Adina P's Blog – May 2008 Archive (5)

Doodles vs. Goats: Same breed?

This weekend I was a goat sitter. However, the goats remained at their house, and I remained at mine. My job was mainly to be their waitress.

So let me take you on a journey of a day in the life of a goat sitter:

Here we arrive at the home of the goats...

Gettin' closer to their habitat...

This is Frosty the Goat, doing what goats do...…

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Added by Adina P on May 26, 2008 at 8:00pm — 3 Comments

I may just have the world's TALLEST doodle!

Our fence is 6 feet tall...

So Thule must be...what.. 6'4"?

She's soooo silly =)

Added by Adina P on May 25, 2008 at 7:20pm — 5 Comments

Potential Health Problems in Doodles and Why Choosing a Breeder Carefully is Critical.

Hybrid Vigor?

Some of you may have read claims that mixed breed dogs are "healthier" than pure breeds because of "hybrid vigor" that results when two different breeds (and their greater genetic variance) are combined. However, I've seen this "hybrid vigor" idea abused by those who want freedom to throw any breeds together and call it "healthier." The truth is that any potential "hybrid vigor" is merely a potential benefit, not a guaranteed benefit of buying/adopting a mixed… Continue

Added by Adina P on May 17, 2008 at 8:30am — 9 Comments

Beautiful labradoodles in need!

[NOTE: This post is now older and many of these dogs may already have been adopted. If you want to rescue a doodle check with IDOG.biz and poomixrescue.com]

Was looking around petfinder and found three really pretty doodles in the Pacific Northwest. For those of you around here, if you know of anyone looking for an adult dog...these three are beautiful! Some require experienced handling, but otherwise seem awesome! All listed on petfinder if you search for "Poodle" and a… Continue

Added by Adina P on May 16, 2008 at 4:30pm — 4 Comments

My Doodle Date

Today I met Barb and Nancy for the first time at Chipotle Grill in Roseville. Barb has...6 (?) doodles at home, one of which (Meadow) will be a breeding dog and I was so excited to meet the 16 week old today! Nancy owns two doodles: Lilly and Daisy and they are both breeding dogs for whom she is a guardian.

Here are some pics of Meadow, Barb's puppy, who was a total sweetie! Very mellow and friendly and just too cute! She reminds me a lot of Rosco as a pup, but she's a multigen… Continue

Added by Adina P on May 14, 2008 at 10:04pm — No Comments