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Miniature Poodle

Country of Origin:

France

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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Small

Average Lifespan: 10-18 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: aca,akc

Activity Level: high

Shedding Level: low

Grooming Level: high

Trainability: high

Good For Novice Owners: high

Adaptability: high

Prey Drive: moderate

Watchdog: aware

Breed Information

Overview

The Poodle is one of the oldest dog breeds and was originally developed in Germany to hunt waterfowl. The Poodle may have originated in Germany, but they are much-loved by the French. So much so that the Poodle is the national dog of France. The Miniature Poodle is slightly more recent. Breeders weren’t intentionally producing these smaller versions of the Standard Poodle until the 1400s. This version likely originated in France. The AKC recognized the Standard and Miniature Poodle in 1887 as part of the Non-Sporting Group. The Mini Poodle has all of the same characteristics of a Standard Poodle; it just comes in a smaller package.

The Poodle is one of the oldest dog breeds and was originally developed in Germany to hunt waterfowl. The Poodle may have originated in Germany, but they are much-loved by the French. So much so that the Poodle is the national dog of France.

The Miniature Poodle is slightly more recent. Breeders weren’t intentionally producing these smaller versions of the Standard Poodle until the 1400s. This Mini version likely originated in France. The AKC recognized the Standard and Miniature Poodle in 1887 as part of the Non-Sporting Group.

The Mini Poodle has all of the same characteristics as a Standard Poodle; they just come in a smaller package. With all of the personality and affection that Poodles are known for, it’s no wonder that Miniature Poodles are one of the most popular dog breeds.

Temperament

The Miniature Poodle is one of the smartest dog breeds. On top of their intelligence, they are also known to have a cheerful disposition and a sensitive nature. They get along great with children. Due to their small size, they can be easily injured by rough play or accidental falls that can happen with younger children. Because of this, they may be better suited to a home with older children. Younger children should be fine as long as they are taught how to properly interact with a small dog and interactions between young kids and puppies are closely supervised. Although they are considered part of the Non-Sporting Group, some facts about Miniature Poodles are that they are versatile and athletic dogs that are also quite playful. Provided they are well-socialized, they get along well with other dogs and tend to do well with strangers. They do tend to be protective of their home and can be suspicious of strangers coming up on the property. They are known to bark to alert you of strangers coming to the house. This makes them a good watchdog, but overall, they are more interested in making friends.

Did You Know?

The Miniature Poodle was very popular among the French nobility.

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