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!

[Lori, Winnie, Bob and Indie]

Be.Still.My.Heart.    LOVE!!

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

Oh My, If we are on a "Cute photo of 2 doodles" campaign, I will be all in. My two are best buddies and always together. 

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

My favorite is the Iheartyou pose

120# of dogs on the bed, great for cold nights.

Murphy with his new buddy. Bella was with us for 1 week when Murphy would follow her around and show her the best spots in the yard. 

[Gracie, Jade, & Barkley]

Sue, I might have to get a king sized bed now! Lol :D

How did you do the heart pose? Or did it just happen?

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

A king sized bed is a must in a multi doodle home. Unless you want them to sleep in their own beds.  THe heart pose just happened. Im not that creative!!!

[Joani, Skadi & Elli]

We also have a King Sized bed which they are invited to join me for our "morning cuddle" ...they love it love it love it and I feel so very special.

[Joani, Skadi & Elli]

I truly think now that I have 2 it is double everything, including the love and pleasure they give me.

[Lori, Winnie, Bob and Indie]

You guys are KILLING me with these photos! LOL

Lyndy- I'm right there with you! Winnie will be 2 in February and many times in recent months my husband and I have gone back and forth with trying to decide whether to get another one or not. 

Gracie sounds a LOT like Winnie was during her early puppy months. I seriously nearly went crazy from all of the nipping, biting, constant activity, etc. And, that has been a huge factor in considering a second puppy. I honestly don't know if I could handle another year of mayhem. As much as I love pups, I also love having a peaceful house and a peaceful heart. The ideal situation for us would be to find a 3-4 year old well behaved doodle that needs a good home. But, those seem to be very rare...

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Adult doodles are in shelters!  You have to look past the filth, the matting and not be picky about true genetic heritage - i.e.  if it looks like a doodle, is sweet tempered, then it is a doodle!!  In the long run it is the temperament and the 'look' and not the genes.

[Joani, Skadi & Elli]

I have to agree about the sweet tempered doodles.  When we brought Elli, (6yr. according to the vet) into our home she was a "wild child"...we are her 3rd home...but her incredibly sweet demeanor blew me away!  I knew Skadi was sweet, but Elli is twice as sweet (please do not tell Skadi I said this ;) ) ...so with some training and lots and lots of consistency with what I learned., Elli who will turn 7 this December (according to the vet) has become a welcomed addition to our pack.  Who says "too old to learn new tricks?"  Not here.  I am thrilled I hit the jackpot with Elli. 

[Lori, Winnie, Bob and Indie]

I would love it if I could find an adult doodle in a shelter. Unfortunately, in my area about 80% of shelter dogs are pit bulls or pit bull crosses. I spent 1/2 the afternoon today doing some online searching, and found only 1 doodle within a 500 mile radius, and she had diabetes... :-(  

[Joani, Skadi & Elli]

You are probably right about finding a "well-behaved" older doodle that is in a shelter or needs to be re-homed.  But if you invest in these "unwanted" gorgeous creatures with training and patience you just might become the happiest doodle mom on the block!  I am planning to write an update on our first year with our "re-homed" doodle and the ups and down.  Hope you saw this picture I posted in the slideshow...this says it all for me...and she came off Craigslist!