PLEASE do not risk this - 'Grain Free Food'

Although there are many, many opinions regarding grain free dog food, to me, it is NOT worth the risk of feeding it.  Dogs are CARNIVORES - if given a choice of a plate full of meat and one of peas, legumes and other vegetable like foods, I would put my money down on them eating the plate of meat.

I would like to share this link with you:

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/it-s-not-going-away-vets-still-seeing-cases-dog-n1107791?fbclid=IwAR3kedy2N4O2Yn5y4NERsNXXE0C1QfK-OmDsTTAmyOHIkU_qh7SeuMLMxlU

Even those feeding Life's Abundance Grain Free should stop and use the ones WITH grains or even better Ancestral Grains which is in some Farmina  N/R Dog foods.  READ labels!

I would much rather error on making choices of dog foods that DO NOT have issues linked to them.  I know it is a never ending subject but companies making dog food will cut corners anywhere it increases their profit margin or 'creates marketing a more 'human-like' niche.'

Be aware that the food you feed your pet will either increase or decrease their life span!

Thank you Santa Claus!

With his help and Mother Nature, we are on track to breed Ms. Sadie Benz in about ten days or so for spring puppies in an assortment of colors.

Sadie is sooooo soft and silky.

Because I selected Boomer to be her mate, there is a small possibility of getting a phantom or two in the litter mix.  Some of the pups will have some patches of white on their chest.  Lastly, there is a chance of a cream pup among the chocolates and blacks.  A myriad of colors and patterns could be born and it will seem like Christmas all over again.  :+)

'Comfort and Joy' for my elderly doodles!

I have been breeding Labradoodles for almost 16 years now and I know there are still many of my early pup buyers with elderly doodles.

Ms. Harriet Potter will be 15 years of age on January 6th.  One morning, she came down the stairs with a limp on her right front leg.  I immediately thought she had something stuck on her foot, which she did not.  After a couple of days, with the limp still evident, I brought her to my vet.  After the exam and x-ray, nothing was found, so they put her on a pain med.  As you know, I prefer healing from the inside out not masking issues.

While at the Tractor Supply Store, I found a product that changed everything:  LIQUID - VET for HIPS & JOINTS.  I decided to try it in the Pot Roast flavor.  In less than four days, Harriet was no longer limping and I just knew she was feeling better.  Willis (12) was also feeling her age, so I gave it to her as well and she is leaping back into my husband's truck with a wagging tail.  This product has put the bounce back into my elderly doodles' step.  :+)

When I was reading the ingredients, I was so impressed that this product contains FOUR of the best known ingredients to protect joints and cartilage.  It certainly has made a difference in the comfort of my elderly girls and wanted to share the amazing results with this product.

Tis the season!

Although I made the decision to skip breeding Elsie this time around, I so enjoy her wonderful personality and her little pups.

Elsie's guardian sent me this adorable pic of her in the season's garb.  I love receiving pics of my doodles!

I am sure Elsie has been a good girl and will receive lots of gifts under the tree.

I look forward to breeding Elsie for fall puppies in 2020.  :+)

Jonnie has been bred this morning!

Than you Lord for giving us great weather to get this done!  We arrived at Broadview Vets just a smidgen after 10 am and Mr. Duckie Mallard was promptly waiting for us in the lobby with a wagging tail.

Hello, my name is JONNIE CACHE - How do you do!

Jonnie was immediately smitten with his curls and good manners.  A room was readied and we let them get to know each other.  Being a sensitive guy, Duckie was fine with Jonnie making all the moves but we 'only had the room for a short time', so the staff prepared to collect Duckie and AI (Artificially Inseminate) Jonnie.  It went smooth as melted chocolate and all was well promptly.  They said their goodbyes and I am sure may meet again some day in the future.

To be honest, I thought Jonnie was NOT going to be receptive to being AI'd, but she was perfect! Not a whimper or complaint.  Good Girl!!  :+)

If all goes well, puppies should be arriving in early February but there will be many more posts on this mating before then!



