Meet Slate, a Phantom Standard Poodle puppy, 14 weeks old, and 14 pounds. I am crate trained, sleep thru the nite, and am a very busy playful boy. I love kids, other dogs, love baths and to be brushed and am well socialized. I will likely be a smaller standard when full grown, but then we never know! I will keep you busy because I love to play. I am 95% potty trained. When I am older I will need obedience training. I require a fenced yard to run and play. You will need to be an active fit person to keep up with me! I am up to date on all my shots, preventatives, and ready for my new home! Standard poodles are high energy dogs. This highly intelligent dog is one of the most trainable breeds, however, puppies require a lot of time and commitment for them to reach their full potential. Standards are social animals and want to be with their people and not left alone or crated for long periods of time. Please be aware of the grooming needs of standard poodles. They must be groomed every 6-8 weeks and the cost of grooming one standard poodle ranges from $60-100 depending on the city in which you live. They eat high quality food and require heartworm and flea / tick preventatives monthly. VIP reserves the right to do a home visit before adoption. The Adoption Donation for Slate is $450.00. Thank you for thinking rescue. If you are interested in Slate, please submit an adoption application at www.viprescue.org and one of our volunteers will contact you if you are approved.