ADNE 'THADDEUS' DOOD - RETIRED Stud.

8 weeks.

When Thaddeus was whelped, I was so excited to have my first phantom marked puppy.  I had been color DNA planning for quite some time and my goal to produce phantoms in the future was becoming a reality.  Since Thad's birth, I have been fortunate enough to purchase an additional male and a female from two unrelated breeding programs to hopefully produce more of them in the future.  My fingers are crossed that these new purchases will pass my testing protocol as well as Thaddeus has!





WORDS FROM THADDEUS' GUARDIAN:

When I was considering getting a dog, I had some particular considerations, allergies being the most significant.  I also live in a small ranch house and, though I have a good-sized yard for play, I wanted a smaller dog that would “fit” my house and not be something of a bull in a China shop.  I did a considerable amount of research relative to allergies and began to focus-in on doodles.  Then, for some months, I made a point of approaching every doodle and doodle owner I encountered to interact with the dogs and discuss the allergy issue with the owner as well get a sense of temperament and energy level, etc.  I quickly came to the conclusion that a labradoodle (and particularly, an Australian Labradoodle) was the dog for me.  I researched local breeders and settled on Annabelle Doodles, partly because of proximity, but, primarily because I appreciated Joyce’s more natural approach to breeding in general.

Then it was merely an issue of size.  As I said, I wanted a dog to fit my space.  Also, I’m getting a little older myself and wanted a dog that was small enough for me to lift comfortably.  On the other hand, I also wanted a dog that was big enough to run and play with me and to keep up.  Originally, I had Joyce put me on a list for a “medium” litter.  However, after meeting a number of labradoodles in my neighborhood and around town, I began to be concerned that, if my medium turned out to be of the larger variety, it may be considerably bigger than I wanted.  At the time (rather coincidentally), Joyce had a new litter of miniatures that included a phantom (black with brown) that she was interested in placing as a potential stud.  She guesstimated that this particular pup’s ultimate weight would be about 28lbs.  That seemed about the perfect size for me and I jumped at the chance to be the guardian of Thaddeus Dood. 

That was a year ago and Thaddy is now the little man about my house.  I work at home and so he and I spend considerable time taking breaks in the yard playing ball or frisbee.  He has a tendency to want to hang onto his toys and not return them to me but Cheerios work wonders and he will fetch and return his frisbee all day for a little “o” reward.  He is energetic and ready to go out and play any time but not before sitting obediently at the door to allow me to put on his collar.  He’s very good with other dogs and wants to play, play, play with them.  He can be cautious and protective when first meeting new people but, in a matter of seconds, or a minute or two, he is hopping all around them, tail wagging like mad.  I suspect partly because of his nature and partly because of training, he rarely ever barks.  As energetic as he is, he also enjoys quiet time and will snooze or occupy himself with a toy while I read or play music.  He’s incredibly well behaved, smart as a whip and a wonderful companion.

STATS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Date of Birth:  7-11-2017.  A mating of ADNE Lil Abner x 'Gunny'.  Both parents are non-shedding.
• Size/Color/Coat:  Thad is a 17 inch , 25.8 lb. black and tan phantom with a wavy fleece coat.  DNA Color Code is - BbEe, Ky/Ky, at/at, no parti genes. Incorrect Coat is Normal.
• Cleared by Parents for the following through DNA test results:  Degenerative Myopathy, Exercised Induced Collapse, von Willenbrand Disease, Progressive Rod Atrophy 
• Thyroid/Blood Work and TgAA - Done 7-16-18 is all normal with TgAA at 1%. Hemolife Labs HML#123305.  OFA#HY-TH528/12M-PI
• Hip Results:  Done 7/16/18 PennHIP is .32/.30. Radiologic Diagnosis from eVet shows Normal Pelvis and Elbows with hips rated as 'Excellent' in conformation.
• Patellar Luxation (knees) - Normal.  OFA  #HY-PA1988/12M-VPI
• Legg-Calves-Perthes - Normal.  OFA #HY-LP82/12M-VPI
• Cardiac:  ECHO & Auscultation was Normal on 10/28/18.  OFA #HY-ACA72/15M-VPI
• Eyes: 10/28/18.  Extra Eyelashes; otherwise Normal. OFA#HY-EYE1731/15M-VPI

Thaddeus Dood

Just received a couple of pics of my potential breeding boy, THADDEUS DOOD!  Thaddeus is my first phantom marked male in my program and I am very excited about introducing this pattern to some ADNE matings.

In six or so months, Thaddeus will be tested to see if he has the testing scores to become a stud for our program.  I am sure hoping and praying!

This boy is from the mating of Gunny and Lil Abner that I just repeated which produced six lovely pups. No phantoms this time, so I guess I used up all my 'cards' on the first litter that provided me with two.

Thaddeus will be a large miniature Australian Labradoodle reaching roughly 28 lbs. or so. His coat is scrumptious and lightly marked with tan brush strokes on his chest, legs, tush and a bit on his face.  His groomer did an outstanding job on him.

Just groomed - frontal pic.

Before grooming.

Pic of his full groom enjoying a chew stick. He is 7  1/2 months of age.

Oh boy - What a treat!

I had a vet's appointment this afternoon and who did I meet while there?  THADDEUS DOOD! I was so tickled to see him as he is now six months of age and just incredibly handsome. His coat is like silk and lies beautifully.  Thad is very friendly, happy and full of himself. When he is a year, we will do his testing to see if he will join the ADNE stud group.  Send good wishes that he does!

Snow crystals on his chin.

Checking out a new dog in the parking lot.

A serious face!
                                         

                                 

Love the tongue.

 

Focusing on another arrival!

The joy of color patterns.

For many years, the 'phantom' pattern was not one that I had considered placing in my program. It took me a while to STOP associating that color pattern with aggressive tendencies.  It is wrong, I know and not fair to any breed representative of that pattern.

When I visited some lovely Bernese Mountain Dogs, which have a similar pattern, I realized how silly I was in my thoughts. I LOVED their look and realized how much I wanted that pattern and set on a course to produce some. 

After many DNA pattern tests, my first one was born and I was over the moon. Molly was everything I had hoped for. A gorgeous coat, perfect phantom pattern and a temperament to die for - except she had an underbite. I was beyond disappointed but had to let her go as a pet.  Health still has to be the first requirement for keeping a breeding candidate.

A couple years later, two phantoms were produced in the Gunny x Lil Abner litter and voila - Thaddeus Dood captured my eye and my heart.  I am so hoping he will test out well in a year or so; but in the meantime, I enjoy sharing his pic from his awesome guardian, Paul.

Thaddeus Dood showing off his new groom.

There are many genes that must 'combine' to produce particular patterns. You just can't randomly breed doodles and think it will happen. It is a deliberate process and may take years to achieve. I saw my first Labradoodle with a 'tri' pattern twelve years ago and fell in love.  A tri pattern includes white within the phantom coloration. Look up a Bernese Mountain Dog and you will see what I mean. I have been working towards that pattern for a long time and hope within a couple of years, I will achieve it.

Breeding is certainly a labor of love, dedication and sometimes, heartbreak!