Poodle - Miniature
Breed Profile
Group: Non Sporting
Size: Small
Origin: Germany
Colour: All solid colours
Lifespan: 14 to 15 years
The Miniature Poodle is a spirited good-natured and biddable dog.
Owner's Guide
Poodles come in three varieties, Toy, Miniature, and Standard. Lively, spirited and responsive, they are easily trained and reliable companions. Although their show clips can make them look frivolous, they are serious, willing and good-natured workers and make excellent companions for active owners. Their coat needs to be clipped regularly.
Originally bred: as a companion.
Special characteristics
Alert and playful, this poodle enjoys company.
Exercise requirements
Medium.
Attitude to
Owners: affectionate, responsive
Children: good
Other pets: good
Strangers: friendly if socialized
Unfamiliar dogs: friendly if socialized
Perfect owner
Active, affectionate owner who will enjoy grooming, exercising, playing and training this dynamic little dog.
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