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!