Goldendoodle | Owners-3

Gigi doodle	Hi Helen and George, Attached please find some pix of Gigi. She is a superb creature: friendly, sweet, brilliant and playful. She has been on Martha Stewart: The Apprentice and the Today Show. She's just fabulous. Thank you!

George doodle	Hi, Helen! I enjoy looking at your site, it looks like you've moved. Here's some pictures of our doodle, George. He was from your March 2005 litter from Cody and Belle. He's weighs in at a lofty 105 pounds! He's a big boy, but full of love. He's just the best dog we've ever had, so loving and gentle. Hope all is well in your neck of the woods. Keep up the great work. We've recommended lots of people to you. Are Cody and Belle still having puppies? Sincerely, Sharon Foote (Orangeville)

Sophie doodle	Hi Helen, Just wanted to get this e-mail off to you now that we have chosen our puppy. We are the Clifford's and we came yesterday and picked our puppy from Ember and Dodger's litter. We are certainly in love with her already. Your husband said that she seemed to have more of a Golden Lab nose than the other two and as far as we are concerned she is just perfect. The other two were certainly sweet but everything about Sophie (think that is what we are going to call her) seemed just right. I'm attaching a couple of photo's that we took yesterday. Thanks so much..... Maxine Clifford

Ripley doodle	I sent you a picture of Ripley on the lawn as a puppy and I was pleased to see it is still showing in your photo gallery. I thought I would send you one of him now that he is full grown. He weighs about 95lbs and is an amazing dog with a great personality and loves to swim – no surprises there. Enjoy the photo and thanks.

Cato doodle	Hello Helen - We bought our Golden Doodle from you on February 21, 2007. He was the last of a litter born on December 4, 2006. We have named him "Cato" - after a family of magistrates of the Roman Empire - and we thought you might like to know how he is coming along. He has grown very well (he eats heartily!) and now weighs 65 pounds. He is a fine healthy boy, with no fat on him, all muscle and energy. His personality has turned out to be all we could have hoped for. He definitely has a mind of his own, but is very intelligent and eager to please, and has a sweet temperament which makes him a great hit with everyone he meets, from our grandchildren to the neighbours and even the vets in the practice we go to, who all want to adopt him. His mouth has always been very "soft" right from the beginning and he will let us put our hands in and do anything to his teeth, tongue and mouth without any attempt to bite. He has completed the first of two sessions of puppy training at Campaign Dog Academy, and started on the second course. He is great with other dogs and with the other dog owners and the instructors. Of all the dogs there he is the least noisy and, in fact, does not often bark at all. When he does, he is now barking baritone instead of soprano and will undoubtedly be a quite impressive watchdog without being a nuisance about it. We took him last week for his first grooming session, wondering how the groomers would make out when they started to trim the hair around his eyes, chin and paws, which is what we asked them to do. When we went back to pick him up they said he had been really wonderful, gave them no trouble with any part of the process, and loved the bathing and the hair dryer afterwards. He had, of course, been regularly brushed at home, but we had been a bit apprehensive about the grooming parlour, but no problem at all! Last Thursday Cato was neutered, and he still has his cone on at the moment but bears it stoically. He doesn't fight having the cone on and off, but would obviously prefer to have nothing to do with it if he could have his choice. We are attaching a picture taken yesterday, in which he is wearing his cone. You can see he is actually a very happy dog, and also that he has a very beautiful set of adult teeth now. He is a great pet, a strikingly handsome dog, and we are very pleased and happy with him. Ken & Ann Harris

Finnegan doodle	Dear Helen, I thought that I would finally get around to sending you a note to let you know how Finnegan is getting along here in Toronto. We've been mighty busy these past few weeks getting used to having a new member of the family. Crate training has been an unbelievable challenge! He hates the crate and spent the first week barking all night long. We're persevering, however, and he has made slight improvements in the past week. Everything else seems to have been going really well. He basically got the hang of house training within the first week and we have had very few accidents. He already knows "sit", "lie down", "off", and we're really close on "stay" and "come". He's also learning to walk well on a leash. He LOVES meeting people and seems genuinely perplexed when people don't want to stop and meet him. He's met half the kids at the school and is very patient, letting everyone pet him. Don't be surprised if you get some phone calls based on Finnegan (I've already had a couple of people ask for your contact info) because almost everyone we've seen in the past few weeks agrees he is the cutest, gentlest, most beautiful puppy – they're right! I'm including a couple of pictures for you. The first (with the ball) was taken at 8weeks old. The second (with his stuffed animal alter ego) was taken at 10 weeks, and the last 2 were taken at 11 weeks. Thanks for all you did to produce our lovely dog. Mary Smeaton

