[nagdu] Poodles

Tue Aug 5 18:52:33 UTC 2014

Larry,

The perception that poodles are totally allergen free can be convenient, 
as well. At least one cab driver (or someone somewhere, since it was so 
long ago I don't exactly remember) has tried to start on the allergy 
excuse, then just let it die with a sad sigh. "But it's a poodle, so..." 
I grinned and said, "She sure is!" Just to make it clear that I didn't 
feel sorry at all that he was stuck with us. /lol/

The perception that poodles are just fru-fru fashion accessories has its 
pluses and minuses. Some people have no compunction at all about mauling 
the dog because it's just so cute and sweet and... This puts a lot of 
stress on the dog who would rather not be mauled. Mitzi has learned to 
deal, but still! There have been times I have seriously wished for an 
ugly, mean-looking mutt for a guide, just for the peace and quiet. /lol/

I do like it that we're not leaving a bunch of hair behind us. When 
Mitzi is well-shorn, it's easy to keep her clean unless the weather is 
really messy, and even then it's easy to wipe her off with a towel. When 
her hair gets longer, I have to remember to check for things sticking to 
it, but if I keep up with the brushing, she stays clean.

My husband can tell which is which. She's the elegant, beautiful one. 
I'm the goofy-looking one with freckles. /lol/ When I was thinking I 
might end up with a red poodle, I was quite worried that it would end up 
being close to my hair color... Oh, yay! More reason for people to 
assume I get my hair done to match my poodle! And, if I was really 
lucky, someone (or even someones!) could ask seriously how much it cost 
to dye the dog to match on top of the perm (for the dog) and how long 
does it take to get the curls just right every day and... No, really. 
People have asked how long it takes me to curl my poodle like that. Do I 
use a curling iron? Is it a special one because she's a dog, or do I use 
the same one I use to curl my hair? Honestly, such questions make my 
hair stand on end. /lol/

Tami

On 08/04/2014 02:46 PM, Larry D Keeler via nagdu wrote:
> Cindy, that is one of the reasons I chose a poodle. Well half a poodle!
> I just don't want hair all over everything! I heard lots of cab drivers
> complain about dog hair. So, I don't supply them with any!
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cindy Ray via nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> To: "Chantel Cuddemi" <jawsgirl87 at gmail.com>; "NAGDU Mailing List,the
> National Association of Guide Dog Users" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, August 04, 2014 3:05 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Poodles
>
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>> Needing to have less dander because of allergies is really different
>> from not wanting to deal with the hair, though there could be a number
>> of people who say that who really mean they or those with whom they
>> live are allergic.
>>
>> Cindy
>>
>> On Aug 4, 2014, at 11:42 AM, Chantel Cuddemi via nagdu
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>>> I chose a poodle due to me being allergic to the dander.
>>>
>>> Is that different from someone  who wants a poodle just because they
>>> don't want to deal with the hair?
>>>
>>> Curiously,
>>>
>>> Chantel, who hopes to get her second poodle soon.
>>>
>>> On 8/4/14, Raven Tolliver via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> Personally, I won't bash anyone for being picky about dog breed
>>>> because I was and I always will be. Yes, you should want a guide dog
>>>> primarily for more fluid travel. But keep in mind that whatever dog
>>>> you get, you must live and work with. If your like me, and you
>>>> absolutely don't want to end up with a labrador for any number of
>>>> years, or you love and adore a certain breed for specific qualities,
>>>> you have a right to be picky, go for what you want, and to not settle
>>>> for something less than what you want in a guide dog.
>>>> When I was applying to schools, one school said they couldn't
>>>> guarantee me a golden, but they could guarantee me a golden/lab cross.
>>>> I apologized for wasting their time and moved on. I wanted a golden,
>>>> and that's all I was settling for.
>>>> Of course, I have been very familiar with goldens and how they
>>>> work/interact. And I have always been impressed by them and wanted
>>>> their most notable qualities for myself in a dog. If you're going to
>>>> be selective about breed, you'd better know about that breed. Read up
>>>> on it; learn about their nature and what it takes to maintain,
>>>> interact, and work with that kind of dog in general.
>>>>
>>>> On 8/4/14, Dan Weiner via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> All right, Dan is going to sound unpleasant here, but remember it's my
>>>>> opinion and no one else's.
>>>>> When I hear someone say they want a poodle because they don't want to
>>>>> worry
>>>>> about hair I ask myself do they really want a guide dog.
>>>>> Dogs need to be taken care of, they need brushing, obedience, play,
>>>>> taking
>>>>> out, and all that stuff.
>>>>> Unless you want a dog and feel the advantages will outweigh the
>>>>> disadvantages then you shouldn't have one.
>>>>> And I don't criticize you if you don't want a dog, but I have
>>>>> always felt
>>>>> that those who want this or that breed for reasons other than their
>>>>> style
>>>>> or
>>>>> work or if they like that breed, for example, maybe would do
>>>>> themselves a
>>>>> better turn not having a dog.
>>>>> Honestly telling a school that you will only have a certain breed
>>>>> limits
>>>>> the
>>>>> choice of dog, especially when it is a less used breed like a
>>>>> poodle...your
>>>>> goal with getting a guide dog should be to enhance your travel
>>>>> making it
>>>>> safer, more fun, more efficient and all that good stuff.
>>>>> In short, do you really want a dog, because dogs have doggie qualities
>>>>> that
>>>>> twill take work even if it's not a lab--smile.
>>>>> And by the way, I'm not annoyed at the poodle as such I think they are
>>>>> great
>>>>> dogs, just want you to examine your motivation.
>>>>>
>>>>> Dan the curmudgeon
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tracy
>>>>> Carcione via nagdu
>>>>> Sent: Monday, August 04, 2014 10:27 AM
>>>>> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>>>>> Subject: [nagdu] Poodles
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi Amber.
>>>>> You say you want a poodle so you don't have to deal with hair.
>>>>> Poodles
>>>>> don't shed, but they're definitely not low-maintenance.  They need
>>>>> regular
>>>>> brushing and regular haircuts to keep that beautiful fur from getting
>>>>> matted, or the dog turning into a big woolly sheep.  I grew up with
>>>>> poodles,
>>>>> and I remember it taking more than a few minutes to give them a good
>>>>> brushing, even if I did it every couple days.  It wasn't the quick
>>>>> brush-and-comb I give my lab that takes about 5 minutes.  Of
>>>>> course, with
>>>>> my
>>>>> lab, I get enough fur for a new small dog every time I vacuum.
>>>>> Tracy
>>>>>
>>>>>
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>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Raven
>>>> "if God didn't make it, don't eat it." - John B. Symes, D.V.M.
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