Miniature Poodle
Non-Sporting Group
Height at Shoulders
10-15 in
Weight
10-15 lbs
Life Expectancy
10-18 yrs
History
The Miniature Poodle was bred down from the Standard Poodle sometime during the 18th century when small dogs became popular with royalty. The Standard Poodle originated over 400 years ago in Germany. It was bred to be a duck retriever, with a thick coat to protect it against cold water, great swimming skills, and extreme intelligence. The name Poodle comes from the German word "pudelin", meaning to splash in water. The traditional and still-popular coat grooming style that you see many Poodles sport used to serve a purpose: it kept extra fur off so that the Poodle wouldn't be weighed down or get snagged on anything while swimming, but the tufts, or "pompons" protected vital organs against the cold.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Miniature Poodles share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Common Traits
Very loving and family-oriented- can get lonely if left alone for long
Have weepy eyes that can stain their coat
Quick learners who are eager to please and easy to train
Highly intelligent and can become destructive if bored
Considered to be a good breed for allergy sufferers
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