Fugazi doodle	My wife and I bought a mini golden doodle back in December. We named her Fugazi. She has been wonderful. I wanted to share some pictures of Fugazi with you as we are very proud of her. Stephen Perry

Copper doodle	Hi Helen, It's Keri Maki from Thunder Bay. I just wanted to show you an updated picture of Copper (just over one year later). He is such a great dog and a has been wonderful addition to our family. My children adore him (they don't even argue when it's their turn for "poop detail") and my husband and I were so ready to have him join our family. He has a fantastic temperament and has had such a "go with the flow" personality since the day we got him. All of my daycare children and their families all love him as well, and he is so good with all of them. He was just at the vet for his check up and vaccinations last Thursday and is doing well. He weighs in at 60.7 pounds and stands at just over 22 inches at the shoulders. The vet says he has some "skin left to grow in to" so I am not sure how much bigger he will grow. Who knows, maybe in another year or so, he will need a friend. I am so thankful we found your website when we did as I cannot imagine our lives without Copper in it. I have told all of my friends and family about you and even the many people I don't know, as there is not a day that we cannot escape walking, or being out with Copper without at least one person stopping us to ask us about him and where we got him. Thank you again. Take Care, Keri Maki and Family

Lola doodle	Lola is loving the cottage and the water. She also likes getting dirty. All is great and she is doing very well John Reid

Reggie doodle	Hi Helen Just an update on our mini dood Reggie (Echo/Rusty, March 23) I cannot believe this pup. Never in my life have I seen a puppy this age be so good! He has the sweetest personality and is so easy to train. We all just love him to pieces. He is gentle, easygoing and very well behaved. He is pretty much housetrained with the rare accident now and then. He walks well on a leash and loves people. We've started puppy classes and he can sit, stand and down on command. I can't thank you enough for Reggie. He has brought so much pleasure in to our lives. You are obviously great at what you do! Here are some pics. Take care, Katie Waddell

Jake doodle	Hi Helen, Just wanted to let you know that Jake is doing quite well. He's adjusting to "house life" but still finds the outside his favourite place to be. He sure is a sweet dog! I thought I'd send you a picture so you know he's being well taken care of. Julie

Marlee doodle	Hi Helen, I purchased a Goldendoodle female puppy from you on April 22, 2006. She was born on February 22, 2006. I call her Marlee. I just wanted to let you know that she is absolutely wonderful and I love her very much. She has the sweetest disposition- she is funny, silly, loving, really cute and smart too! She weighs 55 pounds and is in great health. I could not be any happier with her and have been meaning to contact you for some time now to tell you so.

Linus doodle	Hi Helen, Linus is almost six months old now and doing just great. He is so smart and such a happy puppy. He is growing like crazy but he is still very much a puppy - all wiggly and floppy when he meets and greets people and other dogs. I am attaching a picture of him and our daughter Gracie (who is 6 yrs old). It was taken at the beginning of July. At what age would you recommend getting Linus neutered? Hope you are enjoying your summer. We haven't had much of one weather wise, but I'm sure it's coming. MaryGwen Hi Helen, I hope you are having a great summer! We have been having a great summer with Linus. He has been swimming, kayaking, picnicing (is that a word?), and having a great time. He is was neutered about a month ago and that went smoothly. I really can't tell you enough how thrilled we are with him. He is so very smart and such a great listener. Attached is a picture that was taken of him kayaking. I hope you enjoy it. Are you planning any more litters in the near future...just curious. Mary Gwen

