FACTS  ON  TOY POODLE

Another unusual task that toy poodles were set to was truffle sniffing. Truffles were a fungus that was considered a delicacy. These small dogs were perfect for seeking out this special treat. It was their job to sniff out and dig up this fungus because of their special qualifications. Part of the reason that they were favored was that they did less damage to the truffles than a larger dog would because of their small size and, consequently, smaller paws. They were less likely to stomp the delicacy before returning it to their owners. Truffle hunting just seemed to be something that toy poodles were suited to.

Dogs have served countless roles throughout history. The toy poodle alone has been a performer in the circus, used to warm the hands of nobility, and used to track down a fungal delicacy. You probably thought they were just cute.

Toy Poodles As Hand Warmers?

It sounds odd, but during the Renaissance toy poodles were said to have served this very function. Their purpose was to rest in the large sleeves in the clothing of the nobility and to keep these wealthy hands warm. The large sleeves that were stylish at the time left room for these small dogs, and the toy poodles did the rest. Their size obviously made them an ideal choice for such an odd function. They have even been referred to as sleeve dogs at times for this very reason. Given the fact that toy poodles are so intelligent and easily trained, it is entirely possible that toy poodles served such functions.