Nico is a 7 months old (4/2/12) AKC registered Chocolate Toy Poodle. He is 8.8lbs and will probably level out just under 10lbs.
Nico's story is one we here often in rescue. Nico's Mom had another Chocolate male Poodle prior that passed away prematurely at 7 years old, and in her grief she went out and purchased Nico from a reputable breeder. Not thinking about Nico being a puppy he had to be kept in a crate while she worked and only came out when the dog walker came and Nico literally was going crazy and puppy biting when he did get out.
So Nico was surrendered to Toy Poodle Rescue, so he never had to spend his days crated anymore and here he has been a perfect gentleman with freedom and interactive play and other pack Poodles to guide him. We have not had one issue and we truly believe it was due to the constant confinement. For a puppy Nico is very mellow and a kind soul, he is extremely smart and listens well.
He would benefit from obedience classes so he has a sense of self worth and esteem and verbal commands onboard. He is sitting on command and continues to learn while here. He is a very gentle boy who loves to snuggle after taking every toy out of the toy box and playing with all of them. He loves to go for walks and run around in a fenced in yard with the other Poodles.
Nico grooms like a dream, totally stood still while he was groomed which for a puppy is difficult and shows his ability to follow direction and be calm when needed, which transfers to a great ability for obedience training. Nico is totally potty trained and is a very good boy, who would love to find a home where someone is home during the day with possibly another dog for playing with the same energy level.
Requirements for adoption
Please be home some or all of the day
Have a safe area in your home that I can stay in when I cannot come with you
Take me to obedience classes
Have a safe yard/area for playing off leash and like to go for walks
No children I am still a puppy with puppy behavior
Have prior small dog experience
Another same size dog if possible of the same energy level or access to another dog for playing
Poodles need to go to a professional groomer every 6-8 weeks at a cost of about $50, so please factor that into the costs associated with dog ownership.
To apply to adopt one of our Poodles, or see full information including adoption fee go to our website by clicking here,
Toy Poodle Rescue
and if you meet the requirements for adoption you can fill out our Adoption Application right online
If you require more information
please call 508-533-8251
All calls and applications will receive a response.
Please do not call to ask if he is available, if it does not say adopted he is available.
