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A Poodle (Toy)

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Poodle (Toy)

Domestic Dog · from Germany, also strongly associated with France · recognised by FCI

11 characteristics recorded, average source confidence 70%.

Overview

The Poodle (Toy) is a small-sized dog breed developed in Germany, also strongly associated with France. Recorded lifespan runs 14–18 years. Sources put typical daily exercise at around 30 minutes. The coat is recorded as medium curly.

Breed averages describe tendencies across a population. They are a starting point for a conversation with a breeder or rescue, not a prediction about any particular animal — an individual’s upbringing, health and handling matter more than its breed.

Physical profile

Typical lifespan
14–18 years
Adult size class
Small
Male weight
3–4 kg
Female weight
3–4 kg
Male height
24–25 cm
Female height
24–25 cm
Coat
Medium curly
Typical daily exercise
30 minutes

Traits and tendencies

Each value is normalised to a 0–100 scale with the confidence we have in it. A low confidence means the underlying source is thin, not that the trait is low.

Energy and activity


Activity level75/100confidence 70%

Higher means more active.

Exercise need25/100confidence 70%

Higher means more daily exercise.

Living with people


Child compatibility75/100confidence 70%

Higher means generally better fit with children.

Stranger friendliness50/100confidence 70%

Higher means more open to strangers.

Living with other animals


Dog compatibility75/100confidence 70%

Higher means generally better fit with dogs.

Training and independence


Trainability100/100confidence 70%

Higher means easier to train.

Care and upkeep


Grooming need100/100confidence 70%

Higher means more grooming.

Shedding0/100confidence 70%

Higher means more shedding.

Drooling0/100confidence 70%

Higher means more drooling.

Home and environment


Apartment fit100/100confidence 70%

Higher means more adaptable to compact housing.

Vocality75/100confidence 70%

Higher means more vocal.

Words breeders and registries use

  • Active
  • Alert
  • Elegant
  • Intelligent
  • Proud
  • Trainable

These are descriptors recorded by breeders and registries. They are not a behavioural assessment of any individual animal.

Allergies

The source provider records this breed with a hypoallergenic flag.

No breed is medically allergy safe. This records only what the source provider reports.

Available now

No Poodle (Toy) is currently listed for adoption. Adoption listings expire and need reconfirming, so this reflects live availability rather than an archive.

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