Goldendoodle questions
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Zoom said:
I vote Onyx, because Lexie is a very common name and you don't want your dog getting confused with everyone elses, now do you? 
http://www.giantschnauzerclubofamerica.com/Rescue/about-breed.htm
Sigh, no go there. They are beautiful though! And I like the protective part for sure.
Sigh, no go there.
They are beautiful though! And I like the protective part for sure.
It will require much more care than the average dog and there are some boarding places that won't take a diabetic dog because of all the things that can happen. Insulin levels need to be monitored, shots given, food prepared...it can be done, but it's a lot more work, and there is the increased risk of blindness and seizures.
http://www.petfinder.com/pet.cgi?ac...740-app4&display=&preview=1&row=0&tmpl=&stat=
This puppy is just so cute, I emailed them for more information to see what they had to say about his activity level and so on. I have some experience giving dogs shots, but it's been awhile. I think he's probably got the dosage for his size figured out right now, but......I'm still just curious. I feel bad for him too, because what are his odds of getting adopted???? We probably won't adopt him either, but I figured it's worth the checking out.
Edit - oops, wrong linky.
This puppy is just so cute, I emailed them for more information to see what they had to say about his activity level and so on. I have some experience giving dogs shots, but it's been awhile. I think he's probably got the dosage for his size figured out right now, but......I'm still just curious. I feel bad for him too, because what are his odds of getting adopted???? We probably won't adopt him either, but I figured it's worth the checking out.
Edit - oops, wrong linky.
you won't know until the dog is fully grown and has its adult coat. that's the sad thing about this whole thing. people buy these dogs and have no guarantee, despite what the "breeder" claims. then the dog grows up, ends up with a coat that is not "hypoallergenic" (no such thing anyway) and what do people do? make a choice between living with allergies, or dumping the dog.
most doodle breeders only sell F1 crosses anyway, meaning the puppies resulting from breeding a poodle to a golden or lab, etc. - this is not even a "real" doodle, it's a fad crossbreed.
i wouldn't say that all breeders who breed goldendoodles or labradoodles are bad, unreputable folks, but a real doodle breeder does not just produce F1 crossbreeds, he (or she) will develop his "breed" by carefully planning a breeding program and breeding "doodle to doodle" down the line, until the dogs breed true in appearance, coat type etc.
most doodle breeders only sell F1 crosses anyway, meaning the puppies resulting from breeding a poodle to a golden or lab, etc. - this is not even a "real" doodle, it's a fad crossbreed.
i wouldn't say that all breeders who breed goldendoodles or labradoodles are bad, unreputable folks, but a real doodle breeder does not just produce F1 crossbreeds, he (or she) will develop his "breed" by carefully planning a breeding program and breeding "doodle to doodle" down the line, until the dogs breed true in appearance, coat type etc.
Thanks Mordy and Julie, and everyone else. I do appreciate the time you've spent helping me...I think we're getting closer to a decision. Anyway, I'll be offline for the weekend, but please post any more advice or ideas, check out that puppy link I put up and let me know what you think, and so on. I'll be back on to see what you all have to say sunday night or monday morning. Cheers!
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Expect to find mixed results with mixed breed dogs. The only garentee they have is a high price. There are many established purebred breeds out there that have those characteristics you want. And most of them cost less than the Goldendoodles I've seen. Plus they are usually healthier, depending of who you buy from, have better temperaments, and are easiler to come by.
When people first heard I was getting a standard poodle I was on the receiving end of alot of groans and whatnot about why would I want a wussy dog like a poodle, etc., etc.!
Then I got Farley and all those same people were so surprised to see that he was in fact a "regular" dog who loved to retrieve, swim, romp & play. Then 2 yrs later we added Chloe to our family. In fact my brother, 6'3", 250+# now wants a standard poodle of his own!
This breed is a pure joy and I have no doubt one would happily keep up with you & your boyfriend's activities. They are also a pleasure to train - out of all the dogs I have had over the past 40+ years they have been the easiest.
Then I got Farley and all those same people were so surprised to see that he was in fact a "regular" dog who loved to retrieve, swim, romp & play. Then 2 yrs later we added Chloe to our family. In fact my brother, 6'3", 250+# now wants a standard poodle of his own!
This breed is a pure joy and I have no doubt one would happily keep up with you & your boyfriend's activities. They are also a pleasure to train - out of all the dogs I have had over the past 40+ years they have been the easiest.
joce said:
And not surprisingly when they updated the site today he was already gone I've seen them in my shelter and the pound quite often. I think there must be a bad brreder around here because I've always heard they are hard to find. Poor doggies.
I've seen them in my shelter and the pound quite often. I think there must be a bad brreder around here because I've always heard they are hard to find. Poor doggies.
So we applied to adopt the Goldendoodle puppy, Cooper, from a rescue, but haven't heard anything at all in two weeks. What's the etiquette? I emailed them again but did not get a response, though my first email inquiring about the dog resulted in an immediate response (telling me thanks for my thoughtful inquiry, but they couldn't talk about him to me until they had an application).
Two other rescues we looked at, for other dogs, were very prompt in their responses, one even approving us after a few days, but we want this dog! It's frustrating. Is it a sign that they aren't on top of things to not even get a "we've got your application, give us x amount of time to review it"?
http://www.petfinder.com/pet.cgi?ac...=&preview=1&row=0&tmpl=&stat=
Two other rescues we looked at, for other dogs, were very prompt in their responses, one even approving us after a few days, but we want this dog! It's frustrating. Is it a sign that they aren't on top of things to not even get a "we've got your application, give us x amount of time to review it"?
http://www.petfinder.com/pet.cgi?ac...=&preview=1&row=0&tmpl=&stat=
Keep in mind that most if not all rescues are run by volunteers who have their own full-time jobs and families to deal with. Plus there's probably a mountain of applications on top of yours to dig through. I would give them one more week and then send a very polite "I hadn't heard anything, so I was wondering..." email.
True, and we really really do want that pup! I keep having dreams about him and about dogs....i.e. dreams where a little girl is promised a puppy for Christmas, then tries to hide her tears when she opens the box and it's a puzzle, while trying to thank the evil aunt that went back on her word. Crazy, no?
Well, I emailed them, and if I haven't heard anything by next monday will email them again. The phone doesn't go to people, but each option to a voicemail, so I'll stay away from that for a while. We are just worried that by the time they get to our application, he'll be adopted (good for him, bad for us).
Well, I emailed them, and if I haven't heard anything by next monday will email them again. The phone doesn't go to people, but each option to a voicemail, so I'll stay away from that for a while. We are just worried that by the time they get to our application, he'll be adopted (good for him, bad for us).
