Breed comparison
Miniature Poodle vs. Toy Poodle
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide which breed fits your lifestyle.
Size
small (10-15 lbs)
toy (4-6 lbs)
Life expectancy
14-16 yrs
14-18 yrs
Activity
moderate
moderate
Grooming
high
high
Coat
curly
curly
Temperament
intelligent, active, faithful, trainable
intelligent, agile, alert, faithful
First-year cost
$2,600-$5,690
$2,190-$5,010
Ongoing annual
$1,960-$4,280
$1,610-$3,680
Health comparison
Shared concerns
progressive retinal atrophypatellar luxationLegg-Calvé-Perthes diseaseepilepsydental disease
Miniature Poodle specific
Addison's disease
Toy Poodle specific
tracheal collapse
Cost comparison
Miniature Poodle
$2,600-$5,690year one
Food: $900-$1,500
Vet: $660-$1,400
Grooming: $400-$1,200
Gear: $240-$360
Toy Poodle
$2,190-$5,010year one
Food: $550-$900
Vet: $660-$1,400
Grooming: $400-$1,200
Gear: $180-$280
Which breed is right for you?
Consider a Miniature Poodle if:
- —You want a calmer, lower-energy companion
- —You live in an apartment or smaller home
- —You're willing to invest in regular grooming
- —You want a longer-lived breed (14-16 yrs)
Consider a Toy Poodle if:
- —You want a calmer, lower-energy companion
- —You live in an apartment or smaller home
- —You're willing to invest in regular grooming
- —You want a longer-lived breed (14-18 yrs)
Common symptoms to watch
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