| Toy Poodles are the smallest variety among the | | | | compared to other dog breeds. With these little |
| Poodle dog breed. And just like other Poodles, they | | | | fellows 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 yet | | | | on your toes playing ball and fetch. In addition, you |
| one of the most popular breeds in the world. With | | | | will also get your dose of daily exercise because Toy |
| that dignified gait and elaborate clip, many people | | | | Poodles 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 of | | | | problems. |
| misconceptions - that Poodles are useless and | | | | Not 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 in | | | | are tensed or surprised and when they perceive |
| obedience and agility trials as well as circus | | | | danger. They tend to bark a lot but with proper |
| performances. They are actually retrievers or gun | | | | training and socialization, excessive barking can be |
| dogs and are used in hunting in land and in water | | | | prevented 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 that | | | | dogs alike. |
| they are good in hunting alone. They make excellent | | | | Grooming this dog is somewhat a task especially if |
| pets as well, especially the Toy Poodles. City dwellers | | | | groomed in show clips such as continental or English |
| may want to consider this Poodle variety because of | | | | Saddle. However, if the show career is over, the dog |
| the fact that they are ideal for city life and very | | | | can be put into a lower-maintenance cut which is less |
| active indoors. Thus a house with a big yard isn't | | | | elaborate than show clips. They must be bathed |
| really necessary but they do good in country living as | | | | regularly 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 Toy | | | | prevent infection and other ear problems. |
| Poodle is easiest to train. They learn very quickly | | | | |