1 year • Standard Poodle Mix
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Meet Tex: The 75-Pound "Lapdog" of Your Dreams! 🐾 Are you looking for a fluffy shadow? A walking teddy bear? A giant muppet who genuinely believes he is the size of a teacup Chihuahua? Look no further. Tex is a one-year-old male Sheepadoodle who is ready to bring his massive heart (and massive fluff) into a forever home. Tex had a rough start to life before being rescued and brought to Canada, but he hasn't let his past dim his shine. He is currently living his absolute best life with his foster family in Okotoks, AB, and he’s ready to make the leap to a permanent couch. The Good, The…
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A few things we'd have ready before bringing Tex home, matched to their size and age.

A safe den for the first three days — sized to feel secure, not empty.
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A covered bed a small dog can tunnel into, the way they love to burrow under blankets.
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Keeps a small breed's crowded teeth healthy - the #1 health problem in toy dogs.
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Tames shedding and prevents painful mats.
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