Toy poodles are a treasure. The typical poodle persona is exactly what you’d imagine of your standard family dog—friendly, energetic, intelligent, and loving. They’re the perfect family pet!

Fun Facts About Poodles

These dogs have a long history before they were miniaturized and owned as lap dogs. Some say there’s evidence of standard poodles dating back to the first centuries BCE! It’s no wonder they’ve lasted so long, considering they’re also one of the most intelligent dog breeds in the world. They come in at number two in intelligence, just after the border collie.

Although the poodle is the national dog of France, it is believed that they were initially bred in Germany. Standard poodles were trained as hunting dogs with softer mouths to retrieve water fowl (ducks and geese). Toy poodles, though not bred for hunting, have just as much energy and love for the water as their full-size relatives.

Caring for Your Toy Poodle

Toy poodles are energetic, intelligent little balls of fluff. They love exercise and therefore need plenty of space for running and playing. Do you have kids? All the better! Poodles make great playmates with their stamina and love of mentally stimulating activities. Challenge your toy poodle with a hide-and-seek game of find the treat, and they’ll love you all the more for it. They also love the water, so bring your fluffy friend to the pool or beach for some quality family time.

Toy Poodle Dog Grooming

It may come as a surprise that poodles don’t have fur like your typical dog. Instead, they have hair just like you and me. The curly-queue hair on these beautiful creatures is one of the most striking features about them. Luckily, having hair instead of fur makes them one of the only lucky allergy-free breeds of the species since they don’t shed. Brushing on a daily basis is still important though, to prevent knotting.

Not all dogs hate baths! Poodles may even come to love them, and they can wash as often needed. Their nails should be trimmed as often as every three weeks to once a month, depending on how much they’ve been able to grind down naturally on pavement or cement.

Grooming comes as a bigger endeavor for poodle owners than owners of other breeds due to their hair. A poodle’s hair will continue to grow and grow unless it’s trimmed. You can prevent painful matting by making sure your furry friend’s hair is trimmed frequently and on a schedule. Regular grooming from a professional is usually best, and it’s probably more affordable than you’d think.

Complete Your Search for a Toy Poodle in Boca Raton

If you’re interested in finding your perfect family friend, Love My Puppy in Boca Raton is the right place to search. Not only will we help match you up with a family addition, we’re also available for regular dog grooming. Leave the trimming, washing, and other general grooming care to us, and simply enjoy life with your new forever friend. Call us today at 561-368-6767 to see our toy poodles for sale in Boca Raton.