Marcie doodle	Hi Helen; Just a quick note to let you know that Miss Marcie is doing so very well! She entered our home almost 8 months ago and entered our hearts the moment we saw her! Marcie now weighs 30lbs. We spent much of the summer camping and Marcie was loved by all who met her. She can easily be trusted both on and off leash. She's incredibly smart and follows commands easily! Our vet (who is a dear friend) visits us often and I wouldn't be surprised if one day soon... she too becomes a proud doodle owner. She continually tells us just how lucky we are and what a great pup we have! Marcie aims to please and quite simply.... just likes to do whatever it is that we're doing. Whether we're out for a hike... camping or just watching a Leaf game.... yes... Leaf game... Marcie just goes with the flow. We're so thankful to you for our wee girl. She warms us and makes us all giggle each day with her "wonky" personality! She's such a sweetie... Thanks Helen, Ray, Jennifer, Patrick and Grant

Casey doodle	Hi Helen, As Casey's first birthday approaches I thought I'd send along a picture of him. I don't think the picture does him justice as he's absolutely gorgeous, and right now he's between groomings as every three months we have him groomed, so we're one month away from another groming. Casey weighs 40 lbs which for us is an ideal size. You'd be very proud of the little fella and how well he listens (most of the time) to us. He's very affectionate and is always either sitting on our feet or leaning against us. He has the most precious personality and is really good with the grandkids. If you have any questions or comments, please let us know - but otherwise all is well and we couldn't love this little guy more.... Julie & Moe (Greely, ON).

Happy doodle	Hi I just thought you might like to see Happy he was 3 months old on Nov.1st. We are very thrilled to have him be part of our family. He is so clever and funny. We love him dearly. If all your puppies are even half as wonderful as Happy you have a lot of Happy clients. :) Joanne

Lucy doodle	Hi Helen, Thought you might like to see how Lucy has turned out - one photo is after a swim, one in the boat, and the other sitting is just today - needing a bath and a brush! She is the absolutely cutest dog going and we can't go anywhere without her getting all of the attention. Her colour has stayed a beautiful red, with her little white fluff still on her chest. She is fun loving, playful and very smart. Today we were walking at the lake and she took off after a deer, but did come back when I called her! She loves to swim and is a great little retriever. She is fabulous with other dogs. We go to an off leash park and she runs up to all of the dogs, then crouches down until they give her the sniff, and then it's play time. She loves car rides, is very good about getting brushed, and tears apart any stuffed toy we give her (we've gone through a lot of toys!). Our major challenge was with the crate. She did teach us very early on that she HATES the crate - we tried everything. Fortunately she is very good and for months now we have been able to leave her free in the house without her getting into mischief. We haven't weighed her for awhile, but I would say she is a bit over 30 lbs. as at her last appointment she was at 29. Hope all is well with you and all of your doggies, Mickey

Tucker doodle	Good Morning Helen: I think I purchased an already crate trained dog from you. Night one, we just thought well the little guy was so exhausted – he didn’t whine going in, no crying in the night, and no messes in the morning…..well same deal last night! It’s amazing. He is doing very well. So far it is busy with lots of Jack’s buddies coming over to visit Tucker, but today should be quieter so Jack and Tucker can do so one on one. We are very happy. Thank you. Christina From the desk of Christina

Freddy doodle	Hi Helen Just wanted to give you an update on Freddy , who we picked up from you in July – he is fantastic!! Everyone in the neighbourhood loves him and he gets so much attention on his walks out. One lady today (who has a chow chow) asked me for your website, she wants a dog with a nice personality that looks good – need I say more. You may well be hearing from her. Anyway I’ve attached a photo of him when he was out for a walk with Tom and the kids – they have renamed him ‘Mudbud’ and one of him relaxing in the sun waiting for the kids off the school bus. Thanks again Louise

Jazzmin doodle	Hello Helen, Here are a few pictures of Jazzmin. She loves playing in the backyard in the sand. She comes to work with us everyday and enjoys visiting all our staff and clients. Her favourite place to sleep is on the coffee table. We start puppy classes on Tuesday and are looking forward to them. Thank you so much for our little angel. Thank you, Jolene

