I said I would never do this, but currently thinking we need another doodle. Lol

[Gracie, Jade, & Barkley]

Gracie will be turning 1 yr old in just a few days. I am thinking about getting another puppy - I think I might be stepping over the edge here as I remember Gracie's puppy days and they were horrendous! Ok, they weren't that bad, but I remember feeling like I was going to lose my mind some days. ;)
She's still puppyish and has some fine tuning work to do.
One reason we would like another is because she's so darn smart. She loves to hang out with us and is doing well keeping within her boundaries in the yard. Another reasons is that she likes to play with our other dog, but with him being a mini schnoodle at 14lbs and 8 yrs old, he really doesn't enjoy all of her antics. :D

I know we won't get a Gracie clone and I don't want one. I want one that is a little more of cuddler and gentle. Now I might not get that either. Lol I'm going to talk to the breeder and see what her thoughts are.
The other part of the equation is that I've returned to work and am working over 30 hours a week right now. Which really isn't a lot when you think about it, but it's a lot when it comes to training a new puppy. This winter it will slow down and I would have more time to spend with the puppy.

I have been reading the multiple dog board here and did some research on training a puppy while working. So there is a lot to think about.
Just wondering how crazy this idea is!

[Three Doodle Life]

I got puppy fever about one year after we brought Beowoof home. There must be a one year itch for doodles. LOL! After spending a few months stalking the Puppy Madness group and several breeder websites, I decided I just had to get Beowoof a doodle sibling. I put down a deposit on a future litter and wiled away the months dreaming of our future puppy. I had eight months to obsess prepare. Mind you, we also have a small army of miniature schnauzers so the puppy would be dog #6 in our house. We are used to dog craziness around here! The first couple of months were hectic, of course, but life is pretty good with two doods! Mozzie has been such a fun addition. He loves Beowoof! 

Two doodles are definitely more expensive. I was astonished by how much food we were going through! Easily double the amount of food we previously used. Insurance expenses go up and grooming is twice as expensive. (I groom my schnauzers). But, I wouldn't trade it for the world! They do take up a LOT of floor space wherever they lie down, usually at my feet. Bed space is getting tight, too. We manage, though! :-)

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

This looks like my house, with doodles causing a minor traffic jam at the doorways. I've taught them to "stay" as I hop over them because at first they would jump up when anyone approached and that just adds to the confusion. 

But it is fun with two, I have to admit.

[Gracie, Jade, & Barkley]

Good idea! Even with one, it would be a great thing to do!

[Gracie, Jade, & Barkley]

Awe. I'm going to show this to my husband. He's on the fence too!

[Joani, Skadi & Elli]

Here's another one to show him ;)

[Gracie, Jade, & Barkley]

Awe. I showed him Beowolf and Mozzie last night - he thought it was fake. Lol.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Another for your hubby; doodles playing on the beach:

[Gracie, Jade, & Barkley]

Awe.
Wait a minute, Nancy. I thought you were trying to talk me out of it? Now you're talking me into it. :D

[Amy and Annabelle]

I know, right!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Well . . . .   We just picked up a doodle at the shelter for the DRC, and while we are committed to having only two dogs at a time, if this little one had not been spoken for, we would have broken our new rule!  Puppy fever at its worst!  We were 'saved' and are glad, but if I could have had that little guy . . . .

[Joani, Skadi & Elli]

Isn't it so much fun to watch how they play together...I never get tired of being entertained by my girls.

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

They are so cute I can hardly stand it!!!