When we arrived home, I took Jonnie out for some fresh air and took some pics of her in my driveway.
She stays very close but I took no chances and kept her on a leash as we walked around in our yard.  She loves the snow and kept eating it.  It took a bit of time before I could get a decent pic with her head up!


The pic on the right shows her bit of grey shading on her back which the Yorkie breed has. No, Jonnie has no Yorkshire Terrier in her!!  It is the greying gene.  :+)


After, I took her into my fenced front yard which is full of snow, she and my other doodles enjoyed romping around.  They all got along well.

Jonnie in the snow.

Jonnie sitting in the driveway.

Jonnie weighs 20 lbs. and is just about 16" in height.  Duckie is 18 lbs.  Both are small doodles but not a fragile ones.  Jonnie likes to play and loves to sleep in your bed preferably on your head!  Jonnie is most definitely a cuddler and wants to be near you.  She is curious as well as an 'alert' doodle.  If someone is at your door, you will know it.   

Merry Christmas to all!!

Wyatt Slurp is the poster child for snow!

He is such a hoot and I do believe Winter is his favorite time of the year...well next to chasing geese in the fall and pigeons in the summer!  Wyatt simply loves life in general.  What a guy!  :+)

Want to cuddle????

Jonnie will be visiting soon!

Wednesday, Miss Jonnie Cache will be visiting for a few days as we plan her date with Duckie.  I will be taking her to my vet on Thursday to see her 'numbers' which will help all of us plan when is the best time for she and Duck to meet. 

Stay tuned for more information!

Potential breeding coming!

Well, surprise, surprise I have just been contacted by Jonnie's guardians that she has begun her cycle!  I notified Duckie's guardians that his services will be needed in early December.  :+)

If all goes well, we should be expecting little phantom patterned miniatures (under 20 lbs.) around February/March.  Once we actually have the whelp, I will be better abled to give an exact date for going home but it will be in early spring.  :+)

Please check out both parents under the Current Breeder tab on my website.  The pups will certainly be a colorful group of curly Teddy Bears.

I will keep posting here as things progress.  Yes, I am accepting applications at this time.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!

THANK YOU, KIM!

Many thanks to my website designer for getting my website updated in record time!  She is amazing!  All is current and all new links work properly.  Enjoy.  :+)

ADNE JONNIE CACHE

To my great delight I was able to purchase this little nugget from Marci of Tango Wool Labradoodles.  I took a trip down to eastern Massachusetts and watched the litter for a bit before making my choice.  It was between her and a sweet little boy but I really wanted a female.  A couple weeks later, I brought JONNIE CACHE to Maine.  Didn't take long to be blessed with a guardian inquiry from a familiar family who was ready for a second doodle from ADNE!  It was a perfect fit!

WORDS FROM HER GUARDIANS:

Lil Jonnie and BFF Murphy

Nine years ago we started the search for the right family-dog.  With three young children, we had a long list of requirements.  After extensive research, we discovered ADNE and fell in love with these doodles.  We waited for one of the liters and eventually adopted Murphy Tucker.  

Murphy immediately became part of our family.  He is a loving, gentle, kind doodle, who will do anything for a tennis ball.  When Murphy turned 6, we started discussions about adding another doodle to the family.  We went back to ADNE and searched for the next litter.  

At the time, there weren’t any puppies to adopt.  However, Joyce asked if we would be a guardian to a little girl.  She sent us a picture of Jonnie Cache, and it was love at first sight.  We went down to meet Jonnie, and knew it was the right fit.  Even Murphy approved.  So Jonnie became part of our family.

Jonnie is such a fun, loving little girl.  Jonnie spent many of her puppy days at puppy camp – socializing with other dogs and learning her manners.  She enjoys meeting new dogs and playing.  She spends the warm months at the lake, chasing Murphy and is starting to enjoy swimming, like Murphy. 

