Sookster

Standard Poodle. Though I would consider a miniature if the right one came along. I have thought about it a lot, and I think that I would really prefer to add an older puppy or young adult to my home instead of a puppy. I would love to find a dog that has been shown, mainly so that I know they have had that initial socialization. I am planning on doing obedience or agility or some sort of dog sport, as well as potential therapy work if the dog has the right personality.

I really don't want a white or a black (but would prefer a white or cream to black). I prefer dogs (animals of all kinds, really) with some color. I am REALLY wanting a parti, but parti puppies are hard to find, much less parti adults. I would really like a red or apricot, but would consider a silver, brown or blue as well.

Any resources or tips on finding a dog like this? I will add that I have searched extensively in rescues but have had a hard time finding the type of dog that I want. They are either mixes (I have dog allergies and need a non-shedding, low allergen dog; in my experience first generation poodle mixes are NOT such), or I don't fit the rescue's requirements (I live too far away from the poodle rescue in Georgia).

Thanks in advance!

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Sookster

I wanted to add that if I go with a puppy, I am looking for a good breeder of reds/apricots so if anyone has suggestions for breeders, let me know I live in the Southeastern US, and would prefer to be able to drive and pick up my pup and meet the breeder/parents in person.

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3dogs

Did you try Carolina Poodle Rescue??? They adopt out of state BUT you have to go to their Rescue to adopt. It was about a 5 hr. drive for us since we live on the East coast of NC. They have some great dogs that are never posted. I filled out their application with VERY specific requirements esp. since we have multiple dogs, a 5 year old child, a small Spoo or Mini & I wanted a dog for grooming competitions. I adopted a great dog named Leif & he was never posted on their site. Donna knows her dogs. CPR took 10 dogs to the Atlanta Pet Fair for the Rescue Rodeo competition. My friend had a Black & White Parti, a Moyen size that she groomed for the RR. Of the top 3 placements 2nd & 3rd place went to CPR dogs for their grooming. I have not seen this Parti on their webpage yet & many of the dogs they took aren't on their site. Worth looking into.

Tintlet I believe breeds Spoo Pati's as well as Solids, in NC but western. I really like her dogs.

Sookster

Thank you, I have looked at CPR, but I don't think I realized they would adopt out of state. It is worth filling out the application if they would consider me.

I love Tintlet's dogs. If I decide to get a puppy, I will probably wait until she has another parti litter available and get one from her. I have been in contact with Gloria about puppies and adults, so hopefully if she has either available she will let me know. But she did say that it could be a couple of years before she has another planned parti litter. I would LOVE to rescue, if I can find a rescue that will let me adopt a dog. And would be willing to rescue a solid colored dog. I will definitely be looking into CPR.

Thank you so much!

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Olie

Nevermind, looked like the parti went quick that Gloria had

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Sookster

Yes, I inquired about that female and had my hopes up of getting her, but she disappeared before Gloria had a chance to get back with me She was gorgeous, my dream dog if it exists. But I have faith that I will find another.

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Sookster

So I sent in my applicant to CPR last night. Got a phone call today, and I am approved! So we will see if that ends up panning out. Thanks so much for that suggestion. I find it so bizarre that CPR will adopt to me, but the one in Atlanta will not because I live over an hour and a half away from the rescue. Just different requirements I guess, but I am very excited to be starting this process.

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Feathersprings

Congratulations! I will be looking forward to hearing about your "adventure" . A lot of the rescues here dont adopt out of area either. I guess they must have lots of available great homes in their areas ???

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Feather Springs Farm

Sookster

Thanks! I will definitely keep everyone posted. The one in Georgia is in Alpharetta, so I'm sure there are tons of great homes there, and they never have very many dogs posted on their site as available, so they must place them pretty quickly. I'm glad to have found CPR though, they have been super accommodating and very nice.

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I had a great experience with CPR. Donna had e-mailed me fairly quickly since at first I was looking at Mini's for groom competition because all I could find on the websites were larger spoo & I just wasn't interested in a larger one. She had 4 in mind for me to look at but as I told her we had to plan our family & groom shop time to drive out to CPR. So, it was about 4 wks until we could make it out there & Donna had said that the dogs she might have in mind might be gone but unfortunately would have more that would come in. When we finally got out there 2 had been adopted, 1 had a cherry eye & 1 mini that I looked at wasn't a fit for our lifestyle (we took all 4 of our dogs out there with us). So, Donna being great asked if I was interested in a Spoo & I said "only if it is small". So, out came "CPR Eric" & I knew when he struted out that that was the dog for us. He readily fit in with our other 4 dogs & they accepted him immediately. He has been a joy ever since. I have no idea WHY anyone would leave this dog on the streets but he has no vices, fantastic on the groom table & just loves to play, play, play with our other dogs.

You can see his newest picture on the "Grooming" section under "Summer Haircuts. Those pictures are 4 of our 6 dogs now & of course he is the Spoo.