Toy Poodle



The Toy Poodle is a breed of dog recognized by the Nintendogs + Cats Club Kennel. It is also a mascot of Nintendogs + Cats.

Description
3DS (NTSC): "This toy breed originated in France and is known for its cuddly, plush coat."

3DS (PAL): "This toy breed originated in France and is known for its thick fluffly coat."

The pert and peppy Toy Poodle is one of the brightest and easiest breeds to train, as it is the second smartest breed in Nintendogs + Cats, losing only to the Labrador Retriever. It is alert, responsive, playful, lively, sensitive, and eager to please. Some can be reserved with strangers, some may bark a lot, but they make excellent guard dogs, alerting owners to visitors' arrival. The two recognized kinds are Fluffy Muzzle and Clipped Muzzle. Colors include white, gray, yellow, black, brown, and red. If the player chooses "Surprise me!" they may get what's called a "phantom Poodle" where they can come in Brown and Tan (or red) or a Grey and White Poodle.

Originally, the poodle was bred as a European water retriever and hunting dog, with its name being German for "Puddle." The different haircut styles were designed to protect certain joints and organs from the cold. Even if the owner doesn't want a special cut style for their Poodle, like a clipped muzzle, they must still get the dog's fur cut because it's actually hair, not fur. Fur grows to a point and then sheds off, but hair keeps growing and does not shed. Hair has much less dander than fur, making the Poodle an excellent choice for someone with dog allergies.

Unlocking the Breed
3DS Cost: $1,580
 * Toy Poodle &amp; New Friends: Starter Breed
 * French Bulldog &amp; New Friends: 9,800 Owner Points or play 31 days in a row
 * Golden Retriever &amp; New Friends: 9,800 Owner Points or play 31 days in a row

Nintendogs + Cats
In Nintendogs + Cats, the Toy Poodle comes in two varieties: Fluffy Muzzle and Clipped Muzzle. Colors include white, gray, yellow, black, brown, and red. If the player chooses "Surprise me!" they may get what's called a "phantom Poodle" where they can come in Brown and Tan (or red) or a Grey and White Poodle.