Other Names Caniche |
Origin France, 1500s |
Use Companian |
Life Expectancy This breed can live as long as 14-17 years of age |
Weight & Height 6 to 9 pounds & 10 inches tall |
Known Health Problems Eye problems, Skin Allergies, Ear Infections, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Addison's disease, Bloat, Cushings disease, Hip Dysplasia, Hypodthyrodism, Legg-Perthes disease. Luxating Patellas, PRA, Von Willebrand's disease |
Physical Description Small size square dogs that are elegant looking. The fine muzzle is straight and equal in length to the skull. The nose is black or liver and the eyes are oval and set wide apart. Ears are long and hang close to the head. Tail is docked and carried erect. |
Temperament Lively, intelligent and playful dogs. The Toy Poodle will usually get along good with other dogs, however are not the best breed to have with small children. |
Training *** |
Living Conditions This breed will do ok in an apartment |
Grooming Shampoo & brush 2 to 5 hours each week. Dog should be professionally trimed and shaved |
Exercise Moderate Activity Level. This breed is active indoors and doesn't required much exercise |
Coat Texture Curly |
Coat Colors Can be any solid color below or any combination below with white

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Black |
Silver |
Blue |
Brown |
Apricot |
Red |
Cream |
White |
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Puppies 2-5 pups per litter. |
Recognition Continental Kennel Club American Kennel Club United Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club American Pet Registry Fédération Cynologique Internationale Canadian Kennel Club National Kennel Club |