Toy poodle is a small dog for keeping in an apartment or a private house. This breed very quickly learns any commands, easily learns tricks, and is suitable for amateur dog breeders who have no experience in caring for and training pets.
Toy poodles are from Central Europe. The height of a dog of this breed is no more than 25 cm, they live long enough - up to 18 years. Toy poodles are very attached to their owners, they love to play with children, and these games are absolutely safe. But if in the circle of their family they are sociable and playful, then in the company of strangers or dogs they are shy and quiet. You can leave them alone at home without fear for the whole day, because the dog will not arrange noisy games and will not harm the owner's good, but he will definitely find something to do. In terms of teaching commands and tricks, the toy poodle is very easy, because the owner's praise and disposition are enough to encourage him to feats. And one more plus is the dog's practically shedding coat.
Toy Poodle Care
For normal development and growth, a toy poodle puppy needs active walks in the fresh air. Playing with other puppies, children or the owner has a beneficial effect on the dog's health, digestion, metabolism and immunity. But walking in the rain or cold can lead to serious illnesses, so it is important not to overdo it in this regard and have a timely check-up with a veterinarian.
It is necessary to teach toy poodle to hygiene from 10-15 days of age. It is necessary to regularly comb the coat, clean the ears and eyes, and trim the claws. The period of active shedding occurs only in puppyhood, when the infant fluff changes to normal coat. As a result, moulting will not be a problem if the dog is combed out regularly.
Toy poodles do not have a dense undercoat, and, accordingly, there is practically no characteristic dog smell, the so-called "dog". But you can often bathe dogs of this breed, by the way, they adore this procedure. Experts recommend bathing them alone at intervals of 2-3 weeks, then their coat will be shiny and will not break. After bathing, you need to give the dog the opportunity to shake off and wrap it until completely dry in a terry towel, if necessary, you can use a hairdryer.
Toy poodles need a regular haircut, not only to create an image, but also for hygienic purposes. Long hair must be removed from the dog's face, paws, tail base, anus and genitals. The first haircut is recommended when the dog reaches 1, 5 months of age and is carried out every 10-15 days.
Interesting facts about toy poodle
Despite the fact that Europe is considered the birthplace of toy poodles, among dog handlers, disputes about the origin of this breed do not subside. The first mentions of them date back to the 13th century, and hunting dogs, such as a water spaniel or a shaggy shepherd dog, are named by their ancestors.
Toy poodles are the best circus performers when it comes to dogs. They perform and memorize a maximum of tricks and commands, and they are able to learn throughout their lives, regardless of age. And in the era of the renaissance, toy poodles not only performed in circus arenas, but also entertained models and models by dancing in front of them.
In Napoleon's army, dwarf poodles were an obligatory part of an officer's outfit. Their unique ability to feel a threat to their master more than once saved the lives of officers, and they not only did not leave those who were already wounded, but also called orderlies for help with loud barking.
The composer Richard Wagner had a dwarf poodle, which invariably accompanied him at rehearsals and, if the orchestra's musicians were out of tune, he would bark loudly.
