The toy poodle is the smallest of the three AKC poodle varieties, standing no more than 10 inches at the shoulder and weighing between 4 and 6 pounds fully grown. Toy poodles reach approximately 50% of their adult weight by 4 months and are considered fully grown between 6 and 12 months. Below 4 pounds (sometimes marketed as 'teacup') carries significant health risks.
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