Caniche (Toy/Mediano)
- Orientative weight
- 3–15 kg
- Life expectancy
- 12–15 years
- Energy
- Medium
Temperament and daily life
Smart, trainable and lively. Poodles are often eager learners and form strong bonds. Their needs vary with size, but all benefit from regular mental stimulation.
Health to keep an eye on
Commonly associated with eye problems, dental disease, ear infections and, in larger varieties, joint issues. Check-ups help catch them early.
Coat and grooming
Curly coat that does not shed much but mats easily; regular brushing and clipping every few weeks. Often suggested for allergy-prone owners, though no dog is truly allergen-free.
Best suited to
Owners who want a trainable companion and can commit to grooming.
General tendencies only: every animal is an individual. Health notes are not a diagnosis; ask your vet about your own pet.
Care notes
Hypoallergenic coat needs maintenance. Highly trainable.
Daily numbers for a typical adult
Dry food
70–235
g / day
Water
160–520
mL / day
Exercise
20–45
min / day
PatiTools estimates for a healthy adult in ideal condition at the breed's typical weight range, normal activity and neutered, using about 3.6 kcal per gram of dry food. Your pet may need more or less: ask your vet.
General guidance, not a clinical standard: we found no veterinary guideline that sets exact minutes. Adjust to your pet's fitness, age and health, and follow your vet's advice.
Age in human years
- 1 years ≈ 15 human years
- 2 years ≈ 24 human years
- 5 years ≈ 38 human years
- 8 years ≈ 51 human years
- 10 years ≈ 60 human years
- 12 years ≈ 69 human years
Approximate and general. For dogs, the table depends on size; individuals and breeds vary.
Dangerous for this pet
Emergency-level foods and substances to keep out of reach.
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Written by the PatiTools Editorial Team for general information. It is not veterinary advice and does not replace a vet.