Axel has found his home.

Yesterday, a couple I have known for quite some time expressed interest in becoming Axel's owners.  Happily, they thought he was quite charming and would be a great addition to their home that has three other doodles of various ages.  Since Axel is so comfortable being here with four doodles, I am sure his personality will shine when he meets his 'cousins'.

I am delighted that Axel will have an experienced home with several doodle friends.  In time, he will join in the various walks taken during the day.  Axel will enjoy the many opportunities to chase the critters in their yard, go for rides and still have plenty of cuddle time with his new 'mom and dad'.

Unfortunately, Dan had to take a call so was not included in the picture but he did say 'I was in love at first site'.  :+)

Such a cute twosome!

Axel gives the best head tilts!  Yes, they are keeping his namesake.  :+)

 Axel will be in his new home this coming Friday.  

Axel tries to make friends with our pumpkins.

Axel is now 7 weeks of age.  He is full of himself and thinks he is the 'cat's meow'.  He weighs 6 3/4 lbs so is leaning to be the size of his mini daddy, Jaxon rather than his 'bigger' mommy, Sadie.  I expect him to mature around 20 to 25 lbs.  His coat will be curly and his temperament is silly, curious, happy and energetic.  :+)

I tried to take a really cute pic of him amongst some of my pumpkins but he is busy, busy!.

'What is over there?'

'I need to climb over this orange thing to get to the driveway'.

'Oh, what did you say? Sit & stay?'

The next two weeks will soon be over and this bundle of cuteness will be with his new family.  :+)

Axel is growing but not by much!

 This little boy has confidence, energy and smarts in spades!  All 5 and 1/4 lbs. of him is just waiting for something to happen that he can investigate, grab, tug or chase.  He loves to 'investigate' our retired girls here and they put him in his place each and every time.  So, his dogie education is intense!  Thankfully, he is smart and immediately shows respect and rolls over.  :+)

Axel enjoys petting and when you hold him and give him a gentle squeeze, he grunts like he is some sort of squeaky toy.  :+)

He is up on a slide and has no fear.

Oh boy, he is gonna 'get it' from Gunny!

'I WISH someone would play with me.'

Looking for a playmate.....

Here's one!  I like to snuggle too.

Whew! Busy Day!!!

Axel is doing very well.  His mom, Sadie, went home to her guardian family this week and she is doing great too.  Axel is eating his meals, interacting with our adult ladies and getting to meet people on a daily basis.  In about a week, I will be taking him to special places to meet new people to keep the exposure going.  Thankfully, we have lots of people that stop by often and who does not love to meet a puppy - especially one as cute as this little guy?  :+)

 

Axel loves his free time running around our kitchen and also going outdoors to play in the large puppy pen.  Without siblings to entertain him, it takes more effort on our part to be sure he gets lots of people time in our arms or chasing after our feet or PJ legs!  He loves clogs and leather sandals too.  Hmmmmm.  He is very curious, playful, energetic and cuddly all rolled into one adorable face.  :+)