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Here are some of our past pups and comments from their new families:

Hi Well it's been a week since we came and picked our Nico up from your Home. I just want to tell you how impressed I was with your dogs and how well loved they were. I loved the fact that their were no kennels. Your girls are obviously your family pets. I loved the fact that the pups crates and living area were right in your living room with your family and also how immaculate it was. It truly shows how much care and attention was given to Nico. We can not believe how easy it has been for him to adjust. Also very obvious you put a lot of work into the crate training. Thank you so much and we will send another update soon. I have recommended you to all my family and friends.
Amber San Diego, Ca.
 Hi
Madge and I just love our pups. It was so great seeing the pictures you took of all the pups as the weeks had gone by. You really took care of them while they were being arranged to find there new homes. It has been 1 week since we have them and they are so smart. They have attached themselves to us and seem to be ajusting to their new home. We look forward to spending our lives with our new addition to our family. Thank you so much. Barry and Madge Torrance, Ca

( litter mates F1 Standard Labradoodles)
Hi ,
Leo is so, so, so great. He’s been such a great addition to our family. very healthy, very smart, very loyal and loving. He’s very well known around here, from the vet to the kids at the park and school to the trainers at Petsmart (he was a star pupil) to all our neighbors – they all adore him. I think he thinks he’s just one of the kids. He really loves running next to my husband on bike rides and has a way of telling him when it’s time for a ride. My son calls Leo his best friend and my 6 year old daughter cuddles up with him on the couch to watch tv. I’ve never seen a better dog around kids. He’s still very much a puppy and excitable, but once he knows you, he loves you.
Thanks for checking in.
Melissa Torrance, Ca.



Hi
Dave is doing GREAT! He's turning 3 next week!
We still try to keep him busy with trips to Tahoe for
off leash hiking and lots of local fetch. He's
incredibly loving to our two girls.
Here are a few recent photos.
-josie Melano Park, Ca.



Here's a new photo of your San Diego branch of the family. They are at our house this afternoon for a romp. We try to get them together 2 or 3 times a week and they really seem to enjoy it. They run and chase each other and sometimes sound like they're really mad, but then they get over it. Phoebe is on the right in the photo. She currently outweighs Roxy by a little over three pounds. She's growing so fast its amazing. Frank was away for two weeks and was staggered by how much bigger she is and what she can do. She is housebroken to a special place in our yard. She will come and sit when I ask her to. She's a genius! She is also very sweet when she slows down enough to be cuddled.
Thanks again for a great new addition to our family!
Vicky
La Jolla, Ca.
Just a quick note to see how you and your little guys are doing? The attached photo is a glamour shot of Phoebe at 6 1/2 months, after a bath and brush-out. She's a great pup! We took her out to breakfast to a cafe that allows dogs on their patio last Sunday. Phoebe behaved herself really well and got to meet a bunch of new little buddies because people with small children kept coming out to meet her.I love her! Some of our neighbors have a little boy who is barely 1 year old and their family dog actively avoids him. Phoebe gently licks his face and hands, but is really gentle with him. For her to be that restrained with little people at only 6 months of age shows one exceptional personality and temperment!
Cheers, Vicky La Jolla, Ca.


Latte is a F1b Labradoodle he was adopted
by Dan and Family in Lake Forrest, Ca.
we have the privilege of working with a dog trainer who trains service dogs to help us train Latte. Our trainer just adores Latte. she wants a “Latte” for herself. She thinks he has a wonderful temperament.We’re including a couple of recent photos of Latte for you. Unfortunately, you can’t see his gorgeous, honey-colored eyes in these photos. We really could not be happier with our boy-dog. Thank you.Dan and Elena


Hi
Just wanted you to know that Abby is perfect!!! We are enjoying her so much. She has the sweetest personality. She was a hit for sure. Hope all is well for you and your family, and again thank you for everything!!
Tami and family
Abby is so wonderful. She is the sweetest thing ever! Hope all is well with you and your family. Have a wonderful holiday,
Tami Elk Grove, Ca.



