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...

[Pat and Traveler]

Oh, what a temptress!   We may have to travel vicariously with this new puppy, secretly calling him Journey.  lol

[Adrienne]

Right now, Journey has 2 out of 4 votes.  My daughter and I like it.  I will see what the DH and son think tonight.  My DH sent me a text today adding yet another name to the mix:  Spencer and my son wants to add Tiegan ( a school friend's suggestion).  When will it end?????  Tomorrow morning for sure :)

[Adrienne]

Sandy I believe that I am reaching the point of frustration with my family.  It seems as though my son and daughter refuse to be on the same side for ANY NAME--they are hilarious.  They are now even re-visiting names that were already veto'd.  As "momma-in-charge" it will all end TONIGHT, LOL!!!  I hope...

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Adrienne, some people wait until the puppy is home to name them. Sometimes a name just presents itself. I'm not one of those though as I had Tara's name chosen about a year in advance. LOL

[Pat and Traveler]

You go, momma-in-charge!  You'll be the one doing most of the work, so you need to have a name that YOU like best.  :)

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

I'm having a heck of a time trying to post today!  I'm trying to say that Trav probably wouldn't appreciate having to share his ball playing time with anyone else! :)

[Pat and Traveler]

Funny, Ricki!  (Sorry about troubles posting...)  No, Trav doesn't like to share ball playing time--unless somebody will chase him.  He loves to keep the ball and do lots of dodging and weaving, but if the chaser gets bored he'll drop the ball just long enough to tempt them to make a grab for it, then off again! 

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Cunning little rascal!! LOL!

[Traci -Bexter & Maggie]

Congratulations!  I am so excited for you!  YOUR puppy is adorable!

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Congratulations, he is gorgeous!  Won't be long now.  FYI -- We drove home 6 hours with AnnaBelle and she did great.  April didn't feed her her mid day meal and then about 2.5 hours in to the trip when all was going well we gave her a few pieces of kibble.  When that went well we gave her a little more.  No problems at all.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

We have all come to know and love you, Adrienne.  I am so happy for you!  Congratulations!

I love Chocolate.  Think I will have to eat some right now, just because.

[Adrienne]

Awww, thanks Joanne.  I love my HUGE EXTENDED FAMILY too.  I had no idea how clueless I was before joining this site.  I've learned so much and I know that if I ever have a problem, my FAMILY will be there to guide me through.  My breeder was impressed with all of my Doodle knowledge too:)).