February 3, 2009

The Characteristics Of A Poodle

by Lisa A Collins

The Teacup Poodle is a very tiny dog. It is smaller than a Toy Poodle. The Teacup Poodle ranges in weight from two to four pounds. The Toy Poodle is ten pounds at maturity. The Teacup Poodle is one of those dogs which people love to dress in different outfits. They are groomed to have bows in their hair and usually taken to a salon for grooming treatments. These dogs are very pleasant dogs to have around because they are non-shedding and love companionship. They are intelligent, perceptive and elegant dogs. They are very obedient and really are very patient with their sometimes very strange owners.

Many Teacup Poodle owners have two Teacup Poodles because after having one they know they need another to keep each other company when the owner is away. Teacup Poodles almost become like a child to their owners. They are good dogs and very spoiled dogs. They tolerate being dressed up and having bows put into their fur because it pleases their owner. Celebrities carry their Teacup Poodles everywhere they go, whether it is to the dentist, lunch or dinner parties. They sometimes bring them on the TV set when they are being interviewed.

The Teacup Poodle makes a great family pet because it loves companionship. They are fun to dress up and most of their owners carry them in their purses or special pet carriers that are shoulder bags. In today’s world the celebrity elite are very prone to carrying their teacup Poodles with them wherever they go.

They were used as performers for entertainment purposes. The early years of royalty caught on to the craze of the performing Poodles and most had Poodles with them courtside. They soon became very pampered pets, a trait which has carried on today. But one must consider the Teacup Poodle’s size when choosing a Poodle for a family pet.

The Teacup Poodles grew in popularity in its early years because of their smaller size and, therefore, were cheaper to feed and easier to maintain. The Toy and the Teacup Poodle are the most popular of all of the Poodle varieties. The Teacup Poodles make a mannerly, yet lively, companion for every lifestyle. However, when choosing a Teacup Poodle for a family be sure to consider the delicateness of a four pound dog if there are young children in a home.

Teacup Poodles can be easily trained but one must remember that this is a very tiny dog and cannot jump up on a sofa or bed by itself. If the Teacup Poodle were to fall off a bed or a sofa they could break a leg because they are very delicate and fragile dogs. Toy Poodles the next size up are more sturdy and agile, but the Teacup needs to be treated as a baby. Some people get the idea of fragile confused with sickly. These are not sickly dogs and they do not get sick more than any other dog. They have a hearty constitution even though they are just tiny dogs.

Teacup Poodles are less than eight inches tall and weigh between two and four pounds fully grown. If a breeder should try and sell you anything larger, then he is trying to sell you a Toy Poodle. Any breeder who tries this should be reported to the AKC for misleading you on your Poodle style. Any breeder who tries to sell you a sick Teacup and tells that is a natural state for a Teacup Poodle should also be reported.

These dogs are great fun to have around and quite the conversation piece because of their size. They are easy to care for and have a genuine personality and will be very loyal to their owner.

About the Author:

Lisa A Collins is an avid lover of the Poodle and has a popular website that can teach you how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Poodle. Among other topics at this website, you can also learn all about Poodle types plus a whole lot more.