Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Needs special attention,
House-trained,
Story
Meet Louie!
Nickname: King Louis XVIII
Breed: Miniature Poodle
Rescue: Albert’s Dog Lounge
Age: Golden oldie
Weight: 10 lbs of pure scruffy joy
Hometown: Columbus, WI
Current digs: Mount Horeb, WI
Personality Snapshot:
I'm that old dude who is reliving his youth. If I were a human, I would be the guy at the retirement home sneaking out with all the widows at night and toilet papering houses. The one who smuggles a can of Bud Light back in when he knows he isn't supposed to be drinking in the home. The one who wears loud Hawaiian shirts and goes joyriding at night.
I love all people, men, women, boys, girls, tall, short. My foster mom worries that because I am just smol, small humans might not see me and I might get stepped or fallen on, so if you have little people, please think carefully about whether you can keep me safe. If your little people are respectful of my teeny-ishness, that would be great.
I love all the dogs, especially the ones who want to play with me, but if I am your one and only and YOU want to play with me, that is fine too. Big dogs, little dogs, let's play! There is a video on this listing of me playing with another doggo. Check out my tippy tappy feet! I do currently live with a kitty and we are simpatico.
Kind Louis's Stats:
Sleep style: currently in a crate, but I feel like you should let me sleep with you in your bed. Maybe? Please? During the day, I sleep in doggy beds with blankies.
Meals: I do love food! My foster momma mixes some dry kibble and canned food twice a day. I love chimkin and CHEEEEESE. I wasn't always fed regularly or enough in my previous life, so I am very food motivated. It might be good to feed me separately so I don't help myself to another pupper's food.
Snore-o-meter: 1/10 I am a polite sleeper
Bark-o-meter: 1/10 I will let you know in the morning when I have to go potty outside, and if everyone else barks, I will join in the chorus. Otherwise, I am a super polite old man.
Shedding: 1/10 Be prepared to keep me brushed and to have professional grooming regularly. My lovely curls can get matted if you don't!
Fashion sense: definitely a loud Hawaiian shirt and white polyester pants.
Signature color: Red tartan. When I'm not sneaking out at night, I do love a plaid tam and sweater
Walk-out song: Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves!
Favorite season: Autumn. Not too hot, not too cold, just right for a sweater!
Dream job: TV Judge. The older I get, the more experience I have in silently judging you! Alternatively, a restaurant critic. I'll eat your foi gras, your bechamel, or your trash. It all sounds wonderful!
Special Notes:
I do mark indoors and am wearing a belly band right now. However, I am scheduled for a neuter 1.28, because balls are for the football field, not rescue dogs, and there is a good chance that this issue will improve. I will likely also stop marking once I am feeling familiar and safe in a home. I have only been in foster for a short time. I am also getting my teefs shined up that same day.
My foster mama says that I am a wonderful little boy who does let age or my less than perfect vision cramp my style. I love to ride in the car and watch out the window (I can see, just not super well). I love to explore and to cuddle in the recliner with you
The Details:
Neutered very soon
Microchipped
Housebroke (marks but that should improve with comfort level and neuter)
Enjoys playing with dogs from smol to mondo (Chihuahua to large Lab)
Happy tappies (see my video)
Rides like a champ in the car
Crate trained for sleep
Up to date on vaccinations & preventatives
Albert's Dog Lounge is a specialty rescue focusing primarily on senior and special needs dogs.
Our process includes an approved application, reference checks, a homevisit, and then a meet and greet with the dog. Adoption fee is $350, ($600 for a pair). Learn more about Albert's Dog Lounge, our mission, and adoption policies by visiting Albertsdoglounge.org.
Begin your application process by copying this link into your web browser: https://www.albertsdoglounge.org/apply
WI Dept. Of Agriculture License Number: 474085-DS
NOTE ABOUT AGING A DOG: Aging a dog, based on looking at them, is unreliable and usually inaccurate. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality and their needs.
Puppy - Under 6 months
Young Adult - 6 months to 2 years
Adult - 2 years to 8 years
Senior - 8 years to 12 years
Golden Oldie - 12+ years