Every morning Jonnie and Murphy play together.  They adore one another. 

 She is a typical little sister and loves to antagonize Murphy until he agrees to play.  

Jonnie is full of energy and loves to take walks with the kids, run around, and be with people.  She is also a cuddler.  When we sit, Jonnie usually jumps up on our lap to be loved. She also loves to curl up next to the kids when they are sleeping.  

Jonnie has fit right in with our family.  

STATS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Date of Birth is May 18, 2018 from Tango Wool's 'Over the Rainbow' aka Toto and  Tango Wool's 'Pennies from Heaven' aka Billie. Both parental pedigrees and test results will be included in buyer booklets.  
• Size/Color/Coat:  Jonnie is a true miniature black and tan phantom who is about 15 inches in height and 20 lbs.  Her fleece coat is soft and silky with a bit of gentle curls.
• Pattern DNA for interested breeders is:  BbEe, DD, Em/m, S/Sp, Ky/Ky, at/at,
• Hips:  PH is .43/.42 above average, eVet prelim OFA rating is Good with normal Elbows.
• OFA Patellea: Normal - OFA HY-PA2473/12F/P-VPI
• OFA Legg-Calves-Perthes: Normal - OFA HY-P95/12F-VPI
• OFA Cardiac: Normal - OFA HY-CA2920/12F/C-VPI
• OFA  EYE CERTIFICATION: Normal - OFA HY-EYE2291/11F-VPI
• THYROID: Normal.  No evidence of thyroid disease.  #HML 134805

Cleared by Parents for the following diseases:

• PRA - Progressive Rod Atrophy
• vWD - von Willebrand Disease
• DM - Degenerative Myopathy

Pedigree here:

Christy 'BRINKLEY' has joined our breeding program!

I am so delighted that Brinkley has passed her testing and will hopefully produce sweet puppies that are just like her and her Momma, Daisy who is now retired.  Daisy is my velcro doodle and is extremely loving, sweet and tolerant.  It is this exact type of temperament that Labradoodles are so well known for.  Surely, both of her daughters, Ms. Sadie Benz and Brinkley will follow in her pawsteps :+)


Here are some words from her guardians:

We were hesitant to get another dog only a short while after losing both our beloved 14 yr. old mini labradoodles, Puck and Riley. But our daughter, who was a guardian for a year-old ADNE pup, encouraged us to consider looking at a gorgeous female for whom Joyce needed a guardian home. Once we saw and held Brinkley we were smitten.

This sweet girl was not a replacement for our dogs, but she immediately filled our home with the joy and heart that was missing with her own delightful personality.

We were familiar with the breed, so knew in that sense she was a perfect fit. Brinkley’s manageable size means she can curl up on a chair with me to read or watch TV. She is sturdy and strong enough to enjoy walks and hikes, but if we have inclement weather and can’t get a good walk in, she easily adapts without being antsy or fretful. She loves a good romp with other dogs and was a standout pupil in dog training class. Her groomer adores her and Brinkley loves water, whether in a bath or swimming in the lake. She is a good rider who enjoys both car and boat rides. Her overall temperament is even and mellow.

Brinkley will alert us with a sharp bark if someone approaches our home, but then settles once she’s done her job. We love her wavy non shedding coat that draws everyone to pet her, which she relishes. We have three young granddaughters and Brinkley is wonderful with them. She is always ready to engage in a game of catch or chase, but also quick to settle and just cuddle.

We were unfamiliar with guardianship until our daughter contracted with ADNE for her dog, Sadie. We were able to observe how that worked - and how well it worked - with considerate and cooperative partners. So, we agreed to sign on and thus far it has been a seamless partnership. We couldn’t be happier with Brinkley and we can’t imagine our home without her.

This was the cutest pic ever of Sadie (back seat) and Brinkley (the driver):

Driving Miss Sadie!!!

