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is my poodle A TOY

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Question
THANKS we purchased a  suppose to be a toy   poodle she is now 8 wks  old and weighs 3 lbs  or better she is a solid black, very sweet , gentle pup   but she has 6 more mons to grow  thanks for ur time

Answer
Hello Sheila,
The weight of a Toy Poodle doesn't matter as much as the height.  Toy Poodles should be no more than 10" at the shoulder at full height.  Anything over 10" is considered a Miniature even if it was out of and Sired by Toy Poodles.  
Some breeders will sell small Miniatures as Toys but because they are out of Miniatures they are legally considered Miniatures.  This might be the case with your female.   
You will need to wait until she is mature to actually tell if she is a Toy or a Miniature.  

I hope this helps you some.  If you have other questions, please feel free to ask.

Thanks for using AllExperts.com,
Kim