My puppy was born!

[Kaitlin and Ludo]

My puppy's litter was born on Thursday.  They are Australian Labradoodles and are 2 boys and 4 girls. 

I am the third in line to pick and had kind of been freaking out because I've always been dead set on getting a boy, not for any real reason- just what I've always had.  After allowing myself to settle down, I realized that I'd be totally happy with a girl and have gotten myself settled and excited about the opportunity to have a puppy of either gender.

So, if I bring home a boy, his name will be Ludo.  The name means "I play" in Latin and is very loosely tied to a Harry Potter character, Ludo Bagman.  He is described this way and it just felt really perfect for a dog:

"He was walking as though he had springs attached to the balls of his feet and was plainly in a state of wild excitement"

And if it is a girl, I'll name her Millie. It was on a short list of girl names based on my favorite musical Thoroughly Modern Millie and I have visions of getting to singing "beat the drums, 'cause here comes thoroughly modern Millie now" every time she runs over to me.  haha.

My breeder sent me a photo tonight and they're all such great colors. I'm excited to watch them grow and bring one home in nine weeks.

[Robin and Libby Louise]

So cute!  You will head over heels in love with whichever puppy you bring home!

[Katie and Matt]

Glad you came to terms with boy or girl. Both can be great. I always had female dogs as a kid. So I was thinking girl and then our puppy's mom had 4 boys and 1 girl. We had first choice but wanted to pick more on the personality assessments they did. Glad we did as Whiskey has been a good fit for us. Now I think I realize boy or girl they can be great!  Happy puppy dreams until your puppy's arrival. 

[F, Calla & Luca]

Beautiful puppies!

[Kaitlin and Ludo]

Thanks, Jenn :) and hi, Linda! Thanks for the welcome :) The pups will be between 40-60 pounds, which is considered standard, I think!

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Hi Kaitlin ~ oh what cute puppies!  What size is this litter?  Congratulations - he or she will be home with you before you know.  Keep sharing photos.  Welcome to Doodle Kisses!

[Jenn and Bogey]

Congrats! They are all adorable!