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..... :-)

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

Adorable! LOL....Stuart my DH's name, but as you can see, he spells it the " Scottish" way ;)

[Jess & Stewart]

Rosemary- I'm half Scottish, my mom's maiden name is Stewart, apparently according to my grandfather's relatives in Scotland, the "Stewart/Stuart" name difference comes from when the Stewarts were exiled to France. There isn't a W in French, so they changed the spelling. Of course, they think we're descendant tfrom Mary Queen of Scots also, so who knows if it's correct, LOL :) 

It means household guardian, I live alone, he'll be "man" of the house andnwill be a redhead, so I thought it was only fitting to give him a Scottish name!

It'll tough to wait 25 more days! It seems so soon but far away too!

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

Great info! I only married into the Scottish name: McRobbie. We are told it originally was Mac but was changed when his Great Great Grandfather entered the Country.

[Stephanie and Ragley]

SO cute! He looks so pensive! Stewart seems like a perfect name. I love the rich red colored doodles- he looks similar to my little one. 

[Jess & Stewart]

Your girl is so cute! Is she a red too? My mom dog is a red mini F1 and the dad is a mini red poodle. I was glad they had such dark red pups. Now I hope he doesn't fade, I want him to keep that deep color!

[Stephanie and Ragley]

I think the breeder technically called her a "dark apricot", but she gets pretty close to red depending on lighting. Her dad is a standard red poodle who has stayed a consistent deep red into adulthood so I am really hoping she holds onto her color also!

[KLN]

He is adorable!!!! Love him! And I love the color!!

[Diane, Hurley and Sidney]

This is off the doodle subject but I was fascinated to find out the spelling of the name difference history but from the time I was pre high school I was intrigued with the very past history of the Scots, French and English, especially Mary, Queen of Scots reading everything I could find on the subject.  Scottish blood does run in my family.

[Stephanie Sullivan]

I am jealous!! Just kidding. I don't know you, but I am so happy for you! We are still waiting to hear we are pregnant haha! We expect to be able to bring ours home in March. I am having a difficult time waiting. I have had two children and had an easier time than I am with this! Congrats on finally starting your puppy journey!