Toy Poodle Stud Dog: Health Testing, Color Genetics, and What to Look For

The Toy Poodle stands no more than 10 inches at the shoulder and is the most important stud for the petite and toy doodle market — Toy Poodle crosses with Cavaliers, Shih Tzus, Bichons, and Mini Goldendoodles are in high demand.

Health Testing Requirements

OFA Hip Evaluation — Good or Excellent

Hip dysplasia occurs in Toy Poodles despite their small size.

OFA Patella Evaluation — Normal (Critical)

Patellar luxation is one of the most common conditions in small breeds. Grade 0 required. Toy Poodles with Grade 3 or 4 patellar luxation should never be bred.

PRA-prcd DNA Test — Clear or Carrier

Progressive Rod-Cone Degeneration causes progressive blindness. A Clear stud cannot produce Affected offspring.

Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEWS) — DNA Test

Fatal neurological condition in Poodles. DNA test identifies Clear, Carrier, and Affected dogs. Clear or Carrier studs bred to Clear dams are safe.

Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) — DNA Test

Causes progressive hind limb paralysis. Clear studs preferred.

von Willebrand's Disease Type I (vWD1) — DNA Test

Mild bleeding disorder. Clear preferred.

CAER Eye Examination — Annual

Catches additional eye conditions specific to Toy Poodles.

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCP) — Awareness

Degeneration of the femoral head causing hip pain. More common in small breeds. Ask about family history.

Cardiac Evaluation

Congenital heart conditions occur. OFA cardiac evaluation recommended.

Why Toy Poodle Studs Matter for the Doodle Market

Toy Poodle blood creates: Toy Goldendoodle/Petite Goldendoodle, Toy Cavapoo, Toy Cockapoo, Toy Labradoodle, Shih-Poo, Maltipoo.

All purebred Poodles are FF for furnishings — this is fixed in the breed. An F1 cross with a Toy Poodle will produce Ff offspring (furnished) in every case.

Toy Poodle Color Genetics

• Red and Apricot: High demand for warm-colored doodle crosses.
• Chocolate (Liver): bb at B locus. Produces cafe, chocolate, and mocha doodle colors.
• Black, White, Silver and Blue, Cafe au Lait: Full Poodle color range.

What Does a Toy Poodle Stud Fee Cost?

Toy Poodle stud fees in 2026 typically range from $800 to $3,500 depending on full health panel, color (red, apricot, and chocolate studs command premiums), size (under 8 inches especially valued for petite crosses), and proven doodle cross offspring.

Questions to Ask Before Booking

• Can I see OFA hip, patella, cardiac, PRA-prcd DNA, NEWS DNA, DM DNA, and current CAER eye exam?
• What is his exact height at the withers?
• What color is he and what is his DNA color genotype?
• What doodle cross offspring has he produced?
• Is he AKC registered?
• Will you provide a written stud contract?