FINAL UPDATE--HIS NAME IS "DOUGIE"

[Adrienne]

Finally a name that my family could agree on:  "Dougie" (Dug-e).  Now I can order a cute collar with his name on it:)))

UPDATE 2:  I RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM THE BREEDER, TODAY, CONFIRMING THAT THE CHOCOLATE BOY IS MINE!!  I believe that she saw the connection too and knew that he was my FAVORITE PUP :))))  I AM THRILLED, NOW WE NEED TO NAME HIM, LOL.  Thanks for all of the support and wonderful comments.  Side note:  Looks like we will be driving to get our pup after all.  USAirways pet carrier dimensions are too small--15L x 14W x 8H--no jets from Hartford Int'l to Philly Int'l, only small planes :(((  Well, I am sure that our pup will make the ride VERY interesting to say the least.

I am not yet home but I just had to give an update about my visit today...IT WAS PERFECT!!  (Except for the drive to MA--HORRIBLE.  The heavy rain caused flooding on the interstate that turned our 5 hr trip into an 8.5 hr trip.  Needless to say, my DH will be flying to MA to pick up our puppy)

I was able to cuddle/play with every single pup and we narrowed it down to 3-- (1) the male pup; (2) a curly black girl; and (3) a cute apricot/red girl.  We will know which pup is ours on Wednesday.  Names for a boy:  Dexter "Dex", Bodhi, Carter and Reuben.  Names for a girl:  Charlie, Frankie and Taylor.

If we could, we would take both parents, Paloma and Dashiell, home with us too.  They were so well mannered and mild tempered.  Dashielle gave me the biggest Doodle hug ever.  I didn't want to let him go :)))))).  My DH was extremely impressed with the parents and went outside to spend more time with them after the pups began to tire out.

Sunny, the breeder, was great.  She answered our questions regarding temperament, testing, etc. for an entire hour.  All of the pups were pooped out by the end of our visit; all, but one, had fallen asleep.  I sorta felt sorry for the next couple but I am sure that the puppies were able to find another burst of energy.  The male pup was soooo tired that two other pups were playing on top of the bed that he had fallen asleep under.  (I took photos of this, I hope that they aren't blurry).

I will post pics as soon as I get home--next 20 min or so.  However, I am not sure how  many of them are good.  Those pups were fast and would not hold still for more than a few seconds at a time.  I have so much respect for those of you who are able to post great pics of your Doodles.  Plus, I was busy hugging, kissing and falling in love...

Thanks for reading the book--pics are coming later tonight.

UPDATE 1:

Chocolate Male--Look at those eyes... and curly black female pup (My 1 & 2 picks)

Cuddle time with the male:

Playful black female pup--notice the pup sleeping beneath the pillow.

Curly Chocolate female

She is so mild mannered.

My son's 2d favorite, the apricot/red female pup.

The lovely cream pup...

Annoying the sleepy male pup--the first to conk out, LOL!!

Having fun on top of "sleepy head"

Mama Paloma & Papa Dashiell--Sunny said they are off to get hair cuts soon, LOL!!

Dashiell shook his head just as my DH snapped the photo...

[Adrienne]

Please post pics.  I think that Mimi has some of the cutest collars.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Orvis makes personalized collars, and their quality is top-notch. http://www.orvis.com/dog-collars-and-leashes

[F, Calla & Luca]

Yes, a cheap collar in the beginning is a good idea.

[Adrienne]

Inexpensive, adjustable collar indeed... Thanks for reminding me that this little booger is going to grow like a weed.  

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

"Dougie" is very cute!  Hooray for all of you!   

[DJ & Chance]

Love the name!

[Pat and Traveler]

Dougie......cute!  What a beloved little doodle already! 

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Great, great name Adrienne!   How lucky Dougie is to be coming into a loving and very excited family!  

[Pat and Traveler]

This is off-topic, but I just happened to think of it.  I carry Trav's most recent shot record with me in my bag.  This has proved very helpful a couple of times, when I needed to prove he was up-to-date on his shots--at a groomer's and a doggie day care--the collar tag for rabies wasn't enough proof.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

When Finn was one year old I got him a flat bridle leather collar with a brass name plate. Unfortunately I got it at a horse show and cannot remember the name of the company but they were at there this year again. I love the collar. Never a problem with matting. It's well worn and loved now. Wait until he's grown and then invest. I bought my brother's dog one online but I don't like it as much . Devon is at the end of May next year. You'll go through lots of collars before then:))

[Lynette Main]

They are all soo cute,didn't want to take MORE home????

[Adrienne]

I wish that I could have taken another one, but, there were no extras--they all had FOREVER homes :))