France is considered the birthplace of Toy Poodle, although the breed appeared almost simultaneously in many European countries. These are very ancient and fashionable decorative dogs, the smallest of the poodle subgroup. The history of this breed is not completely clear. But it is known that dog breeders made every effort in the 19th century to get a miniature poodle. But the results did not justify themselves. As a rule, weak, puny dogs were obtained. It was only in the 20th century that the toy poodle acquired modern qualities.
Four-legged friends of this breed are very mobile, sociable. They are excellent companions, and attached to some family member, give him their love. Dogs have good intelligence, are easy to learn, so training a poodle does not cause problems. They put up with all members in the family, as well as other animals in the house. These are good companions, obedient and affable. They calmly relate to temporary solitude.
A toy poodle is a miniature copy of a standard dog of this breed. He has about 26 cm in height at the withers, a small long head, with an expressive transition from the forehead to the muzzle, long, hanging, low-set ears. The dog’s eyes are small, dark. The neck is medium long, strong and muscular. The chest is deep, with well-developed rounded ribs. The loin is muscular and wide. The tail of that poodle is set high, it is usually docked a little more than half. The dog’s coat is plentiful and needs to be cut regularly. Do it according to a certain style. On the cropped areas, the hair is very curly and thick.
Toy poodles can be of various solid colors. In cream and white animals, the lips, contour of the eyelids and nose should be black. Browns have dark amber eyes, and lips, claws, piping and nose are brown. For silver and black dogs, all of these elements are also black. In general, brown, apricot, gray and cream poodles under the age of one and a half years in their color can have a variety of shades of primary colors.
If that poodle appeared in the family, care for it will be thorough.
Every day you need to comb the hair. To do this, use a special brush with thin, bent at the ends of the metal bristles and a metal comb with round in cross section and rare teeth. Many owners prefer shearing a sheep when the hair is left the same length throughout the entire body contour of the dog. At exhibitions, the lion hairstyle looks great. You can also cut your pet yourself with the help of ordinary hairdressing scissors. So that the dog has a beautiful coat and is healthy, it should be regularly bathed.
Toy poodle is unpretentious in food. You can feed it with ordinary homemade food and special feeds. The dog eats porridge on the water from buckwheat, millet, oatmeal, rice, cottage cheese, meat food, kefir should be given daily in the evening. But a pet cannot do without special vitamins and minerals. To do this, add dry feed, canned food, special additives. The amount of food is one third or half the diet of an ordinary poodle.
Toy poodle breeds are usually not complaining about the health of the dog and are considered centenarians. It is important to get an animal from a trusted breeder, as well as timely to do all the necessary vaccinations.
A dwarf poodle has a lot of advantages. He is graceful, affectionate, with a sense of humor, perfectly apportioning, long living. But difficulties can arise with a dog. If she is not weaned, she loves to bark, very impressionable. You should not buy a poodle just for fun, or as a toy for children. Before buying, you must show the animal to the veterinarian.
But, if you need a smart, obedient, loyal dog, which with its ability to have fun will raise any mood, then a poodle will be a great option.