What is the difference between VIP and Teddy?

Faced with the indistinguishability of poodles and teddy dogs, many pet owners hesitate when choosing fur babies. Today we will talk about the differences between them~
What is the relationship between Teddy and Poodle?
In fact, they are species related.
First of all, VIP is the name of a dog breed. There is no word “Teddy” among dog breeds. So why do they look so similar? In fact, Teddy is a grooming method for poodles, which means that Teddy is a poodle.
But there is a difference between the two.

The difference between Teddy and Poodle:

Differences in styling

Poodles come in a variety of shapes, and shaving or not shaving their muzzles has become a major distinguishing feature between Poodles and Teddy dogs. Pet stylists often cut poodles into various shapes, including puppy style, continental style, British saddle shape, etc., including teddy style.

So, what about Teddy? Of course, Teddy only has the Teddy shape~ An “ideal” Teddy should have fluffy curly hair, a short and small mouth, so that it can be trimmed into a cute “little ball” after the hair is left in the future.

Poodle Dog

Appearance differences

The standard poodle has its own unique appearance, with a long and sharp mouth, and generally almond-shaped eyes, which are very alert. And Teddy is actually a kind of “disqualified” little VIP. Teddy is distinguished from the standard poodle due to its naturally smaller size, shorter mouth, round eyes, and curly hair.
In order to cover up the shortcomings of this group of naturally “imperfect” little poodles, people trimmed their hair into a cute dog in the shape of a teddy bear to attract public attention. Over time, people became accustomed to collectively calling this group of “disqualified” furry children Teddy.

Teddy dog

Color difference

In terms of color, we don’t have too many requirements for poodles. As long as they are solid colors, black, white, brown-red, and chocolate are all qualified babies. But for poodles like Teddy, we have double standards.
Brown-red and chocolate-colored Teddy are relatively standard colors, but there is no need to judge too much based on personal preference. Every Teddy and VIP is a unique angel.

Conclusion: Do you prefer a standard poodle or a teddy bear?

Is it better to be a VIP or to have a “Teddy”?

If you are a general pet lover, it is recommended to get a dark-colored “Teddy”.
Generally speaking, the price of “Teddy” is lower, and dark-colored dog breeds such as reddish brown, chocolate, and black are more resistant to stains and have less obvious tear marks.
And if you are a pet beautician and plan to take your dog to participate in competitions, it is recommended that you raise a pure white or pure black poodle with a square body and a reasonable structure.
Black and white are often more popular in the competition. Although the maintenance cost of white VIPs is indeed high, whether it is a continental coat, a saddle coat or a puppy coat, these two colors are easier to shine.

Expand information;

The first thing to emphasize is that poodles are a type of dog, and teddy dogs are actually poodles. There is no teddy dog in the world. But there is a kind of poodle whose hair is trimmed and looks like a cute teddy bear. This kind of poodle is called Teddy over time. So what is the difference between the two?
First, all Teddy are VIPs, but not all VIPs can be called Teddy.
Secondly, Teddy is small and has a short muzzle, and the hair on its mouth is trimmed into a round shape, like a ball of fur, while the poodle has a longer mouth and the hair on its mouth is generally cut very short.
Third, in the early days, only brown VIPs were called Teddy.
Fourth, some people say that Teddy’s eyes are round and VIP’s eyes are oval. I don’t agree with this. My first Teddy had super big and round eyes, but my second Teddy’s star eyes were just squinty.
Have you guys figured it out?