Monty's sister will be a brother... FINAL UPDATE with pictures

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

Some of you might know that I went crazy and put my name on a waitlist for another English Goldendoodle. We wanted a little sister for Monty, we were just 2nd on the waitlist after the breeder keeps the female pick of the litter. Dad is the same, just a different poodle Mom, so she would be a half sister to Monty. Yay! The litter was supposed to be born on May 19th, but there was no news.  Finally today, I heard from our breeder: the poodle mom was going into labor. And the counting begins: first puppy male, second female. Big puppies. Third and fourth puppy born: males. Another male an hour later. The birth was finished with....wait for it.....a male!

There are 5 males and 1 female. How soo not typical is that!

So oh-oh, Monty might get a brother instead? But wait, what do I do with the pink collar and leash? Good grief, I don't have a male name either! It took me 3 months to come up with a female name Macie. Yes, it was supposed to be Monty and Macie..... my M&M's.

Now what?

(More updates to come in the next 8 weeks)

UPDATE 1: after 2 hours when everyone though the labor was over, here comes 7th puppy: a female. I might get my Macie afterall...now that I've gotten used to the idea of having two boys. :-)

UPDATE 2 (5/23/12): I just spoke with our wonderful breeder. We had a lengthy conversation about what we want in a puppy and what would be the best fit. Soooo, we are "donating" our female spot on the waitlist to the family who only wanted a female dog for their son and we are going to have a first pick of a male puppy. Monty's sister will be a BOY. I feel like it's a good decision. Now I still need a boy name.

UPDATE 3 (5/28/12): I have seen the first pictures of the litter. Monty's brother is in there somewhere. All pics are courtesy of our wonderful breeder.

UPDATE 4 (06/16/12): The puppies are three weeks old now. Here is a collage of all 5 boys. One of them will be Monty's little brother.

UPDATE 5 (07/12/12):  the puppies are 7 weeks old and Auggie will be coming home on July 17th. The baby gates are up, as well as Monty's old crate. Few more days of me being able to sleep in. Oh boy...

UPDATE 6 (07/17/12): We have our little boy now. I completely forgot how tiny these puppies are compared to my Monty monster. We went with a more mellow guy.  Monty wanted to have nothing to do with little Auggie, but as soon as we got home, he warmed up to him and is more curious about Auggie. He was quiet the whole ride home (2 hours) just eyeballing Monty in the car. Right as we pulled into our garage, Auggie threw up on Bill. He is very good in his crate and just plays by himself with his bully stick. We will see how the first night goes.

[BG and Gavin]

Congratulations Jarka!  How about Merlin for a boy?

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Ohhh - I love puppies!!!  I have two boys and they do wonderful together!!!  Wish I could add a little girl puppy - sigh.  I'd love to add a female anything to my house.  I've got dh, kitty and the doodle brothers - not a girl in sight.  Can't wait to see pictures and if it ends up being a boy how about Milo, Mickey, Maurry.  I want you to have your M&Ms!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I like Marco for a male dog, too.

[Jennifer]

YAY! How exciting. I can't wait to hear more about the newest member of your family. :-)

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

I love Marco if you end up getting a boy!

 

Peri was supposed to be a boy...there were not enough males in the litter and I would have had to wait a long time for another mini litter.  So I got a female...I just don't think you can go wrong either way :)  CONGRATS

[Ellen Patrick]

Wow, so excited for you and your new baby! Maybe he'll be an effeminate lil pooch, so he can wear the pink collar and leash :)

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

LOL, Ellen, I don't think my DH would handle that well. :-)

[Pam & Trixie]

Ha Ha

 

How exciting!

[Julie, Boomer, Milo & Casey]

We had a deposit down for a female too. We thought Boomer needed a sister. Well, temperment, size and color didn't fit the bill, so to speak. We have Mr Milo instead and couldn't be any happier. Plus, I can say things like "come on boys" or "let's go guys".... That wouldn't work with one of each. Hee hee. Congrats!

[Traci -Bexter & Maggie]

Jarka - Good thinking about being able to say "Good boy!"  It would be convenient.  Since we have Maggie, now I just say "Good doodles" or "Come on doodles."  But my DH still says "How are the boys?" or "Good boys" which DRIVES ME NUTS.  I keep saying Maggie is NOT a boy!  I cannot WAIT to see pictures!  Also - you will have so much fun deciding which one to pick!  What about the name Moby?   I like the idea of Matey too (like he is Monty's mate...)

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

Thanks, Traci. Still working on the name. I guess we still have 8 weeks so there is still time. :-) I should have pictures soon.

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

What about Macky? it's close to Macie, but I know a guy with that name. Congrats on your decision!