FINAL UPDATE--HIS NAME IS "DOUGIE"

[Adrienne]

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...

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

The Papa chocolate looks like Quincy-can't go wrong with that!  All those pups are adorable and you will be happy with whichever one comes home with you!  So exciting!  

[Adrienne]

He is just sooo stunning.  My pics do him no justice, but his coat was so beautiful and silky smooth.  

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

These puppies are all adorable!  I'm so excited for you.

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

They all look gorgeous, such exciting times for you. All the preparation will be so worth it.  Can't wait to see which on is yours now!

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

They are ALL adorable, Adrienne! Hard to be you right now...trying to choose LOL I must admit I'm partial to boys and that little chocolate boy is gorgeous.  Love his eyes and LOVE your picture of him asleep while the world goes on on top of him :)  But I also love black doodles and that little girl is precious!  From what you said about the parents, it sounds like they will all have sweet personalities!! 

Well, those are my two votes...didn't help you at all, did it LOL.   

[Christine & Shelby]

They are all adorable.... Of course I am a bit partial to the Red/Apricots :)

[Seamus & Haidee]

oh my goodness Adrienne, they are all so beautiful! I would have had a difficult time leaving the pups and the mom and dad!  My favorite is the apricot girl- maybe because I already have a chocolate boy! haha.  our breeder is in Washington State, so i was unable to visit the puppies.  WHat a great treat and thanks for posting the pics!

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Adrienne, they are ALL so adorable!  Can't wait to see which one will be the newest member of your family!  How exciting for you and your husband!  I would want to bring all of them home.  

[Pat and Traveler]

Oh, what fun!  Love the pics.  Such a cute batch of puppies, and the parents are gorgeous.  I'm still leaning toward the sleepy little brown boy, but whichever you choose will be the RIGHT one!

[Lynda Kamrath]

OMD - the brown male dog reminds me so much of my Hondo (my best dog ever).  I was in love just looking at the photos.  That was quite a drive, I'll bet you slept better than the pups when you finally got home.  And, yes, it is good that your DH will be flying up to pick up the puppy.  Accompanied flight works so much better than a long car drive.  My dogs all love the car and can ride for hours, but some pups get car sick and that is not the best way to start with a new family.  Can't wait to see who you pick and photos when you get him (yep, I'm already prejudiced) home.  I know there will be plenty.

[Adrienne]

Yes, I slept hard and well.  I didn't realize how exhausted I was.  Looks like we will be driving to get our pup after all.  USAirways is the only airline on the Hartford/Philly route and they only use small planes due to the short travel time--1 hr.  Ughhhhhhhhhh!!!  I am hoping that the pup sleeps most of the trip home, pray for me LOL!!

[Diane, Baker & Oskar]

You can't miss !  They're all so cute & the parents look like a nice size.  Isn't it funny how puppies will fall asleep whereever they are ?  We'll be anxiously awaiting your 'pick' :)