Why so many "double Doodles

[a.k.a. Rodney]

A large amount of members seem to have 2 Doodles...im hoping its b/c they are so awesome etc...not that they NEED constant companionship otherwise they a re not happy?just curious b/c while my almost 3 mo. Old is a confident dog...she's not ever happy when I am out of her sight. Not that I am complaining, with grown children it's nice to have someone need Mommie again

[Lynda Kamrath]

I agree that doodles recognize other doodles.  If we are at the beach, every other dog can come by, but when a doodle is on the beach, my dogs immediately are attracted to him/her.  What is that about?  How do they recognize another doodle?

About having more than one!  We originally had a shepherd (my son's) and a standard poodle (my husband's).  The shepherd died and the poodle was beside himself with grief.  He had never spent a day alone in his life and came directly from his litter to the shepherd who adored him.  I decided that I needed another dog and decided on a Welsh Terrier.  I located a breeding pair and went there to check out the facility.  The people had many different types of terriers and showed them.  I put a deposit on a Welsh that had not even been born.  When the litter was born, there was only one male and they said he was mine because I prefer male dogs.  When he was three weeks old, he died.  Back to step 1.  My BIL told me about doodles and I went on line and started researching.  I found three litters and picked the dog I wanted.  He was available so I told the breeder to send him.  The start of doodledom.  He was the best dog ever.  When the poodle was old and on his way out, we got a goldendoodle, and the labradoodle did not even seem to miss the poodle when he passed over the bridge.  When the labradoodle died, the goldendoodle was so depressed, he would not even look out the window.  He just sat by my feet - so our third doodle, this time an ALD.  I got all my doodles on line and I know that is not the best way to find a dog, but these days with all the photos and websites it is just so easy.  And I have them shipped to me by air - also just so easy.  So far no problems and great dogs.

So, that is how we got into the doodles, and they seem to need a canine companion.  I'm sure if they did not have their buddy, they would get more involved with me, but I like having two dogs.  They seem to entertain each other and it is great for training.  It has been very easy with all our dogs.

[Traci -Bexter & Maggie]

I have two doodles, and I am so glad that I do.  However, I do think that either one of them would have been fine as an only dog.  They both really want to be right with me, so even if you were to get 2 doodles, it doesn't mean that your sweet babies won't still follow you around everywhere.  However, I know that there are lots of times that they just want to play together outside.  I know they enjoy that so much.  It is very cute.  I do feel less pressure to play with them because they seem to get that all out themselves.  Very convenient.  When it's snuggle time, they both come to me!  Don't feel like you HAVE to have two of them.  That is a decision for later.  Either way, you can't go wrong.  I also agree with the comment about doodles recognizing other doodles.  That is funny, but so true!  Enjoy your doodle baby!

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

My reasons were both of what you mentioned actually. I love having a doodle, DH is very bonded with the first. Which is really funny because he didn't even want a dog. Well, when we got Murphy he was with us 24/7 for his first year as we were traveling in an RV, husband retired and I taking a leave. So when it became necessary to leave him, it became painfully obvious that he now had separation anxiety. We feared for his safety as he would try to get out of the house any way he could, to come find us I assume.
When we had to go back to work, we arranged for him to be with our daughters doodle who he's known his whole life and all was well, but it was complicated always making these arrangements, but everyone was willing. Then our breeder sends a picture of a beautiful white female puppy! Just wondering when we might be ready for another as I had hinted we would probably get a second someday. Clever isn't she, because you know what happens next right?
Well, I was fine with the one, doing what we were doing, training for the separation anxiety was coming along slowly. But I asked DH what he thought of another and I let that be the deciding factor. Surprisingly, the man who didn't even want a dog said "Sure, since Murphy is MY dog, you need one and Murphy would really like a buddy" so you see, it was both. Their awesomeness and a need to help Murphy. I do love having two, but I'm sure Murphy would be quite content with having his people all to himself and those prearranged play dates. I don't see him grieving should Bella leave us for some reason as long as his people are with him. Bella has only known being a part of a pack, so I think it would affect her more. I don't know if she has separation anxiety either. All we know is she goes ballistic when I take Murphy somewhere without her, no matter what person is home at the time. I think she just doesn't want to be left out of the fun!