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Toy Poodle
Breed
Toy Poodle
Nickname
Poodle
Group
Toy
Origin
Germany
Appearance
Size: Extra Small
Build: Petite
Height: 8.5 to 10.5 inches (21.5 to 26.5 centimeters)
Weight: 5 to 9 pounds (2.5 to 4 kilograms)
Coat Length: Long
Hypoallergenic: Yes
Temperament
Affection: 4/5
Playfulness: 4/5
Good with Children: 4/5
Good with Dogs: 4/5
Good with Pets: 4/5
Barking: 3/5
Protectiveness: 3/5
Training
Energy: 3/5
Intelligence: 5/5
Trainability: 5/5
Total Daily Activity: 30 to 45 minutes
Activity Intensity: Low to Moderate
Grooming
Shedding: 1/5
Grooming: 4/5
Brushing: Every 2 to 3 days
Bathing: Every 4 to 6 weeks
Health
Lifespan: 14 to 17 years
Health Issues: 3/5
Common Issues: Patellar Luxation, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Cataracts
Suitability
Experience Level: 1/5
First-Time Owner: Suitable
Apartment Living: 5/5
Summary
The Toy Poodle, or Poodle, is an extra small, petite breed originally from Germany, known for its intelligence, small size, and hypoallergenic coat. As part of the Toy Group, it thrives in an apartment or house with a fenced yard. With a need for 30 to 45 minutes of daily activity, the breed suits a moderately active, single or family-oriented owner (with older children) who enjoys urban living, indoors, and companionship. Toy Poodles have a life expectancy of 14 to 17 years and are prone to Patellar Luxation, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, and Cataracts.
More Information
Pawsome Authority Toy Poodle Profile
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