Paprika Sep 26
Collie / Mixed (medium coat) · Adult (4 years 1 month) · Female · Medium · Pacolet, SC
Notes from Carolina Poodle Rescue
Foster location: Dreamweaver Farm, Pacolet, SC
Weight: 29 lbs
Height: 20 inches at the shoulder
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Adoption Fee: $199
Fence needed? Preferred, as we do not know how Paprika ended up as a stray. However as with most of our dogs, developing and maintaining a good exercise program including insuring off leash exercise at least twice per week is the key to having a great life with your dog. Tell us your plan.
Want To Know More About Me?
Text "PAPRIKA" to 864-441-9075 for her full story - we'll share everything you need to know!
If you want to skip straight to the application: www.carolinapoodlerescue.org/application/
Here’s Your Quick Peek:
Every once in a while, a dog's photo comes up. We know our shelter partners are being forced to make very hard decisions and we can't help all. But we can help one - and it makes a difference to that one. Paprika is one of those dogs. Paprika is a sweet, gentle girl who came to CPR from Pickens County Animal Shelter after being found as a stray. She loves running around outside with her dog friends and enjoys exploring the yard. She doesn't invite you in right away but once she feels safe, she opens up beautifully. Paprika LOVES food, which makes training fun and easy. She’s smart, eager to learn, and already picking up crate training quickly.
Must have: patient adopter, gentle environment, fenced yard preferred
Exercise: moderate — daily walks, playtime, and outdoor activity
Best with: adults or families with older children; calm, kind homes
Not ideal for: chaotic or high‑energy households
Energy level: medium — playful, affectionate, gentle
Paprika is a loving, smart girl who thrives with patience and kindness. True to breed, she will try to herd her people or other pets. She’s ready to find her forever family and show them her sweet side. Her caregivers describe her as affectionate, playful, and full of potential — a little “sweet spice” ready to blossom in a loving home.
Good with dogs: Yes
Good with kids: Unknown - We would say older kids. 12+
Cats: Unknown - Will be tested.
Fun fact: Paprika LOVES food — it’s the fastest way to her heart! She’s smart, eager to learn, and will make training fun and rewarding. This is a young, healthy dog. Yes, she sheds (her breed does that) but if you don't have allergies, and your looking for a nice midsized buddy to make part of your life, Paprika says she's applying for the job!
About Paprika Sep 26
Gets along with
- Dogs
- Yes
Home and care
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor Only
- Needs a yard
- No
- Fence
- Not Required
- Energy
- High
- Exercise needs
- High
- Grooming needs
- Low
- Shedding
- Moderate
- How vocal
- Quiet
- With new people
- Friendly
- Training
- Needs Training
- Owner experience
- Some needed
- Coat
- Medium
Health
- Vaccinations current
- Yes
- Special needs
- No
AffectionateCrate-trainedEager to pleaseGentleGoofyIntelligentObedientOlder kids onlyPlayful
As listed by Carolina Poodle Rescue. Please confirm anything important with them before you adopt.
What happens next
- Contact Carolina Poodle Rescue using the button. AdoptNearby does not take applications.
- They will send you their application or ask a few questions about your home.
- Most organizations arrange a meet, sometimes a home visit, then a small adoption fee that usually covers spay or neuter and vaccines. That fee is paid to Carolina Poodle Rescue, never to AdoptNearby.
- Read the dogs care guide so you arrive prepared.


