The Miniature Poodle is a dog breed of Poodle that originated from Germany. The breed is often used as a water retriever. The Miniature variety may have been used for truffle hunting. The dog is one of America's favorite dogs because of their intelligence and playfulness. Even though they are small, Miniature Poodles act very dignified.
This dog is an ideal apartment dog for their small size as they don't need much exercise. They are exceptionally very easy to train as they are highly intelligent dogs and are eager to please their owners. They make wonderful watchdogs for their protective nature although they are never aggressive.
Maintenance for the Miniature Poodle will be a bit challenging for their long coats and also because of several health issues that the breed has reportedly encountered in history. Given the proper nutrition, sufficient exercise and regular visits to the vet for checkups and shots, the dog should live for about 12-15 years on the average.