Caring for Toy Poodles: Tips for a Happy and Healthy Pet"

 

Breed Details:

Status:                                     Common

Life Expectancy:                 12 - 15 years

Weight:                                    2.7 - 4.1

Height:                                      Up to 10"

Rare:                                             No

Coat:                         Medium - Hypoallergenic

Grooming Requirements:     Everyday

Town or Country:                        Either

Minimum Home Size:                   Flat

Minimum Garden Size: Small to Medium

                                                    Garden

Breed Type:                        Companion Dog

Size: Small

Energy Level:                                  High

Exercise Required:                   Up to 1 hour

Poodle dog's History:

Many people believe that the poodle originated in France, but it probably originated from Asia as a curly coated race and entered Europe with shepherds. The poodle is a master shepherd hunter and loves to swim. A curly coat conducts it with cold water and they are duck hunters.

It was in Germany that the race developed into what we recognize today. They were used as military dogs, guide dogs and circus. The French loved poodles, which were loved by 'fashionable women' and became the national race of France.

Breeders will choose the youngest 'stock' to produce small offspring - small and top puddles born. The toy is the smallest of 3 groups.

Poodle dog's Behaviour :

Toy poodles are bright, smart and very easy to train. They were often used in the circus because they like to perform and learn very quickly. They are good in a family, with kids, other pets and dogs. They need constant attention and are perfect for someone who is always at home.

If they do not communicate enough with people, they may become victims of mischief and are sometimes destructive. They are loving and funny, but don't be fooled by their senseless ways. They have a brain and they can use you to rotate your little finger. They require training and mental stimulation, and make a well-rounded pet. If untrained, they will try to rule the house.

The training should be fun, rewarding and consistent and they will pick things up very quickly. The tricks are fun and play according to their natural personality. These are not lap dogs, they are very active indoors and love to play and go for a short walk, a little and often.

You can try wearing them with sports at home, but they need to go out and have a lot of energy. Once tired, they will sleep on your lap or join you. Toy poodles perform well in agility, obedience and flyball and love to make you happy.

Those people are dogs and need companionship. Their high energy levels make them ideal for competitions and they enjoy being applauded and cheered by a real actor, crowd.

Their coats rarely come out and are classified as hypoallergenic breeds, but it needs regular attention to make the coat look good. They will need to meet the groomers every 6 weeks or so, as well as to brush a few times a week to remove the skin that is clinging to the surrounding coat. For the 'Classic Pompom' kit, grooming is more intense. Blindness, epilepsy and progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) are more common in puddles.

Temperament:

Toy poodles have a submissive and playful disposition. Intelligent dogs who like to make toy poodles happy make the best companion dogs. They are often very attached to a person so it is important to meet them as soon as possible to get a well-rounded dog.

Safe than their larger version with strangers but still they are very friendly after being comfortable and calm.

This article was written by Kamran Eesa and published on Animals World Life.