Breeding perfection
Part of the reason for choosing the Labradoodle breed of dog was because the boys have eczema and asthma. We were advised that this breed amongst a few others may lessen the adverse impact of a new pet upon our already very complicated family life. To date, this evidence has proved to be true.
Our pet, Thatcher, has won us all over. No-one could ask for a more laid back puppy, huge yet gentle. He sheds like many other dogs but my toils with the vacuum are well worth it. Unlike the rest of the youthful household, he is not in the least bit phased by the whirring of the vacuum. He has already added so much to our family that I cannot imagine life without him any more. We have adjusted to his little doggy ways and the occasional deep baritone bark of warning;- woof, it’s a squirrel, woof, it’s a human pedestrian, woof, it’s someone at the door. There’s quite a variety but we know them all. It is because we know them all, including the puppy whimpers of bad dreams and chasing deamons full speed whilst lying sideways on the floor, that I am surprised by an entirely new kerfuffle of a noise. I run to investigate the fearing the worst. I find the worst, my son wrapped around the neck of the hound that sneezes.
Most peculiar.
Half gag half whimper.
“Iz o.k. mom! I fink Fatcher has allergies.”
“!”
August 28th, 2009 at 4:34 am
LOL cute! I wonder how you got the dog to stay still while the turtle crawled over…
August 28th, 2009 at 5:05 am
I love labradoodles. Basically an high-class mutt.
August 28th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Totally understand your adoration for this gorgeous pup.
CJ xx
August 28th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Bless, dogs really are a best friend!
August 28th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
I’m so happy for your family. We had a mutt/lab for 12 years. We were very attatched to her and she passed early in the summer. Although we loved her dearly I could have knitted a blanket with her shed fur every day. We thought we would not replace her because our children are mostly grown and our vacuum needed a rest. Well things were just not right and 3 weeks ago we brought golden doodle puppy home. We were looking for either a labradoodle or a golden doodle for their reputation for an easy-going disposition and low-shedding coats. Except for the potty accidents Tucker is nearly a perfect pet for us. He is calm, barks only when needed, loves the neighbor kids and he lets me talk baby talk to him while we cuddle. We will see about the coat, I was told it takes about a year to tell how much he will shed.
August 29th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
“I fink Fatcher has allergies.” Too cute and funny!