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Poodle (Miniature)

Non-Sporting Group

Poodle (Miniature) dog, photographed by Tim Wilson from Blaine, MN, USA
Tim Wilson from Blaine, MN, USA · CC BY 2.0 · source

The Poodle (Miniature) is in the AKC's Non-Sporting Group. It comes from Germany, also claimed by France. Adults weigh 4–7 kg. It stands 25–38 cm tall. It typically lives 14–16 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Miniature Poodle is a small and agile breed of dog that was originally bred in Germany for hunting waterfowl. They are intelligent, friendly, and eager to please, and make excellent companion dogs.

Group
Non-Sporting Group
Origin
Germany, also claimed by France
Coat
medium curly · black, white, brown, gray, cream, apricot, red, silver, blue, and cafe-au-lait
Also known as
Caniche, Pudel, and Miniature Caniche
Recognized by
AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Hypoallergenic
No
Id
3f17b92b-bd0c-499a-bc84-da8f2a206bab

Traits

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Poodle (Miniature). They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from poodleclubofamerica.org akc.org https://www.kusa.co.za/images/BREED%20STANDARDS%20EFFECTIVE%2001%20JULY%202025/Poodle%20(3%20varieties)%20-%20KC%20[07-2025].pdf en.wikipedia.org

Poodle (Miniature) FAQ

How long does a Poodle (Miniature) live?
The Poodle (Miniature) has a life span of 14–16 years.
How big does a Poodle (Miniature) get?
Adults weigh 4–7 kg. Height ranges from 25–38 cm.
Is the Poodle (Miniature) hypoallergenic?
No, the Poodle (Miniature) is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Poodle (Miniature) in?
The Poodle (Miniature) is in the AKC's Non-Sporting Group.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/3f17b92b-bd0c-499a-bc84-da8f2a206bab. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request 
curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/3f17b92b-bd0c-499a-bc84-da8f2a206bab"
Response 
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    "type": "breed",
    "attributes": {
      "name": "Poodle (Miniature)",
      "description": "The Miniature Poodle is a small and agile breed of dog that was originally bred in Germany for hunting waterfowl. They are intelligent, friendly, and eager to please, and make excellent companion dogs.",
      "life": {
        "max": 16,
        "min": 14
      },
      "male_weight": {
        "max": 7,
        "min": 4
      },
      "female_weight": {
        "max": 7,
        "min": 4
      },
      "hypoallergenic": false,
      "male_height": {
        "max": 38,
        "min": 25
      },
      "female_height": {
        "max": 38,
        "min": 25
      },
      "origin": {
        "region": "also claimed by France",
        "country": "Germany"
      },
      "coat": {
        "type": "curly",
        "colors": [
          "black",
          "white",
          "brown",
          "gray",
          "cream",
          "apricot",
          "red",
          "silver",
          "blue",
          "cafe-au-lait"
        ],
        "length": "medium"
      },
      "traits": {
        "energy": 4,
        "barking": 3,
        "drooling": 1,
        "grooming": 5,
        "shedding": 1,
        "temperament": [
          "intelligent",
          "active",
          "alert",
          "faithful",
          "proud",
          "elegant"
        ],
        "trainability": 5,
        "good_with_dogs": 4,
        "exercise_minutes": 45,
        "apartment_friendly": 4,
        "good_with_children": 4,
        "good_with_strangers": 3
      },
      "other_names": [
        "Caniche",
        "Pudel",
        "Miniature Caniche"
      ],
      "recognized_by": [
        "AKC",
        "FCI",
        "UKC",
        "KC",
        "CKC",
        "ANKC",
        "NZKC"
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://poodleclubofamerica.org/akc-breed-standard/",
          "title": "AKC Breed Standard - The Poodle Club of America"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/poodle-right-for-you/",
          "title": "Is the Poodle the Right Dog Breed for You? - AKC"
        },
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          "title": "UTILITY GROUP: Poodle (Miniature, Standard, Toy) - Kennel Club Standard"
        },
        {
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          "title": "Poodle - Wikipedia"
        }
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}

The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/3f17b92b-bd0c-499a-bc84-da8f2a206bab/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.