| The Toy Poodle is one type of the breed of | | | | can only be removed with scissors. The familiar |
| Poodle. There are three types of Poodles: Toy, | | | | 'Poodle Cut' was actually important for the dog |
| Miniature and Standard, each type denoting a size. | | | | when it was used for hunting. The cut helped |
| Poodles are considered gun dogs, for their bird | | | | protect vital joints and organs in the cold water. |
| hunting skills and ability in water. Though some | | | | Now the clip is not necessary and many owners |
| dispute the claim, France is officially recognized as | | | | opt for an all around short cut. |
| the origin of the Poodle. The Toy Poodle lives an | | | | There are a variety of coat colors for Toy |
| average 12 to 15 years. To be considered a Toy | | | | Poodles and the coat tends to be relatively shed |
| Poodle, its size can only be up to 10 inches with a | | | | free, making them a good choice for allergy |
| weight of 6 to 9 pounds. | | | | sufferers, though they will create dander. There |
| Toy Poodles are considered intelligent and are | | | | are health concerns that exist with this breed. |
| among the easiest to train. Without consistent | | | | Toy Poodles are prone to ear infections, runny |
| training, Toy Poodles will become willful, | | | | eyes, digestive tract and heart disorders, skin |
| independent and may bark a lot. Toy Poodles like | | | | conditions, slipped stifle, PRA (Progressive Retinal |
| to be around people, but can be reserved among | | | | Atrophy), IMHA (Immune Mediated Hemolytic |
| strangers, making them good watchdogs. Some | | | | Anemia), cataracts, entropion, epilepsy, |
| Toy Poodles are known to be high strung and will | | | | inverterbral disc degeneration, Legg-Perthes, |
| snap. For this reason, it is important to socialize a | | | | patellar luxation, trichiasis and urolithiasis. |
| Toy Poodle early and to exercise caution around | | | | There is a website that has great information on |
| small children. This does not mean that a Toy | | | | Toy Poodles and most other breeds of dogs. It |
| Poodle does not make a good family pet. Toy | | | | has details that pertain to a dog breeds health, |
| Poodles tend to be loyal to their families and | | | | grooming, living conditions, best food choices and |
| some are good with children. This breed has a lot | | | | more, the website is called: Dog And Cat Facts, |
| of energy, but does not demand a lot of | | | | and can be found at this url: |
| exercise, making it a good choice for apartment | | | | By Robert W. Benjamin |
| dwellers. | | | | Copyright © 2007 |
| It is a good idea to exercise a Toy Poodle at | | | | You may publish this article in your ezine, |
| least once a day to alleviate any boredom that | | | | newsletter, or on your web site as long as it is |
| might occur. The familiar curly coat of the Toy | | | | reprinted in its entirety and without modification |
| Poodle grows constantly and must be clipped | | | | except for formatting needs or grammar |
| every four to six weeks to maintain it. Failure to | | | | corrections. |
| maintain the coat can result in matted fur that | | | | |