It's a Small World After All

[Heidi & Milton]

A few weeks ago, the Milt and I were on one of our many, many walks throughout our apartment complex.  Characteristic of the two of us, we got in someone's way, and I noticed that this young lady was carrying the same dog food brand that we use.  I apologized for the Milt blocking her staircase, and the conversation went something like this:

            "Oh don't worry; I have a dog too,"  the young lady said.

            "Really?  What kind?"  I asked.

            "A goldendoodle," the young lady answered.

            "Me too!"  I exclaimed.  "Where did you get your goldendoodle?" I politely inquired.

            "Oklahoma," the young lady politely replied.

            "Me too!" I excitedly announced once again.  "Where in Oklahoma?" I furthered question.
 
            "Stroodles Doodles," the young lady replied.

            "No way!  Me too."

What are the chances of that?  Well, the young lady's name is Lindsay, and her adorable three-month-old doodle's name is Leo.

Cute curly fellow

Although Leo came from Stroodles Doodles, just like our Milton, he does not have the same parents.  Unlike Milt, Leo is a F1b miniature goldendoodle which means his parents are a poodle and a goldendoodle, rather than a poodle and a golden retriever which would create a F1 goldendoodle, like Milt.  He will have much curlier fur, apricot colored, and only grow to about 25 lbs. 

Once I found out about our doodle connection, I insisted on a playdate for the two boys.  See the below picture.

Playful pup

Why is this not a picture of both Leo and Milton playing?  Well, you take a guess...  Our gregarious Milt is still quite goofy and clumsy...  He tends to not realize his own size.  The Milt tried to chase this little six-pounder around a few times and get closely acquainted, but Daddy thought that the Milt might scare his new friend off.  So, we decided to proceed with caution.

Two girls and their guys

 The good news is there will be more playdates in the future.  Now that these two goldendoodles know about each other, there is no keeping them apart.  Milton is very good at maintaining his many friendships, and of course  doodle dogs always stick together.

To read more about Milton, visit www.goldilocksandherdoodle.com

[Janice Hammond]

Great picture.The "boys " are very cute and will have lots of fun playing.The "girls" are cute as well and look enough alike to be sisters.

[Heidi & Milton]

Thank you!  The Milt is constantly being photographed...!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

How fun!

[Barbara B., Sasha & Oliver]

Oh isn't it wonderful when you find a doodle friend :)   Doodle play dates are the best..... I hope you have many play dates Milt and enjoy your new friend !!!

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Enjoyed reading this post.  Your photos are great.

[Kaytlin and Cooper]

that is awesome, enjoy your play dates Milton (and you enjoy your new friend too Heidi)

[Camilla and Darwin]

That is a CRAZY coincidence! That is so much fun!

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

What an amazing coincidence, hopefully you will be able to pet sit for each other as well as lots of play dates.  You even look like sisters too !

[Bonnie and Kona]

What a serendipity! You will have lots of fun comparing stories of the Stroodles pups. Hope you told her about DK!

[Heidi & Milton]

When school starts back up, my husband will come home during his lunch every day to let the Milt out.  If he leaves at about 8A.M., comes home from 12 - 1, and I get home by 4:30P.M., it shouldn't be too terrible. 

We are thinking doggie day care two - three days per week.  A friend recommended Downtown Dog to me.  It is $12/day (for Milt's size), and they have indoor and outdoor play areas. 

I hate leaving him though!  I just want to be a stay at home dog mom!!