Welcome, Deb 'n Yarrow 'n Schatzi

Thanks for the info Deb.  l know what you mean about busy (especially when you get a lot of company).  Ours just left Sunday - and I jumped up and down (and they were easy keepers)!  Looking forward to an update on Shiloh in 30 days - I bet she will be so much better.  Take care, L

Deb ~ I really applaud you for taking on Shiloh and it is just the best scenario for her I would think.  She will regain her spirit and learn to be confident by just hanging with her sister and loving people.  I do not understand what people are thinking when they get these wonderful dogs and proceed to ignore, etc.  Very heartbreaking.  May I ask why your breeder decided not to continue to bred Bernedoodles?  I did not see a bernedoodle until after I had both the boys.  Charlie and Beau are Australian labradoodles and they have the same father, but different mothers.  I think the bernedoodles are very cute and I was hoping my daughter and SIL would get one next year.  They lost there malamute last year.  They love the really big dogs.  Charlie Brown weighs 39 lbs and Beau is about 45 lbs, both are considered medium ALDs. If I had a larger doodle, I probably would have only had one.  Charlie is a people lover and Beau really is a little more standoffish.  The last 5 day we have had a white mini goldendoodle (38 lbs) visiting. His people are picking him up today.  Beau is exhausted from all the play!  Charlie just ignores these two unless they are playing too loud, and then he scolds them.  Really very funny - he is like an old grandpa!!

Hi Deb ~ I saw your post in Puppy Madness group regarding Shiloh.  I am so sorry to hear Shiloh's first 11 months were so difficult.  Thank goodness you heard about her in the nick of time.  It was such a sad story you posted, but it makes me smile to think that she now has a wonderful forever home where she will get lots of love and a real sister!  Please give us updates on her progress.  She is a beauty! 

Loving the new profile pic! Yarrow is gorgeous as ever!

The sheepadoodle that I am talking about is a mix of OES (Old English Sheepdog) and standard poodle - in this case a phantom standard.  I had a F1b phantom goldendoodle (goldendoodle/phantom poodle) and he was the most fantastic dog.  Beautiful coat and no shedding.  He was so soft and did not mat.  Loved that dog but he passed away in  February.  Take a look at the photos on my page to see him.  The same breeder is now experimenting with sheepadoodles.  She is in Washington State.

I am definitely considering a sheepadoodle in the future so your comments regarding your bernedoodle were very interesting.  I am also going with a very experienced breeder who has her breeding stock now but going through all the testing.  It will be a while before I have a puppy.  There are other breeders of sheepadoodles, but I want the experience of my breeder.  I did get another companion for my ALD while I am waiting for a sheepadoodle because he definitely needed a companion.

Thanks for your response Deb.  I tried to get the boys on Acana or Orijen originally and neither of them will eat it.  They seem to both the love the rabbit, so I think I will continue for the 12 trial period and if that does not work, I may try the NOW.  Thanks

Deb ~ I just sent you a friend request.  I was reading a discussion concerning itching and you mentioned that a chance of food had helped Yarrow.  May I ask what you were feeding initially and what you feed now.  Our Charlie has never had issues, but Beau has frequent itching and some yeast in ears.  I keep his ears cleaned, but the vet wants to put him on a RX food.  I am in the processing of switching from Wellness Core (which is chicken based grain free) to Nature's Variety Instinct Rabbit grain free.  I am wondering if maybe Beau would benefit from a grain product.  I am at a loss.  It is so hard to figure out this issue.

Oh, I know we will have a companion for Harpo before long.  Today we are going to the pet therapy swimming pool for the boys to have a swim and a bath.  And, yes, they age so quickly when their companion is gone.  Have you ever read the book "Where the Red Fern Grows"?  It is about dogs and loosing a friend.  It's a kid's book but one of my favorites.  Grab a copy if you have not read it.