Party doodle	Hi Helen, We are thrilled with our Golden Doodle we got from Golden Belle near Lucknow. Our dog, "Party" has been with our family for about a year and a half now. She is a beautiful, smart, and very friendly dog. Party has lots of energy, and loves to run and play with my two sons. This dog is wonderful with kids. She is very affectionate and loving. Party also loves other dogs. She was considered the dog with the best attitude at Doggy Boarding School, where she loved to run around and wrestle with all types of other dogs. Party doesn't have a mean bone in her body. The only time she ever growls is during a good game of tug of war! Janice MacKay

Jazz doodle	Good day Helen, just a quick note to let you that Jazz is doing very well and has turned into a nice dog.... despite some chewing episodes.....he is calm, friendly and obedient. I have included some pictures which I hope u will enjoy. He is now about 22 months and he is aging really well. He is a very very fast runner and loves to fetch the ball a the ball diamond...one of his favourite activities. Just thought u might enjoy the news. Take care. Louis

Marcie doodle	Dear Mom; Today is MOTHERS DAY and my family has been talking about you with me this morning. They want you to know that I am healthy, happy and very much loved! They brag to everyone about my "listening skills" whatever that means. I can be on the front lawn without a leash! That's a big deal for our house.... it's busy with traffic, runners, dog walkers, kids and older people with walkers. I have a new best friend that moved in down the street. His name is Max and he's a 4 yr. old doodle. He's jet black and larger than I am. We get along really well. Our families get together so that we can play and Max and I love our time together. I get so tired after a romp with Max that I usually curl up on my bed and have a big snooze. We've opened up my grandparents place in Mount Forest and I forgot how much fun it was to have 27 acres all to myself! We have a "chuck it" there and I love to chase the ball. I was at the vet and I'm now 40lbs. Dr. Kristin says that I'm perfect, fantastic and to keep doing what we're doing. She loves me.... I just know it! How many pups get invited to their vets house to play - ME!! Dr. Kristin has a really nice house with a huge backyard and it's so much fun there! I even get to go inside. Her husband isn't a poodle fan (don't tell dad!!) but he thinks I'm really neat!! One day they're going to get a pup just like me!! Well.... I'd better go. I just wanted to wish you a happy mothers day and let you know that we're thinking about you today. Say "hi" to daddy Dodger for me. Love and licks, Marcie xo

Kippy doodle	Hi Helen, Kippy is three years old and is about 75 lbs. As you can see, he has fit in here perfectly. He is a fantastically smart dog - that can be a bit inconvenient at times. He never barks, does not shed and has excellent house manners. We let him be a dog for the most part when he is outside, he is currently sporting his summer cut. Luckily, he has perfect confirmation, but he still gets mortified when they shave his fabulous but massive winter coat each spring. We did not have the expense of an invisible fence on our property, because he stays in the yard, even if other dogs and people are strolling by. He is profoundly loving, trusting and obedient. I do not need to add that we LOVE him a lot. I hope things are going well for you all. Warm Regards, Cathy, Clay, and Lauren Absher Virginia Beach, VA

Luke doodle	Hi Helen, Thank you so much for "Luke". He is a fantastic pup! I get an average of 10 stops a day on my walks in central park asking me where I got him, and what kind of dog he is. I have passed on your name several times, and I have a neighbour in my building who will be contacting you soon. I pointed a couple people to your webpage and want to make sure I am sending them to the right parts and correct information. I think you said Luke was born from Rusty and Autumn and is a mini goldendoodle and should top out at 40 lbs. If they want smaller, they should get a petite, larger a medium or standard. Please correct me if i have any of this incorrect as I want to pass on the most correct recommendation. Everyone LOVES Luke! Thanks for all, I look forward to hearing back from you. Jack W. Helen, Thanks again for Luke... He has been the most perfect pet. EVERYONE loves in in my building, my office, at the beach and in central park. He is singularly the most loved dog anywhere I go. I don't know what you have in the water there, but it sure does make some wonderful dogs! Cheers, Jack W

Chevy doodle	Hey there! Thought that you might like to see some pictures of Chevy, he is quite a hit here in St. Catharine’s, I have been stopped everywhere by people who want to know what kind of dog he is!! They have never heard of a mini before. I would recommend this breed to anyone, he is so laid back, smart, loyal, and such a good dog, He is so great with all kids. Here are some pictures of him from the beginning, the one on the kitchen floor is the most recent, he doesn’t have to be in a crate anymore unless he wants to. He sleeps where he wants and has never ruined anything yet and he is almost 4 months old, when I leave the house he is all by himself and he has never chewed or gone to the washroom in the house yet! What can I say , except thank you!! Chris M.