She's growing all the time, and I think she almost has us trained. Seriously, Dixie is very sweet and totally smart and she's such a good girl. We love her to bits! Gorgeous dog! Thanks again for everything. Las Vegas, NV


Wyatt and Wrangler adopted by the Engel Family in California. They made a website full of fun pictures http://web.mac.com/wyatt918/iWeb/Wyatt/Welcome.html San Diego, Ca.


Hi
We just wanted to thank you for the wonderful job you did with Teddy! He is truly a special puppy. He is so much fun to play and cuddle with and we can't get over how intelligent he is-A few days after we had him he had already learned how to sit! We also get tons of compliments about how adorable and sweet he is (especially from the nurses at the vet)! Attached are some pictures for you.
Thanks again for everything!
We just wanted to send you an update and some pictures of Teddy. Can't believe that he is already 6 months old and 39 pounds! We are in the middle of obedience training and Teddy is a superstar. He catches on to new commands very quickly and loves going for walks on a leash. His intelligence and clever nature amazes us daily. Thank you for such a sweet, gentle and fun dog! He has become an irreplaceable member of our family. It has been a joy to watch him grow.
We hope all is well. The new litter looks adorable! It makes us want another one...perhaps after our wedding :-).
Take care,
Amanda and Matt Encino, Ca.


Hi
Sorry it has been a while.
Sterling is wonderful. He just had his first hair cut about 2 weeks ago, his hair was so long, I am not sure he could see. He looks so cute. He is getting big and staying really active. We walk and play ball a lot. And every time the kids come home from school, I swear it was like he just won the lottery. Since my four year old is about his size, every time he sees her he jumps up and puts his paws on her shoulder and hugs her, it is the cutest thing ever, I will get a picture and send it to you. He thinks he is just one of the kids and it is so great. Thank you again for our little blessing. Scottsdale, AZ


Hi
Our Doodle thinks he's human, he's great. He weighs about 45lbs and seems to have stopped growing so rapidly ???! At what age do they stop. He had his first haircut about 6 weeks ago, so I have attached a pic of before and after. he is very well natured and great with the kids, he loves people and is very sociable.
Gabby


Hi
Sadie is doing very well. She came home and immediately adopted our old Golden, Timber, as her new mommy and then last year in July we added a new baby brother,(a little chocolate lab) Woody, to the mix. Sadie and Woody are best friends and it's given Timber a break from Sadie wanting all of her attention. Just like kids!! Woody is not so little anymore, he slightly taller than Sadie and a bit huskier, so we have three BIG dogs living in our house, as the boys move out and onto college.
Hope all is well with you.
Warren, Diana, Zack and Jake


Hi Here are some recent photos of our beloved Roxy. At 9 1/2 months she weighs a little over 40 pounds (she's mostly hair). :) We couldn't be happier with her. She's just an all-around great family dog...great disposition (sweet, smart, and calm) but still playful (loves fetch and being chased by the kids).
We take her almost everywhere with us and she garners attention wherever we go. We took her to an art festival with us last weekend and we stopped counting the number of people who stopped us to ask us about her. We lost count after 60! Several days later her picture turned up in a local newspaper.
I'm looking into having her become a Pet Encounter Therapy dog once she reaches her 1st birthday. (She loves all of the attention and gracious to all the folks she meets on the street). I'll let you know how that goes.
Thanks again! Lisa and Trevor Encinitas, Ca.


Hi Stevie is putting together a puppy/scrap book for Apolo and in looking at our pictures, I thought I would send you a few. My how our baby has grown!! The first one is right after we brought him home and the last two are just about a week old. You can see, he still loves to just relax. He's eager to play if you initiate the activity but if left to himself, he finds a cool spot on the tile in the kitchen or in front of the TV under the ceiling fan in the family room.
I still can't thank you enough for Apolo. He is a wonderful addition to our family. He's very affectionate and very smart. He was housebroken in less than three weeks and he walks on his leash but is easily distracted... he loves kids and other animals. He likes to play fetch... for about 5 minutes and then he's done. He thinks Stevie is his brother and tried to boss him around for a while but now he is eager to listen to him. Everyone compliments his beauty which Stevie finds hilarious! Our vet and his nurses love him... even when he burps while on the examination table. I also have to tell you that our vet complimented you as well... Apolo is healthy and in looking at his book, our vet was impressed with the care Apolo received while with you.
I am far more familiar with Labradoodles than I ever thought I would be and there is no question that we picked the right breeder. We tried to do all the research and even though we talked to a lot of breeders, we still didn't know very much. We just based our decision on instinct... we had such a good feeling about you. You kept in contact and went the extra mile for us. Like I've said before, we just can't thank you enough. We will always recommend you and I know Stevie wants a playmate for Apolo now but when we're ready, we will defintely give you a call. Stephanie Bakersfield, Ca.
 Apolo all grown up with his buddy Dakota

