Piper the Poodle Mix – A Gentle Soul Looking for a Loving Home

Here's What You Need To Know:

• Adopted Date: 06/14/2025
• Pet's Location: farmington MN, 55024
• Pet's Age: 1 Year 10 Months
• Pet's Size: large
• Pet's Gender: female
• Pet's Color: black with white
• Pet's Breed: Poodle (Standard) / Mixed
• Pet good with dogs? yes
• Pet good with cats? yes
• Pet good with kids? yes

Meet Piper, a sweet and playful Standard Poodle X born around April 12, 2023. At 56 lbs, she’s the perfect size—just the right balance of energy and affection. Piper is a bit shy at first but once she warms up, she’ll show you just how loving and fun she is! She gets her confidence from other dogs, so she’d thrive in a home with a friendly canine companion.

When we first brought her in, Piper wouldn’t come near us until she met our dog—after that, she became a confident little gal who loves following her fur sibling around. Piper loves walking, she literally bounces around the whole walk like a little tigger, so a daily walk would not only do good for her (and you!), it makes her so happy. But otherwise, she is pretty low energy, happy to chill and sleep around the house most of the day, leaving you to work.

Housetrained and crate trained, Piper is great with kids, cats, and other dogs, though she’d do best in a home with slightly older children, as her gentle nature might not mesh well with toddlers. She’s quiet, well-trained, and super sweet—if you’re looking for a low-maintenance dog that isn’t glued to your side, Piper might just be the perfect fit for you.

She does have a skin condition called Sebaceous adenitis (SA), which is an immune-mediated issue affecting the oil glands in her skin. While it doesn’t cause her much trouble day-to-day, it does mean that she needs regular baths to keep her skin and coat in good shape. This is mostly an issue if you need a hypo allergenic dog, as was the reason she was surrendered. Please take the time to read up on this condition so you are aware of what it take to manage it in he long run. Her case is not very severe and is easily managed right now but that could change as she gets older; requiring additional treatments and therapies. She’s still as lovable and adorable as ever, though, so she is a sweet, easy-going companion with a bit of extra grooming needs.

So, if you already have another dog and are looking to add a sweet, well-mannered little sister to your family, Piper might just be your perfect match.

Lorna Paxton Ladd