Wally doodle	Hi Helen, I'm not sure you will remember us. We bought an F1B goldendoodle pup from you last August (litter born May 25/08). His name was Wally. You sent him via air to Ottawa. My name is James. Simply put, Wally is the world's greatest pet. He has exceeded our expectations in every way. He is kind, gentle, loving, loyal, playful and genuinely aims to please everyone in our family. He has brought nothing but pleasure, laughter and love to our lives. We could not imagine life without him. Thank you so much!! Best regards, James C.

Bailey doodle	Hi Helen Just wanted to let you know how Bailey is doing. We purchased her from you in March 2008, and she has been the most amazing dog! She was so easy to train - people that we meet can't believe she is only 18 months old! Our boys adore her - she is the first one they go to see when they get up in the morning, and the last one they say goodnight to. We live near the lake, and she has become an avid swimmer - I can't keep her out of the water! Bailey has inspired a lot of puppy purchases in our neighbourhood - thanks for providing us with such a wonderful family member. The Pratt family

	Hi Helen, First of all let me say Thank You for the most wonderful puppy. If you remember we had a seven hour drive home from picking him up and he was terrific. He went in his kennel and was not in the least bit stressed. He slept right through the first night and has adjusted to our life wonderfully. Thank you.

Jazzmin doodle Jade doodle	Hello Helen, I hope all is well. Just wanted to give you an update on our little girls. Jazzie is still welcoming Jade with puppy hugs. They have become best of friends J I have attached a funny picture for you to show you how happy they both are that they get to come to the office all the time. Jazzmin loves sitting on the tall chairs at the front showroom desk, as you can see Jade is going to love it as well. Thanks again, Jolene

Moxie doodle	Hi Helen: I have waited to email you about out Moxie girl we picked up on Monday, July 28^th. She is a DREAM!! I was afraid to jinx how great she was by getting in touch with you too early. She has now been with us a month and is everything we’ve hoped for. After the initial four nights, she started sleeping through the night until 6 a.m., but now she’s sleeping “in” and not asking to come out until 8-8:30 a.m. (my husband has been home for vacation the last two weeks so no early alarms). I’m sure when things get back to normal, she’ll start earlier again, but it’s only because she’s ready for some lovin’. Potty training is coming along, with a few mishaps here and there. We have her “stationed” in the kitchen/family room area and as long as we keep the barriers up and remembering to take her out, she’s not having accidents (elsewhere in the house is another story). We already started training classes last week (11.5 weeks) and she is doing great. She’s also really liking her crate and is now going in on her own when she’s bored and ready for bed – getting her to go when WE need her is still a bit of coaxing, but at least we know she likes it. She’s very playful, but still enjoys her down time. You were so on the money about her docile temperament. If you don’t give her any attention for a few minutes, she’ll just quietly lie down by my feet or pick out one of her chew toys and entertain herself. I cannot thank you enough about helping us with finding the right dog for us. You listened to my concerns and really took it to heart. I appreciate your honesty and calmness. I could tell you are a very sincere person and it shows in your breeding. People stop us all the time to ask about Moxie. She is so happy and so loved by all of us we couldn’t imagine our family without her. The kids are doing great with her and really taking the responsibility of dog ownership to heart. Although you can already see she’s turning out to be “my” doggie (and I knew it would happen, gladly), it’s not because of a lack of interest by the kids, but more so because, just by nature of how our house runs, Moxie does see me as the one in charge of her food, walks, etc. I’m very happy with that and am very pleased to finally have someone who listens to me without talking back. Ha ha! We go to our training lessons tonight and the kids come along for good measure. Moxie has been such a wonderful addition to our family. Thank you so much. We wish you all the best with all your dogs and future pups and wish you much health and happiness. Warmest regards, Sonya Maloney