Falling in love

[Tink]

I used to breed German Shepherds about 30 yrs ago. I loved it! I've missed having puppies to play with, and seeing Janets babies just brought it all back big time! Gee thanks Janet!

After getting Moses, I've been researching poodles and of course, breeds they're now crossing them with to create new breeds. I have to admit I'm falling in love with the goldendoodles. Just looking at all the info online about them has made me want one... and our nephew added to the fever when he showed up with a labradoodle!

Once our survey is done and fence put up, I'm thinking very seriously about looking for a golden retriever mate for Moses. If I can find a female that's as sweet as he is, I just might give it a go!

I don't know how anyone could resist a face like this!doodle.jpg

[Mandy]

That picture is adorable!! I have heard a lot about the labradoodle, but have never seen on around. Who knows, maybe one day

[Janet]

I think the Goldendoodles are so pretty. If you continue to do your research, I see no reason why you shouldn't pursue this. I'm really not for mixing breeds, but Goldendoodles are gorgeous.

[AngieDoogles]

What an adorable picture! Looks like a cute combination. Good luck Tink.

[rivermom]

The picture of Moses made me smile. He is absolutley adorable! I hope everything works out for your venture again into breeding.

[DianaB]

Moses is such a cutie! Designer dogs are becoming really big sellers. You might enjoy having puppies again after all these years!

[Passionfruition]

I have been wanting a Goldendoodle for years!!!!! My husband is not so hot on big dogs, but he says the next house we buy, when we get a larger house with a yard, etc....then I can get my Goldendoodle. I rarely see them around town, but I do sometimes, and my heart just falls in love every time I see one! A very smart big, lovable dog that doesn't shed? I'm so in!

[Tink]

Yes, I LOVE the low shed part... I can wear black pants around Moses and not look like I own a dog when I leave the house. His single purpose in life seems to be to keep us laughing, and he's actually very good at it. Not having had a dog even remotely like him before, I am really impressed. We've always had working/guard type dogs such as rotties, Shepherds, or border collies. While I loved them all, I did have to be more cautious with them around children and strangers, and the hair they shed was a mess!

As far as a family pet for people with kids and allergies I think Moses is ideal. He and my 2 yr old granddaughter stand nose to nose... she giggles, he wiggles, and they simply adore each other. It's just SO cute! He's about 60 lbs now, will be a yr old next month... and is super gentle with her in spite of his rather clumsy movements. Our neighbors 4 and 5 yr olds love him too. if they stand still, so does he. If they jump around, he bounces around them like a clown. The younger one is usually scared of dogs because she was brutally attacked by a husky a couple of years ago, but Moses has managed to win her over in spite of his size.

He's a cutie and my vet says he's well put together for his breed, etc. but the main reason I'd like to breed him is to pass on his personality. His first 4 months of life were spent in a kennel with little human interaction, so I can only imagine what he'd be like if he'd have been properly socialized from birth like he should have been! I plan to look for a female that's as sweet natured as he is.

At this point I really don't even know what price to charge for pups. I've seen them advertised for anywhere from $350 - $2500! That's quite a range! I will most likely keep to the lower end just beacuse I really want families with children to be able to have the pups.