Of gluttony and individual photo shoots!

Proudly introducing our new litter of Goldendoodles, born Sept. 11, 2008!  Contact us to reserve a puppy!Ready to go to their forever homes in early November (approx. 11/8/08)

So, I’ve decided to stick with the color themed names.  Seems like most of you who commented or emailed me were split down the middle.  The deciding factor was that I’ve already been calling the babies by their color names, so it was already a habit for me.  I should mention that once you have met and officially selected your puppy, I will start to call it by your chosen name, should you make a decision on that matter.  Or you might be like me, making long lists of names and being so indecisive that you bring your pup home, calling her “Molly?  No, Lily?  How about Annie?”  Or maybe that’s just me, treating doggie names as important as human baby names!

Anyway, that bit of business aside, the puppies reached an important milestone today.  They had their first taste of real dog food!  I noticed that a few times when I fed Sophie in the whelping box, they were sniffing and even licking at her bowl.  Given that they are getting so big and there are so many of them, I figured the time was right to introduce them to the wonders of puppy chow and give them some extra nutrition! 

I made a pan of puppy “baby food” by pouring the puppy chow in a shallow pan, covering it with hot water, then mashing it once the food softened.  I added a few tablespoons of canned “wet” puppy food to entice them, then sat each pup along the lip of the pan.  You have to show them that the food is tasty, so I dipped each little nose into the food.  They react by licking their lips and noses… and HEY!  This stuff tastes GOOD!

It took them a little time to get the hang of it, but soon they were diving into the pan, and were COVERED in the stuff.  This was fine, since there was always a brother or sister nearby to lick food off their ears or tails.

Mmm, tasty.

Though they will still keep nursing until Sophie decides to fully wean them (normally around 5 or 6 weeks of age) they will now be getting puppy food a few times a day.  Based on today, I think we have some healthy eaters!

After their meal, I had to literally TOWEL them off… they were covered in mushy puppy chow!  I dedided to do a quick photo shoot/profile of each pup, so you can check them out one by one.  Please excuse any food that might be clinging to a paw or nose! 

So, meet the puppies!!!

Let’s start with FOREST (Green Boy):

Forest (Green Boy)

Forest has these adorable curly ears… so darn cute!  Well really, all of Forest is cute.  He’s a friendly, happy guy.  Lots of times I’ll see Forest wagging his little tail in the whelping box, just saying “hello” to his brothers and sisters.  He is very sweet with my son, letting him kiss him on the head more times than I can count.  He’s already trying to climb out of the whelping box when he sees me nearby… already man’s best friend!  Forest is a medium blonde color, similar to Sophie.

Say Hello, MERLOT (Red Boy):

Merlot  (Red Boy)

Oh, Merlot.  This pup is SUCH a love.  There’s just something about him that I adore.  He’s always one of the first to jump up and run to me when I come to the whelping box to play.  He already gives kisses and is so very affectionate.  Merlot is one of the pups that started eating like a horse today… he didn’t need much time to figure out how good it was!  Merlot has a beautiful “blocky head” which means that he strongly resembles his Momma Sophie in his head shape.  As an adult, he will likely have a beautiful face and expression much like his mom.  He is a medium blonde color, similar to Sophie.

Next up… OLIVE (Green Girl):

Olive (Green Girl)

Little Olive is the smallest pup in the litter.  She started out as a full-fledged runt, which meant I gave her special attention to make sure she ate enough.  But Olive has proven herself to be a spunky and feisty girl!  She jumps right in to nurse and doesn’t let a bigger sibling push her around!  Olive is very easy-going and sweet.  She is noticeably darker than most of her brothers and sisters.  She’ll likely be more of an Apricot color, similar to her father.

Next up, SCARLETT (Red Girl)!

Scarlett (Red Girl)

Well, fiddle dee dee, Miss Scarlett! (Any Gone with the Wind fans out there?)  Scarlett is gorgeous.  She’s a sturdy, stocky puppy, which means she will have a nice bone structure as an adult, similar to Sophie.  She also strongly resembles Sophie in the face/expression.  Scarlett is very responsive to my voice already, and can usually be found instigating some playtime with her siblings.  A very playful one!  She is one of my favorite girls… adorable and loves people already!  Scarlett is medium blonde in color.

Say hello to…  SKYE (Blue Girl):

SKYE (Blue Girl)

Skye definitely stands out from her brothers and sisters!  Why?  Because she is the darkest puppy in the litter.  Her coat is beautiful, and she has the fuzziest little nose!  Just look at it!  Begging to be kissed, no?  Skye is a leader of the pack.  She’s often one of the first puppies to wake up, first to start playing, first to whine for Sophie to come back and nurse.  She’s confident and curious… just the way you want a puppy to be!  If you are looking for unique, she’s your girl!

Here’s SIENNA (Orange Girl):

Sienna (Orange Girl)

Sienna is a sweet and laid-back puppy.  You’ll often find her at the center of the puppy pile, fast asleep.  Today, she was the last to jump in on the food.  She decided to nap for a while while everyone else fought for the puppy chow… then she had the pan all to herself!  Sienna likes to snooze, and will curl up on your chest to snuggle.  She reminds me of Sophie with her gentle, relaxed attitude.  Not to mention how cute she is… with that black shiny nose and fuzzy muzzle.  She’s going to be a gorgeous adult dog, and I think she’ll be a lovely family pet. 

And last but not least, DENIM (Blue Boy):

Denim (blue boy)

Denim is my playful little charmer.  He runs to greet you and manages quite well on his wobbly little legs!  He’s even let out a yip of delight when he sees me!  Too cute.  You can alway count on Denim to be one of the first pups to wiggle into your lap when you sit in the whelping box.  He’s a great eater and thoroughly enjoyed his first taste of puppy chow today.  He’s also a medium blonde color, and looks like he will have a lovely Doodle coat.

PLEASE NOTE!  I have received some deposits on puppies, but no one has been matched with a particular puppy yet.  Puppies will be matched based on buyer preference and my input, as determined by your family dynamic and the pup’s personality.

I should also mention… people often ask me if there is any difference between males and females as family pets.  Honestly, I see very little difference between them.  But every dog’s personality is different, and I have had both males and females over the years.  I love both equally!  It seems some people prefer females, but a neutered male is just as laid-back, and sometimes even more affectionate than a female.  Don’t let the gender of a puppy sway you… as long as you spay or neuter around 6 months of age, you will not have issues with marking in the house, or difficulty handling your dog!  Males are not usually stronger or harder to train, and are eager to please their masters.  Same goes for the girls!

Enjoy the pics!

~Kelly

As always, feel free to leave a comment here, or email me at kfodel@comcast.net  if you have questions or would like information on reserving a puppy!

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