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

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