Miniature Poodle dog breed laying on the grass with head up eagerly looking at the camera
Miniature Poodle dog breed laying on the grass with head up eagerly looking at the camera

Traits and Characteristics

type

Non-Sporting

weight

10 to 15 pounds

height

10 to 15 inches

family

Water Dog

Traits and Characteristics

type

Non-Sporting

weight

10 to 15 pounds

height

10 to 15 inches

family

Water Dog

Elegant and clever, the Miniature Poodle is the Poodle size between the tiny Toy and the larger Standard Poodle. These fluff balls have a proud carriage and graceful appearance, plus a personality to rival any human. They have a natural spring in their step and an athleticism and work ethic that might be surprising—they were originally water retriever dogs, although they have long been associated with the French as posh lap dogs. 

  • Energy Levellevel 4 in 5

  • Exercise Requirementslevel 3 in 5

  • Playfulnesslevel 5 in 5

  • Affection Levellevel 4 in 5

  • Friendliness to Dogslevel 4 in 5

  • Friendliness to Other Petslevel 3 in 5

  • Friendliness to Strangerslevel 4 in 5

  • Watchfulnesslevel 1 in 5

  • Ease of Traininglevel 5 in 5

  • Grooming Requirementslevel 5 in 5

  • Heat Sensitivitylevel 3 in 5

  • Vocalitylevel 5 in 5

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