January 2010 Blog Posts (114)

Luna and Maggie

On January 8th we got a new Labradoodle puppy, Luna, to join our household of Eric (my boyfriend), myself, Maggie our 17 month Labradoodle, and Loki, our cat. We got Luna at 7 weeks old and she is 75% standard poodle, and 25% lab. Maggie is a 50-50 mix. We were both nervous and wondering what we were getting ourselves into. Why get another puppy when Maggie is truly the most perfect dog either of us had ever owned? But we were excited about the possibility of having two wonderful… Continue

Added by Sofie, Maggie, and Luna on January 27, 2010 at 6:37am — 10 Comments

Cross Country Skiing With a Doodle

I've recently started cross country skiing with my boy Quincy. We do most of our skiing at a local camp ground where the ski club keeps the trails groomed. He has to be kept on a leash at all times. He does really well most of the time. He is learning not to pull me(although sometimes its fun). He especially loves the downhill sections as he gets to run all out. The problem is that when he gets excited he grabs the leash and pulls me sideways. He's pulled me down a few times but nothing serious… Continue

Added by Donna K & Quincy on January 26, 2010 at 5:05pm — 3 Comments

I LOVE my new camera !!!!

I adore my new DSLR camera !!! I haven't gotten into the do it yourself mode yet. Trying out all the bells and whistles using the dials and scene mode has been lot's of fun. What a huge difference I am noticing in my close ups of the doods, plus the indoor shots don't have red or white eye anymore..... I usually don't do too many pics indoors, but now I won't be afraid if trying to capture some of those cute and not so cute things they do inside… Continue

Added by GBK on January 26, 2010 at 12:47pm — 10 Comments

YAAAAAAH, January 26, 2010....Samson's mommy had BABIES!!!

Just got an email from Kim, the breeder of Samson!! Samson's mom Bailey had her puppies!!!! Awesome!!! I am excited!! She had nine pups!! I don't know yet what color or gender, but she will let me know when she can! Oooooh, Samson has more siblings!! Aww, how cute!!

Going out to walk Samson, see ya!!

Added by Ann on January 26, 2010 at 12:30pm — 5 Comments

Looking for a goldendoodle that needs a loving home

We have two Goldendoodles, and a friend of ours is looking for one that needs a good,loving home.
If anyone hears anything contact me by email at: dawnhuebner@gmail.com

Thank you

Dawn Huebner

Added by Dawn Huebner on January 26, 2010 at 12:00pm — 2 Comments

After Much Deliberation...

After much deliberation, combing through lots and lots of discussions, and agonizing, I came to a decision.

I was brushing through Darwin today, and found three matts on his chest. I knew it must be the beginning of the dreaded coat change. I have to say I AM prepared. I bought a new brush, and i have already developed the habit of completely line brushing him every night. But after working on those matts for 20 minutes, his fur was red and sore and he hated it the whole… Continue

Added by Camilla and Darwin on January 26, 2010 at 10:12am — 26 Comments

Our playdate with CC

The "caring canine" goldendoodle from my elementary school (she belongs to the school counselor and spends her day at school) came to my house today to play with my doods--As I expected they were INSTANT FRIENDS!! I just realized that I didn't take any pics! I will next time! Lyric and CC are so much alike--they played the most with Mattie standing by trying to get into the act. She is smaller, so they kind of ignored her! Both Lyric and CC like to "own" the toys, but they didn't fight about… Continue

Added by Ginny Nightingale on January 25, 2010 at 4:05pm — 3 Comments

The Downside of a Good Weekend

I'm at the office right now and I miss Callie! Hopefully, Callie is behaving nicely and is not chewing up the new sofa or tearing down the curtains I hung (all by myself...I am woman hear me ROAR) yesterday. I think Callie and I had too much fun yesterday...we played chase all over the house, went on long walks in the rain (we do such romantic things, me and my dood!), and did lots of good snuggling. Now I'm being my professional self (taking a small DK break!) and wishing I had that sweet… Continue

Added by Frannie & Callie on January 25, 2010 at 11:35am — 5 Comments

Rosco's Favorite Cologne

Rosco does this EVERY time Clark takes off his slippers.

It's even funnier, but harder to film, in the bedroom where he squeezes in between the wall and the bed and flails himself around in a far-too-small space for the sake of enjoying the aroma while hunching his… Continue

Added by Adina P on January 25, 2010 at 11:30am — 15 Comments

Doodle Day!

Yesterday I had a fabu party at my house. The doodlicious Lady Peri stopped by with her people and so did my half brother Timbow. Timbow traveled over four hours to come visit. We were supposed to all meet at the Dog Park...but alas the weather did not cooperate. My people said we will have our Doodle Day at home. For safety reasons my brother, Smudge, stayed in the bedroom. He is a really cool cat. I just didn't think he would truly enjoy himself with all the romping going on. The good news… Continue

Added by Yvonne N on January 25, 2010 at 9:45am — 13 Comments

Fun with a balloon!

