miniature poodle
noun
plural miniature poodles
: a variety of poodle that is between 10 and 15 inches (25 and 38 centimeters) at the withers and that is larger than the toy poodle but smaller than the standard poodle from which it was developed
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Over 90% of miniature poodles, shorthair Chihuahuas, French bulldogs, terriers and labs were adopted, returned to their owners or transferred to another rescue agency.
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Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
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Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Miniature poodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miniature%20poodle. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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