STATS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Date of Birth is July 5, 2018 from Pine Lodge 'Daisy' Mae Duke of ADNE and Labradoodledoo's 'Wyatt' Slurp of ADNE.  Both parents bought from other breeders of exceptional lines. Both parental pedigrees and test results will be included in buyer booklets for you to peruse..  
• Size/Color/Coat:  Brinkley is medium in size and about 30 lbs. and 17 inches in height.  Her fleece/hair combo coat is soft with a bit of gentle waves.
• Pattern DNA for interested breeders is:  Bbee, Kb/Kb, at/at, S/Sp - carries parti pattern.
• Hips:  PH is .43/.54, eVet prelim OFA rating is Excellent with normal Elbows.
• OFA Patellea: Normal - OFA HY-PA2757/13/P-VPI
• OFA Legg-Calves-Perthes: Normal - OFA HY-LP159/13F-VPI
• OFA Cardiac:  - OFA HY-CA3254/15F/C-VPI
• OFA  EYE CERTIFICATION:  - OFA HY-EYE2578/15F-VPI
• THYROID/Hemolife: Normal.  No evidence of thyroid disease.  #HML 138513
• PRA - Progressive Rod Atrophy - 9/14/19 GenSol Labs #165652 is Clear/Normal 
• vWD - von Willebrand Disease - 9/17/19 DDC Lab #179623 is Clear
• DM - Degenerative Myopathy - 9/17/19 DDC Lab #179623 is Clear

Pedigree here:

Pondering who I will mate for YEAR 2020 puppies!

As with all things determined by Mother Nature, everything is subject to change!  However, I always have 'wish lists' just like the majority of my buyers do.

Let's talk about Ms. Sadie Benz first.  She is a lovely 'lavender' colored girl that was a chocolate color for her first year but, like most chocolates, they 'evolve'.  There are very few Australian Labradoodles that remain chocolate all of their lives due to dilutions that have been introduced into the lines.  So, if your heart is set on a chocolate, my lines will not produce one. They will become Cafe (a mixture of chocolate and silvery colored hair strands i.e. Gunny) or Lavender (a beautiful shade of a silvery taupe with either blue or pink tones - i.e. Sadie)  I will be breeding Sadie to either a chocolate or black male which will produce phantoms, abstracts (solid with some white) or solids in all colors.

Cafes look like my girl Gunny, who appears to look like mostly chocolate but you see the silvery highlights especially in strong light like shown.  Gunny truly is darker than Sadie.

Gunny with her newborns last year.  Notice the chocolate newborns??

I just received a great pic of Sadie in her pretty Lavender color:

Sadie all stretched out in her glory!  Similar to Gunny but much lighter when compared side by side.

Now another color of 'chocolate' is called Caramel.  If you are a fudge lover, you may know of a type called Penuche which is NOT brown at all but a light vanilla shade.  That is what doodle breeders describe as Caramel.  A Caramel doodle MUST NOT have a black nose.  It is a brownish colored nose - some are dark and others are light brown or even rosy brown in color.

This is Phineas, he is a caramel - notice his light colored nose and hazel eyes?

My next girl I may breed is a large miniature named Elsie Malloy.  Elsie is 25 lbs and about 17 inches in height - a nice sturdy girl.  She is an apricot.  Apricots also have 'tones' such as light apricot or dark - almost reddish.  Sometimes they bleach out a bit in the summer sun and then get darker again in the winter months.  Elsie is like that.  I have three boys I am considering:  Duckie, Emmett and possibly Hobbs (who may be too young yet).  All three males would produce some pups in the phantom, parti or solid color range.

Elsie prancing around in the sun.

My last consideration will be my mini, Jonnie Cache.  However, breeding her will depend entirely on timing.  If she cycles too close to the above two, I will pass and breed her the next breeding cycle.  My thoughts are either Duckie Mallard or Hobbs.  Either stud will produce phantoms, like Jonnie (two colors) in either black and tan or chocolate and tan.

