There they served as hand-warmers. As a result, toy poodles came to be called sleeve dogs. Toy poodles, also, could be found as trick performers for gypsies and in circuses. By the 19th century, the toy poodle was an identifiable and popular type of poodle in England. Many of the rich and famous have chosen the toy poodle as a pet. As a result, this type has been given the undeserved reputation of being a pampered wimp of a dog. In reality, the toy poodle is just the