Breeds
Toy Poodle
Highly intelligent, eager to learn and barely shedding — the toy poodle is arguably the most versatile small family dog.
Breed data at a glance
- Height
- 28–35 cm
- Weight
- 4–6 kg
- Life expectancy
- 14–17 years
- Coat
- Dense curly coat, virtually non-shedding
- Exercise
- 45–60 minutes daily
- Grooming
- Daily brushing, clipping every 8 weeks
- Family suitability
- Excellent — also for active families with children
Character and temperament
The toy poodle thinks along with you. It picks up cues within a few repetitions, reads the mood of the household and actively seeks cooperation with its people.
That intelligence is an obligation: an under-occupied poodle invents its own work. We recommend scent games, trick training or rally obedience as daily mental exercise.
Indoors it is calm and adaptable, outdoors joyful and enduring. With strangers it is politely reserved without being fearful.
Grooming and husbandry
- Daily brushing right down to the skin prevents matting, especially behind the ears and in the armpits.
- A grooming appointment every eight to ten weeks; we accustom our puppies to brush and clippers from week six.
- Check the ears regularly as hair grows inside the canal. Clean the corners of the eyes daily with clear water.
Frequently asked questions
Is the toy poodle really allergy friendly?
It barely sheds and loses few skin flakes, which are the actual allergen source. We nevertheless always ask allergy sufferers for an extended trial contact at our home before an enquiry becomes concrete.
How much occupation does a toy poodle need?
Around one hour of movement plus two short ten-minute sessions of mental work comfortably cover the needs of an adult dog.
Our parent dogs of this breed
Dam
Amélie vom Lindenhof
Amélie is our level-headed dam: attentive, socially compatible and exceptionally patient with her litters.
- PRA-prcd clear (genetic test)
- Patella grade 0 on both sides
- DOK eye examination 03/2026 clear
- vWD type I clear
Sire
Fynn von der Taunushöhe
Fynn works enthusiastically with people, is completely sound-proof and reliably passes on his friendly composure.
- PRA-prcd clear
- Patella grade 0 on both sides
- Cardiac auscultation clear
- DOK eye examination 02/2026 clear
Puppies of this breed
Available
Pepper
Pepper is the most attentive of her litter: she observes first, then decides — and stays remarkably calm doing it.
Reserved
Pino
Pino is the daredevil of the litter — cheerful, sporty and always first at anything new.
Available
Polly
Polly is the sensitive one of the litter: she watches for a long time but warms up quickly once she trusts you.
Has found its family
Paul
Paul has lived with a teacher's family in Bad Homburg since May and attends puppy class there every week.
Available
Zora
Zora is athletically inclined and already seeks out older dogs to copy everything they do.
Has found its family
Frieda
Frieda has lived with a physiotherapist in Königstein since November 2025 and accompanies her to the practice.