FINAL UPDATE--HIS NAME IS "DOUGIE"

Finally a name that my family could agree on: "Dougie" (Dug-e). Now I can order a cute collar with his name on it:)))

UPDATE 2: I RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM THE BREEDER, TODAY, CONFIRMING THAT THE CHOCOLATE BOY IS MINE!! I believe that she saw the connection too and knew that he was my FAVORITE PUP :)))) I AM THRILLED, NOW WE NEED TO NAME HIM, LOL. Thanks for all of the support and wonderful comments. Side note: Looks like we will be driving to get our pup after all. USAirways pet carrier dimensions are too small--15L x 14W x 8H--no jets from Hartford Int'l to Philly Int'l, only small planes :((( Well, I am sure that our pup will make the ride VERY interesting to say the least.

I am not yet home but I just had to give an update about my visit today...IT WAS PERFECT!! (Except for the drive to MA--HORRIBLE. The heavy rain caused flooding on the interstate that turned our 5 hr trip into an 8.5 hr trip. Needless to say, my DH will be flying to MA to pick up our puppy)

I was able to cuddle/play with every single pup and we narrowed it down to 3-- (1) the male pup; (2) a curly black girl; and (3) a cute apricot/red girl. We will know which pup is ours on Wednesday. Names for a boy: Dexter "Dex", Bodhi, Carter and Reuben. Names for a girl: Charlie, Frankie and Taylor.

If we could, we would take both parents, Paloma and Dashiell, home with us too. They were so well mannered and mild tempered. Dashielle gave me the biggest Doodle hug ever. I didn't want to let him go :)))))). My DH was extremely impressed with the parents and went outside to spend more time with them after the pups began to tire out.

Sunny, the breeder, was great. She answered our questions regarding temperament, testing, etc. for an entire hour. All of the pups were pooped out by the end of our visit; all, but one, had fallen asleep. I sorta felt sorry for the next couple but I am sure that the puppies were able to find another burst of energy. The male pup was soooo tired that two other pups were playing on top of the bed that he had fallen asleep under. (I took photos of this, I hope that they aren't blurry).

I will post pics as soon as I get home--next 20 min or so. However, I am not sure how many of them are good. Those pups were fast and would not hold still for more than a few seconds at a time. I have so much respect for those of you who are able to post great pics of your Doodles. Plus, I was busy hugging, kissing and falling in love...

Thanks for reading the book--pics are coming later tonight.

UPDATE 1:

Chocolate Male--Look at those eyes... and curly black female pup (My 1 & 2 picks)

Cuddle time with the male:

Playful black female pup--notice the pup sleeping beneath the pillow.

Curly Chocolate female

She is so mild mannered.

My son's 2d favorite, the apricot/red female pup.

The lovely cream pup...

Annoying the sleepy male pup--the first to conk out, LOL!!

Having fun on top of "sleepy head"

Mama Paloma & Papa Dashiell--Sunny said they are off to get hair cuts soon, LOL!!

Dashiell shook his head just as my DH snapped the photo...

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Permalink Reply by Wendy and Myla on June 8, 2013 at 7:38pm

Ooooh- they are so adorable!!!! You can't go wrong with any picks!!!! I can't wait till Wednesday! I love the names, especially Dex and Taylor! Did you have those names before you went to see the puppies or after??? Your family will lbe dreaming puppy dreams tonight I'm sure!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Adrienne on June 8, 2013 at 7:43pm

Some before, some after. I told them absolutely no new names...they were constantly changing their minds. We have until Wednesday to make up our minds.

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Permalink Reply by Jarka, Monty & Auggie on June 8, 2013 at 7:45pm

Lucky you! They are all just too cute! You will be on needles until you have your darling puppy home. Such an exciting time!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Ginny Nightingale on June 8, 2013 at 7:47pm

Wow--great looking pups and mom and dad too! So glad it went well!!

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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth, Bailey & Bruin on June 8, 2013 at 8:15pm

Adorable... Where in MA is the breeder?

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Permalink Reply by Adrienne on June 8, 2013 at 8:31pm

The breeder, Berkshire Hills Labradoodles, is in Haydenville, MA. It is beautiful there, I believe that there are a few colleges in the area too. It reminds me of my hometown, Charlotte, NC (prior to the population explosion, LOL!!

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Permalink Reply by William on June 8, 2013 at 8:16pm

Hi Adrienne,
I like the chocolate male pup in pictures 1 & 2!
His coat looks so silky n smooth! Also the apricot/red female is adorable. What a great day you must have had. I can't wait to see which one is yours!! :-)