Miniature poodles are small, non-sporting dogs with curly hair that originated in Germany. They’re one of three sizes of poodles, along with standard (the largest) and toy (the smallest).

The Miniature Poodle was thought to have been bred down from the Standard Poodle sometime in the 1700s or 1800s for easier transport when traveling with a troupe. Poodles (including all size ...