Miniature Poodle Puppies for Sale

Parents of Pawrade Miniature Poodles typically weigh 8–19 lb (fathers) and 8–17 lb (mothers). The typical father weighs about 12 lb and the typical mother about 10 lb.

Toy and Miniature are official Poodle varieties set by height, while "teacup" is not a registry term at all. A Toy stands 10 inches or under, and a Miniature over 10 and up to 15 inches. Both follow the same breed standard; only the size differs.

Miniature Poodles come in one solid color under the AKC standard: black, white, blue, gray, silver, brown, café au lait, apricot, cream, red or silver beige. Parti (two-color), phantom (black and tan) and merle coats are outside the AKC breed standard.

It can, especially in blue, silver, café au lait and silver beige puppies. These puppies are born darker and lighten gradually, so their color is not final until the change is complete. Apricot and cream coats may also fade unevenly and keep darker ears.

Most Miniature Poodles have very dark eyes. Brown and café au lait dogs have dark amber eyes instead, and blue eyes are outside the UKC breed standard.

Tail docking is a tradition, and a docked tail is still part of the AKC standard. Rules differ elsewhere: the UKC does not penalize a natural tail, and the international kennel federation (FCI) no longer allows docking under its 2024 standard.

The traditional clip started as a working trim, not a fashion statement. The hindquarters were shaved so the dog could swim, and hair was left over the chest and joints to keep them warm. In the AKC show ring today, dogs under 12 months may wear the Puppy clip, and adults wear the English Saddle or Continental.

Miniature Poodles are high-energy dogs that need daily exercise for body and mind. Training games count toward that, since they work the brain as well as the legs.

Miniature Poodles are alert and likely to bark at people and noises. A quiet cue taught early, plus daily exercise and brain work, keeps the barking in check.

Miniature Poodles are affectionate with children and suit active families. Miniature Poodle breeders on Pawrade report socializing 84% of their litters with young children before the puppies go home. About a quarter of Pawrade Miniature Poodle buyers have children at home.

Most get along well with other dogs, especially when they meet plenty of them as puppies. Breeders on Pawrade report socializing 89% of Miniature Poodle litters with small-breed dogs before they go home. Nearly a third of Pawrade Miniature Poodle buyers already have a dog.

A Miniature Poodle can live happily in an apartment if it gets enough exercise. Long days alone do not suit such a social breed. Expect some alert barking too, which matters when the neighbors are close.

A Miniature Poodle needs about an hour of activity a day, plus some mental work. Long walks, jogging, fetch, swimming and dog sports all count.

Short walks and free play are best while a Miniature Poodle puppy is still growing. Growth plates in a puppy's legs stay soft while it grows, so agree an exercise plan with your vet and skip strenuous exercise until growth is done. Small dogs usually finish growing sooner than large breeds. Once grown, a Miniature Poodle needs about an hour of activity a day, plus some mental work.

Many do, since the Poodle was bred as a water retriever and swimming and retrieving games suit it. A short clip gives little warmth in cold water, so dry and warm your dog after a swim.

The coat keeps growing, so a Miniature Poodle needs regular grooming for life. Plan on a clip every 4–6 weeks, and brush a longer coat every day to stop mats forming.

The first adult clip usually comes along with the change to the adult coat. Short, gentle grooming sessions from the first week get your puppy used to handling long before then.

Miniature Poodles are very intelligent and eager to please, and they learn quickly. Consistent, upbeat, reward-based training works best, because harsh methods backfire with this sensitive breed.

Agility, obedience, rally and musical canine freestyle all suit a Miniature Poodle. Retrieving and swimming games play to its water-dog roots, and Poodles have even been used to hunt truffles.

A common rule of thumb is about as many hours as the puppy's age in months, so a 3-month-old Miniature Poodle can usually wait about 3 hours. The rule works up to about 9 months to 1 year, and every puppy is different. Take your puppy out first thing in the morning, last thing at night and after naps.

