Poodle (Toy) vs Poodle

Side-by-side comparison — size, temperament, traits, costs, and health

Poodle (Toy)
Category
Poodle

📏 Physical Stats

6 - 9
Weight (lbs)
40 - 70
9 - 11
Height (inches)
15+
14 - 18 years
Life Expectancy
12 - 15 years
Toy
Breed Group
Non-Sporting
Germany
Origin
Germany
Bred For
Water retrieving, Companion

⚡ Temperament & Traits

Scores are 1–5 from breed data. Higher = more of that trait. Barking: lower is quieter.

2/5
Energy Level
4/5
Better
3/5
Trainability
5/5
Better
2/5
Good with Children
5/5
Better
2/5
Good with Other Dogs
5/5
Better
5/5
Grooming Needs
5/5

💰 Cost of Ownership

Based on breed-specific cost data at a moderate care level — quality food, routine vet, occasional grooming, standard insurance. Actual costs vary by location and provider.

Annual Cost
$1,688
Poodle (Toy)
vs
Annual Cost
$3,003
Poodle
Poodle (Toy)
Expense
Poodle
$1,688
Lower ✓
Annual Cost
$3,003
$2,408
Lower ✓
First Year
$3,723
$27,728
Lower ✓
Lifetime Total
$41,261
$228
Lower ✓
Food (annual)
$780
$515
Lower ✓
Vet Care (annual)
$630
$440
Lower ✓
Grooming (annual)
$704
$480
Lower ✓
Insurance (annual)
$864
$40
Lower ✓
Insurance (monthly)
$72

Over their lifetimes, a Poodle (Toy) (~16 yrs) costs approximately $13,533 less than a Poodle (~14 yrs) in total.

🏥 Health Considerations

Health conditions listed are common concerns for these breeds or breed groups. Not every dog will develop these conditions. Regular vet check-ups are the best prevention.

🐾 Temperament

Poodle (Toy)

Intelligent, Alert, Faithful, Trainable, Playful, Friendly, Adaptable, Loving

Poodle

Intelligent, Alert, Active, Instinctual, Trainable, Faithful, Loyal