Finn had his first experience playing with a balloon. It was fun to watch while it lasted. He was having a blast until the pop. See for yourself.…

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Added by Linda,Yankee & Finn on January 24, 2010 at 3:42pm — 16 Comments

Happy 4th Anniversary to the Love of My Life

It was four years ago today that Jackdoodle came home. In some ways, it seems like only yesterday; yet at the same time, it seems like we've been together forever. I think that's probably true of all great love stories.

Jack is my best friend, my confidante, my protector, my constant companion, my lastborn child, and my reason for getting out of bed every day. He makes me laugh, cry, walk, run, play, worry, sing, dance, and count my blessings. He has brought me wonderful new friends, new… Continue

Added by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on January 24, 2010 at 12:30pm — 30 Comments

I lost my couch!

We have a big TV in the basement family room and that is where I like to watch movies. When I just had Yankee, he would lay on the couch beside me or with his head on my lap while I watched DVD's. Well, Finn has decided that he also likes to lay on the same couch. So, now if I watch a movie, the dogs have to jockey for position to see who gets to lay beside me. Yankee will grab a toy to get Finn's interest so he will jump off the couch. Then Yankee will take his spot on the… Continue

Added by Linda,Yankee & Finn on January 23, 2010 at 4:40pm — 28 Comments

Lyric's first heat

Well, it finally happened on Lyric's 1 1/2 birthday! She is fully in heat now after a very small one at around one year of age. Her breeder and I decided to wait until she is 2 years old to breed her. She is still so immature--very puppy-ish. I don't want to rush her into anything. Since she is an ALD, I think the papa will be as well. Can't wait until the next heat--that should be the one for breeding! I will be retired by then, so I will have lots of time at home to be with her.

My… Continue

Added by Ginny Nightingale on January 23, 2010 at 4:13pm — 2 Comments

DOOdle update

well...chicken and rice for the last day or so has helped trememdously and Duncan's DOOdle is back to normal. For that I am thrilled....but now i'm noticing that his breath smells like DOO! Yes. It's bizarre. I'm wondering if this is related at all. It's been off now for the last few days. I kept thinking it was his rear end that was stinkin' but it's his breath. And even his toys after they get slobbered on smell poopie.

Hypothetically speaking...lets say he ate a piece of his or… Continue

Added by Sally on January 23, 2010 at 2:15pm — 4 Comments

Webster, Day 3 as the Reading Dog

Another day in the life of Webster, the reading dog:

It was a rainy, foggy Lookout Mtn. day. I had forgotten how so many winter days on the mountain are like that. We took a little walk in our new rain gear on the track around the playground. Web recognizes the scents on the trail already. Then we headed to the front door - but first I had to have a photo of him before we went in. As soon as we walked in the door, I realized I had not connected his indoor short leash to his collar… Continue

Added by Linda on January 23, 2010 at 1:48pm — No Comments

Our house has become a gated community…

Funny how you never notice how you accumulate things until just before company arrives. Then suddenly you look at your house through your guest’s eyes. My guest probably thought I was running an in-home day care (or jail) because of all the doggie gates we have. There is the 1 blocking the family room to foyer door, then the 1 between the family room and kitchen. And the 1 between the foyer and dining room; not to mention the ex-pen keeping the living room off limits. Oh! We can’t forget the 3… Continue

Added by Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey on January 23, 2010 at 6:04am — 5 Comments

Any suggestions would help

We adopted a black golden doodle, who has become one of our family very fast... however he was so matted we need to have him shaved down so he could regrow out. I noticed about 4 weeks ago his hair was not growing back in spots. My groomer said this is probably a thyroid problem, He eats fine, acts fine, and doesn't show any sign of irritation.

Also, does anyone out there recommended any special food for the bread?

Any advice out there would help

Added by Ron Dupuy on January 23, 2010 at 5:40am — 2 Comments

Bombs and more bombs!

Man, I am being bombed with gas!!! Samson has been dropping bombs like crazy! I have changed his food from puppy to adult food. He's eating Rachael Ray's Nutrish. He loves it but he was doing bombs on puppy food, not as much, but he still did it! Gosh, the gas is HORRIBLE!

Do I wear a gas mask all day???

Added by Ann on January 22, 2010 at 6:06pm — 13 Comments

Sick puppy

Being a first time dog owner, I never realized how much love you can have for an animal. Holly has been sick all day, and I feel so sad and helpless! She was fine when we left the house at 8:30, and thankfully my husband stopped home at 10:30. He found Holly in her kennel surrounded by vomit, looking very sick. He immediately called me and we took her to the vet at 11:00. She vomited twice on the way there. The vet said he does not feel any obstructions or bloating, but she does have a fever.… Continue

Added by Holly Doodle on January 22, 2010 at 1:06pm — 16 Comments