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| Breed: |
Toy Poodle |
| Country of Origin: |
Western Europe |
| AKC Group: |
Toy |
| Function: |
Duck dog |
| Life Span: |
12-15 or more years |
| Appearance: |
Small |
| Color: |
All solid colors |
| Coat Type: |
Curly |
| 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. The Poodle shed little to no hair and are good for allergy sufferers. |
| Height: |
up to 10 inches |
| Weight: |
6-9 pounds |
| Activity Level: |
High |
| Watch Dog: |
Yes |
| Protection: |
No |
| Intelligence: |
Very high |
| Trainability: |
Very high |
| Good With Children: |
Older |
| Good With Pets: |
Yes |
| Good With Strangers: |
Ok |
| Character: |
Smart |
| Home Environment: |
Fenced yard or apartment is ok |
| Best Owner: |
Lively |
| Potential Problems: |
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| Behavior: |
Barking |
| Physical: |
Some are prone to ear infections, runny eyes,
digestive tract and heart disorders, skin conditions, slipped stifle and PRA. |
| Recommendations: |
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