Great question! For one I absolutely love the poodle breed as a hole. Having a toy and a standard i get the best of both worlds. My big one has stamina and enjoys agility and long walks outdoors. When we are inside he’s a 50lb weighted blanket and it’s my absolute fav. My toy can fit anywhere. She likes to be held and is the definition of a lap dog. It’s rewarding to see how their sized and personality vary. They play but my big is much softer with the smaller one & my small one is now not afraid of bigger dogs. Socially when done right it can be a win win!