April Cliber's Blog (19)

Dexter was born here but is my Aunt's dog. I've blogged about him a few times... (Pictures of his whole litter climbing on my little cousin and then a couple months later the mud mess in my kitchen.)

So, Dexter use to come here 3x's a week for doggie daycare. Now that he is a big boy he can be trusted home alone so stays home on the days my aunt works. Today she asked if he could come and play. It's been lots of fun to have him again!

When he was a puppy he use…

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What a beautiful day, great people, good food, and wonderful doodles! We had 27 doodles and lots of people. Actually, 25 doodles, one Bernese Mountain Dog and one Golden Retriever! Three siblings came and they look almost identical! Several other DK-ers came and it was so fun to meet them!…

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Today is Lizzy's birthday! Do you know what that means?

It means, a special "pup-cake" which is a pancake with peanut butter and ham.

It means a special birthday song just for Lizzy!

It means a birthday gift made by Alyssa. (A bone filled with layers of cheese and bacon, then warmed up in the microwave.)

It means Lizzy gets to wear the birthday princess hat.

It means a party with friends.

Most of all it means we get to celebrate the day our…

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What and amazing experience!! The kids and I just loved it! I edited the video A LOT. It's still 6 minutes, but worth watching. :o) Enjoy the miracle of life...…

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This isn't exactly doodle related, but I think you'll enjoy it anyway....

Last spring we got three duckings. They were so much fun to watch grow!

Near the end of the summer the female started laying eggs, but she was too young for them to be fertilized. This spring she started laying eggs again but THIS time she sat on them! It's been nearly a month and I really thought they were all "duds." Last night Alyssa came running in the house…

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Update at the bottom....

Did you ever have a week, you just wanted to start all over?

Springs in Michigan are MUDDY! We all know that dogs think mud is fun, but add a 14 week old puppy to the mix and the damage is beyond comprehension!

Dexter comes to our house three days a week for "Doggie daycare." Rosaleena is his best friend and partner in crime. Typically they play all day and are good, but this morning they had to have a little more…

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I love my dogs, I love my dogs, I love my dogs. I really do, but today I need to remind myself!

I have worn glasses since I was 9. I am BLIND without them. They are the first thing I put on in the morning and the last thing I take off at night. They go on the shelf right above my bed. Early this morning my mom called and said she was dropping off muffins (YUM!) and could I meet her at the fence? I got up, put my slippers on and left my glasses. I was thinking I'd be right back…

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For those who don't remember or didn't see my first blog about Presley picking his puppy. Here is the link

http://www.doodlekisses.com/profiles/blogs/my-little-cousin-picks-a-puppy

"Dexter Blu" has been with Presley for just over a month now. They are such buddies! Dexter comes to our house three days a week for doggie day care, which is lots of fun! My Aunt just had these pictures…

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Spiffy Dog, known for their award winning collars, is giving our GANA (Goldendoodle Association of North America) members and friends (that means YOU) a special code for 20% off! You need to register at the Spiffy Dog site, then confirm. Close out any old links to the site and then the code is accepted. The code is "goldendoodle" It works on sale items and can be combined with other offers!! I just used it on the 50% off leashes and GOT 70% OFF!! They also…

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My Aunt has been waiting three years to get a goldendoodle pup. She wanted her son to be at least five. Presley turns five in a couple weeks, so the time has finally come! This litter is almost 6 weeks now. They came over last night to choose their pup. These pictures are so precious, I just love them and had to share! :o)…

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Many of you have watched our Rose grow up on DK. I have posted about her sock eating and T.P. shredding incidences and have shared numerous pictures and videos (most recently her birthday party) of her growing up.



Rose was our pick of the litter and has brought us so much joy. We have adored her and enjoyed her antics. She is amazingly sweet and well socialized. We had high hopes of adding her to our breeding program, but unfortunately it wasn't meant to be. She would have been an… Continue

In my son's 2nd grade class they don't do a gift exchange. Instead the teacher sent home 24 sheets of Christmas-y looking paper and each child is supposed to write something nice to each student in the class. Nice idea in theory...



We were going down the list tonight and got to Heather. I asked Aaron if Heather was nice? He said, "Not really." I asked what she's good at? He said, "Stealing books off the teachers desk." I asked if she's a good reader? He said, "Nope." I asked if she's… Continue

I've always kind of wondered what my limit of dogs would be. I'm still not sure of the exact number, but I know I'm over at the moment. In my house right now there are;



My usual 6 dogs that live here. My poodle stud, a golden retriever, a labradoodle, two goldendoodles and our chihuahua.



A litter of 6 pups that are 6 weeks old



Another litter of 6 pups that are 4 weeks old



My sister in law is camping this week so I have her 85 pound doodle until… Continue

While in walmart tonight I spotted a labradoodle on the Zyrtec stand in the main isle! So....I did what any good doodle nut would do and pulled out my phone to take pictures. My poor daughter was embarrassed, but she'll survive. I love spotting a doodle in public, even when it's on a sign. :o)…







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This is getting ridiculous. I am going to go broke buying TP. Why is it so appealing? Is it really that fun? Apparently..... Rose (our 5 month old GD) has ripped at least one role apart every day for the last four days. I ALWAYS close the bathroom doors. She has now learned to open them. I ALWAYS keep it put up. Yesterday the kids left it on the counter. Her newest trick is taking it OFF THE HOLDER! No joke, she pulls on it with her mouth until it pops off and then has a great time shredding it… Continue

We had a great time! Goldendoodles & labradoodles in all colors came. It poured outside for a while, but was dry inside. :o) DK friends got to meet and the dogs had a blast.…



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I've been wanting to go for years and was finally able to. Originally just Alyssa and I were going, but my husband got called into work this morning, so Aaron came too. He was less than thrilled, but did end up having a good time. We saw so many beautiful dogs! Some very fluffy, some HUGE and some very umm...unique looking.... The judging was interesting to watch, but the agility was our favorite! Everyone cheered for the dogs, even when they weren't perfect. I was especially interested in… Continue

We had our first litter of Double Doodles born the other day! For those who are saying a WHAT? Double Doodles are also known as North American Retrievers. They are a cross of a goldendoodle & a labradoodle. The mom is a F1B labradoodle and dad is a F1 goldendoodle. They are a combination of Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever and Poodle, all in one! One little girl has a very curly coat, one boy has a very flat coat and the rest are in between. This litter has been planned for a couple… Continue

Two years ago I read Marley & me. I laughed, I cried (well more like sobbed.) I loved it! From the moment I heard about the movie I have been eagerly anticipating it's arrival in theaters. It's funny how over time your memory dulls a bit. I remembered some things in the book that might not be child friendly, but the movie is rated PG, so I ASSume that those things aren't included. I know the ending is sad, but also know it's very funny and again, ASSume it may be sad at the end, but the… Continue