I'm finally getting Yogi today

[Leslie, Yogi & Maci Bear]

I started hoping for a dog four years ago, but allergies prevented me from seriously considering it. Then I found out about this breed I'd never heard of before. Everyone said how wonderful goldendoodles were...I was hooked. I went to see some of them, and sure enough, no allergic reactions!

Put my first deposit down in February of this year, but after looking into the breeder more, I just didn't feel he was a reputable one, so I passed on it and lost my deposit. Next breeder, due date passed on my litter, then I was informed the pups were reabsorbed...no puppies. Next breeder, due date passed on this litter, then I was informed it was a false pregnancy... no puppies. Really? Was I supposed to have a dog at all? I was devasted!

I tried again. So this August, Yogi was born for real.

I saw the pictures online of the puppies and liked the one they called "Maxwell", even with his eyes closed, I felt a connection and told my DH he was the one. A couple of weeks later, the next pictures were posted, I just knew looking in "Maxwell's" eyes which one I wanted. Being as though we were third pick, I fretted we might not get the one we wanted.

We got to go choose our puppy in early October, sure enough Yogi (Maxwell) won our hearts and he was the first to come to us. He was just middle of the road temperament, and not to mention, adorable. Best of all, he was still avaialble. Whew! ( I have to say though, I was prepared to love any and knew that the right one for us would be there). Also, we stayed in the room with all the doodles for at least an hour with no allergic reactions!!!!

I have been following all the messages posted on here, and I've been so touched by the warm loving feelings everyone has towards their doodles. They just sound like such a smart loving dog.

I can't wait to bring this guy home to our family, and begin this journey. Guess I better get going!
I'll be posting pictures later..... :-)

[Linda And Loo]

So happy for you and your DH! Can hardly wait for pictures! Good Luck!

[Missy]

Congratulations!! We also went thru a lot of heartache in the process of getting our dood. It makes them all the more precious!!

I did end up in tears during the puppy phase, but it will get better. Stay strong and remember you have to tell the puppy what it is you want from him!

Best of luck and I have found great support from this site!!

cant wait to see more pictures!!

[Amy, Lilly & Leo]

That's so exciting!! I still have a month to wait! Hope everything goes well!! Maybe you can give me some advice:)

[Leslie, Yogi & Maci Bear]

Linda, thanks!

Missy, I do expect some trials at first with Yogi. I hope time invested early will pay off with many great years ahead. Thank you.

Amy, has your pup been born yet and chosen?

[Amy, Lilly & Leo]

Born but not yet chosen...two more weeks til we pick her.  She will be six weeks old then!

[Julie Taylor]

Yay!!! Happy for you!! Lookimg forward to lots of pictures!!!

[Three Doodle Life]

Yay!!! So happy you get to bring your little fellow home! :-) He is sooooo adorable. Please post lots of pictures!

[KLN]

Congratulations!!! Such an exciting day! Post pics, we are anxious to see!

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

Your seemingly, long, hard road to Doodledom OVER! WhooooHoooooo! Can't wait to see pics ( which is a definite requirement here at DK! ). Congrats....we all know Yogi will be worth the wait!

[Stephanie and Ragley]

Congrats on bringing your baby home!!! I can't wait to see pictures! I am so jealous- I still have almost three weeks to wait for mine!

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Leslie, it's called "Doodle Love" and it is the best ever.  I am so excited for you and can't wait to see pictures when he joins your family.  There is nothing like a Doodle:)

[Janet & Dunbar]

So happy for you - you will never be sorry that you picked a doodle to love.