Breed info
Temperament
Temperament
Are they a good choice for first time owners?
Are they a good choice for first time owners?
The Poodle is a great first-time dog because they are so biddable by nature and therefore easy to train. With this said, they can be a little harder to house train than other breeds of a similar size, but with patience, perseverance and gentleness, a Poodle can be taught to do their "business" outside.
What about excessive barking?
What about excessive barking?
Unfortunately, the teacup poodles is known to like the sound of their own voices a little too much. As such, it's essential that owners gently curb their pet's desire to bark when puppies are still young, but this needs to be done carefully so as not to frighten them which could end up with them barking even more. It's also important to understand that the teacup poodles thrives on being around people and will bark incessantly if they find themselves on their own for long periods of time. In short, a Teacup Poodle would bark to get attention and to let the world know how unhappy they are at being left alone.
What about prey drive?
What about prey drive?
The Poodle is a social character by nature and they get on with other animals they meet which includes other pets in a household. They don’t like straying from their owners which generally means they are less likely to take off after an animal they may have spotted in the distance.