Jonnie has the coloration of a Yorkie.  Her black saddle on her back has silver strands.  She is a full phantom pattern.

All of the above doodles have more pics and full health information under the CURRENT BREEDERS TAG on my website. 

Skye's the Limit has come to visit!

Today is a perfect fall day with a sparkling blue horizon and an abundance of sunshine.  I also have a perfect little specimen for pictures.

The Boomer x Gunny litter was an adorable group of pups and I kept back Skye and Diesel as potential breeding doodles.  As you know, Diesel was recently placed in a guardian home as a future stud.  He is a robust pup in size and will favor his daddy.  However, little Skye is like her momma, Gunny, who is a perfect mature mini size of about 22 lbs.  I just weighed Skye today (at 20 weeks) and she is just about 10 lbs., so I expect her to be about 18 lbs. when full grown.

I am completely delighted with this little girl and hope she will become as excellent a momma as Gunny, who is now retired.

Skye is highly intelligent and a willing learner.

She is also very focused.

A face you cannot resist.  Skye's mature coat will be soft, non-shedding, fleece with some curl. 

DIESEL & SHILO go to their new homes today!

It was a delightful ride to Diesel's new home this morning.  Although it was sprinkling slightly, I barely had to use my wipers.  Down a nice long driveway we went until we came upon his new home - such space to run and play!!  Diesel is going to have a ball running around there.  :+)

Diesel immediately started smelling everywhere in his new house and said 'Hello' to Sophie, the senior house dog who is a Che weenie (Dachhound x Chihuahua).  Diesel was respectful.  Teri and I talked for a bit and Diesel went outdoors a couple of times for potty.  Finally, I left and now I pray all goes well with him adjusting.  It will take a few days.

Teri with Diesel.  :+)

Later in the afternoon, Christy came by to pick up Shilo.  We went over the paperwork, Shilo went outdoors with the adult doodles and then we packed her up for her trip home.  I am told she has a number of people dying to meet her!

She too, has an amazing home(s) one with acreage and then a cottage at the lake for paddle boarding - a favorite past time of hers.   What a life!

I am thrilled with both these placements and I just know their new families will enjoy them for many years to come.  Of course you can call or email me any time for questions.  Service does not end after the sale you know!!  :+)

DIESEL! UPDATE: WE HAVE A GUARDIAN HOME FOR DIESEL!!!!

Yes, this boy is still with us.  I keep hoping that a local guardian home may present themselves, but so far - no takers!

Diesel is such a love - a calm, happy pup who LOVES to eat.  Will do just about anything for a bit of food.  He really is calm - I am not kidding.  He gives soft kisses, loves cuddles, is NOT a barker at all and is very good on a leash.  He whimpers for about three minutes when in the car and then just relaxes.  Diesel is one rugged boy and should be about 30 lbs. and maybe 17 inches.  Kind of like a cement block.  :+)

Always sits when asked. He was just trimmed in this pic.

Never complains when placed in his safe zone for a couple of  hours.

A sweet gentle face.  Diesel is truly a mini Lab with a soft, silky, non shedding coat.  

If you would truly enjoy having a wonderful stud as your pet, please let me know by replying here or send me an email.  Information on how to contact me is on the bottom of each page of the website.  Just remember, I need a guardian home for Diesel within an hour of either my vet in Rochester, NH or me in North Berwick, Maine.  Dog experience is a must and so is dog training.  Although Diesel is already trained in the basics (sit, come, down, walks on loose leash), training creates wonderful bonding and that is good for both of you.  :+)

To my great happiness, the Cormiers of Rochester, NH will be welcoming ADNE vin Diesel to their home soon.  I can't wait to take a pic of this couple with this charming guy.  WAHOO!  :+)

HOORAY! SHILO HAS A NEW HOME!!

