Wow, did you really just say that?

[Judy, Meg & Polly Wolly Doodle]

I took Meg in for her bath this morning and while we were waiting for the groomer to get there we practiced her manners a bit.  A man pulled up with a truckload of 'tweeners' to do some service work at the vet's office there.  He came right over, with all the kids, and asked if he could approach her and I gave him permission.  He then asks, 'if she a full Airedale?' and I said not at all, she is a scruffy coated labradoodle.  and he actually says, "oh, she is a mutt..."  what?  Did he really say that to us?  Don't ask me how, because I was seething after it was over but I continued to smile and said to him, "of course she is a mutt, a well bred mutt to tell the truth, BUT, she does not know that, no matter what she just thinks she is a well cared for, well mannered  and much loved part of the family and no matter what type of dog she walks past...she knows she is just as good"  Why would any one think it is there business to point out the pedigree or lack of for any one else's pet, my own pedigree is pretty mixed...just sayin.

By the way, we were still practicing our 'sit/stay' with all the commotion when he came back out and decided to compliment her on her behavior.

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

I once had someone say "you probably paid way too much $ for that mutt" my response was "No not too much, just enough and I would have paid more if I had too". He had to agree and said " well she is quite the mutt.

Did not insult me that he referred to her as a mutt.

Interesting fact at my house. When asked "what is she" DH says she is 3/4 poodle and 1/2 golden retriever. I say "a Goldendoodle"

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Penelope -

"You can probably get a purebred...that will be healthier and better temperament for just as much as a doodle..."is quite the generalization.  You seem to be assuming all doodles come from puppy mills or haphazard breeding.  Not true. And you might be surprised to find that many of us dislike the untrue hype around doodles as much as you do. I know you're new so search the site and you might be pleasantly surprised to see how much effort is put towards educating people to find good breeders who are dedicated to breeding health-- and temperament-- tested parents.

[Camilla and Darwin]

Exactly Cheryl!

Penelope - check out this link which all new members are encouraged to read. Members who ask about breeder recommendations are almost always referred to this page.

http://www.doodlekisses.com/notes/What_To_Look_for_In_a_Breeder

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

WTG Donna -- noticed his comments are gone. Looks like a troll.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Either he/she changed his/her profile name or he/she's gone.

I'm pretty sure that one of our newer members gave him the DK info recently when she used his services. Let this be a lesson to all...let's be careful who we invite here, folks! LOL

[Donna K & Quincy]

Chalk one up for the team. :>)))

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

We need an "Easy" button LOL

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Or an "eject" button!  LOL

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Amen to that, Tina.

[Donna K & Quincy]

You can dis my grooming skills but don't be dissing my doodle. :>)

[Bonnie and Kona]

We have a friend who told us to call Kona a "Retroodle" because he isn't golden colored. I like that one! 

[Lynette Main]

Well if he thought she was an Airdale,he doesn't know much anyway.Doodles are the BEST dogs ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!