Poodles are one of the most popular dog breeds
of all, mainly thanks to their high intelligence, non-shedding coat, elegance and active character. But did you know that there are three different
Poodle types? The Standard, Toy and Miniature. In this video i will tell you what are the
main differences between these three Poodle breeds. First of all, lets explain why we have three
different recognized Poodle breeds. The largest – Standard – Poodle is the
original one. It is very old breed with its
ancestry in
Middle Ages and the exact origin is rather unknown. This dog was used mostly in Germany and France
as a water retriever. Later, french circuses discovered the talent
and intelligence of Poodles and started using them for the circus shows. They needed slightly smaller dogs and they
selectively bred down the Poodle in size to create what is now known as the Miniature
Poodle. The Toy Poodle is the latest variety, developed
only in the 20th century. People loved Poodles, but they wanted
them
in smaller size so they can keep them as home companions. That is why breeders once again selectively
bred Miniature and Standard Poodles down in size in order to achieve that. At first, many bad breeders were doing this,
which led to unhealthy Toy Poodle dogs with unpropriate temperaments, but later, responsible
breeders started breeding Toy Poodles and the Toy Poodle truly became a small replica
of the Standard Poodle. According to official breed standards, all
three varieties are basica
lly identical, except for the size. And indeed, the size is definitely the most
important difference. You can see the size comparison on the screen
right now and as you can see, the difference is very big. All three Poodle breeds have the same almost
non-shedding curly coat that comes in various colors, including white, black, brown, blue,
gray, silver, cream or apricot. You can easily find Standard Poodles in all
color varieties, but the smaller versions are most often found in white or cream.
But all three breeds can be in all the mentioned
colors. Speaking of coat, lets mention grooming as
well. As you probably know, Poodles need quite extensive
grooming. It is recommended that you have your Poodle
professionally groomed at least once every six weeks. But since the smaller Poodle breeds have less
coat, their grooming is easier and cheaper. On contrary, grooming of Standard Poodle by
professional services can be quite expensive. BTW, interesting fact about Poodles is, that
in the pas
t, it was quite common to find Poodles with corded coats, but this variety is unfortunatelly
extremely rare these days. Now lets compare the temperaments of all three
Poodle breeds. In theory, all three breeds should have identical
temperament, which can be characterized as intelligent, sociable, energetic, faithful,
alert and instinctual. But after speaking to relatively large number
of Poodle owners, there were some repetitive answers which imply žý. The Standard Poodles should in general be
t
he most active and energetic and they are most often used as service dogs. The Miniature Poodle is still very active
breed, but not to the extent of Standard Poodle. And logically, the Toy Poodle is the most
laid back of these three breeds. So if you are looking for a very active companion,
i would choose the Standard or perhaps the Miniature Poodle. If you are looking for a dog, that will be
more suited as a typical household companion, i would choose the Toy Poodle. This can not be said about
barking. All three breeds are known to like barking,
but it seems the smaller the Poodle is, the bigger barker it is. This can be said about separation anxiety
as well. All three Poodle breeds are known as total
velcro dogs. They want to be everywhere with their owners. Sadly, they are also known to have separation
anxiety. But this condition is quite rare in Standard
Poodle, but you will find it very very often in Toy Poodles. Last, but not least, lets talk about the health. As you can see on t
he screen, the Standard
Poodle, like most large dogs, tending to be more short-lived in comparison to the smaller
Miniature and Toy Poodle. But all three varieties tend to be pretty
healthy. All of them can suffer from progressive retinal
atrophy, catarats or Addison Disease. Especially the larger dogs can have problems
with hip dysplasia or bloating. On the other hand, the Toy Poodles are known
to suffer a lot from dental issues. I would also love to mention, that there is
a so called Teacup Po
odle variety. This refers to extremely small Poodles, even
smaller than Toy Poodles. But i would advice you to stay away from any
breed that is called as teacup. Teacup breeding practices prioritize creating
the smallest possible dog instead of a healthy dog. This can produce health issues ranging from
fragile bones to dental problems to organ failure. Teacup dogs are extremely often unhealthy
and by buying teacup dog you are most likely supporting unethical breeder. I hope this video covered th
e complete comparison
of Miniature, Toy and Standard Poodle. If you think i missed something, write it
down in the comments bellow! I read all the comments. Thank you for watching, see you in the next
video.
Comments
Is the Poodle your favourite dog breed? Poodle detailed video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTRUuPtrtoA
Great video! I always had the doubt about the difference between miniature and toy poodle. Thanks once again!
Very good video. A neighbor has had all sizes of poodles. The standad was the best, most friendly and rarely barked. The teacup was always sick and passed at 7 years old. She always barked and was not friendly even with family. Love your videos.
Great video about the three sizes
I’ve had two miniature poodles, and they are amazing dogs. They require an owner who will be as devoted to them as they are to the owner.
Good video 😊