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Poodle: Children And Other Pets

The Poodle is a wonderful companion for kids, although young kids who don't know how to handle a dog could accidentally hurt a Toy Poodle, the smallest and most delicate variety of the breed.

As with every breed, you should always teach children how to approach and touch dogs, and always supervise any interactions between dogs and young children to prevent any biting or ear or tail pulling on the part of either party. Teach your child never to approach any dog while he's eating or sleeping or to try to take the dog's food away. No dog, no matter how friendly, should ever be left unsupervised with a child.

Poodles who grow up with other dogs or pets in the house--or who have plenty of opportunities to interact with them in group training classes, dog parks, and the like--will enjoy their company. If your Poodle is used to being the only pet in the household, however, he may need some time and special training to help him accept a newcomer.

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I was wondering, I am new at grooming- about 6-10 months, i groom my own poodles, a toy and a mini. I am having some diff... (continued)

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Why is it when I tell someone I have a toy poodle, they either act disgusted or start telling the attributes of another b... (continued)

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