Toy Poodles: They're Great Pets!

Toy Poodles are the smallest variety among thecompared to other dog breeds. With these little
Poodle dog breed. And just like other Poodles, theyfellows around, you will seldom get bored because
come in many colors - black, blue, white, red, apricot,they are naturally entertaining. They will keep you up
silver and brown. Poodles are one of the oldest yeton your toes playing ball and fetch. In addition, you
one of the most popular breeds in the world. Withwill also get your dose of daily exercise because Toy
that dignified gait and elaborate clip, many peoplePoodles need to go on daily walks to fulfill their primal
would be thrilled to have a Poodle as a pet. However,instinct to walk and also to prevent behavior
this elegant appearance is sometimes the cause ofproblems.
misconceptions - that Poodles are useless andNot more than ten inches in height, Toy Poodles
termed "beauty with no brains". But on the contrary,make very good watchdogs. They may snap if they
Poodles are in fact smart, active and excels inare tensed or surprised and when they perceive
obedience and agility trials as well as circusdanger. They tend to bark a lot but with proper
performances. They are actually retrievers or guntraining and socialization, excessive barking can be
dogs and are used in hunting in land and in waterprevented and what you will reap is a pleasant and
even until now.happy dog good with children and other pets and
Their hunting prowess doesn't necessarily mean thatdogs alike.
they are good in hunting alone. They make excellentGrooming this dog is somewhat a task especially if
pets as well, especially the Toy Poodles. City dwellersgroomed in show clips such as continental or English
may want to consider this Poodle variety because ofSaddle. However, if the show career is over, the dog
the fact that they are ideal for city life and verycan be put into a lower-maintenance cut which is less
active indoors. Thus a house with a big yard isn'telaborate than show clips. They must be bathed
really necessary but they do good in country living asregularly and clipped every six weeks. The ears
well.should be checked for wax or infection and the hair
The Toy Poodle as a pet is remarkably intelligent.that grows inside the ear canal must be pulled to
Potty training, though difficult in some dogs, the Toyprevent infection and other ear problems.
Poodle is easiest to train. They learn very quickly