He's here! Bailey has finally arrived!

[Candice & Bailey]

Well, the long wait is over. We went to pick our boy Bailey up yesterday. We left at 9:15 am and got to the breeders house just after 4pm. (we took a few stops for the kids, lunch, etc)

The breeders are really nice. We got to meet Bailey, his mom Chloe and his dad Brody. Brody is a big boy and by the looks of Bailey's paws, he's going to be a big boy too. We got to stay the night at their bed and breakfast and were treated to a wonderful waffle breakfast before embarking on the long drive home. Bailey did really well. He only had one little vomit episode, but I was ready with the bucket and we caught it all. Considering the length of the drive, the new circumstances, and that this was his first time in a vehicle, I think he did amazingly well.

I took him to the vet when we got home. The vet says he's a good healthy boy. He's currently weighing in at 12 lbs. The breeder figures he's going to be 85lbs or more full grown.

Right now he's lying at my feet taking a snooze. Playing and traveling are a lot of work you know!

Here are two pictures of the trip home today. I've posted a whole bunch more on my page in my photos!

[Candice & Bailey]

Bailey was so cute. He kept crawling out of my lap during the drive home and wanted to lie on the boys laps. He kept falling asleep on them while I would watch carefully and have one hand on him just in case. He's definitely a family dog so far.

[Becka]

OMD giant puppy feet!!! Giant puppy feet!!! Congratulations and have fun. And deep breaths when you get frustrated!

[Leslie J]

Bailey is absolutely adorable!  Looks like he'll be a wonderful addition to your family!

[Carol and Banjo]

He is a cutie for sure and so are your children!    Happy beginnings!

[Karen and Bridget]

What beautiful kids you have, both human & furbaby!  They will love growing up together!!

[Ginny Nightingale]

Oh, too cute--look at all three of those happy boys!! have a wonderful time with your new pup--he is adorable (and so are the little humans!!) 

And I see what you mean about those paws!! 

[Sue & Lily Grace]

Candice, he is just adorable and looks like he will be a big boy. He looks so comfortable being held and the boys look like they are in love. Have fun.

[Candice & Bailey]

He just loved crawling in their laps on the drive home. It was so sweet. My 4 year old kept offering his favourite blankie to him, saying, "Bailey needs this, he'll sleep better." Oh, so sweet! His favourite thing in the world for the puppy! Heartmelt. Needless to say, I've tried to explain that is super sweet of him, and maybe he could help pick out another blankie that Bailey could use so his doesn't get chewed up.

[Janice Hammond]

Cuite Pie.!! Enjoy.

[Donna K & Quincy]

Congrats, how exciting for all of you. He's a handsome boy and he's going to be a big one if he grows into those paws. :>)

[Candice & Bailey]

Thank you! I sure hope he does grow into those paws! I'm looking forward to watching him grow! I love the Doodle mystery....you, never know what they're going to end up looking like! :D

[AbbyD]

Congratulations!  He is adorable!!