The toy poodle is ideally suited for anyone that wants a pet for their children or who likes show dogs because this particular breed is ideally suited for entertaining little children and also excellent in the show ring. All you need to do is to ensure that you provide him with the proper care and it will repay you with love and affection and he will also not bark too much so as to cause any disturbance at home. The toy poodle is famous for its curly hair and also its ears that flop over its head and even for the great amount of grooming required to take care of its coat.
A Miniature Size
As the name implies, the toy poodle is a variety of poodle that is of miniature size and is much smaller than other varieties of poodles and also to other similar breeds of dogs. In fact, the toy poodle is known as a miniature poodle because after it has been properly cared for, it looks very much like a stuffed animal and less like a living animal. Besides its excellent looks, the toy poodle is also known to be very smart and it is well proportioned and has a tiny head and also moves without making much noise.
You will enjoy owning a toy poodle though he requires plenty of love as well as attention and he will repay all your affections with more of his own. However, it is recommended trimming its claws so as to prevent it from damaging your furniture as well as not injure children in your home.
In stature, the toy poodle is never going to stand more than ten inches in height which is about five inches shorter than regular poodles are and to enter your toy poodle into a show, it must not be more than ten inches in height or else it won’t be able to take part in dog shows. In addition, it has short legs though in proportion to the rest of its body and its nose is generally pointed while the eyes are oval as well as dark in color.
You can always distinguish an inner bred toy poodle from its rounded eyes which is not a good sign for a dog that is going to be entered into a show. In addition, the toy poodle lends itself well to numerous styles of grooming including the pet clip, the English Saddle and also the Continental clips.
All in all, the toy poodle is remarkable for its extreme intelligence and also for the ease with which it can be trained and is perky as well as pleasant and a great addition to any family.