New born puppies

[Tink]

protodog, I breed only f1's. I have 3 Lab females and my own Poodle stud.
I know I could charge more for f1b's but I love the ease of grooming with the f1's and they've been very good natured and healthy, so I plan to stick with this generation.

I was very careful when getting my dogs to choose ones that are friendly and laid back, as I'm too old to want to deal with hyper or aggressive dogs. The result has been pups that are extremely social and mellow. One couple told me that they'd had their pup only a few weeks and had a large party in their home. The 5 month old pup laid in the middle of the party and slept or wandered from person to person introducing herself without jumping on anyone so was a real hit.

I find a lot of people my age are buying my pups for the same reasons I like them. They can look great with just a weekly brushing, and occasional facial trim and sanitary cut. They're also safe with grandkids and don't wear you out tugging when you go for walks.

Chandra Amaya, the parents are 24" tall and 64 lbs, and 20" tall and 67 lb dogs, so the pups usually grow to that range as well. Some are larger... such as Moose, a black male from the last litter. At 7 months he's 26" at the whithers and 70 lbs and of course, still growing. I think the best thing about these dogs is that they're SO people oriented and smart that they learn very quickly and want to please you.
They're not dogs you can ignore though... 'cause if you do they'll quickly become bored and find ways to entertain themselves that you most likely won't appreciate. lol

I don't plan to keep any pups even though I do always fall in love with them and shed a few tears when certain ones leave me. I want to be able to spend as much time as possible with the dogs I have so hold myself to a limit of what I can personally handle well. They get rotated in and out of the house, so all get time being spoiled and pampered and all get time in the run playing with the other dogs. The run is 32' x32' and has a dog duplex in it, so they have the choice of cuddling in one house (each is 4'x4') or sprawling out alone in one. There's a child's wading pool in there during warm weather so they can play in the water and toys so they can chew or play tug of war if the mood hits them. Since all but Canada are young dogs, they spend a large part of the day playing. So in spite of the fact that I have 4 dogs, they're still sufficiently spoiled.

[Chandra Amaya]

ah, thanks for the info, Tink. My hubby is a black lab lover and we have a limit of a thirty pound animal in our apartment. maybe someday when we get a house.

[Shada]

Tink, you have some beautiful pups!
I also have a black lab, smaller one at 53lbs. and have a 40lb muttley that sheds like no tomorrow! Between them, and the two cats I have hair balls all the time.

I have been saying for awhile now, no more shedding dogs for me. My Keller boy (worst shedder) is 16 now, and Sara the lab is 10.
When the time comes that I am ready to bring another pooch into my home, I want me a little lap dog. It will be either a maltese, or havanese.

But then again, I have always had large dogs. I love Great Danes, was fortunate to have two in my lifetime that were wonderful. Then I had a dane/lab mix Breena, that was great. Sadly the danes don't live as long as other breeds. Had a sheltie Shada, that was my heart dog.

Now, seeing your pups... wow! Snugggles is such a beauty!! I have no doubt the new litter will be just as beautiful growing up. So... thinking about a labradoodle in my future!

[katcarasella]

Tink, my dogs want to come to your house and hang out, it sounds like fun
I saw what I think was a Labradoodle walking down the street yesterday in my neighborhood.
it was an apricot color, I couldn't stop because I was on my way to babysit. I'm gonna keep an eye out for them, I wanted to compliment the lady on her beautiful dog. Do any of your babies live in my neck of the woods?

[Tink]

Kat, that I know of the farthest East any of my pups have gotten so far is PA. I do have someone from Connecticut interested in a pup from this litter though, so that may change in the near future.
Shada, naturally I'm biased, but I adore the Labradoodles. For my lifestyle they're ideal.

[Janet]

Well Tink, they are almost a week old now....
......WHERE IN THE HECK ARE THE PICTURES??????

Tink--
I hope you don't find my questions overly invasive. I certainly don't mean them to be. Because a number of service dog organizations have had better success with doodles than with their purebred counterparts, I looked into doodles several years ago when my mother was diagnosed with macular degeneration. Essentially, she's going blind. The treatments she has received have worked better than expected, so she hasn't had the need for a service dog, and she has her hands full caring for an elderly basset. But, things may change. I've met a number of doodle dogs but not any doodle breeders, so it's nice to find you here. I hope it's okay if I pick your brain from time to time.

And Janet's right--we need updated pics.