Hi
We are having the best summer ever, I hope you are too. As soon as school got out I took my kids and Riley for a camping trip in our motor home. Riley was a little bit nervous the very first couple of days and then he just totally relaxed and got the hang of it ……..in fact, he learned how fun it was to camp!
Today he had his very first haircut because we could no longer see him under all the fur………..he did great and looks quite handsome too.I thought I’d send the latest pictures, he continues to do wonderfully for us. He’s doing much better at coming now, and has also learned sit, down, and stay. He’s completely housebroken near as we can tell; he’s even learning to hang out by the door when he wants to go out. So far we’ve been able to keep plenty of chew toys in front of him so we are doing good with that too. We watch him closely outside though…………he LOVES dirt and wants to dig if we don’t keep an eye on him.He’s going to get neutered on July 16th and he only has one shot left to get (his rabies vaccine). As you can see by the photo’s, he’s growing nicely and he just LOVES my kids. He’s very respectful of my husband and I, but those kids he just adores and can’t seem to get enough of them. They are good for each other though………they wear each other out and then take great naps together!Enjoy the pictures…………….we continue to love our puppy and just wanted to stay in touch ……..
Sincerely,
Sue Alta Loma, CA.


Hi I have the two boy labradoodles age 11 months, i live in nicasio on the 70 acres. I just got home from a big show in new york, but you have been on my mind.the boys who are called jem ( the beautiful one) and scout ( the alpha), are doing amazing. They are so different, and beautiful for different reasons. they run all over the property catching rabbits, lizards and chasing my daughters bike. attached is the most receint photo, old but last i took, i will send newer ones soon. thanks laura Nicasio,CA.

litter mates

Mollie is absolutely the best dog. She's so sweet and funny to be around that it's hard to get angry with her on the few occasions she's done something really naughty. When she looks at you with that cute little face you just have to laugh. Everyone she meets just loves her and she really enjoys going for a bike ride. She's a great addition to our family.
Ron and Christie Redondo Beach, Ca.


Here are a couple of photos of Roxy (left in tug-o-war, right in resting pose) and Phoebe at our house when Frank and Vicky were visiting for a Barbeque and doodle romp yesterday.
I think the photos are great because... well they're of our dogs... but also because they show some of the differences between the two litter mates quite nicely. The girls are air dried after doing a swimming lesson in our pool so their hair is naturally curly and hasn't been brushed out which makes Roxy quite fluffy and, in my opinion, silly looking.
Roxy's hair is obviously quite a bit more curly and she is often mistaken for a standard poodle in public until people touch her. Her hair is very soft, not wirey like Lisa's sisters' standards. Phoebe's hair is much straighter and thinner but still wavey as you can see. She dried (outside in the typical 90 temperatures for the coast yesterday) in about half the time as Roxy even though they spent the better part of the day romping and playing.
In the lower photo they've finally started to slow down (we have AC so the did get chance to cool off) and could be setup in a pose (impossible earlier... they just won't stop playing) with a little coaxing with doggie treats. You can see that Phoebe is still bigger than her sister. The last time we weighed both of them three weeks ago Roxy was 42 lbs and Pheobe was 57 lbs. That's keeping the approximately 15% difference in weight they've been at every time we've weighed them at the same time. Phoebe is clearly more lab-like; in her build with a much thicker and solid frame and Roxy is more poodle-like being slender and long looking.
I'm not sure about Phoebe but Roxy is a rabid fetcher both inside and out (although outside she gets less practice because she is easily distracted by birds, people, etc and we haven't quite gotten her completely solid on recall). She is a great wiffle ball shanker fetching the balls and returning them when I pitch to Sam and he hits it 30 or 40 yards. She just flies to get the ball!
The two girls are both incredibly smart and gentle with small children. Roxy plays fetch with our neighbor's 18 month old daughter, Joanie, and gently returns the ball to her, sits patiently while she winds up for the throw and repeatedly comes back to take it right on the nose! The ball that is... Joanies aim, while good for 18 months old, isn't great and Roxy gets nailed in the noggin' about 90% of the time. Still that doesn't phase her and she always comes back for more. Joanie can even get Roxy to sit on command. Yes... she CAN say Roxy, sit! and Roxy listens!
In any case, I hope you like the photos and hearing about how great the dogs you helped bring into our worlds are. We really love our little Diggity and can't imagine our lives without her.
Thanks again,
Trevor, Lisa, Emily and Sam Encinitas,Ca.


