Poodles Make Great Pets

Teacup Poodles are basically the same as their giant counterpart or the standard Poodle. They have the same normal traits such as their gentleness and loyalty to their owners. They are intelligent, non-shedding, elegant and obedient, as well as very perceptive. The only difference in the two is the size. A Teacup Poodle weighs between two and four pounds. A Toy Poodle can weigh ten pounds at full maturity and the standard Poodle is anywhere from twenty to thirty pounds at full maturity.

They are usually carted around in a ladies purse or a designer carrier. They are always the center of attention and are quite popular in Hollywood. Celebrities love this dog because of its size and because they can take it anywhere they go. They need to be consistently groomed to keep their fur free from matting and messiness, but the time needed to groom such a tiny dog is very short.

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.

If you want to buy a Teacup Poodle it would cost you between eight hundred and one thousand dollars. These dogs are considered designer dogs. Their country of origin is France and they come in many colors. Centuries ago they began working in circuses entertaining people and, therefore their personalities as performers, with their charm and intelligence, has evolved into what they are today. All of the European courts, especially the French, enhanced the fad of the pampered pet, which has given the Poodle its position today. Teacup Poodles are, indeed, pampered pets.

Teacup Poodles evolved with the same traits and plus these tiny dogs are absolutely adorable. It is very important when choosing a Teacup Poodle for your family pet to consider the breed’s four pound size if you have young children in the household.

Teacup Poodles should be no taller then eight inches tall or weigh more then four pounds. These dogs are very healthy dogs as long as get the proper nutrition in their diets. Sometimes they can get a low sugar hit and a little karo syrup on your finger will take care of this problem. But if food is left out for him during the day there should not be any problem of low sugar.

However healthy these dogs are they are considered to be quite fragile and delicate. They cannot jump off or on a bed or sofa and must be watched carefully so they do not fall off. They can very easily break one of their legs if they were to fall off a bed or a sofa.

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.

Related posts:

1. Grooming Poodles the Best Way
2. Labrador Retrievers Make Great Family Pets

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