- Food$28–49
- Insurance$35–60
- Routine vet$25–45
- Supplies$15–30
- Grooming$55–100
A NYC estimate for a dog this size and coat. Excludes the adoption fee and anything unexpected.
About 10 lbs now and still growing — this breed usually reaches 45–60 lbs.
- ✓Spayed/neutered
- ✓Vaccinations up to date
All dogs will be altered, microchipped, and receive age-appropriate vaccines prior to adoption. Please note that the listed location for this dog may not be accurate due to technical limitations of this database and we have transportation options available within 6 hours of NYC (so don't let location hold you back)! Interested in fostering or adopting? Need more info on this dog? The first step in the process is filling out an application on our website. For a full list of our available dogs and current adoption promotions, visit https://nycsecondchancerescue.org/adoptable-dogs nycsecondchancerescue.org
🧠 Temperament
Genuinely one of the smartest breeds — quick to learn, and quick to invent bad habits if bored. Poodles are sensitive, bond hard to their people and tend to be more reserved with strangers than retrievers.
🎾 Exercise
45-60 minutes daily plus puzzle work. Mental exercise matters as much as physical for this breed.
✂️ Grooming
High maintenance. The curly single coat doesn't shed much but mats easily; expect brushing several times a week and professional grooming every 6-8 weeks.
🏙️ In a NYC apartment
Excellent city dogs — low shedding, adaptable and highly trainable. Budget for grooming.
