Toy Poodle
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Miniature Poodle
Toy Poodle vs Miniature Poodle
Compare Toy Poodle and Miniature Poodle side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Toy Poodle
Miniature Poodle
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
24 – 27 cm
28 – 35 cm
Weight
2 – 4 kg
7 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
13 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
5/5
Shedding
1/5
1/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Toy Poodle
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Miniature Poodle
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Summary
About Toy Poodle
Toy Poodles are the smallest Poodles, square and elegant with dense, curly, low‑shedding coats needing regular grooming. Lively, sensitive and highly trainable, they form close bonds, suit active indoor lifestyles, and, with good care, often live 14–16 years or more.
About Miniature Poodle
Miniature Poodles are small, athletic, low‑shedding dogs with dense curly coats and a square, balanced build. Highly intelligent, sensitive, and people‑oriented, they thrive on training, daily exercise, and close companionship, and typically enjoy long, active lives with good care.
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