Your Miniature Poodle is most likely in adolescence, a normal stage that may begin at about 8 months and can last until about 2 years. Young dogs test boundaries and may seem to forget their training. Consistent training, patience and plenty of physical and mental exercise carry you through it.

Pawrade puppies travel only once they are at least 8 weeks old and weigh at least 2 lb. Most Miniature Poodle puppies go home at about 12 weeks, usually between 9 and 20 weeks.

Across 484 Miniature Poodle litters on Pawrade, the typical litter has 4 puppies, and most have between 2 and 7.

Set up a crate in a room where the family spends time, or in your bedroom at night. Have a brush and a toothbrush ready, because daily brushing and tooth care start in the first week. Plan several small meals a day, and line up a puppy class for after the first vaccines. Keep only a few chew toys out at a time, and rotate them so they stay interesting.

Start the day your puppy comes home, because the first 3 months are the most important time for socialization. Puppy classes can start as early as 7–8 weeks. There is no need to wait for the full vaccine series, as long as the puppy stays away from sick dogs and your vet agrees.

Most Pawrade Miniature Poodle litters meet children, other dogs and everyday household sounds before the puppies go home, as reported by their breeders. Breeders report that 89% of 484 litters met small dogs and 84% met young children. Most litters also got used to the vacuum cleaner (67%), loud music or TV (56%) and car rides (52%).

Feed several small meals a day while your puppy is young. Keep it lean as it grows. You can ask what your puppy is eating now before it comes home.

Most Miniature Poodles have all their adult teeth by 6–7 months. Baby teeth start to fall out from about 12 weeks, and chewing is strongest while the teeth change. Small breeds keep baby teeth more often, so ask your vet about any that stay. Offer a few safe chew toys at a time, rotate them and supervise chewing.

Most puppies finish their core vaccine series at about 16 weeks, as your vet advises. Your own vet sets the exact schedule and completes the series your puppy started before it came home. A puppy class is fine before then, as long as your puppy stays away from sick dogs.

The Veterinary Health Report is the record of your Miniature Poodle puppy's exam before it goes home. The breeder's licensed vet gives the puppy itself a full hands-on exam to PetPay's standards and writes down what they find. It gives you and your own vet a clear starting point for your puppy's care.

The breeder's licensed veterinarian examines every puppy before it goes home, to PetPay's exam standards. The results are recorded in the puppy's Veterinary Health Report, and a copy travels with your puppy for your records.

The breeder's vet examines the whole puppy and pays close attention to a few things that matter in Miniature Poodles. The vet feels both knees, checks the eyelids and eyes, and listens to the heart. The vet also checks the bite and, in males, feels for both testicles.

Before travel, every puppy follows PetPay's vaccination and deworming schedule as far as its age allows: deworming at 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 weeks, and the distemper, parvo, adenovirus and parainfluenza combination shot at 6–8, 9–11 and 12–14 weeks. Bordetella and corona are given at the vet's discretion, and no vaccine is given within 3 days of travel. Rabies is given by a licensed vet on the schedule your state requires. Your own vet completes the series. Your puppy's vaccination and deworming records are separate documents that travel with your puppy. Bring them, with the Veterinary Health Report, to your first visit so your vet starts from the same record.

If the vet finds something that could put your puppy at risk during travel, your puppy stays with the breeder until it's resolved. Problems that can be treated before travel are treated by the breeder's licensed vet first. Anything else the vet notes is shared with you.

Puppies grow and change quickly, and their immune systems are still developing, so no single exam can find everything. In Miniature Poodles, the first full eye exam and the formal knee check come later, and a heart-valve problem usually starts late in life. The report is a strong early look at your puppy, and your own vet builds on it at every checkup.

Every puppy comes with a health guarantee administered by PetPay, independent of the seller. The terms are on the health guarantee page.

Miniature Poodle buyers rate their Pawrade experience 4.7 out of 5 on average, across 342 reviews. About 81% of their reviews give the full 5 stars.