Puppy picking today and update of pup in Italy

[Ginny Nightingale]

Just a short entry to say that all the puppies' new owners came today to choose their favorite puppy--it all went beautifully so far and each pup will have a great home that suits them to a T. It is an exhausting process since each family came an hour or so apart--and a few more tomorrow and then we are in the home stretch...momma dog leaves tomorrow and she will be joined by her daughter Hazel, a chocolate female who is staying in the breeding program and was in the last blog entry. Momma dog's owners will be her guardian owners too--so that is just great. So far, the new pups are named Rosie, Rosie and Cooper (not a typo--two Rosies! AND we had a Rosie in the last litter too!)

The puppies were all so friendly and comfortable with the strangers today--they are really great little pups. I will miss them --sniff!

One big thing happened today--my breeding bitch Lyric came into heat two months early and I think it was due to all this puppy activity--she wants those puppies badly! We are going to skip this heat--she just had 8 pups in late September and she and I need a break--

If you have been following the blog entries, you might remember that one of the pups from Lyric's last litter went to Italy to be part of a program of therapy for autistic kids--he is now called DJ and is having a wonderful life--here are a few pics of him on the beach--what a gorgeous doodle!! I am so proud of him! Since many people in Italy have never seen a labradoodle, he is representing his breed back in the US very well. 

[BG and Gavin]

DJ looks gorgeous!  Italy seems to be agreeing with him (kinda like George Clooney).

[F, Calla & Luca]

It must be tough raising all the pups only to let them go. Dj is a handsome guy and it looks like he's leading a fun life.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

As always, it is nice to see your updates.  Nice stories to follow along with as each grows and goes on to a good life. Best of luck little puppies, Moma's, and You look Italian, DJ  :)