What temperment does a toy poodle have?

Question

is it hard to train, how old would it be before you could leave it alone for 6 hours

Answer 1

Poodles are very intelligent dogs.
I have one and he was fast to train.

Answer 2

I was adopted by a cockapoo about 18 years ago and it was love at first sight. I'm married now and my first cockapoo died at age 16. We found another cockapoo and I have to say that our little boys have been a joy to us. We also have a Maltese-poodle cross and she is our little princess.

Poodles are super smart and are very good natured. An added bonus is that they tend to cause less allergies than other dogs. Our cockapoos and Maltese-poodle are low allergenic.

This is what one dog characteristic site said about poodles:

Whatever size and color, Poodles are exceptionally intelligent, full of spirit and eager to please, and they are multi-talented dogs as well. In fact, they were used as retrievers for hundreds of years, until a new hair-cut originally designed to give them more speed in the water, turned the dog into a dandy. Once the clipping began the Poodle was retired from all other JOBS except companion and show dog.

Answer 3

My Meme had toy poodles and they were happy, silly dogs. They loved company and cuddling and were very sensitive to being reprimanded. They were housebroken and could wait to go out, but I don't know how long that took. They are eager to please and will learn tricks and obedience quickly.

I loved her dogs, they were tons of fun. When she was young, she always owned Great Danes and German Shepards, so I suppose her poodles might have been so cool because she had alot of dog raising experience.

I liked how they were always soft and smelled so nice. They did tend toward dental problems even with good care.

Answer 4

Ok i have a teacup but they are really about the same. They are not viciouse if raised with kids. they make great house dogs and really good intruder alerts as they will bark at just about everything that makes noise outside of were the family members are at. other than that they are very playful and like attention, even young kids with bear hugging arms. if you step on one they squeek and run for the hills, but, will not hate you for it. Ok, here is some other information about poodles in general.

Pronunciation
Toy Poodle

Description
The Toy Poodle is an elegant, lively, small dog with a profuse, but well-groomed and clipped curly coat. The ears are long, flat and wide, laying close to the head. The head is long with dark, almond-shaped eyes that have an alert expression. The skull is a bit rounded, with a slight stop. The teeth should have a scissors bite. A good Poodle has a square silhouette, with approximately the same overall length as the height at the withers. The level top line has a slight depression behind the withers. The feet are small, oval and webbed, with arched toes. Dewclaws generally are removed. The tail is docked to produce a balanced dog. The coat may be groomed into three basic styles: the "pet clip" (or puppy clip), with relatively short hair all over the body, the "English saddle" clip, and the "Continental" clip with the rear half of the body shaved, bracelets left around the ankles, and pom-poms left on the tails and hips. All solid colors are permissible. The Poodle has a delightful springy gait.

Temperament
The Toy Poodle is sensitive and remarkably intelligent. Highly responsive, they are said to be one of the most trainable breeds. Pleasant, happy, perky and lively, they like to be with people. Demanding and delightful; very amusing and clever, but they are reserved with strangers and should be socialized as a puppy. It makes a very good watchdog for its size. Any effort the owner puts into training and socializing will be well rewarded. Some bloodlines may be high-strung and timid. They may snap if they are teased or surprised. They do best with older, considerate children and are generally good with other pets and dogs. Unless trained, this breed tends to bark a lot.

Height, Weight

Height: up to 10 inches (25.4 cm.)

Weight: 6-9 pounds (3-4 kg.)

Health Problems
Some are prone to ear infections, runny eyes, digestive tract and heart disorders, skin conditions, slipped stifle and PRA. Also IMHA (Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia)
Living Conditions
Toy Poodles are good for city life as well as country living. They are very active indoors and will do okay without a yard.
Exercise
These are active little dogs, who need a daily walk. Play will take care of a lot of their exercise needs, however, as with all breeds, play will not fulfill their primal instinct to walk. Dogs who do not get to go on daily walks are more likely to display behavior problems. They will also enjoy a good romp in a safe open area off lead, such as a large fenced in yard.

Life Expectancy
12-15 or more years.

Grooming
Poodles must be bathed regularly and clipped every six weeks. Clean and check the ears frequently for wax or infection and pull out hairs growing inside the ear canal. The traditional clips were developed to lighten the weight of the coat for swimming and to protect the joints and major organs from cold, but many pet owners opt for a plain lamb clip (the same length all over). The teeth need regular scaling. Poodles shed little to no hair and are good for allergy sufferers. (See description for different styles of clips.)

Origin
Although the Poodle has been known throughout Western Europe for at least 400 years, its origin is controversial. Whether it was developed in France, Germany, Denmark, or the ancient Piedmont, is uncertain. Despite the claims of several other countries, France has now been officially recognized as its country of origin, and the breed occupies a special place in the affections of the French. It is certain that the Poodle is descended from a now nearly extinct French water dog, the Barbet and possibly the Hungarian Water Hound. The name 'Poodle' probably derives from the German word "Pudel," which means: one who plays in water. The Poodle is used as a gun dog. They were originally used in Germany and France as a retriever of waterfowl. Hunters clipped the dog's thick coat to help them swim, leaving hair on the leg joints to protect them from extreme cold and sharp reeds. The French capitalized on the breed's high intelligence, trainability & innate showmanship and made the Poodle into a circus performer. His great popularity in that country led to the breed's common name "French Poodle." In France, however, the Poodle is called the "Caniche," or duck dog. The Poodle has been used to sniff out truffles lying underground in the woods. Poodles are depicted in 15th century paintings and in bas-reliefs from the 1st century. Toy Poodles became royal favorites, particularly in the 18th century. The Toy and Miniature Poodle varieties were bred down from larger dogs, today known as Standard Poodles. The three sizes are considered as one breed, and are judged by the same standard. Today, the Poodle is primarily a companion and show dog, though he can learn almost anything.

Group
Gun Dog, AKC Toy

Recognition
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, CCR, APRI, ACR

Answer 5

There is a lot of variability so individuals can be quite different but, in general, they are nervous and quick to bite (#3 statistically). They are generally one of the easier breeds to obedience train. They tend to be very animated with their owners and their families and very weary of strangers.