Miniature poodles are small, non-sporting dogs with curly hair that originated in Germany. They’re one of three sizes of poodles, along with standard (the largest) and toy (the smallest).

For example, breeders creating small Poodle mix dogs start with Miniature or Toy Poodles, while breeders creating large ...

loyal dogs and make great family companions. Their average lifespan is between 12 and 15 years. Standard poodles should be more than 15 inches tall at their shoulder. Miniature poodles should be ...