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...

[a.k.a. Rodney]

Best situation...all good choices!! And DH flying to get the pup....PRICELESS

[Oliver & Elizabeth]

What a hard decision, they're all so adorable! I can't believe you were even able to narrow it down to three! LOL It's so nice that you were able to visit the breeders home and meet all of the puppies!

[J and Riley (and Luna)]

What a great looking litter (and mom and dad!)  

Good luck with your decision :)

[Debi and Monty Moose]

Can't wait to find out which one wins you as their Momma!  :)

[Camilla and Darwin]

Wahoo, congratulations on getting that gorgeous boy! Good luck on the trip to get him, post lots of pictures!!

[Lynda Kamrath]

Good choice!  After seeing his father, how could you not choose this little boy.

[AndySharon BoomerShaynaMariner]

Good luck - I'm sure the car ride will be fine.

He is a beauty!!!

[Lynda Kamrath]

Frequent stops and little walks will be perfect for all of you.  Take a look at my photos to see my great brown labradoodle.  He was large (105 pounds) but started out looking about the same as your little boy (but not a curly tail).  He got his name Hondo from his color.  He was the color of Honduras mahagony when we got him, so Hondo was an appreviation for Honduras mahagony.  I can tell you are already totally in love with this pup.

[Adrienne]

Hondo was a big, beautiful boy.  So sorry for your loss.  Wow, 105 lbs...my DH would love it if our pup got that big.  Thanks for the travel tips.  We are hoping for a smooth ride but will be ready for the worse just in case.

[Wendy and Myla]

So happy for you! - So exciting !!!!  When do you go to pick him up???  I still LOVE the name Dexter!!!

[Adrienne]

I like it too but my son HATES IT!!  I am trying to do this by unanimous decision but I may have to use my VETO power.  

[Wendy and Myla]

KIDS!!!  LOL  - how old is your son and what name does he want????