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Iolly is a wonderful senior dog.  She she sleeps often, loves car rides on your lap, and enjoys a small amout of outdoor time wondering around the yard. She is happy and healthy and is in need of a home that will give her love for her final years.  She is very independent so isn't much of a lap dog at home, but loves her dog beds scattered around the house were she curls up and sleeps for hours.

 

She would make the perfect dog for a senior citizen and she qualifies for our Seniors for Seniors program so she is only $50.

 

Do you have the perfect home for her?

 

Foster update4/9: I've had Iolly at my house for about 1 month now and everyone is enchanted by her! She is so cute, she is independent so isn't much of a cuddler or lap dog but enjoys being with you. She hardly jumps or barks but when i come home from being gone for a while she turns into a young pup again jumping and barking all over the place. She is a wonderful little girl! She is missing alot of her teeth so prefers a soft diet. She eats like a horse and has gained at least 1/2 pound since i've had her. She isn't fond of grooming but allows me to trim the hair around her eyes and mouth on a regular basis! She does fine with my other large dogs (shepard and beagle X) and my other small foster dog (min pin) as well as my 2 cats!  She isn't a fan of people moving to fast at her face so i pick her up from behind so as not to scare her. I think she just needs a calm, quiet home with someone who is home often or can take her to work with them. I take her to work with me every day and she does wonderfully in the car and is excited about getting to a new place! She wears clothes and sweaters well and i think she enjoys them!

 

Foster update 4/21: Well Iolly had a meeting with a potential adopter the other day and i "remebered" what she was like when i first got her. She is a very sweet loving dog but you wouldn't think so in the begining. when i first got her i had the hard job of grooming her, cleaning her and introducing her into my home of several dogs all with in several hours. She was a bit scared, nervous, nippy?, etc. when i first got her. Anyone whom meets her will have to earn her love! She is very distant and scared at first but over time she learns that you only want to love her. She will take some "time" to get to know but i really do feel someone willing to give her space and time that they will realize its just a mask she has on that really she is a sweet loving old girl!

 

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, although the Poodle has been known throughout Western Europe for at least 400 years, its origin is controversial. Whether it was developed in France, Germany, Denmark, or the ancient Piedmont is uncertain. Despite the claims of several other countries, France has now been officially recognized as its country of origin, and the breed occupies a special place in the affections of the French. It is certain that the Poodle is descended from a now nearly extinct French water dog, the Barbet and possibly the Hungarian Water Hound. The name "Poodle" probably derives from the German word "Pudel," which means one who plays in water. The Poodle was used as a gun dog and originally was used in Germany and France as a retriever of waterfowl. Hunters clipped the dog's thick coat to help him swim, leaving hair on the leg joints to protect them from extreme cold and sharp reeds. The French capitalized on the breed's high intelligence, trainability, and innate showmanship, and made the Poodle into a circus performer. His great popularity in that country led to the breed's common name "French Poodle." In France, however, the Poodle was called the "Caniche," or duck dog. The Poodle has been used to sniff out truffles lying underground in the woods. Poodles are depicted in 15th century paintings and in bas-reliefs from the 1st century. Toy Poodles became royal favorites, particularly in the 18th century. The Toy and Miniature Poodle varieties were bred down from larger dogs, today known as Standard Poodles. The three sizes are considered one breed and are judged by the same standard. Today, the Poodle is primarily a companion and show dog, though he can learn almost anything. Some of the Miniature Poodle's talents include: retrieving, agility, watchdogging, competitive obedience, and performing tricks. The Miniature Poodle is a cheerful, super smart, sensitive and highly trainable companion dog. The breed is great at learning tricks, and a favorite in the circus ring. The Poodle will feel slighted if it is left out of family activities. He is very amusing and clever. Many owners feel this dog understands speech in an uncanny way. Some love to play with children, but some are sensitive and nervous. They can be somewhat high-strung. Be careful where you buy your puppy. Purchase from parents you have met and liked, and even ask to see the grandparents if possible. They tend to be quite reserved with strangers and should be socialized as a puppy. Any effort the owner puts into training and socializing will be well rewarded. This is a very good watchdog for its size, seldom becoming aggressive. They do tend to bark a lot. Poodles are friendly with other dogs and non-canine pets. They have a life-expectancy of 12-15 years.