Standard Poodle Dogs Available for Adoption in Hillsborough, North Carolina

Meet Gracie Loo — a 3‑year‑old, 38‑lb Poodle mix with a gentle heart and a beautifully calm spirit!

Quick Facts:
Name: Gracie Loo

Breed: Poodle Mix
Age: 3 years old
Weight: 38 lbs.
House-Trained: Yes

Crate-Trained: Yes

Good with Dogs: Yes (just resource guards her food – so she should be fed separately)

Good with Cats: Yes

Good with Kids: Not tested (but likely fine with school-aged kids)

Energy Level: Medium
Fence Required: No

About Gracie Loo’s Breed:
Our best guess is that Gracie Loo is a Poodle Mixed Breed. Poodle mixes are known for being bright, affectionate, and wonderfully adaptable companions. They often inherit the Poodle’s intelligence and eagerness to learn, paired with the temperament of their other breed mix — which can make them playful, gentle, or delightfully goofy. Many Poodle mixes are low‑shedding, people‑oriented, and quick to bond with their families, making them great fits for a wide range of homes.

Their ideal home is one that offers consistent companionship, mental stimulation, and regular walks. Because they’re smart and sensitive, they thrive with positive reinforcement and a calm, predictable routine. Whether living with a single person, a couple, or a family, Poodle mixes do best in households where they’re included in daily life and given opportunities to learn, explore, and feel connected.

What to Love about Gracie Loo:

Gracie Loo is a very sweet, intelligent girl who learns quickly and loves to make her humans happy! She enjoys playtime, has great manners, and absolutely loves going on long walks where she can stretch her legs and explore.

She’s already potty trained and crate trained, though she doesn’t need a crate when left alone — she’s respectful, relaxed, and trustworthy in the home. Gracie Loo does have some mild resource guarding around food, so she prefers to be fed separately, but she’s otherwise incredibly gentle and sweet with everyone she meets! She hasn’t met kids yet, but her calm nature suggests she’d likely do well with school‑aged children.

Gracie Loo gets along wonderfully with other dogs and cats — she’s friendly, polite, and has excellent play manners. She doesn’t require a fenced yard, but she has a medium energy level and loves her daily walks. She’s fantastic on a leash and is an easygoing companion who fits beautifully into a variety of homes.

Gracie Loo is ready to bring her sweetness, smarts, and gentle charm to a forever family who will adore her as much as she’ll adore them. She’s the kind of dog who makes every day feel a little softer and a lot more joyful!

Gracie Loo’s Gorgeous Highlights:

3‑year‑old, 38‑lb Poodle mix with a sweet, gentle personality
Smart and quick‑learning girl who picks up new routines easily
Playful and loves long walks — great medium‑energy companion
Respectful, calm house manners and trustworthy when left alone
Potty trained and crate trained
Has mild food‑related resource guarding and prefers to be fed separately
Sweet with all people and likely great with school‑aged kids
Gets along well with dogs and cats — friendly and polite
Excellent on a leash and enjoys daily outings
Easygoing, gentle playmate ready to fit seamlessly into a loving home

Comprehensive details are provided in the dog's description. to ensure a smooth process, please submit a completed application through our website at: http://crisisdogsnc.org/dog-adoption/. Please note that questions via email or social media channels may not receive a response without a completed application. As part of our commitment to responsible adoption practices, we require excellent veterinarian references and conduct virtual home visits. Additionally, your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We assist with coordinating transportation by both land and air whenever feasible. All assessments regarding breed and age are conducted by licensed veterinarians. We look forward to assisting you in finding your perfect canine companion!

The Standard Poodle, known for its intelligence, elegance, and hypoallergenic coat, is a versatile and athletic breed that excels in various canine activities. With a proud demeanor and an affectionate nature, Standard Poodles make excellent family companions and therapy dogs. Their hypoallergenic coat requires regular grooming to prevent matting and keep them looking their best. This breed thrives on mental stimulation and physical exercise, making them excellent partners for active individuals or families.

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