Crocadoodle Play

[Debb, Lucy & Oscar]

I am constantly amazed at how quickly Lucy finds another doodle to play with at the dog park. The moment we hit the park, both she and I scan the area for doodles. Usually, there are none to be seen, and sadly, Lucy spends the time playing with my husband and me, running between us, with that big smile of hers beaming from ear to ear. I say 'sadly', because there is simply no better joy than seeing Lucy play with another doodle. She has a very distinctive way of playing with lots of play bows, chasing (and being chased) and a whole lot of wide, open-mouthed crocodile-type play biting (usually aimed at the other doodle's mouth, who also has that same crocadoodle play thing going on). From what I've observed, other types of dogs simply do not play like doodles. Labradoodles, to be specific. Lucy does play with Goldendoodles, but they seem somewhat less interested in her type of playing, and keeping it going, whereas a Labradoodle will often play like that indefinitely. I see why people opt for 2 doodles. Now, if they just didn't come with twice the work and expense...

[Suzann, Rosey & Bandit]

Rosey is a goldendoodle and she love Crocadoodle play!!  Maybe you can arrange times with the other doodle owners so you will know they will be there.

[Deanna & Desi & Cori]

My daughter's white lab will do the crocadoodle biting with Sedona.  After a full afternoon of chasing one another, they'll often lay together mouth to mouth, lazily chewing each other.

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Awww - just got back from the puppy park with Rooney and Stuart - no doodles there either.  They did play with some other dogs though but it is funny - the owners have no clue what Rooney is doing when he does the play bow.  Rooney and Stuart both do the crocodile biting.  Doodles find other doodle to be sure.