5 kg.
Health problems:
All poodles have some genetic health problems. Eye problems are the most common problems found in them. Progressive retinal atrophy and cataract are seen in them.
Toy poodles are especially prone to patellar subluxation. Other than eye problems, epilepsy is found to be the second most common problem found in poodles.
Price
Toy poodles are also used as utility dogs. They may show up in the circus and show rings. They are kept as companion dogs as well.
The average price of a toy poodle is more than 5 dollars. They are non-shedders and hypoallergenic. So, they require regular grooming for coat maintenance. Their grooming requires money that may put up extra cost other than buying.
They need to be groomed professionally every six months.
Temperament
Toy poodles are good with other animals like guinea pigs and cats. They are also friendly with kids and adults. They are very affectionate and lively dogs. Their goal is to make their people happy.
They are mood changers. They are used as perfect companion dogs. They are suitable to be kept in a small apartment if they are provided with proper indoor exercise and physical activity.
They are also very good guard dogs. They bark very high. With barking, they can easily alert their people about visitors and strangers. They are non-aggressive dogs.
Toy poodles are very intelligent, and because of their intelligence, they can be trained easily. Regular exercise and physical activity make them mentally and physically strong.
Grooming
The toy poodles need grooming every six months. They are non-shedders and are suitable for people having allergies. Their coat needs to be cut regularly for its appealing appearance and cleaning purposes.
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