First, I would like to thank my breeder friend, Mary Pat of Nestlewood Labradoodles for posting about her on her Facebook Page.  A wonderful couple saw it and contacted me.

Christy and Tom came to visit Shilo last Friday and claimed that she was exactly what they were looking for and it was obvious Shilo felt the same way.  I waited a long time and it certainly paid off. Shilo and her new owners are a perfect fit and I know she will be loved, spoiled and trained well.

I will post a pic when she is picked up on Tuesday, October 29th.

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On a different note, the storm here last Wednesday did a number here at ADNE.  A huge old pine tree fell in our front yard and just missed our home by ten feet!!  I never heard it fall and it was over 80 feet tall!  The wind and rain was so intense I did not know until I looked out my window the next morning.  Imagine my surprise!  My first thought was - Thank GOD it missed the house!  Also, the way it fell was not across my driveway but along the side of it crushing our fence for the doodles on that side.  So, lots of wood to be cut up, branches to be removed and debris to be raked and removed.  It will take my husband the rest of this week to clean it up then the poor man needs to re-do our fence.  I sure hope he enjoyed his trip to New Orleans while all this happened.  He is sure paying for it now!  Oi.  Here are a couple of pics.

Today, I gave Shilo a bath and a slight trim.

What a delight!  Not too many people can say that about bathing and drying a dog!  I knew Shilo loved water and she was sooooo good about letting me spray all over.  The soap didn't bother her at all (tear free, of course!) and she enjoyed the rubbing and rinsing.  What really surprised me was the hair dryer!  She was not concerned about all the air and blowing at all - even when I did her face - she rather enjoyed the warm blowing air.  :+)

After the slight trim (well behaved), bath and blowing out her coat, she went outdoors to run around and shake her pretty curls back into place.

Yes, she still enjoys this fluffy toy!  :+). Love the bit of sun that makes her coat sparkle!

The concerns I have on many Vet approved Flea & Tick meds. Please read.

I understand why many of you want to use the many products sold at your vets for flea and tick or heartworm management.  I certainly get that you don't want these 'suckers' in your home BUT at what cost?

There are many very safe products on the market that you can use and if you are diligent about checking your companion every day as you watch tv or read a book, your fur friend will be a healthier and happier doodle.  Take the time to read this FDA link on some of the products pushed by vets.

https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/animal-health-literacy/fact-sheet-pet-owners-and-veterinarians-about-potential-adverse-events-associated-isoxazoline-flea

This is a list of other products considered SAFE with far less possible side affects.  (List Provided by another Labradoodle Breeder - Rose O'Driscoll.)  Many thanks Rose!!

Advocate, Advantage, Stronghold, Milbamax and Drontal.  If you would prefer using a jacket type dog vest, I suggest NoFlyDesigns.com which is great for walks, hiking, swimming or hunting.  It is bright green or orange and very lightweight.  Cleans easily.  Wondercide Spray is also very good and what I use on myself, my doodles and in my yard.  Just Google the name and you will be provided with much information.  :+)  A little bit of maintenance done each day will ensure that your pet will be free of ticks - keep a small container with some alcohol in it to put those icky critters in and add years to your pet's life; keep his immune system strong; and take a load off his poor kidneys who have to filter those chemicals out of their body.

Many customers ask why I don't trust vets.  I do in many, many cases.  However, I also know there are other methods for preventing or minimizing bug/worm infestations.  Think outside the box and look for alternatives.  Yes, it is very easy to put a drop on their neck or hind quarters or clip on a collar but KNOW what these chemicals do to their body.  If it kills ticks or fleas, what else is that chemical affecting on your doodle?  The product does NOT stop at the bugs' death - it lingers one the skin layer and some even enter the bloodstream.  Think about that.  This is why there is a warning label on each package to NOT allow children to touch the product(s).  The above link from the FDA may help answer some of those concerns.  Please read and open your mind to other more safe products for you, your children and most of all your pet!  Thanks for reading.

