Hank Growing Up

[Jane Smith]

Hi Doodle Friends!

Hank was just brought home this past week at 8 weeks old from GA. Here are his photos! What do we think his coat/ color will look like when he's older? He started off pretty curly and seems to be getting wavier. He is a mini f1b goldendoodle. Dad 30lb mini goldendoodle and mom 22 lb moyen poodle.

First pic is 6 weeks, second 8 weeks and third 9 weeks. 

At almost 6 mos.. 25 weeks he is 25 lbs! 

My not so mini goldendoodle. Almost 30 lbs at 6.5 months.

[Barbara, Zoey and Zeke]

I think he will be pretty curly.  He's gorgeous!  He may lighten up later on. 

[Jane Smith]

Thank you! He is so sweet and learning so quickly. Your pups coloring is gorgeous!!! 

[Jane Smith]

Hank is getting bigger & fluffier! 

[S & Charlie]

Soooo cute!!!! He's definitely going to be a curly one!!!

[Jane Smith]

Thank you! Still looking like a baby at 3.5 months.

[S & Charlie]

awwwww!! so fluffy!!! I think around 4 months is when Charlie's adult coat started to show growing in. You'll probably be able to see a drastic difference in the puppy coat to adult coat transition. If you look at the roots, you might be able to tell now!

[Jane Smith]

Thank you for the tip! I will keep an eye out. He is definitely lightening up too. I can see that growing in. As far as curls it's still hard to tell. He's just a big fluff ball at 15 lbs during our vet visit yesterday! 

[S & Charlie]

Usually if they have any curls at all in their puppy coat, then their adult coat will be curly. I have a loose curly pup and he was stick straight as a puppy! If you look in my pics, look at an older one of him as a puppy. I love Hank's coloring!

[Jane Smith]

Charlie is a doll! And you are right, he was certainly straight. He looks super soft :) 

[Janne and Darius]

So sweet! They grow up so fast, don't they?! And then at times, like when teething, not fast enough, lol! I like what Stephanie said...my dood is 4 months old and I think I can see his adult coat growing in especially along the top of his back, like along his spine. He's definitely got a wavy/fleece type teddy bear coat. I've noticed he's starting to shed a lot more now...just very fine little dust bunnies that I find tucked in corners, on the stairs etc. I don't think he's shedding his puppy coat, it's too soon isn't it? But might just be he's a shedder. :) I told my breeder from the get go I would be fine with that, allergies aren't a concern for me. 

[Jane Smith]

Yes, so far Hanks coat keeps growing and not shedding. I tested him with my highly allergic friend and she was fine with him on her lap for a 4 hour car ride-- was happy about that! Hank will be 4 months in a week so will be determining then ahh! I love his wavy hair but I definitely have to brush him after baths to get it wavy. Otherwise he gets pretty matted. Don't want a dog with dreadlocks! lol 

[Jane Smith]