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
$1,200-$3,575
$1,050-$3,250
Ongoing annual
$1,000-$2,475
$875-$2,225
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
$1,200-$3,575year one
Food: $450-$950
Vet: $425-$725
Grooming: $50-$600
Gear: $175-$400
Toy Poodle
$1,050-$3,250year one
Food: $350-$750
Vet: $400-$700
Grooming: $50-$600
Gear: $150-$350
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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