The toy poodle
breed is a breed that is the small version of the standard
poodle. There is a standard for the small or toy size of poodle
that toy poodle breeders must adhere to in order for their dogs
to pass show standards as well as breed standards. The standards
for toy poodle breeders to keep are not usually the same for
most countries but are the same within each country. There are
standards, though, that are similar or commonly kept by major
countries which many toy poodle breeders adhere to. In some
countries, the miniature and toy sizes are mixed together while
in some others, they are entirely different categories.
Breed Standard
The breed standard
for toy poodle breeders can be seen mainly in the size of the dog
although almost all other characteristics are the same for all
sizes. In most countries, the toy poodle breeders should produce toy
poodles with the measurement of 11 inches and under that while other
countries start their minimum height at 10 inches. The proportion of
the dog should be there and should be a constant to the standard.
The height of the poodle or any other dog breed is usually measured
at the shoulders or what is commonly known as withers. This is a
mistake that some people not in the know may make with regards to
the height of the dog; they measure from the top of the head instead
of the height of the withers.
The hair of the toy
poodle lacks the undercoat of most dog breeds. It can be compared to
human hair in some aspects but this is more dense and naturally
curly. Many toy poodle breeders prefer to cut their dogs’ hair in
the traditional continental while others just groom it naturally.
There are no defined rules regarding how the toy poodle breeder must
present their dog with regards to hair cut. Tail docking used to be
quite popular with many toy poodle breeders before but recently
there has been some concerns regarding cruelty to the dogs. Docking
is illegal in the United Kingdom but still legal in the United
States of America, where the tail should be carried high and
straight and sufficiently docked to ensure a balance outline.
Breed Temperament
The poodle breed in
general has the same temperament throughout all its sizes. Often
touted as a highly intelligent breed, the poodle can be over
enthusiastic at times but this can be curbed with the right training
and activity. Without proper supervision and guidance, the breed is
prone to mischief. Toy poodle breeders should avoid breeding dogs
which are prone to snapping and manifest extreme shyness or
snappishness since these traits can be dangerous especially for
families with children. This breed is basically one of the easiest
to train as well as one of the more obedient dogs. Toy poodles may
be a bit wary of children in comparison to both the medium and large
sizes, maybe due to its smaller size although this is not a general
rule for all toy poodle dogs.
Responsible Toy
Poodle Breeders
Toy poodle breeders
should be responsible enough to know the limitations that their dogs
have. Usually top toy poodle breeders know the right interval for
breeding toy poodles as well as the necessary traits that should be
in the matched pair to ensure that the result are puppies that
conform to breed standards and are of balance temperament. Toy
poodle breeders should be responsible for the quality of dogs that
they breed. There are certain conditions that are undesirable in
particular dogs which should not be passed down to future
generations. Responsible toy poodle breeders should be able to
recognize any physical and temperamental characteristics that are
undesirable in dogs in general and stop the spread of this through
responsible breeding.
There are also some
conditions which are quite common for some poodle dogs no matter the
size. Toy poodle breeders can circumvent the spread of some diseases
and condition through selective breeding but this may be somewhat
difficult to do if the other breeder is not forthcoming with regards
to their poodle’s health. There are puppy mills that breed toy
poodles smaller in spite of breed standards to please individuals
who are looking for teacup or pocket sized versions of the poodles.
Toy poodle breeders who act out of monetary gain are not responsible
breeders and can be compared to puppy mill pet shop breeders.
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