Where's the Doodle?

[Amy & Albee]

I'm bummed that I don't have stories to share or pictures to upload of my Doodle- which is because we don't yet have a Doodle :)

I joined this forum to learn more about the breed and prepare myself for when getting our Doodle is a reality! 

I'm currently wedding planning (under 6 weeks!) and continue to look for jobs as we settle into a new city.

After some consideration, my Fiancé and I have decided to wait to get a dog when we have more space for him/her to live! Currently living in an apartment, at this current location, isn't how I would like to raise a puppy. Although the amount of free time that I have would be perfect for puppyhood.  I actually consider myself to be like some 'mothers to be' in that I oddly obsess over dog products, training techniques, fun toys, etc. even though a dog isn't in our near future (hopefully within a year!)

It didn't take long to convince my guy that Doodles were the dog for us. Which leads us to playing, Where's the Doodle?

We've been walking around our neighborhood recently and came across a Doodle-like dog. The excitement that overwhelmed me should have been embarrassing. I approached the couple, asked to pet their dog, and started bombarding questions! This particular dog was a Poodle/Sheepdog mix, he was enormous to say the least. 

But just yesterday, we're sitting at the gas pump. Fiancé peers into the driver's window from outside and has his gaze on something (I of course assume that there is the world's largest spider right behind me). He finally convinces me to follow his gaze-- which was at the neighboring car. You guessed it, a happy go lucky doodle was staring back at me with a huge smile! Melted my heart! 

Although the time isn't right for us yet, I have really enjoyed lurking on the boards and our random doodle run-ins around the city. These doodle fixes are barely enough to get me thru, but I appreciate it! 

 

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!! It is so great that you found this site before you get your puppy so you can be the best Mom to your new pup!

[Kristin H]

Congratulations on your nuptials and also I admire your patience for taking the time to have the right space in your life and to research Doodle sources.  (Yours will be out there!)

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Yup!  You have been bitten - not by a spider but by the doodle bug.  Keep lurking and even join in.  We welcome you now, and when the time is right, we will welcome your doodle.

[Amy]

congrats on your wedding!  When the time is right the doodle will find you.  Enjoy married life and then add your baby!!

I think many of us can relate to the doodle stalking.....I am looking to adopt my 2nd, and I check the DRC website SEVERAL times a day!! 

Best of luck with your upcoming wedding!!

AMY

[Amy & Albee]

Donna- Happy to hear that my stalking experience is in for the long haul (I saw the poodle/sheepdog mix again tonight!)

Sandy- I love dogs of all sizes but I'm a sucker for bigger ones. I had an Irish Setter growing up :)

Karen- Love it! I think my future hubby feels secure. If I've thought this much about a dog, surely I've done some thinking about our relationship ;)

Laurie- your picture filled blogs inspired my attempt at this blog post :) love your stories!

Jennifer- thank you! I know I've found the right place to learn a lot more!

[Jennifer and Jack]

Congrats on all your upcoming events!! When you do get a doodle your life will forever be enriched. I agree waiting until it is the right time is so admirable and unselfish. I can tell already you are going to be a great doodle mom.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I greatly admire you for taking your time with this enormous commitment (the doodle, not the marriage, lol!) and waiting until you feel it's the right time for all three of you!

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

Congrats on the wedding! Thansk for sharing your story. You are going to find a great doodle one day. I raised my puppy in an apartment and while some aspects weren't ideal, with some hard work and committment it works out fine, there are even some advantages.

[Thuy & Hops]

This sounds like me a year ago! We changed our minds on waiting for a bigger place though. :)

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Amy, Good luck with the wedding. I hope you get your Doodle some day :)