Toy Poodles?

I showed and bred toys for a time, I LOVE them! (Currently I only have my old retiree bichons and one minpin but some day I'll have another toy!!)

Generally they have great fun-loving temperaments and they love all creatures. At least the lines that I had (they were all show bred). I did have 2 rescues that I fostered that got along with most other dogs... one was a bit bossy to other males.
 
Really it depends on the dog and the breeding which it comes from.  Try looking at [linkhttp://www.poodlesonline.com]www.poodlesonline.com[/link] for reputable breeders.
 
Good luck! I can't wait to have another- in about 5 years

I think toy poodles are grand, as you can see.  They are bright and funny and loyal.  They can sometimes be aloof, not really caring about anyone but their special someone.  My girl is not like that, she'll engage anyone who walks in the house, immediately bringing them a toy and dropping it at their feet.  She gets very excited at the sight of another small dog--someone to play with!!!  She does not like big dogs at all, is quite frightened of them overall, although she does have a good friendship with a great dane that I have had my house occasionally.  Unless raised with a large dog, a toy size dog will usually be afriad of them--think of it, it would be like an elephant walking up to you. 

Some toy poodles can be very emotionally demanding, little Misty is not, thank goodness.  Although she likes to be with me all the time, she does go off many times during the day and do her own thing.

Like any dog, good, early socialization with people and places makes all the difference in the world.  From the time I got her, she went every where with me, on any errand and into any store and place she was allowed.  I think this made a huge difference in her confidence and comfort. 

Some can be barkers, Misty is not.  When I was calling around to breeders, there were some breeders I could barely speak with due to the barking in the background.  Those I avoided and I ended up with a very quiet one, thank goodness. 

Misty loves cats, if they'd only love her back she'd be happy.  My impression is if I brought a kitten in and raised it with her, they'd have great fun together.  The only cats she's been around are older cats at my sister's and neighbors and she tries very hard to engage them, but the cats aren't interested. 

Toy poodles aren't good to have around small children, they are just too fragile and kids too rough.  Most reputable breeders will not place one of their pups in a home with children under the age of 12. 

Are you thinking of adding another dog? 

Toy poodles aren't good to have around small children, they are just too fragile and kids too rough. Most reputable breeders will not place one of their pups in a home with children under the age of 12.

Are you thinking of adding another dog?

 
Not sure if this was directed at me or not but I'll answer anyway.
I was a breeder of show and pet quality toy poodles and I screened homes as necessary. I did use my discretion at placing them with families with kiddos.  Usually I invited them to my home to interact with my small dogs to see how they were with them. Some families I had to turn away, others I was fine with 5 yr olds who were gentle and taught how to be respectful to dogs.
 
My kids by then will be 5 and 7 and both will have had plenty of experience interacting, handling and caring for dogs. I would feel very confident inviting a toy or mini into our house by then.
 
But some breeders are more flexible than others...