Puppy colors

[Discussing Labradoodles & Goldendoodles]

Hi everyone.I posted a blog about my puppy being born June 19th and there were 11 puppies but only one dark rich caramel boy in the whole litter.That is what i wanted but i want so much more than just the right color.Temperament,size,energy level,ect,ect.There are a couple of chocolate boys but im afraid of his color fading over time.I love rich dark chocolate but only if it stays that color.Someone told me that if they are born a very dark almost black looking chocolate that they will hold that color there whole lives.Is this true? The mother doesnt carry the dilute gene.Im not sure about the father though.He is still very dark chocolate in color though.Any thoughts on this? Thanks.

[Joanie]

My Lani girl is a cream color who is getting more apricot but I describe her more as being an oatmeal color.  When I filled out the form on my breeder's website color was the futherest thing from my mind.  Some of the questions asked was why I was interested in an ALD and what type of personality I was looking for and my breeder e-mailed me back in one day and said she had a sweet cream colored girl who would be great for me.  Lan is such a sweetheart and makes me so happy.  She is so lovable and funny.  I couldn't have been paired with a better baby.  I love her so much.  I say let the breeder choose for you.

[Anna and Achilles]

Who cares what the color is, you will love your new puppy no matter what. Good Luck!

[L.M.]

As a new parent to a human baby, I feel that I have now earned the right to give advice like this lol.....VERY little will go as planned, especially in regard to looks.  Worry about personality, worry about behavior, and certainly worry about health....don't worry about something as insignificant as fading color.  You will love your "baby" the minute he curls up in your arms and in a few years when his beautiful coat may start to fade, you won't even notice.  Enjoy your new puppy!  =)