How long does a Poodle (Toy) live?

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

How tall is a Poodle (Toy)?

The listed height for a Poodle (Toy) is up to 10 in.

Is a Poodle (Toy) good with children?

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

When is a Poodle (Toy) full grown?

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

Toy Group

Poodle (Toy)

Poodle (Toy) is a toy dog in the Toy Group. Adult weight is 4–6 lb, height is up to 10 in, and the listed lifespan is 10–18 years. AKC describes the temperament as Intelligent, Agile, Self-confident.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Poodle (Toy) dog — Photo: Shsingma Lainwia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan10–18 years

Weight4–6 lb

SizeToy GroupToy Group

Height

up to 10 in

Energy

4 / 5

Shedding

1 / 5

Grooming

4 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 21 single-size toy breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 14 years is about the same as the 14.1-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 5 lb is about 3.4 lb lighter than the 8.4 lb average for those toy breeds.

The listed origin is Germany. The coat is described as curly, long. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, 0.7 points above the group average of 3.3 for the Toy 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, 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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