Hello from chilly Alberta
Yes, it is warming a bit, but this must be the coldest winter I have ever endured!
Hi everyone! I have come to enjoy reading this forum and decided to join. I currently own two Rhodesian Ridgebacks, but my eldest is 10 and I am researching breeds while deciding which one I will settle on for my next companion. I love the RR, but they do not love winter, and I do not love the shedding. My male is 6 this fall, and loves all other dogs, so I would like to find him a playmate and me a new housedog. [That's his portrait in my Avatar].
So, a non-shedding, lighter weight not too small breed means a standard poodle, I think. I do like them, used to groom for a living years ago so would be able to pick that back up for my own dog. I enjoy training, want a dog that plays well with others and likes to join me for long walks.
I would love to find a young adult female who needs a home, but will raise another pup if that is the best option open to me. I would like an adult to know the eventual size for sure--I do not want a 26" standard--would prefer something 20" or even shorter. At 50 yrs of age, I require a dog of a somewhat portable size. A "moyen" I think is what the mid-size poodle that is too small for the spoo people and too large to be a miniature. I am looking for a "moyen" in that case. Over 15" and under 22" or so would be perfect!
Might be a couple of years before I find her. In the meantime, am planning on visiting breeders and going to shows. A poodle booster coming up the end of the month not far from me I want to attend. So, I would appreciate any info you can give me regarding the poodle population in Alberta, as well as poodles in general from everywhere!
Hi everyone! I have come to enjoy reading this forum and decided to join. I currently own two Rhodesian Ridgebacks, but my eldest is 10 and I am researching breeds while deciding which one I will settle on for my next companion. I love the RR, but they do not love winter, and I do not love the shedding. My male is 6 this fall, and loves all other dogs, so I would like to find him a playmate and me a new housedog. [That's his portrait in my Avatar].
So, a non-shedding, lighter weight not too small breed means a standard poodle, I think. I do like them, used to groom for a living years ago so would be able to pick that back up for my own dog. I enjoy training, want a dog that plays well with others and likes to join me for long walks.
I would love to find a young adult female who needs a home, but will raise another pup if that is the best option open to me. I would like an adult to know the eventual size for sure--I do not want a 26" standard--would prefer something 20" or even shorter. At 50 yrs of age, I require a dog of a somewhat portable size. A "moyen" I think is what the mid-size poodle that is too small for the spoo people and too large to be a miniature. I am looking for a "moyen" in that case. Over 15" and under 22" or so would be perfect!
Might be a couple of years before I find her. In the meantime, am planning on visiting breeders and going to shows. A poodle booster coming up the end of the month not far from me I want to attend. So, I would appreciate any info you can give me regarding the poodle population in Alberta, as well as poodles in general from everywhere!
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:welcome: to the forum! I don't know about Alberta, but there's a breeder here in BC who breeds moyens: http://www.demedicipoodles.com/.
Thanks for the welcomes! Thanks for the PMs as well. I do enjoy various breed forums, they all have their own flavor. This is the first forum that I am a member of that is about a breed I have not owned as of yet . I have groomed many poodles back in the 80's when I made my living that way, but always had other breeds due to my ex's anti-poodleness. Notice I said ex.:lol: He would have thought me insane to commission a painting of my dog, too. Glad my OH of the last 11 yrs thought it a good idea!
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Hi and welcome!! Wishing lots of luck in your search. I hope you find the perfect girl.
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Welcome. I found that the search is almost as exciting as bringing your new friend home. Enjoy!
And, It has been a very long winter down here in Vermont too. Started early, no January thaw and is just starting to melt off. Oh, spring! I can smell it in the air. Mud season is here.
And, It has been a very long winter down here in Vermont too. Started early, no January thaw and is just starting to melt off. Oh, spring! I can smell it in the air. Mud season is here.
Welcome DoubleRR 
I love Rhodesian Ridgebacks. They are wonderful dogs.
Usually Standard Poodle female would be somewhere in 20 - 21".
My female is 21.5 and considered a "tall girl" When you talk to breeders, they will be able to tell you average size of their Poodles. There are few good breeders in Alberta.
I am owned by two Standards: Uno, cream boy of 2y 10m, and Sassy, black girl of 17mo.
and I am Olga
I love Rhodesian Ridgebacks. They are wonderful dogs.
Usually Standard Poodle female would be somewhere in 20 - 21".
My female is 21.5 and considered a "tall girl"
When you talk to breeders, they will be able to tell you average size of their Poodles. There are few good breeders in Alberta.I am owned by two Standards: Uno, cream boy of 2y 10m, and Sassy, black girl of 17mo.
and I am Olga
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what a nice site - now that is a quality breeder!
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