Toy poodle teddy bear cut

The current trend of giving toy poodles unusual haircuts dates back to haircutting practices believed to have originated in Germany.

Because poodles were used for hunting, they needed to move freely both on land and in water so that they could easily retrieve a catch. To facilitate a hunting poodle's comfort and ease of movement, hair was removed around the midsection, limbs, muzzle, and eyes.

Hair was left untouched around the chest and joints to help keep the poodle's vital organs and joints warm.

Today, both standard and toy poodles are primarily trimmed for practical reasons and sometimes for the show ring.

Consequently, a toy poodle hairstyle varies according to the poodle's lifestyle.

Toy poodle summer cut

Most toy poodles are pets, so the toy poodle puppy cut, teddy bear clip, or utility cut work best. The fancier cuts, similar to the continental clip, is usually left for the show ring. These are created by grooming professionals familiar with breed standards.