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Toy Poodle

 
group: toy
height:
toy: 10" / 25.4 cm or under
mini: 10-15" / 25.4-38.1 cm
std: over 15" / 38.1 cm, 22-27" / 55.9-68.6 cm average
height of a toy poodle dog
toy
height of a miniature poodle dog
miniature 
height of a standard poodle dog
standard 
types: toy, mini-(nonsporting group), standard-(nonsporting group) weight:
toy: 6-9 lbs / 2.72-4.08 kg
mini: 15-17 lbs / 6.8-7.71 kg
standard: 45-70 lbs /
20.41-31.8 kg
colors: solid colors only: black, blue, brown/cafe au lait, gray/silver, apricot, cream, white
physical traits:  
hair type: profuse, abundant, wiry/nappy, short, non-shedding, close curls
personality/
temperament:
active, elegant intelligent, proud, dignified, alert, dignified, takes direction well, quick learner, easy to train, obedient, thoughtful, active, elegant, good sense of humor, responsive, dependable, calm
maintenance/
special needs:

high, requires constant grooming to prevent matting, needs attention, special grooming for show, does not shed, virtually odorless unless when wet, overbreeding has resulted in susceptibility to physical and behavioral problems, yappy
nickname: Caniche, Pudel, Canis Familiaris Aquatius
origination: Germany/France. national dog of France
bred for:  
identifying traits: walking pom-poms
ideal for: family, reliable companion, people with allergies, city or country life, trendy lifestyle, any climate
good with kids? yes
life expectancy: 14-17 yrs  
kennel clubs: akc-(toy: toy dog group, mini, standard: nonsporting dog group), fci-(standard, mini and toy: poodle dog group), ankc-(toy, mini, standard: nonsporting dog group), ukc-(toy, mini: companion dog group, standard: gundog group), saku, uk-(mini, standard: utility dog group), nzkc-(toy, mini, standard: nonsporting dog group), ckc
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