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POODLE (MINIATURE AND TOY)

A HIGHLY INTELLIGENT, EXTROVERTED DOG WITH A NATURAL TALENT TO AMUSE AKC

Height range Bred down from the Poodle (Standard) (see p.231) are
Toy: three other sizes of Poodle: toy and miniature—recognized
Up to 11 in (Up to 28 cm) Dark eyes
Miniature: by the AKC—and medium—recognized by the FCI. The
11–15 in (28–38 cm) smaller varieties have always been companion dogs and
Medium:
15–18 in (38–45 cm) were popular in the French court between the reign of
Louis XIV and Louis XVI. An elegant dog, the Poodle is
Weight range
Toy: energetic, playful, affectionate, and eager to please. It White coat
7–9 lb (3–4 kg) is also very adaptable, equally at home in the city or
Miniature:
15–18 lb (7–8 kg) the countryside. The dog’s nonshedding coat makes
Medium: it popular with allergy sufferers, although it does
46–77 lb (21–35 kg)
need regular brushing and clipping.
Life span Over 12 years
Origin France Toy
High-set tail carried
away from body
Other colors Shorter
hair on
face

All solid colors

Short but
strong back
Long, drop
ears

Dense,
gray coat

Toy
Profuse,
thick, woolly,
black coat
Strong, muscular
hindquarters

Deep,
wide chest
Miniature

Small, oval feet

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