Toy Poodle – A show ring winner
Top tips for successful care and ownership of a Toy Poodle
Breed Introduction
Although Poodles have long been a favorite in the show ring, this breed is certainly not a dog that doesn't have brains as well as stunning good looks. Behind the red ribbons, impressive hairdos and majestic attitude, you'll discover an affectionate family dog with many talents. Poodles are high-spirited and friendly dogs who thrive on human contact and love to be involved in family life. They get along famously with children and other family pets, as well as being a natural comedian who will provide the whole family with years of entertainment. Poodles are renowned for their proud, dignified personality and, many may be surprised to find out, they also excel as a watch dogs, announcing the entry of an intruder but never being aggressive. Poodles are always a solid color, but can be found in a wonderful variety of shades. There are three sizes of Poodle – Toy, Miniature and Standard – the Standard being the oldest of the three varieties. No matter what size, Poodles are extraordinarily sensitive to vocal intonation, probably one of the reasons they are so easy to train.
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Will a Toy Poodle be a suitable dog for my family?
- Yes, if you want a tiny dog (under 15lbs)
- Whether you have a back yard or not
- If you do have a back yard, as long as it's secured with visible fencing
- If you are able to spend at least 45-60 minutes total per day for the feeding, exercising, training, and grooming of your dog
- You want a double coated dog
- Ideally you want a dog that doesn't shed. However it may need regular clipping/grooming to keep the coat in good condition. It's believed that this type of dog causes less problems for humans with allergies to pet hair
- As long as the youngest person in the house (or who visits regularly) is older than 5 years of age
- If you want a dog that needs average housebreaking time – (approx 6-12 weeks)
- Your ideal dog will be active as a puppy but settle as it becomes an adult. The Toy Poodle is a good choice for a dog that needs to be left home alone during the day
- You want a highly trainable dog
- If you want a dog that will bark to warn you of odd noises or strangers
- The Toy Poodle is a great choice for the first time dog owner
Toy Poodle Stat Chart
Actually, depending on the size of the Poodle, they have Guarding instinct varying from 1 to 3. For Toy Poodles, it is least i.e. 1. For Miniature Poodles, it is 1. For Standard Poodles, it is 3.
Rating System:
Ease of training: 1 is hard to train, 5 is easy
Ease of grooming: 1 is hard to groom, 5 is easy
Sociability: 1 is not social, 5 is very social
Guarding: 1 is not a good guard dog, 5 is very good guard dog
Suitable for Apartments: 1 is not suitable, 5 is very suitable
Noisiness: 1 is quiet, 5 is loud
Biting and Nipping: 1 is doesn’t nip/bite, 5 high chance of biting/nipping
Energy Level: 1 is low energy, 5 is high energy
Shedding: 1 is low energy, 5 is high shedding
Affection: 1 is not very friendly, 5 is very friendly
Exercise Requirements: 1 is low exercise needed, 5 is a lot of exercise
Breed Stat
Size: Toy or Tiny
Life span: Over 12 Years
Exercise: Up to 1 hour per day
Grooming: Every day
Coat length: Medium
Coat sheds?: No
Home Size: Large,Small,Flat
Garden Size: Medium,Small
Rating System:
Ease of training: 1 is hard to train, 5 is easy
Ease of grooming: 1 is hard to groom, 5 is easy
Sociability: 1 is not social, 5 is very social
Guarding: 1 is not a good guard dog, 5 is very good guard dog
Suitable for Apartments: 1 is not suitable, 5 is very suitable
Noisiness: 1 is quiet, 5 is loud
Biting and Nipping: 1 is doesn’t nip/bite, 5 high chance of biting/nipping
Energy Level: 1 is low energy, 5 is high energy
Shedding: 1 is low energy, 5 is high shedding
Affection: 1 is not very friendly, 5 is very friendly
Exercise Requirements: 1 is low exercise needed, 5 is a lot of exercise