Toy Poodle

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History/Origin
Although commonly called by some as “French Poodle” because of the erroneous belief that they were imported from France, the breed of the toy poodles were thought of to come from either Russia or Germany. However, some experts have come to the conclusion that the toy poodle actually originated in Iberia. Related to the Irish Water Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog, this breed is a favorite companion of people from different places throughout the course of history.

Description
Weighing just around 6-9 lbs or smaller with a height of 10 inches or below, this breed is among the smallest breeds of dogs that are in existence. A toy poodle is a very elegant dog that has a naturally curly coat that is often tightly clumped and is set in ringlets. They have long, wide, and flat ears that lie close to its head, and alert eyes that are almond-shaped. This dog has a rounded skull and sharp teeth. They also have small feet that are webbed and oval, with toes that are arched.

Depending on the preference of its owner, the coat of a toy poodle is clipped in different styles and highlighted with accessories like clips and beads. The first kind of style used is the Pet, with short hair throughout the body; Lion or Continental, where the coat is brushed in such a way that it resembles a lion’s mane; and the English, which is characterized by leg bracelets.

Temperament
The breed of toy poodles are known to be very intelligent, active and alert; fairly energetic, these dogs are ideal as companions or guard dogs for their masters. Highly responsible, and quick to follow instructions, this breed is easy to teach and train to follow instructions. They are people-oriented, with their lively and pleasant behavior, but can sometimes be reserved and shy with strangers. However, toy poodle breeds are not ideal pets for families that have little children, as this breed has low tolerance for rowdy and playful children, unless they are properly trained. Toy poodles love to go out for walks and enjoy roaming freely in open spaces for exercise and social development.