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Toy Poodle
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Tea Cup
Poodle Puppies for Sale
Toy Poodle
(Caniche) (Chien Canne) (Tea
Cup Poodle)
Cash was carried by Jennifer Lopez in the opening act on the
internationally televised 28th Annual American Music Awards. Cash weighs
only six pounds. Photo Courtesy of Donmar Toy and Miniature Poodles.
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Pronunciation |
Toy
Poodle |
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Description |
The Toy Poodle is an elegant, lively,
small dog with a profuse, but well-groomed and clipped curly coat. The ears are
long, flat and wide, laying close to the head. The head is long with dark,
almond-shaped eyes that have an alert expression. The skull is a bit rounded,
with a slight stop. The teeth should have a scissors bite. A good Poodle has a
square silhouette, with approximately the same overall length as the height at
the withers. The level top line has a slight depression behind the withers. The
feet are small, oval and webbed, with arched toes. Dewclaws generally are
removed. The tail is docked to produce a balanced dog. The coat may be groomed
into three basic styles: the "pet clip" (or puppy clip), with
relatively short hair all over the body, the "English saddle" clip,
and the "Continental" clip with the rear half of the body shaved,
bracelets left around the ankles, and pom-poms left on the tails and hips. All
solid colors are permissible. The Poodle has a delightful springy gait. |
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Temperament |
The Toy Poodle is sensitive and
remarkably intelligent. Highly responsive, they are said to be one of the most
trainable breeds. Pleasant, happy, perky and lively, they like to be with
people. Demanding and delightful; very amusing and clever, but they are reserved
with strangers and should be socialized as a puppy. It makes a very good
watchdog for its size. Any effort the owner puts into training and socializing
will be well rewarded. Some bloodlines may be high-strung and timid. They may
snap if they are teased or surprised. They do best with older, considerate
children and are generally good with other pets and dogs. Unless trained,
this breed tends to bark a lot. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: up to 10 inches (25.4
cm.)
Weight: 6-9 pounds (3-4 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
Some are prone to ear infections,
runny eyes, digestive tract and heart disorders, skin conditions, slipped stifle
and PRA. Also IMHA (Immune Mediated
Hemolytic Anemia) |
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Living Conditions |
Toy Poodles are good for city life as
well as country living. They are very active indoors and will do okay without a
yard. |
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Exercise |
These are active little dogs,
who need a daily walk.
Play will take care of a lot of their exercise needs, however, as with all
breeds, play will not fulfill their primal instinct to walk. Dogs who do not get
to go on daily walks are more likely to display behavior problems. They will
also enjoy a good romp in a safe open area off lead, such as a large fenced in
yard. |
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Life Expectancy |
12-15 or more years. |
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Grooming |
Poodles must be bathed regularly and
clipped every six weeks. Clean and check the ears frequently for wax or
infection and pull out hairs growing inside the ear canal. The traditional clips
were developed to lighten the weight of the coat for swimming and to protect the
joints and major organs from cold, but many pet owners opt for a plain lamb clip
(the same length all over). The teeth need regular scaling. Poodles shed little
to no hair and are good for allergy sufferers. (See description for different
styles of clips.) |
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Origin |
Although the Poodle has been known
throughout Western Europe for at least 400 years, its origin is controversial.
Whether it was developed in France, Germany, Denmark, or the ancient Piedmont,
is uncertain. Despite the claims of several other countries, France has now been
officially recognized as its country of origin, and the breed occupies a special
place in the affections of the French. It is certain that the Poodle is
descended from a now nearly extinct French water dog, the Barbet and possibly
the Hungarian Water Hound. The name 'Poodle' probably derives from the
German word "Pudel," which means: one who plays in water. The Poodle
is used as a gun dog. They were originally used in Germany and France as a
retriever of waterfowl. Hunters clipped the dog's thick coat to help them swim,
leaving hair on the leg joints to protect them from extreme cold and sharp
reeds. The French capitalized on the breed's high intelligence, trainability
& innate showmanship and made the Poodle into a circus performer. His great
popularity in that country led to the breed's common name "French
Poodle." In France, however, the Poodle is called the "Caniche,"
or duck dog. The Poodle has been used to sniff out truffles lying underground in
the woods. Poodles are depicted in 15th century paintings and in bas-reliefs
from the 1st century. Toy Poodles became royal favorites, particularly in the
18th century. The Toy and Miniature Poodle
varieties were bred down from larger dogs, today known as Standard
Poodles. The three sizes are considered as one breed, and are judged by the
same standard. Today, the Poodle is primarily a companion and show dog, though
he can learn almost anything. |
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Gun Dog, AKC Toy |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC,
NKC, NZKC, CCR, APRI, ACR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
CCR = Canadian
Canine Registry
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
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