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Miniature Poodle

The Miniature Poodle is the mid-size Poodle variety, bred down from Standard Poodle stock in 18th-century France as a companion and truffle hunter.

Calculate Miniature Poodle age
Lifespan14 yrrange 10–18
SizeSmallNon-Sporting Group
Weight10–15 lb4.5–6.8 kg
Senior at8 yrgeriatric at 12

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About

About the Miniature Poodle

The Miniature Poodle is the mid-size Poodle variety, bred down from Standard Poodle stock in 18th-century France as a companion and truffle hunter. AKC treats all three sizes as one breed entry; the Miniature has a distinct aging and disease profile from the Standard.

Aging

How Miniature Poodles age

Not in RVC VetCompass as a separate variety; breed-standard estimates indicate 14-16 years. Progressive retinal atrophy (prcd-PRA) and Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease are the defining inherited concerns; epilepsy and patellar luxation are secondary.

Lifespan deep-diveAvg 14 yr · range 10–18Senior careSenior at 8 · geriatric at 12Common health issues4 tracked conditions
Physical

Physical characteristics

Weight
10–15 lb(4.5–6.8 kg)
Height
10–15 in(25.4–38.1 cm)
Coat type
Curly
Colors
ApricotBlackBlueBrownCreamRedSilverSilver BeigeWhiteCafe Au LaitGrayBlack & Cream
Temperament

Temperament

How Miniature Poodles tend to show up around their people, other dogs, and the world.

intelligentlivelyfaithfuladaptable
  • Energy
  • Trainability
  • Good with kids
  • Good with other dogs
  • Shedding
Health

Common health issues

Full health profile
  • Moderatetypical onset ~6 yr

    Progressive Retinal Atrophy

    Description and veterinary guidance for Progressive Retinal Atrophy land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Breed-club documented (prcd-PRA); DNA-testable..

  • Moderatetypical onset ~1 yr

    Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease

    Description and veterinary guidance for Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Breed-club documented; tracked on OFA screens..

  • Moderatetypical onset ~2 yr

    Patellar Luxation

    Description and veterinary guidance for Patellar Luxation land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Breed-club documented; tracked on OFA screens..

Exercise
60min
per day

About 60 minutes of activity per day keeps a Miniature Poodle physically and mentally satisfied. Split it between a structured walk and free play.

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References

Sources

Lifespan and health figures on this page are drawn from the peer-reviewed and organizational sources below.

  1. AKC breed standardAmerican Kennel Club breed page

    Breed size, weight range, height, AKC group, origin, coat type, and temperament baseline.

  2. Dog Aging ProjectDog Aging Project — University of Washington

    Longitudinal canine aging research; size-vs-lifespan correlations and biomarker studies.