Sorry we haven't given you an update on Cooper. He's almost a year old and has been a GREAT addition to our family. Cooper's a very smart dog and you did a great job socializing him to people. He gets a ton of attention from the kids and friends and is very patient. As you can see, one of his favorite past times is chasing sea gulls. We couldn't be happier with his personality and is a great looking dog. Thanks for everything.
The V. Family Oregon


I haven't written in a while and I am awfully inept at sending pictures by email. But I had to let you know that Shamrock is doing wonderfully and we just love him! He'll be 1 year old on March 12th...he's about 25 tall at his shoulders and weighs about 44 pounds. He is apricot and his fur is curly/wavy yet very soft. I bring him to work everyday...being the secretary/nurse/registrar at an elementary school, he is never lacking for love and hugs. He makes the kids' owies not hurt so bad and thinks that everyone that comes in the office is here just to play with him! He loves playing fetch which we do daily in our backyard and he LOVES playing with other dogs.
He gets together with Roxy (Lisa and Trevor Cooper) every once in a while and they both love it. I understand their mom needs to retire but boy she sure had great puppies!
I'm excited that you have other sizes now...we may be looking again in a year or so and another size might be interesting to consider.
Just wanted to touch base with you...hope all is well with the boys...
Take care, Luanne & Shamrock Carlsbad, Ca.


Hi, Just wanted to update you on our darling little four month old puppy girl! Molly is doing great in San Diego . . . she has become a Charger fan as the photo will attest to! She loves everyone . . . people, children, other dogs, cats. When we're out walking her, people have actually stopped their cars to ask about her. I've lost count of the times I've heard she's the cutest dog I've ever seen. She is also extremely smart. By the time she was three months old she was trained on command to sit, fetch, stay (even staying when her food bowl was put down, until we said ok), come, and rolling over on her back when hearing bang, bang . We can even tell her to get a certain toy and she brings back the correct one. She is just amazing! She was spayed last week and the doctor re-examined that eye. The scratch is gone . . . it must have been caused by a litter mate's nails. In any event, she is very healthy, weighing in at 30 pounds. I'm so happy I was able to change my husband's mind and go for the little apricot female . . . he is too ! Happy New Year and all the best to you, Amy. By the way, I hear a co-worker of mine (Linda S.) is signing up for one of your puppies in the Spring! Linda
Here are some cute pictures of Molly on her first Kayak Adventure. She loved it and is definitely a water dog! The photos are large so I'll have to send them in separate e-mails.
By the way, what did you put on Molly's coat when we initially picked her up? I remember her smelling really good. It is something I can get at dog.com or PetSmart or PetCo?
Linda San Diego, Ca.

