New to Doodle Kisses and awaiting our first Doodle!!

[Pam, Jack & Vada]

Hi everyone!   So glad that I found this site!  I am a mom to three wonderful grown children and a Nana to two amazing grandchildren with two grand babies on the way!  I am also Mom to fur babies- Boston Terrier and Yorkie-little girls!  I want a "big" dog.  I thought I wanted another female but now I am undecided.  I have had a hard time finding doodles in Kansas that I feel comfortable purchasing our next baby from.  I have been in touch with a breeder here in Kansas (just 45 minutes from us) who will have MEDIUM F1b boys available in just a few days that are adorable ( 2 to choose from) AND she just emailed me to let me know that she JUST had a STANDARD F1b baby boy come available ready NOW!!!  I have also found a breeder in Missouri who I also feel comfortable with however her next litters are due in September which puts us into November for bringing baby home which concerns me for housebreaking.  Her puppies will have started bell training as well as crate training though-thats a good thing right?  Who uses bell training?  Thoughts?  We would have 3rd choice or 4th choice of puppies depending on which Dam we would choose.  We would have to travel and WAIT.  Which is SO hard!!  So now I must decide if we really want a baby boy-the more research I do I really think that is what I want- and if we want medium or standard.  Advice???  Please??

[Miss Ellie]

Hi Pam...welcome to DK...it is fabulous...I am a new member too and I just can't say enough about this site...so helpful and everyone is just so friendly & caring!

As far as male or female...I will share a bit about my story.  I grew up with male dogs and then the first dog my husband & I shared together was a sweet, loving, gentle boy too. Male dogs were all I had known. When he passed away this past February, I knew we had to get another dog.  We researched & researched and researched some more.  We made sure that we found a reliable breeder who met all our requirements.    When the puppies were born I was adamant that I was only interested in getting a boy. However, fate had other plans, because I fell in love with the sweetest, most lovable, cuddliest little GIRL.  I would suggest that you don't go in with any preconceived notions and choose the dog based on personality, friendliness and just that special one that tugs at your heartstrings.

Good Luck in your search.  Whatever doodle you end up with will be well worth the wait!  They are the best dogs!

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

I have a medium ALD male and love him to pieces.  He is plenty big enough for me at 50 lbs.  Yes, we use bells and a crate when we are out of the house and it works great.  

How exciting for you!  Keep us posted.  It will all fall into place and you will wind up with a great dog, whatever your choose