At last, at last the Clary x Wyatt litter are all in their homes!

Due to a calendar glitch, Biscuit had to remain another week later than his siblings.  He was picked up this morning by has very happy family and now I can finally post pictures of the families!

Harper has joined the Greene family.  (Pink Girl)

Lucky for me that Alexa, Daren and I were on the same page when it came to picking this boy to be a
potential stud for ADNE someday.  He has two other dogs, a cat and a wonderful yard to explore.

Biscuit was the last pup to be picked up but he had a ball with the minis that are still here during his extra time.  A doodle that could have gone to any family as he is such a confident and snugly guy.

Roxy was the first to leave our nest.  Another ADNE doodle awaits at home.  Will be very interesting
to see how they are doing together as Roxy is quite the social butterfly!

Edith Hansen had the softest coat and personality of the group.  This family really wanted a pup to snuggle with
and I do believe Edith will give everyone equal attention.  :+)

Now that all the pups have been placed, I do hope I will get some updates every now and again to hear how all are doing.  Pictures would be welcomed as well!  You all know how to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.  :+)

Temperament Tests - Assignments Update

Just to let you all know that my trainer will not return back here from Denver until Tuesday, so assignments will be made on Wednesday, Aug. 14th.  At that time, I will need a name for either a male or a female so PLEASE have this ready.  I will ask that the balance for your pup be sent so it is received by Tuesday, Aug. 20th if using a personal check.  If not received by that date (late), I will hold it for you and you must bring cash instead at pick up.  My address is on the bottom of every page of the website.

Pick up is on Saturday, August 24th at 1 pm unless you have made other arrangements with me.  Lastly, Week 8 pics will be done on Thursday, not Wednesday because of their surgeries.

Boy, did I drop the ball this week! (Gunny x Boomer Litter - 7 weeks)

My apologies for messing up the pick up day - I clearly missed an entire week when making my count.  It does not impair the surgery date but the pups were a bit early for their CAER Eye Exam today as I generally do it at eight weeks; as well as their Temperament Test.  However, my very experienced trainer will take their age into account when doing her write ups.  She did mention to me that she has a commitment in Denver and may not get to them until her return.  Please be patient, I would rather the reports be correct not fast.

The pups have really been enjoying the play yard and both Biscuit and Pink have been a great 'big sis and big bro' to all of them.  They all sleep together as well but are fed in separate areas.  Biscuit (Pink is SOLD AND WITH HER NEW FAMILY) will be picked up on Saturday and I will just have the little guys for the next couple of weeks.

A friend of mine came with me to the pups Temperament Test and was a great help moving and holding some of the pups as needed.  Thank you, Roxann!!  Both Rocky and Coffee needed another pup to bolster their confidence through some of the test parts and then completed the rest by themselves.  Given they are both smaller than most and tested a week early, I was glad to see them complete the process once a sibling was with them.  :+)

The ride up and back from the Temperament Test was somewhat noisy until the pups finally settled down; however, the ride to the eye exams today was MUCH more quiet.  We have a couple more trips before they go home.

This week's pics includes some of the pups participating in the Temperament Test.

Fudge Boy is very popular.  Wonder why?  :+)

For those who like curls, well..Sage has plenty of them.

A replica of her mom, Coffee will more than likely lighten just a bit.

Coral's color is so captivating.  She IS the color of a Kraft Caramel.  Yum!

Oh, those silky blacks get me every time.  

'How much is that dogie in the Window'?  Anyone remember that tune?  Rocky takes it to a new level.  

Violet was terrific during her Temperament Test.  A really confident pup.  Cute, too!

  

A smart a--!  Sky simply knows she is adorable and uses her smarts and good looks  optimally!

Here are some pics of the pups during the variety of 'activities' done during the Temperament Test.

Clary's pups are 9 weeks today and one already went home.

Roxy went home with her family this morning but her siblings are still here and today is still PICTURE DAY!

I brought the pups in when we had our shower but the afternoon is lovely once again and out they went to play with Gunny's babies.  I was able to get some single shots of them even between all the chasing and wrestling.

