toy poodles

Curly companion canines

Toy poodles are the smallest variety of poodle, standing under ten inches at the shoulder.

Like standard and miniature poodles, they have curly, low-shedding coats and are known for intelligence and trainability.

Despite their diminutive size and reputation as lap dogs, they retain the breed's alert, active temperament: She carries her toy poodle everywhere in a handbag.

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companion · fluffy · puppy · animal · dog show · show ring · best in show · therapy dogs · intelligent · apricot · teacup · petite · affectionate · circus performers · small breed · elegant · obedience · socialization

Opposites
size/breed category

toy poodlesGreat Danes

Enormous dog breed

mastiffs · Irish wolfhounds · Saint Bernards · Newfoundlands · giant breeds

functional purpose

toy poodlesguard dogs

Canines trained for protection

German shepherds · Dobermans · working dogs · police dogs · Belgian Malinois

perceived toughness/image

toy poodlespit bulls

Strong, blocky-headed dogs

bulldogs · mastiffs · German shepherds · junkyard dogs

Family

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Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G