The "Irish Brothers" Are Bonding

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Murphy and Guinness are sound asleep at my feet. They are exhausted. They played like crazy starting a little after 6:00 this morning, and then we took them for a nice long walk in the park. They were "begging for mercy" by the time we got home. Murph ate his lunch and then it was "nap time". I am amazed by Murphy. He did fantastic on his leash this morning....no pulling at all. I think it really helps when there is another dog to watch and "copy". It took a few weeks for Guinness to walk as well as Murphy did today. They seem to be totally "joined at the hip" already. I have to take them to potty separately, and Guinness does his business in minutes because he wants to get back inside with his brother. They play hard, but are respectful of each other. If either one of them has had enough they make that "yelpy bark" and the other backs right off. There's been no fighting over toys yet, although they want whatever the other one has. Guinness wants Murphy's "teddy bear" and Murphy wants the antler. Of course, Guinness would have that bear eaten in no time, so I keep taking it away and giving it back to Murphy. My favorite thing is when they're playing and I call them....they come running, falling over each other to see who can get to Mom first. Here are a few of the first pictures of the boys. I'm working on the little video that I should have out later...

[Zoe, Benny and Tyler]

I love love love the pictures. Keep them coming....

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

The "Brotherly Love" picture is great. I laughed out loud. I am glad they are getting along so well.

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

Oh, they are adorable together. They look like they have always known each other. My Gracie Doodle is a Standard Goldendoolde and she is very tall but only 70 lbs. Hang on...Murphy is going to get big but it is wonderful to put your arms around a big Doodle and hug and kiss it. I see your pictures and I almost want to get another Doodle! But, I just gave Gracie a haircut today and it took 3 hours. So one Doodle for now! ha ha I just love your boys!

[DeeDee and Sheila]

Vidio too? Jane, you are a whiz!! Gotta go watch now!

[DeeDee and Sheila]

Oh my gosh. How cute. Love the brotherly love!!!! And yes, Guinness is giving him a good look over. They just look like they belong together. How on earth you could do this so quickly while watching the two of them is beyond me. I see nice white carpeting????? Of course, Murphy is probably another menses dog and will potty train in no time. This is just what I want for Sheila someday. But I did ask breeder to move me to a fall litter so I can get a better handle on Li'l Sheila first. I am sooooo happy for you guys. Happy St. Patrick's Day early.

[Karen P]

Thanks for the update and the pictures. They are so sweet together.

[Christina and Cooper plus Benny]

It looks like your house is bursting with Doodle Love! How fun!!! Enjoy!

[Adrianne Matzkin]

I just love the 'brotherly love's going on. In our home that kind of love has never ended! I just love when they 'love' like that!
I am so thrilled for you! You deserve it.
FYI - The poops only get bigger. Sorry

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

St. Patrick's Day being March 17th, that's a bit of a coincidence, too. Between Guinness being born in March, and Murph being born on the 17th... LOL
So he'll be 12 weeks old on Thursday?
Going to go see the video!

[Rose]

Great photos, Jane!