You may expect hound dogs to howl or even Beagles and hunting hounds to howl, but your Toy Poodle? That may seem a little farfetched. After all, we often associate howling with outside dogs, large dog breeds (i.e. Huskies, Malamutes, wolves even), but small dogs? Turns out some small dogs will howl as a way to communicate. If your Toy Poodle or other small breed is howling try to find out the trigger. If your dog is howling when you come in the door then it could be he’s excited you’ve returned. If he’s howling around dinner then he’s probably hungry. Howling, as long as it’s not excessive or loud, is common no matter the size or age of the dog. However, if your dog is howling constantly if you don’t know why, it could be an indication of pain or sickness. Call your West Oakville, ON veterinary clinic to schedule a checkup. More details here: https://oakvilleonvet.ca/
