How did you choose your dog? Or was it the dog who chose you? Are you happy with your choice?

[Camus]

I wonder how you guys chose your doodle? Did you have a chance to see and choose from several puppies or dogs observing them when playing and interacting with them? What were the signs that indicated you that that one was yours? Or did you just choose one by picture and couldn't see any personality in him yet? Did the breeder guide you? Are you happy with your choice? 

What is your opinion about PAT or Volhard test and other similar tests?

Choosing a puppy is as difficult as choosing a wife, isn't it? Or do I complicate things too much?

[Frannie & Callie]

I am a firm believer in "when it's right, you'll know". Callie was a rescue, but as soon as I saw her picture on petfinder, I knew she was the dog for me. I blogged about this early on, but I so very much knew she was meant to be my dog that I tried to bribe the woman who beat me to the shelter. She said no, but I ultimately got her in the end! That was a little over two years ago, and I'm still thankful and love that sweet furry monster more every day. Even when she shreds 500 sheets paper!

[Camus]

Nice story! Thank you.

Mine was love at first sight with the breed. I saw pictures of Goldendoodles and since that moment couldn't sleep and stop talking about them. I looked if there was any GD rescue in our area, but didn't find any. So we started looking for a puppy. 

[Camus]

I like your profile picture!

[Melissa]

There were 2 males in the litter for us to choose from.   We had an idea of one that we were interested in  (from pictures) before we saw them in person.  We went to see them at 6 weeks.  We got to play with both of them and the breeder gave us some insight as to their personality.  One of them kept barking and running around and the other one let me hold him and he actually fell asleep in my lap.  Needless to say we chose the one that fell asleep and he was the one we had picked out from photos.  I great match for us.  Buddy is so wonderful!!

[Camus]

That's a wonderful story. Thank you. Another one that demonstrates that the appearances not always are deceiving.

[Jennifer and Jack]

Melissa, I wish you could go hold Molly for us and tell us what you think too... I want the snuggle bunny too. Jack was last pick of the litter, and he was absolutely meant for me, that is why no one else picked him, He is my dream dog, I would not trade him for a million dollars. I think that we take what we get and love them for who they are and train them out of any bad habits.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

We got Guinness from a Breeder.  He was the last one left from the litter because the family that was going to buy him had to back out at the last minute due to a seriously ill child.  I saw his picture and the breeder sent me a video.  I fell in love with this little guy, and he's been absolutely perfect for our family.  Murph was a DRC rescue puppy.  There wasn't a doubt in my mind with him either.  I fell in love with his picture and his "story"....we were meant for each other.  I guess it does feel like they both "found us".

[Camus]

Great story! Sounds like a destiny. Irish brothers are very cute and definitely look like brothers.

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

My story started out the same as Guinness's.  I had researched Doodles of both types for over a year and knew I wanted a Standard GoldenDoodle and I wanted it from a local breeder or one I could drive to.  I wanted to be able to visit the breeder's and sit in the box of puppies.  When we did there were only two puppies left that were available and they both were males.  I really wanted a female.  I also had specific "looks" such as head shape, big paws and coloring.  My breeder was pretty good at being able to tell you what each puppy was going to look like as it got older.  We were starting to settle on one of the males but each time we called and said we would take him, someone had just called ahead of us...it was meant to be...the breeder put us on her wait list for the next litter and then called two days later and said that she had the exact female I wanted.  Someone had to cancel because the decided to rehome a friend's Doodle that was 6 months old.  We jumped on it and went every weekend to visit Gracie until the day she could come home.  She is perfect in every way!!!!  I have never once regretted getting her or our choice of Doodle.  She is a big floppy love bug and very smart and easy going!!!

[Jane Smith]

My cousin back in Illinois has two and her sister has one.  I fell in love with their pictures and the fact that they didn't shed and would be good for my allergies.  I went onto a website called Arizonagoldendoodlebreeders.com and fell in love with Lucy's picture.  For days I would go back and look at it, knowing my heart that I wanted/needed another dog.  We lost our mini schnauzer in July of 2009.

 

I discussed it with my husband and he said to go ahead and get her.  I called the number and spoke to a breeder broker (my words, not theirs).  He said the puppy I wanted was in Kentucky and they could fly her to Arizona.  Cha ching!  I tried to find litters closer, but we so in love with my Lucy that I had to have her.  We picked her up from the airport 5 days later and have been in love with her ever since.

 

When it came time to get Lucy a little sister, I went through the same website and Paris (nka Ethel May Muttz) was sent to us from Iowa.  

[Camus]

Wow! Lucy and Paris are experienced travelers.

I know that website. I checked it when we were looking for a puppy. We are in California, but we were ready to travel in order to find our doodle. 

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Breeder was keeping the 2 males for her breeding program, so the choice was down to 4.  One went to a guardian home, one went to a family with allergies (curlier and thought less likely to shed) and my choice was down to two.  Breeder thought her sister would be better for apartment living (she lives with Christine+Ellie (on DK) in NYC).  Plus, I visited every week starting at 2 weeks old and I liked the yellow ribbon one (Lady P) because she was always eating and was pudgy.  I just knew she was the one (DH did also).  I am so happy with my decision, but I'd probably be happy with any of them. 

Peri turned out to be the thinnest of the bunch...ha!  She is awesome!