Gunny, snuggling with a friend.

Beautiful Gunny had a local guardian but was returned due to asthma issues. (Remained here at ADNE)

I certainly was thrilled that Louise had all that I was looking for in a guardian, we were not aware the asthma medication she took would not work with Gunny.

Due to this unfortunate incident, I would like to refrain from a placement with anyone suffering with asthma or severe allergies. Gunny has a beautiful dark chocolate coat (that could lighten) with no shedding or dandruff. She would do well with families that have an adult at home, retirees, active adults or a single adult looking for a great companion to socialize with.

Gunny is an exceptional Cockapoo for new dna at ADNE. As always, I put health and temperament first in the creation of new Australian Labradoodle lines.

Gunny looks so much like an Australian Labradoodle! Her new DNA will certainly enhance my program. She is such a sturdy miniature with exceptional boning and a perfect saber tail. Her softly curling fleece is lush with no undercoat. Although I would consider Gunny  'slow to warm' to strangers when not in her comfort zone, she DOES warm up with a gentle and encouraging hand. You will need patience. She has bonded to me exceptionally well. Gunny would love a home with another dog and adults who have the time to continue her socialization with other dogs and people of all types.

Gunny has mesmerizing eyes, a very soft mouth (no nipping or grabbing) and gentle manners.
She does really well in a car (no sickness) and is learning how to walk better on a leash. 

SHE HAS ARRIVED!

I am beyond excited to shout out that Miss Minnie Mc Guinness has landed at ADNE! What a delightful puppy from my good friend and breeder, Heather Clark of Cottage Acres Cockapoos.

It was serendipity that this lovely female was available. Called 'Gunny', she slipped right into my household like a glove.

Please welcome this adorable girl who we originally thought to place in a local guardian home but we could not give up Gunny, so she lives with us.  :+)

What is not to like about this adorable mini?

• Gunny is very ladylike when she eats, no grabbing, growling or stiffness
• is gentle with my baby 7 week old pups - very tolerant
• respectful of my adult doodles that live here
• does not nip
• sleeps through the night
• LOVES to cuddle and give kisses
• non-shedding coat of soft waves
• beautiful amber-green/hazel 'human' eyes

A new day with Gunny:

• Gunny has a 'Do I have your permission to approach?' demeanor. She comes slowly and lays down with eyes looking for acceptance. Sometimes does a roll-over. She will jump up and gently put her paws on you but a soft correction of 'no' takes care of it.
• She is not an over-eater. Eats till she is full and leaves it. She has a bladder like a camel, so you really have to watch her. Most pups eat and immediately potty - not Gunny.
• A bath is not on her 'favorite thing to do' list. :+) She tolerated it well enough and is so silky to the touch now that she is dry.
• Loves laying with you on the couch having her belly rubbed.

I could go on but I think I will get to know her better first. I know she must have something negative but I have yet to notice it. Oh, she loves to destuff toys!

MINNIE MC GUINNESS aka Gunny, Minnie Mac or Guinness..by whatever name...

It was just meant to be. I had been talking to my breeder friend whose program produced Gunny and asked if 'Teal Girl' had been sold yet. To my surprise, she had not. So, I asked to buy her as a breeding prospect. I had just received news that my chocolate/cafe girl was not going to meet my breeding requirements and my only other chocolate DNA girl was about to retire. This lovely chocolate Cockapoo was the perfect replacement to add new DNA to my existing Labradoodle lines.

The nickname 'Gunny' kept popping into my head, so I use it although Minnie McGuinness seems to suit her very well as it means  'a small tankard of brown ale'.  :+)

Gunny is a miniature who will most likely top out around 25 lbs. She is destined to be a part of my miniature lines as I move forward in my program.  We decided to keep Gunny with us here at ADNE.

I love her stocky build and lush, non-shedding coat.

Happily, Gunny sleeps through the night in her little bed till about 6:30 am. She uses the dogie door all the time and knows 'sit and down'. The command 'come' is somewhat reluctant with quite a bit of 'army crawling' and sometimes it is accompanied with a flip on the back which begs for a belly scratch. Fetching is an odd game of  'Yes, let's play but I want to keep the ball, ok?'

A hearty eater, I always have to watch that she does not try to wrangle some extras from the rest of the crew's bowls. Gunny is not an excessive barker but she will join in with the rest of the crew when so inclined. Gunny loves to take a nap on the couch cuddled very close to you. Other times, she is my foot warmer. I love her easy care coat but it does grow quickly! 



STATS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• DOB:  November 20, 2015. Sire is The Music Box Lyric - a caramel Moyen Poodle and Rockhaven's K-Aaroning It On - a Black and Tan American Cocker Spaniel. Both parents are AKC registered.
• Size/Color/Coat:  15 inches and 20 lbs. at maturity. Color DNA is bbEe. Gunny is chocolate with a non-shedding coat. Gunny carries for the phantom pattern but does not carry the Parti or Merle gene.
• PRA Eye Disease - Cleared through parents. Proof provided.
• CERF - Normal 3/21/16, 10/9/16, 5/5/17, 8/3/18. OFA#: COP-EYE11/29F-VPI
• von Willandbrand Disease - Normal through parents. Proof provided.
• EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse) - Normal through DDC Labs.
• DM (Degenerative Myelopathy) - Normal through DDC Labs.
• Hyperuricosuria DNA Test - is Normal through DDC Labs.
• PFK (Phosphofructokinase Deficiency)  - is Normal through Gen Sol Labs.
• Hips - PennHIP - At a year, is .47/.45
• Elbows - Will be OFA Certified when 2 years old, prelims are Normal.
• OFA Patellar Luxation (knees) - Prelim Normal
• Canine Cardiologist - Auscultation is Normal on 5/9/17 at 17 mos. OFA#: COP-CA31/17F/C-VPI
• Thyroid and Blood Chemistries - Dr. Dodds Labs is Normal at a year. 1/27/17
• IC - Carrier. All first generation Cockapoos carry the IC gene. Gunny has a perfect coat with full furnishings. She does not shed or have a 'Terrier type wiry coat. Gunny should be bred to IC Normal studs to produce quality coated Australian Labradoodle pups.