Ever wonder what your limits are?

[April Cliber]

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 tomorrow

My guardian home left for vacation a few days ago so I have Bella (F1b labradoodle) for the next week.

I have two dogs that are retiring within the next year so have kept my eyes open for a couple new dogs. I am thrilled to say that as of Thursday, I have three WONDERFUL new dogs that I'll add to my program within the next year. Their temperament's are fantastic! A few tests still need to be completed, but if all goes well they'll be having pups in several months. So.... When you add the three new dogs to the above list, my house is bursting at the seams!!! It took me 35 minutes to feed everyone this morning!

The good news is that they are all sweet, well trained (for the most part) and are loving all the play time. Fortunately I have a very large yard. Basically I've been rotating dogs for the last two days. Front yard, house, back yard. And at night? 7 are in crates and the others (not the litters of course) are left out. I was a little nervous when I woke up this morning, but all was well and orderly! I was quite impressed!

So for the next few days it's doodle camp at my house! During the day it's not that big of a deal, but mornings and feeding time are a bit crazy! The new dogs will settle in quickly and once the "borders" go home it will be less chaotic.

I need to mow the lawn today but am not quite sure how I'll get it accomplished... Maybe the dogs will help? :o)

[LuvMyAbby&Kaela]

Mine Gott! Your life has gone to the dogs! Literally! LOL! Thanks for making me feel better though! I thought I went a little rabid until I read your post.

[Michele Barton]

Wow, now that's oodles of doodles!

[April Cliber]

LOL Joanne!

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Wow and Happy Birthday, April. I do not know what you wanted for your birthday but I can guess it was NOT another dog.

[Adina P]

I can't even imagine. You are one brave woman!!!
My limit is 3 permanent dogs...4 temp if I'm babysitting. Clark's limit is 2 dogs and we will probably never have 3 at once again.

[Barbara Burrows]

My two can keep me busy..I know I wouldn't be able manage your houseful.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I thought it was a lot when we have our three and all of the cousins over for a BBQ but that is only 8 so..... I will shut up now! Cleaning up dog poop must be the pits.

[Karen & Lucy]

WOW, and I just want a 2nd. doodle. How does your DH tolerate all of them. Mine wouldn't :>(

[Adrianne Matzkin]

And here I thought it takes me forever to feed just 2! I give you a lot of credit - that is a major full house and I bet tho you are tired you are having a blast!!
I loved having 3 doodles but odd numbers are never a good thing except in the garden so maybe 4 in the future? DH would probably have a cow at the thought but I know he misses Mickey so maybe someday. Of course, we would have to sell our Florida apt because they only allow 2 but I would love to have a small home so my kids and their dogs could come on down and we could all be together. Hhhmmmm.....

[Barb, Murphy, Emmet, & Hudson]

All in a day's work lol.......