How long does a Poodle (Miniature) live?

The listed lifespan for a Poodle (Miniature) is 10–18 years.

How tall is a Poodle (Miniature)?

The listed height for a Poodle (Miniature) is 10–15 in.

Is a Poodle (Miniature) good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Poodle (Miniature) is 5 out of 5.

When is a Poodle (Miniature) full grown?

The growth size band for a Poodle (Miniature) is 8–12 months.

Non-Sporting Group

Poodle (Miniature)

Poodle (Miniature) is a small dog in the Non-Sporting Group. Adult weight is 10–15 lb, height is 10–15 in, and the listed lifespan is 10–18 years. AKC describes the temperament as Active, Proud, Very smart.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Lifespan10–18 years

Weight10–15 lb

SizeSmall GroupNon-Sporting Group

Height

10–15 in

Energy

4 / 5

Shedding

1 / 5

Grooming

4 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 45 single-size small breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 14 years is about 0.4 years longer than the 13.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 12.5 lb is about 3.5 lb lighter than the 16 lb average for those small breeds.

The listed origin is Germany. The coat is described as curly, long. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, 0.5 points above the group average of 3.5 for the Non-Sporting Group. Shedding scores 1 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 4 out of 5, so a professional schedule is realistic. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5.

Adult size is usually reached in 8–12 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): very small dogs reach maturity at 8-12 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Patella Evaluation, Hip Evaluation, Ophthalmologist Evaluation, and Progressive Retinal Atrophy, PRCD (PRA-prcd, PRCD) - DNA Test. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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