toy Poodle

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The Toy Poodle is a variety of poodle that stands no more than 10 inches (25 cm) high at the withers. Poodles are a dog breed believed to have originated in Germany but are widely associated with France, where they are very popular.12

Originally developed as water retrievers, the distinctive clipping of their coat was to improve their efficiency in water. Poodles are known for their intelligence and are bred in three sizes: standard, miniature, and toy. All sizes share similar standards of appearance, including a long muzzle, hanging ears, a docked tail, and a proud demeanor. Their coat consists of a woolly undercoat and a dense, wiry topcoat. Poodles shed minimally but require regular grooming to prevent matting.2

Toy Poodles, like other small dogs, can adapt to apartment living as long as they receive daily walks. They are energetic and playful, making them good companions for people of all ages and activity levels.23

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three sizes: standard, miniature, and toy. All three are judged by the same standards of appearance, which call for a well-proportioned dog with a long straight muzzle, heavily haired hanging ears, a docked pompon tail, and a characteristic springy gait and proud manner of carrying itself.
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three sizes: standard, miniature, and toy. All three are judged by the same standards of appearance, which call for a well-proportioned dog with a long straight muzzle, heavily haired hanging ears, a docked pompon tail, and a characteristic springy gait and proud manner of carrying itself.
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