Just wanted to send you some new pictures of Molly who turned two last September. It's hard to believe! She's still our baby!!
Linda


Hi
This is jamie here...we adopted a puppy from you in November and wanted to give you an update. Lando is going to be six months old this week and about 42 pounds already! Since the moment we brought lando into our home he has brought us immense joy! He is very intelligent, gregarious, and caring. He was completely crate trained and house broken within about 3 weeks and we like to think he was top of his puppy school class which he just completed! In the house where our apartment is there are 2 other dogs so those are his best friends and he enjoys playing in the fenced in dog area. However, his favorite spot is a dog park next to the ocean where there are acres of open land and about a hundred dogs on the weekend! Thank you so much for doing such a wonderful job with him in his early weeks. We had the most socialized dog in puppy school and he continues to be more loving with each passing day! Also, although we have no children, our friends have a young baby and Lando was AMAZING with the baby. Upon first interaction he was very gentle and kept liking the baby's hand (pic included below)! We are already planning to get Lando a brother in a couple of years! Here are a few pics of Lando.
Take gentle care and thank you,
Jamie & Lando Berkeley,Ca.


Hi Thanks for keeping us in the loop!
Clark is doing great, he'll be 10 months old this Friday! I have attached some pictures.
We can't thank you enough for him - he really has exceeded our expectations. He is so mildly mannered yet playful, gentle and SMART. He gets to go to work frequently with Susan (and behaves himself beautifully), he loves to fetch and most of all loves to snuggle. He has graduated two levels of obedience training and we're planning on putting him through the advanced classes starting in a month or two. He hikes off leash with me a few times a week and is really just our best buddy.
Thanks again for keeping in touch,
Matthew Corte Madera, Ca.


Here is Kaper with her two friends we were babysitting. She is a great dog with the best temperament. She is great around people, kids, dogs, you name it! We are so happy. We tried to send you pictures a while back, but your email was not working.
Goleta, Ca.


Jack is doing great! He's about 65 lbs and will be 1 July 16th. He went to two sessions of training and is so well behaved. He's recently learned the joy of chasing a frisbee and catching it mid-air. We just moved and he loves having a bigger yard and house. He is out of a crate now and sleeps in our room. Gilbert, AZ.


Hi
How are you? Attached are some pictures of Bentley. He really is a wonderful dog, very smart, playful, and a little bit comical at times. He is also a very fast learner and very friendly towards everybody he meets. He enjoys going to the local dog parks and ocasionally to the dog beach. Everyday he looks foward to going on walks so he can say hi to all the other dogs along the way. Lately, we have had a couple of people stop their cars during our walks to ask about him and tell us how cute he is. At 8 months he currently weighs 52 pounds and maybe growing more? He is a joy to have and we love him very much. Thanks for giving us our furry little friend!
Brendan and Claire San Diego, Ca.


He has been such a great addition to our family! My husband was hesitant to get another dog after our previous rescue turned out to be very sick and 10 years old instead of 5, (the shelter vets guess of his age vs. our vet). When my husband comes home from work he can hear his car and runs to greet him. He is learning to be a great watch dog and is very good at protecting our family. We love him so very much and thank you for all of your help.
I also have a very interesting story about labradoodles.
My husband owns his own business, it is called Sunset Gondola and it is in Huntington Harbor. One night at work he heard what he thought was a seal on the water and dismissed it. Later, he heard it again only it was different, so he walked closer to the dock to see what it was. He realized it was a dog, so he got in one of his gondolas and rowed over to it. Sure enough it was a dog minutes away from drowning. He grabbed the dog out of the water (not sure if the dog would bite). The dog was barely breathing and just lay in the boat. He took him to the office and dried him off. He left him for a few minutes to see if he could find the owners. He heard a bark from the office and came back to find the dog up and doing well. He went again to search for the owners, and saw 2 women walking on the dock and asked them if they lost a dog? The one woman went white and asked if he was alive. Yes, he was fine and she was very glad. He was a puppy and was left on their boat. That is the story of Elvis the black labradoodle. My husband called me to tell me about the dog and I hoped he would bring him home, but I was glad he found his family. Every time he saw Elvis after that the dog remembered him and greeted him. When I brought Scooby home he said he looked exactly like Elvis, (but now Elvis is huge!).
Sincerely,
Dawn Reinard
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Hi!
I have the best dog in the world, Chance, thanks to you. My neighbor asked me to check and see if you might have any puppies coming up.
They have a fabulous ranch here in Temecula, fully fenced, dog heaven.
Thank you,
Gina Cox, Owner
Canine Solutions
(951) 767-2767 Temecula,Ca.
P..S.. Photo of Chance attached. He's still the happiest, healthiest, most perfectly tempermented dog I've ever met. And I've been training dogs full time for 15 years.


