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lifespan of toy poodles

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Question
Can anyone tell me the lifespan of a toy poodle.

Answer
The average life span of any breeds varies widely.  The smaller dogs tend to have longer life spans.  A well bred one can live 15-20 years with good care including not over feeding it.  Some of the smallest Poodles have genetic problems from the intensive breeding for size which often leads to short lives.  You should be able to expect a long life for an ordinary Toy Poodle.