So, guess where I was sitting?

This is what happens if I / we sit down in the garden for a moment or two. First they investigate us, chewing toes, laces, ankles before eventually sitting down and snuggling together for a snooze!

We have to choose very carefully where we put our feet to get up without disturbing them. Luckily this wonderful weather means we are able to stay outside with the pups almost all day and they are the most wonderful time wasters. We never get bored of just watching their antics!

 

They really enjoy their food, and are eating four solid meals a day now. They all weigh 6 times their birthweight, at 5 weeks old that's pretty good. Bella has been the most fabulous mum and she's beginning to get some time and energy for herself now, because we try to let the pups nurse just morning and evening. Bella insists on chasing her ball  on walks now and is in no hurry at all to return to the pups. Natures way. 

Of course what goes in must come out - and we are certainly working hard on that front now. Probably at least 44 times a day! Keeping them all clean and the patio in a hygienic condition takes perseverance and tolerance - and patience! Every thing we do attracts their attention, and those puppies do like to help if we are sweeping or mopping up. That is fun I can tell you. Busy, busy we certainly are! 

We have had lots of visitors and many pups now have families and new names. As I write this we only have two girls left and several boys, but with visitors over the next few days I'm confident that will change. 

So, Alan and I still have to find time for our allotment and we take turns who will stay with the pups or who will go off to harvest beans or plums. I like to bring back a posy of sweet-smelling sweet peas to try and rid my kitchen of that delightful puppy smell. 

 

And when I get a moment or two between washing and poop scooping I shall make jam and pies with these beauties. The fruit trees are LADEN this year, because of all the rain I expect. Life goes on. 

I will leave you with another pic or two - 
            "Let sleeping dogs lie"

and there's always one who wants to be alone!

 Wonder what he's dreaming about? 

Four weeks and ready for anything!

Four weeks and ready for anything!

Well the word is out, the adverts have gone public and I'm sure the phone will start ringing. We have spent the last two weeks or so getting ourselves ready for the constant stream of visitors we expect if last year is anything to go by.

Bella and the pups have been busy, constantly nursing and cleaning up, and growing bigger each and every day.

From this on day 1 

Blind, deaf, smooth coated and helpless to this in just 4 weeks.....

Purple collar off to explore the world

There has been lots of fun on the way of course, from sleeping in the huddle

to... sleeping in the shade

to sleeping at our feet

to sleeping with Bella

and sleeping on the scales

Yup, a whole lot of sleeping, and eating. Not much else. We are just beginning to have to clean up after them now, but until now have had it easy.

Our gorgeous Bella has worked miracles and been such a fantastic mum. What a star! 

It's time to begin toilet training in earnest, after their feed of "puppy soup." Oh yes, our lives are about to get "busy, busy" in earnest. Wish us luck!

Introducing........our new, gorgeous puppies!

4 days old already, time for the spotlight!

Introducing Mr Blue

Golden Chunky Wavy coat

Introducing Mr Red

Golden Smooth coat (like Bella)

Introducing Mr Yellow

Chocolate Brown Wavy coat

Introducing Mr Green

Curly coated Golden

Introducing Mrs Lime Green

Cream Smooth coat

Introducing Mr Orange

Cream Smooth / wavy coat

Introducing Mr Purple

Cream / Golden curly coat

Introducing Mrs White

Golden Curly coat

Introducing Mrs Black

Beautiful Curly Golden coat

Introducing Mr Brown

Gorgeous curly golden coat

Introducing Miss Pink

Petite feisty curly golden

Were they worth waiting for? Bella thinks so! And so do we!

Please comment on these pictures and let us know if anyone is out there.

Or email me, Mary, at shirleygoldendoodles@gmail.com

Introducing Mr Green

Drumroll Please ........ The pups have arrived, right on time

Right on Time!

11 pups, all doing well born on 16th June to Bella at Shirleygoldendoodles!

We have 7 boys and 4 lovely girls, all strong, healthy and feeding well.

Finally Bella has laid down her head and is catching up on the Zzzzz. Each pup has been licked clean within an inch of it's life. What a brilliant mum. It's been a long night but an exciting one. More news later when I've caught up on some sleep too. 

My Baby, his baby, Bella and her Puppies!

Sorry for the delay in posting it's been about 3 weeks, but I have been a little busy..... my granddaughter Charlotte made her appearance on the 14th of April. We shall call her Lottie and she is so-o beautiful.

                          

I know I am biased but she is just so adorable and already has her daddy (my eldest son) wrapped around her little finger! And me of course! 

Ok that's enough baby and now I shall show you our litter from last year..... yes we've been in touch with all our puppy families on their birthday May 3rd. Can you believe that a whole year has passed! We have been rewarded with lovely, funny and exciting photos

and almost the same message comes across, that these dogs exude joy and have brought great happiness, that everyone they meet on walks asks about them and loves the bouncy friendliness of a golden doodle. I did warn everyone that we allow time on walks with our gorgeous doods for answering questions about our girls. Everyone asks "what are they?" and "where did you get them?" Who can resist one of these?

            

Those furry little bundles have changed a bit..

Lottie! (Yellow)

Little Bella(Turquoise)

    

Lenny (Lilac / Black)

                    

Boris (Blue)

Sam (Green)

Finlay (Red)

   

               

                                                         Lily (Mrs White)

Woody(Purple)

Hetty (Orange)

       
Lola (Pink)

What a transformation! They are now HUGE!

They still love cuddles and are thoroughly spoilt!

10 gorgeous puppies have grown into stunning dogs and 10 families have had their lives enriched by 

Shirleygoldendoodles!

I am almost certain that Bella IS in pup, so watch this space.... another pic of that gorgeous baby? Did I hear you say that?

Oh all right then, you've twisted my arm...

                      Lottie, my pride and joy!

Don't forget to comment here and we'll be happy to answer any questions you may have. Or email us at shirleygoldendoodles@gmail.com 

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Here we go again! A second litter.

We took Bella to meet her beau this week, a round trip of 150 miles on Thursday and Saturday. If all is well we might expect a second litter of gorgeous F1b golden doodles around the 16th of June! We have had some beautiful photographs of many of the pups from our first litter and they have certainly grown into fab dogs. Maybe I'm biased.

Lenny (Lilac / Black collar)

Hettie (Orange collar)

Boris (Blue Collar)

                         

Miss Turquoise didn't stay little for long...

                                                                                                        
                                                                                                             

 And nor did Sam (little green)

Woody (Purple)

Lottie! (Yellow collar)

      

                           




















As you can see.... a lovely bunch of doodles. Could they be known as a "scribble " of doodles? 


All the new owners report fun and antics pretty much all the way, and lots of love and laughter.

So peeps.... here we go again contact us on shirleygoldendoodles@gmail.com to go on the waiting list