TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Toy Poodles as Pets 1
- The Ultimate Toy Poodle’s Owner’s Guide 1
- Introduction 1
- Glossary of Dog Terms 2
- Chapter One: Understanding Toy Poodles 9
- Facts about Toy Poodles 10
- Summary of Toy Poodle Facts 11
- Toy Poodle Breed History 13
- Chapter Two: Things to Know Before Getting a Toy Poodle 17
- Do You Need a License? 18
- How Many Toy Poodles Should You Keep? 19
- Do Toy Poodles Get Along with Other Pets? 20
- How Much Does it Cost to Keep a Toy Poodle? 20
- Initial Costs 20
- What are the Pros and Cons of Toy Poodles? 23
- Pros for Toy Poodles 23
- Cons for the Toy Poodles 24
- Chapter Three: Purchasing Your Toy Poodle 25
- Where Can You Buy Toy Poodles? 25
- Adopting from a Rescue 26
- How to Choose a Reputable Toy Poodle Breeder 28
- Tips for Selecting a Healthy Toy Poodle Puppy 30
- Puppy-Proofing Your Home 31
- Chapter Four: Caring for Your New Toy Poodle 37
- Habitat and Exercise Requirements for Toy Poodles 38
- Exercise Requirements for Toy Poodles 39
- Chapter Five: Meeting Your Toy Poodle’s Nutritional Needs 43
- The Nutritional Needs of Dogs 44
- Proteins 45
- Carbohydrates 45
- Fats 45
- Vitamins and Minerals 46
- How to Select a High-Quality Dog Food Brand 46
- Tips for Feeding Your Toy Poodle 48
- Dangerous Foods to Avoid 49
- Chapter Six: Training Your Toy Poodle 51
- Socializing Your New Toy Poodle Puppy 53
- Crate Training – Housebreaking Your Puppy 55
- Positive Reinforcement and Rewards for Obedience 58
- Chapter Seven: Grooming Your Toy Poodle 61
- Recommended Tools to Have on Hand 62
- Tips for Bathing and Grooming Toy Poodles 64
- Other Grooming Tasks 66
- Cleaning Your Toy Poodle’s Ears 66
- Trimming Your Toy Poodle’s Nails 67
- Brushing Your Toy Poodle’s Teeth 67
- Chapter Eight: Breeding Your Toy Poodle 69
- Basic Dog Breeding Information 70
- Pregnancy and Whelping 75
- Weaning and Raising Puppies 78
- Chapter Nine: Showing Your Toy Poodle 81
- Toy Poodle Breed Standard 82
- Preparing Your Toy Poodle for Show 86
- Chapter Ten: Keeping Your Toy Poodle Healthy 91
- Common Health Problems Affecting Toy Poodles 92
- Eye Conditions 93
- Luxating Patella 101
- Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCP) 102
- Intervertebral Disk Disease (IVDD) 103
- Epilepsy 105
- Hypoglycemia 106
- Skin Tumors 109
- Tracheal Collapse 109
- Von Willebrand’s Disease 111
- Addison’s Disease 112
- Cushing’s Disease 113
- Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (Bloat and Torsion) 115
- Sebaceous Adenitis 116
- Preventing Illness with Vaccinations 117
- Toy Poodle Care Sheet 121
- 1.) Basic Toy Poodle Information 121
- 2.) Habitat Requirements 123
- 3.) Nutritional Needs 124
- 4.) Breeding Information 125
- Index 129
- Photo Credits 137
- References 139
