noun

• A poodle of a small breed.

  ‘a woman walked past, leading a miniature poodle in a tartan coat’

  More example sentences

  • ‘Her parents had already left for work, so I was alone in the house with Sophie, their miniature poodle.’
  • ‘She won first place in both the clipped terrier and toy and miniature poodle rounds.’
  • ‘What the toy and miniature poodle lack in size, they make up in volume - many love to bark.’
  • ‘They refused to leave their four dogs, including a miniature poodle, when floodwaters forced them to evacuate their homes.’
  • ‘Even before she pranced away with the top prize at the Dog Show, it was clear that Spice Girl, a miniature poodle, was a high-maintenance pooch.’
  • ‘Mrs Butler, who runs her dog-grooming business at her home in Southend, won the recent award in the miniature poodle class.’
  • ‘Mum's constant companion over the past 12 years had been Rowan, her adorable miniature poodle.’
  • ‘Miniature poodles always love putting on a good show.’
  • ‘Grossman was showing her miniature poodles Addison, 15 months, and Shayna, 8 months.’
  • ‘Owners of older cocker spaniels, dachshunds, miniature poodles, and Yorkshire terriers are invited to Cornell to receive a free canine cardiology screening.’