As a pet blogger, I am often asked questions about various dog breeds, and the differences between Poodles and Teddy dogs are particularly interesting. Many people mistakenly believe that Teddy is a new breed of VIP or some variant of VIP, but this is not the case. Today, I will give you an in-depth analysis of the real difference between a VIP and a Teddy.

1. Origin and History

Poodle: Poodle originated in Europe and can be traced back to France. They were originally bred as water spaniels. Due to their excellent intelligence and easy training, they soon became loved by the nobility and became a symbol of nobility, hence the name "VIP".

Teddy: Teddy is not actually an independent dog breed, but a beauty style of the poodle. It is named after its shape that resembles a teddy bear. In China, due to the popularity of this style of poodle, many people directly call it "Teddy dog". Over time, a misunderstanding has formed, thinking that Teddy is an independent dog breed.

2. Body shape and appearance

Poodle: Poodles can be divided into three types according to their body size: standard, mini and toy. The shoulder height of the standard Poodle is usually more than 38 cm and the weight is more than 20 kg; the shoulder height of the Miniature Poodle is between 28-38 cm and the weight is 3-6 kg; the shoulder height of the Toy Poodle is no more than 28 cm, weight usually less than 3 kg. Poodles have curly and thick hair and are available in a variety of colors, such as white, black, brown, etc.

Teddy: Teddy is a grooming style for poodles. Its body shape and appearance characteristics are related to the selected poodle size. Usually, teddy-shaped poodles are mini or toy-type, because their small and cute size is more suitable for the shape of a teddy bear. The Teddy style is characterized by trimming the hair on the face and legs into a round shape, while keeping the hair on other parts of the body curly, making the overall look like a cute teddy bear.

3. Character and Habits

Poodle: Poodle is lively, intelligent and easy to train. They are good at communicating with people, very loyal to their owners, and are also good at getting along with other animals. Poodles have the highest IQ among dogs, so they can easily learn various skills and commands. In addition, Poodles also have a certain degree of independence and can adapt well to being alone.

Teddy: Since Teddy is not an independent dog breed, its personality and habits are closely related to the selected poodle breed. Generally speaking, Poodles that have been shaped like Teddy remain lively, intelligent, and easy to train. At the same time, because of their small and cute size and unique shape, they are more likely to be loved and paid attention to by people, so they tend to be more affectionate and dependent on their owners.

Finally, I want to emphasize that whether it is a poodle or a teddy-shaped poodle, they are all living beings with unique charm and personality. Before choosing to breed, be sure to understand their characteristics and needs to ensure that you can provide them with a warm and safe home. At the same time, I also hope that everyone can abandon some misunderstandings and prejudices and view these lovely pet companions with a more objective and rational attitude.