Toy Poodles derive from the Standard Poodle, a breed which was developed in Germany to be a water retriever. It is thought that the French, who were greatly enamored with the Poodle breed, developed the Toy Poodle as well as the Miniature Poodle. Toy Poodles must stand no greater than 10 inches at the shoulder. As with Standard Poodles and Miniature Poodles, Toy Poodles’ curly and harsh coats come in a variety of solid colors. Poodles are extremely intelligent, playful, and extroverted dogs. Many Poodles also make good watchdogs.

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Potential Health Problems*

• Allergies
• Congenital Deafness
• Cushing’s Disease
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Ectopic Ureters
• Epilepsy
• Glaucoma
• Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
• Luxating Patella    
• Lysosomal Storage Diseases
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus
• Progressive Retinal Atrophy
• Tracheal Collapse
• Von Willebrand Disease

*Just because a condition is associated with a specific breed does not mean that all dogs of this breed will be affected. Likewise, a dog may be impacted by diseases and conditions not listed under his or her breed.