Also known as: "Pudle", "Caniche"
Breed Overview
The Poodle (Toy) is a Toy dog breed, with a starting weight of 4 lbs that can reach 8 lbs. It is officially part of the Toy group and recognized by the CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR. Some critical information for potential owners. The Poodle (Toy) breed has a typical lifespan of 12 to 15 years, [HairLength] hair, and have Lite shedding. Breeders interested in the Poodle (Toy) should know that the average litter size is between 1 to 4 puppies.
Doggie Vitals
| Lifespan: 12-15 years |
Height: 0-10" |
Shedding: Lite |
Litter Size: 1-4 pups |
| Group: Toy |
Weight: 4-8 lbs |
Hair Length: |
Size: Toy |
Poodle (Toy) Breed Characteristics
| Group |
Toy |
Drooler |
no |
| Size |
Toy |
Guard Dog |
no |
| Origin |
Germany |
Easy to Train |
yes |
| Kid Friendly |
yes |
Hypoallergenic |
yes |
| Stranger Friendly |
somewhat |
Active Indoors |
no |
| Apartment Friendly |
yes |
Exercise Demands |
no |
| Pet Friendly |
yes |
Yard Needs |
none |
| Intelligent |
|
Grooming Requirements |
daily |
| Barks |
excessive |
Dangerous |
no |
Poodle (Toy) Temperament
good tempered breed and are devoted to their families. Affectionate with their owners, Toy Poodles can be timid around strangers.
Health Problems
patellar luxation, epilepsy, ear infections, eye disease and diabetes
Poodle (Toy) Coat
Poodle (Toy) Dog Colors
black, white, brown, sliver, blue, apricot, and red
Recognized By
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR