Grooming Toy Poodles

The Wonderful Non-Shedding Hypoallergenic Coat

Technically, poodles do shed. However, when the hair falls off the follicle, it stays where it is until the dog is combed or brushed; at that point the hair will be trapped in the comb / brush and you can easily dispose of it. You will NOT find poodle hair floating around the house, on your clothes, on the carpet, or on your furniture. This is why they are known as "non-shedding" or "hypoallergenic." I have always had terrible allergies but poodles do not trigger my problems.

Advantages of Home Grooming

Grooming your Toy Poodle at home is a wonderful time to bond with your best buddy, helps you save money, and ensures that your dog is getting great care. I learned to groom by watching videos on YouTube... here are some basic things you need to know (read more...)

Plucking Hair Off Toy Poodle's Ears

I have heard that a Poodle's hair never stops growing but can't verify if it's true. One of mine had about 8 inches while showing. The problem is that the hair also keeps growing inside of their ears and must be plucked regularly to avoid yeast infections (read more...)

What About Tear Stains?

My adult dogs are either dry-eyed or have light tear stains. However, after speaking to several canine ophtalmologist (eye specialists), certain external conditions may still cause staining to occur (read more...)

Grooming Style Variations - Scroll Down

This is a collection of different Toy Poodle Grooming Styles.
In order to avoid any surprises by the groomer, it is best to print or save any of these pictures
and let it serve as a model at your next visit to the groomer.