We are in the Halloween spirit!

I was doing some decorating outdoors and decided to add Shilo to my decor.  She was a great model!

I LOVE this little hat and it fit her perfectly.  The 'pumpkin man' was able to give her a little hug and she did not mind at all.  BOO!!

SHILO is ready for a loving home.

The little girl is chock full of personality.  Shilo needs an owner who has experience with dogs.  She loves to play tug, ball, chase, 'find it' and does really well with a confident owner.  Sadly, Shilo is too smart to be with a first time dog owner.

Hey...what do you have there?

Her 'phantom patterned' coat is silky and non-shedding with some curls.  She is active but not hyper.  Shilo would very much enjoy a family with children over 8 years of age that are dog experienced and respect animals.  She also likes cats.

Oh, this is a cool toy.

I want to place Shilo in a situation where there is someone home most of the day.  Someone who works from home would be perfect or some active retirees who enjoy the outdoors in a social community as Shilo loves meeting new people - literally, she licks them to death!  Then wiggles out of their lap to invite a game of ball or to chase herself.

Can I pretty please have that toy back?

I will promise to be very good, honest.

In the evening, Shilo enjoys getting her belly rubbed while watching tv.  :+) Shilo is up to date on all her vaccines, spayed, sleeps in her crate until about 7 am without any fussing.

Thanks so much, this is such a fun toy.  :+)

Poor Shilo had to have four baby teeth removed today!

Sometimes 'baby teeth' just hang on and on and when this happens, they need to be removed so the poor baby doesn't have pain or complicate the mature teeth coming through.

I knew that two of them needed to be taken out but it actually was four!  The vet techs at Broadview simply adore her and she had lots of cuddles while there today.

She is now home and happy to see her friend, Diesel.

Shilo LOVES to give kisses hence her image is a bit blurry.  

There was not a person, dog or cat Shilo did not want to meet and greet - what a social butterfly!  :+)  She is ready for a new home!

Cute as a button (and just as small)

Well maybe not THAT small but 12 lbs. is pretty small for a pup - I expect Shilo to be about 18 lbs. or so at maturity.

So, if a family with older children (over 10 yrs.) or an adult, is looking for a friendly, smart, furry 'kissy - face' type companion, you need to meet this little girl.

Added benefits:

• Shilo generally goes potty outdoors on command.
• She loves the water and has been in a boat, on a paddle board and rides well in a car.
• She walks well on a leash and has basic commands.  She has confidence.
• Shilo sleeps through the night, so you are well beyond the 'early' puppy stage.
• She is perfect for those that travel by air, water or land.
• Her coat is a lovely slightly curly fleece that is soft, silky and non-shedding.
• Those that might be interested should have owned and trained dogs in their past.  She is too smart for newbies UNLESS they have a great trainer at their side to guide them.
• She also likes cats! Probably because they are more her size.  :+)

Please contact me via phone or email which is on the bottom of all pages of my website.  Thanks.

Paddle boarding!

Oh my, do these two enjoy each other! Updated pic of Shilo.

Boy Diesel and my re-home, who I have nicknamed 'Shilo', are having the best time together.  Take a look at these photos!

I don't even know where Shilo begins and ends.  She is a Gumby!!  :+)

'Catch me if you can' shouts Shilo!

Wrestle, wrestle, wrestle.

They do enjoy each other.

Shilo 'dances' around Diesel.

Thanks mom!  I love having a friend to chase!  XX Diesel looking for a local guardian home.

Shilo and Diesel have completely different structures.  Shilo is VERY fast and turns on a dime!  

Diesel is thick, rugged - built like a tank.  More Lab for sure expresses in him.

Shilo is for sale to an adult household who has experience and confidence with dog training in a positive manner.

Since I had a single pic of Diesel, I added one of Shilo today.

She has the head tilt down pat!!