[nagdu] question about standard poodles

[Shannon Wells]

Hannah, thanks for the quick response. It's kind of funny, but on Friday, I called Pilot and told them I didn't know anyone who had ever been there. Now, since joining this list, I've met several. :)
Shannon Wells
On Jul 10, 2012, at 4:35 PM, Hannah Chadwick wrote:

> Shannonn,
> Welcome to the list. My name is Hannah, and I am working my first guide, a
> standard poodle from Pilot Dogs. her name is Princess, and we became a team
> in January.
> Princess goes to the groomer about every 8 weeks or so (depending on how hot
> the weather is). She gets her hair cut, nails clipped, ears cleaned, and
> teeth brushed. Although Princess is very high-maintenance, I wouldn't give
> her up for anything. She did test me a lot in the beginning, but now she
> knows her limits and I am super glad I asked for a poodle.
> You asked about weight, Princess weighs about 45 pounds, and she is all
> black.
> Please feel free to email me off list if you have any additional questions.
> All the best, Hannah
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Shannon Wells
> Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 12:51 PM
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> Subject: [nagdu] question about standard poodles
> 
> Hi all.
> 
> Does anyone on this list have a standard poodle? The online form on Pilot
> Dogs' website asks if I have a particular choice of breed. My first dog was
> a golden retriever/lab cross. I don't even remember seeing a small poodle,
> much less a standard size one, but my impression from what I hear is they
> are small dogs. Also, I'm wondering if there is something special I would
> have to do to groom a poodle like clipping. I was considering the standard
> poodle because I've heard they don't shed as bad as a lab or golden. Any
> thoughts? Thanks.
> Shannon Wells
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