The homeland of the Toy poodle is considered to be France, although the breedalmost simultaneously appeared in many European countries. These are very ancient and fashionable decorative dogs, the smallest of the sub-group of poodles. The history of the appearance of this breed is not completely clear. But it is known that dog breeders in the 19th century did their best to get a miniature poodle. But the results did not justify themselves. As a rule, we got weak, frail dogs. And only in the 20th century did the poodle acquire modern qualities.
Four-legged friends of this breed are very mobile,are sociable. They are excellent companions, and attached to a member of the family, give him their love. Dogs possess good intelligence, are easily trained, so training a poodle does not cause problems. They put up with all members of the family, as well as other animals in the house. They are good companions, obedient and affable. They are calm about temporary solitude.
Toya poodle is a miniature copy of the standarddogs of this breed. It has about 26 cm high at the withers, a small long head, with an expressive transition from forehead to muzzle, long, hanging, low-set ears. The dog's eyes are small, dark. Neck of medium length, strong and muscular. The chest is deep, with well-developed rounded ribs. The loins are muscular, broad. The tail of that poodle is highly planted, it is usually cut slightly more than half. The dog's hair is plentiful, it needs to be cut regularly. Do it according to a certain style. On shorn areas, the fur is very curly and dense.
That poodles can be various continuous colors.In cream and white animals, the lips, eyeliner and nose must be black. In brown, the eyes are dark amber, and the lips, claws, edging, and nose are brown. Silver and black dogs have all the listed elements also black. In general, brown, apricot, gray and cream poodles under the age of one and a half years in their color can have a variety of shades of primary colors.
If a poodle appeared in the family, it will require thorough care.
Daily need to comb wool.To do this, use a special brush with thin, bent at the ends of metal bristles and a metal comb with round in cross section and sparse teeth. Many owners prefer to trim a sheep when the hair is left the same length around the contour of the dog’s body. At exhibitions, the lion hairstyle looks great. You can trim a pet yourself using ordinary hairdresser's scissors. To the dog had a beautiful coat and was healthy, it should be bathed regularly.
In food, this poodle is unpretentious.You can feed it with ordinary homemade food and special foods. The dog eats porridge on the water from buckwheat, millet, oatmeal, rice, cottage cheese, meat food, every day in the evening you must give kefir. But a pet cannot do without special vitamins and mineral substances. To do this, add dry food, canned food, special additives. The amount of food is one-third or half the diet of a regular poodle.
Toi poodle dogs usually do not complain about the health of the dog and belong to long-livers. It is important to purchase an animal from a trusted breeder, as well as timely make all necessary vaccinations.
Pygmy poodle has a lot of advantages.He is elegant, affectionate, with a sense of humor, perfectly apportiruet, lives for a long time. But with the dog may be difficult. If you do not wean her, she loves to bark, very impressionable. You should not buy a poodle just for fun, or as a toy for children. Before you buy, you must show the animal to the veterinarian.
But, if you need a smart, obedient, loyal dog, who with his ability to have fun will lift any mood, then this poodle will be an excellent option.