toy poodle

noun

: a poodle developed from the standard poodle that is not more than 10 inches (25 centimeters) high at the withers and that is often considered to constitute a separate breed

Examples of toy poodle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web One person wrote five paragraphs detailing their concerns about homeless people at Stranahan Park, saying that a man had recently chased after their toy poodle. Tribune News Service, Orange County Register, 19 Sep. 2024 If your sibling absolutely adored their toy poodle, volunteer at a dog shelter on New Year’s Day, for example. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 17 Nov. 2023 Another buddy, Felix the toy poodle, has 15 CAs at the same site. Rosie Mestel, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019 Their toy poodle Ashton's paws were still drenched although the water had pulled away from inside the home. WSJ, 31 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for toy poodle 

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Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of toy poodle was in 1859

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“Toy poodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toy%20poodle. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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