Biscuit will be here till Sat. Aug. 10th.  He is the biggest pup in the litter at 10 lbs.

I really like this black and white pic of Pink Girl, who does not have a home at this time.  She definitely favors her Poodle genes in her face and leg length.  She is athletic and sweetly independent.  7 1/2 lbs.
She will probably be about 28 lbs. as an adult.

Pink again peeking from behind the slide.

You can really see Pink's long legs in this pic.  Although her coat is dense, she has the type of coat that can be kept nice and neat easily if you are handy with clippers!  A 'no muss, no fuss' type of girl.  :+)

Frankie leaves with his guardians tomorrow late afternoon.  I am so looking forward to seeing him mature. 9 1/2 lbs.

Miss Edith also goes home tomorrow in the early afternoon.  (7 1/2 lbs.)  Around 27 lbs. or so  at maturity.

By tomorrow evening, my load will be a bit lighter but still busy!  I look forward to more visits from the Gunny litter owners.  In the meantime, I am sure both Pink and Biscuit will tire out the pups for nice long naps!  :+)

It was HAPPY HOUR at ADNE this morning!

Finally, I let the little pups into the large play area with the big pups and didn't they have a ball!  Both groups entertained each other very well.  I was surprised that Gunny's minis held their own with Clary's bruisers!

Look for yourselves!  Unfortunately, most of the chocolate pups were either behind, under or in a different spot as I snapped pics.

We are ready to play, are you?

Pink Girl got into it right away with a happy hop!

Game on!

What is over there?

Sniff, sniff...

Help!  I am being ganged up on!!

No, says Frankie,  I AM being ganged up on!

How you doing, little buddy?

Come on, Coal, let's play!

I'll play, I'll play!

Follow the leader, ladies!

I went for a very nice ride in the Uber car.  :+)

Roxy gets stalked by two minis, while Frankie looks on.

Uh oh looks like a stand off.....

The chase is on!

This is a pivot...watch..

See that?

Not bad says Roxy.

I can show you a few tricks, says Roxy.

Coal can't decide who to play with - Pink or Biscuit.

Biscuit wins!

That's ok says Pink, I got the toy I want.  

Pups are back home and doing well.

Naturally, they still feel sleepy after the anesthesia but after a small nap, they all be ready to have a small meal.

They were good patients and had lots of cuddles while recuperating - I love my vets!

Frankie was happy to rejoin with his siblings.

Some of you may feel that the pups are going home too soon after surgery but it is the best course of action.  If left here, they will wrestle, run and be too busy which is not good for the surgical site.  They would also be miserable if I crated them all day, so recuperating from their surgery with you is a prime way for them to bond, have loads of attention, get some supervised low key exercise and adapt to their new surroundings.  They heal very quickly but it is best to keep them 'low key' for about seven more days.  Yes, they can walk and even run but jumping is a no-no as well as excessive running.  This is the very best time to teach them sit, down and proper leash walking.  Have your treats ready!

Frankie Bing.

I went back and forth and back and forth about whether or not to add this boy to my program.  It wasn't just his blue, blue Frank Sinatra/Bing Crosby eye color but his phenomenal temperament that finally won me over.  Plus, I have to be honest, I LOVE scruffy coated dogs and always have!

Although most people gravitate to the purchase of a doodle because they are allergy friendly, I wanted to breed them because of their 'funky' looks and great personality.  The fact that most shed very little if at all was a bonus but not my reason for breeding them.

Frankie and his littermates went to the vets today.  Frank had his vaccine, well check and microchip inserted and returned home with me while his buddies stayed behind for their surgeries.

Doesn't he look somewhat sad?

With this beseeching look, I had an idea.

I asked Frankie if he would like to play with the little pups.  I think he said Yes'!

Frankie is so gentle and enjoyed spending some time with the 'babies'.

I am hopeful Frankie will be a stud for ADNE in about a year.  Like Wyatt, his minimal shedding is not an issue for me at all.  Most customers of mine want a well tempered doodle above anything else and this boy has that in spades.  It didn't hurt that his momma, Clary, is about as friendly as any doodle on the planet!  :+)