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Toy poodles are a special kind of dog breed that are smaller than regular poodles. They are known for being very smart and playful pets!

Appearance

Toy poodles have a thick, curly coat that comes in many colors like apricot, black, brown, cream, and red. They usually have dark, oval-shaped eyes and ears that hang close to their heads. Their muzzles (the part of their face that includes their nose and mouth) are long and straight.

Activities and Fun

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A toy poodle walks proudly in a show.

Toy poodles are not just fun pets; they also love to learn tricks and even perform! While they might find swimming a bit tricky at first, they usually love being in the water. Swimming is also a great way for them to get exercise and stay healthy.

Care and Feeding

Toy poodles need a lot of grooming to keep their coats looking good. Their curly fur needs to be brushed regularly and washed with special dog shampoo. Some owners even blow dry their poodles after a bath! When it comes to food, toy poodles usually eat about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of dog food each day. The exact amount depends on how much they weigh and how active they are.

History

Toy poodles have a long and interesting history. They were first bred in the 20th century, which means they've been around for over 100 years! Organizations like the Poodle Club of America helped make sure the breed stayed healthy and popular. Originally, toy poodles were bred to be loving pets. Today, they are still wonderful companions, but they can also be trained for other activities like hunting or performing in shows.

Images for kids

  • Wenceslas Hollar - A poodle, after Matham

    A 17th-century drawing of a Poodle

  • The Poodle, 1600s painting of the traditional poodle

    The Poodle, a 1700s painting showing an old-style Poodle

  • Mini poodle in a backyard

    A brown Miniature Poodle with a cute teddy bear haircut

  • 12-wk-cockpoo

    A 12-week-old Cockapoo puppy (a mix of Cocker Spaniel and Poodle)

  • Corded Standard Poodle black

    A Standard Poodle with a unique 'corded' coat

  • Heidipuppy

    An 11-month-old white Standard Poodle with a modern clip

  • Poodle, cropped

    A white Standard Poodle with a Scandinavian clip

  • Bullet 2010

    A silver male Standard Poodle with a pet clip

  • CH Renaissance Hopeful Impulse

    A black Miniature Poodle with a Continental clip

  • Jackie Vasteras 20070721-1

    A Poodle with a Scandinavian clip

  • Standard poodle apricot

    A cream Standard Poodle with a lamb clip and neatly shaved feet

  • Pudel kleinweiss

    Two white Poodles

  • Pudel Klein apricotred

    Apricot and red Poodles

  • Freddie (8467901543)

    A black Poodle

  • Maisiepuppydog

    A brown Standard Poodle at five weeks old

  • Pudel Zwerg SilberShow

    A grown-up silver Poodle

  • Pudel Zwerg Blackandtan

    Phantom Poodles (black and tan)

  • Pudel ZwergHarlekin

    A Miniature parti-Poodle (with patches of color)

See also

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