Introduction- cross posted from "Where's the poodle in my doodle?" Group

[Gunnar's Dad]

This is Gunnar. He is 10 weeks old today. Christmas present for our family -4 kids. We have been researching breeds and getting ready for a dog for years, but the kids were surprised.
He's been great, super smart, sits on command, goes to his crate on command, very few potty accidents.

So far he seems more lab like, which I prefer. He definitely sheds and makes me sneeze a little (I got over a nasty cat allergy as a kid through exposure so I'm not worried about a little sneezing from my buddy). He does have some longer beard hairs but his coat is pretty straight. Will be interesting to see how he turns out. Love his white toes and chest. Mom was a standard yellow lab and sire was a standard caramel poodle. Bred by a local farmer who also docked their tails st about half length. Not something I would have done but being a practical farmer he does all his dogs for cleanliness I guess. Parents are healthy and gene tested.

My in laws adopted his brother Tank at the same time. My office is attached to their basement so I've been taking him with me to work a few days a week to train him and his brother and let them wrestle. He's great with the kids and we have most of his puppy biting curbed except with the younger two kids who he treats more like litter mates. (6 and 3). We are working on the loud yelp method to teach him.

Gunnar was the somewhat shy and laid back little guy and Tank of course was the biggest bulldozer of the littler with huge paws.

Kids have loved him. Our oldest has Down Syndrome and this has been super good for him. He loves dogs. Poor Gunnar hasn't had a minute's peace with our son and 3 crazy girls loving on him!

This is my first dog. More photos in my profile.

[Kathy and Sam]

He is so handsome!  

[Gunnar's Dad]

Thanks!  here he is laying on Tank for a size comparison.  Tank is... well, a tank  :)

[Amy and Annabelle]

He is nice looking boy. I loved the photo of the 2 in bed snuggling, so precious. Tanks name fits him.

[Gunnar's Dad]

Thanks! They really are best buddies.

Here's one of our 9 year old. She never puts him down. So spoiled.

And another of our boy with him. These were Christmas Day.

[Amy and Annabelle]

I think Gunnar hit the jackpot with your family, and vice versa. Plus he has his littermate brother close for another playmate.

[Gunnar's Dad]

Kind words.  Thanks.  We definitely feel lucky to have him.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Your daughter and son are adorable as is Gunnar.

[Ginny Nightingale]

What a happy day for the kids! You have an adorable pup and family! I would say he will be a shedder with a scruffy coat that makes him look adorable! Like this girl, who looked a lot like your pup at that age.

[Gunnar's Dad]

I hope so. She is a good looking dog.

Thanks for the warm welcome. Here are some more pics and a video including the other two girls.

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

Oh my! He is adorable! Love his little white socks and chest. I can't wait to see how those look as he gets older.