Hello,
It's just a few days short of one year that Jack (Riley Bear) came to live with me in Long Beach. It's been a great year with lots of adventures..Jack has added so much to my life. Besides foot surgery (picked up something in his paw on Catalina Island), an eye infection (caught it right away, so not too serious) he's a picture of health and happiness. He's loved by everyone so he's included in just about all family plans.
A few months after Jack arrived, my dad decided to suprise me with a kitten that he was trying to find a home for. Jack decided to take over the mothering duties. He grooms her and plays with her and I don't think he realizes she's not a puppy (photo attached).
This summer, I hosted four girls from Beijing that were deathly afraid of dogs. As you can see, they warmed up to Jack and now have a new found love for animals (photo attached).
I thank you for adding happiness to my year and I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year!!!
Darla Long Beach, Ca.


Hi
We were checking out your website (as we do every now again) and saw the new puppies.
We got Rusty from you in May of 2007. He has been a great dog! He thinks he's one of the kids! I attached a picture of him so you can see how he's grown.
Thanks, Shannon Murrieta, Ca.
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Hi
The first week has been pretty good. Rusty has been a great big brother to Frankie Moose. They play and run in the backyard together. We figured they must like each other when they were drinking out of the same water bowl together. The kids absolutely love Frankie Moose. I told Sophie (4) to take the puppy for a walk around the back yard and I looked out the window and she is carrying around the yard. Not quite what I had in mind. We forgot how much it's like having a baby. We can't wait for Frankie Moose to sleep through the night (and later than 6:00 AM)
I attached a picture of Rusty and Frankie Moose together.
Shannon


Hi
It's been a almost 10 months since you dropped Rico off at our door as a puppy. He's doing great and is such a wonderful addition to our family. He loves everyone he meets and is extremely good natured and high-spirited. We camp every couple of weeks throughout the year, and he loves being outdoors and is getting used to kayaking with us. He is extremely clever, and has taken well to training, though we're still working on a few things, such as licking all the dishes in the sink. His favorite things to do are digging in the dirt and kissing all our friends who come to visit, but more than anything, Rico has never shed a hair or affected my allergies. Thanks for the big, fluffy bear. We're crazy about him! I've attached a few photos.
Sincerely,
Kathey Santa Clara,Ca.


Hi I have been meaning to send you photos of the girls forever! We love our puppies! They are so sweet! They are 6 months old now and they were spayed yesterday. What address should I use to send the certificates from the vet? I sent some pictures so you can see how they have grown. Riley is starting to get a little bit of brown on her face and back now. I don't know how well it shows in the photos but it is adorable. Thanks so much for everything!!!!!
Andrea B. M., M.D. Arizona

 Jennie is a Red Medium Labradoodle who lives with her Family in Northern California!


We are so thrilled with having Tink in our family! I am so glad our daughter found your website and we were able to adopt one of your puppies. Tink is almost 9 months old and weighs around 21 pounds. She is such a joy to Larry and I. It is fun checking in with you and telling you how Tink is doing. Hope your family is having a fun summer.
Deka Tucson, Arizona
 This is Tink she lives in Arizona!!!!

Check Out Hooties personal website(click on link below) Hootie is a Miniture Labradoodle by Tsuki and Barkley!!!!!!! http://yetiyetiyeti.piczo.com/hootie?cr=6&vsrc=search_google&linkvar=000044 Oregon
 We love her so very much, she is such a joy to us! IThanks for an awesome dog! Diana
Let me take the opportunity to thank you for Sophie, she has made such a wonderful difference in our lives: Here’s a pic of our girl. She’s so full of love, thank you Amy. San Jose, Ca.


Below is a pic of Meche from Valentines Day! at the City Dog Valentine's day party. Meche lives in San Diego


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