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Title: Newest member of my family....
Post by: Henry Hawk on June 12, 2012, 11:02:52 AM
He is a Yellow Fleeced Labradoodle....has not yet come home...still hangin with his ma for another three weeks...

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WBEBHalYEG0/T80Eh_XyBnI/AAAAAAAACHQ/lj-9NNw0P4E/s320/IMG_0043_1.JPG)
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: Locutus on June 12, 2012, 11:09:10 AM
Interesting.

I've always heard of labradoodles, but have never actually seen one until now.  ;D
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: Henry Hawk on June 12, 2012, 11:40:44 AM
Dad:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RkmLBU1GTBk/TfF7iY8xTXI/AAAAAAAABeQ/SkFX7-SqlvQ/s320/IMG_6268_6.JPG)

and Momma,

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zGKtj3y-dF4/TfF7iPTOXjI/AAAAAAAABeI/gx3jVA-NIEk/s320/IMG_6257_3.JPG)
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: Henry Hawk on June 12, 2012, 12:30:46 PM
and his brothers....

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-on7CK9eEm4Y/T77l03CWTfI/AAAAAAAACEc/uhlf44_QCmo/s320/IMG_9851_1.JPG)
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: The Troll on June 12, 2012, 01:04:40 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on June 12, 2012, 11:02:52 AM
He is a Yellow Fleeced Labradoodle....has not yet come home...still hangin with his ma for another three weeks...

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WBEBHalYEG0/T80Eh_XyBnI/AAAAAAAACHQ/lj-9NNw0P4E/s320/IMG_0043_1.JPG)

  Should be a kind, friendly and smart dog.  Nice.   :smile:
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: Anne on June 12, 2012, 03:29:56 PM
Cute, my neice has a Golden Labradoodle. He is really high energy, but certainly cute.
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: me on June 12, 2012, 05:08:52 PM
Almost makes me want a dog. :smitten:  I love them but.............
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: The Troll on June 12, 2012, 06:36:37 PM
Quote from: me on June 12, 2012, 05:08:52 PM
Almost makes me want a dog. :smitten:  I love them but.............

  Buttttt! No matter how nice and sweet they are. it's like adopting another kid.  Feed them, walk them, medicate them, clean up their poop.  And if you can't take them with you on  a trip.  Either you got to tie them on the top of your car or board them which cost an arm and  leg.

  What I would like is for my son to let buy him a dog of my choice.  So I can get him or her for a day or two like up to the lake for the weekend and take it back home.  Just like grand kids.   :yes: :yes: :yes: :wink: :biggrin:
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: me on June 12, 2012, 07:18:56 PM
Quote from: The Troll on June 12, 2012, 06:36:37 PM
  Buttttt! No matter how nice and sweet they are. it's like adopting another kid.  Feed them, walk them, medicate them, clean up their poop.  And if you can't take them with you on  a trip.  Either you got to tie them on the top of your car or board them which cost an arm and  leg.

  What I would like is for my son to let buy him a dog of my choice.  So I can get him or her for a day or two like up to the lake for the weekend and take it back home.  Just like grand kids.   :yes: :yes: :yes: :wink: :biggrin:
My thoughts exactly.  That's why we usually adopt the neighbors dogs....  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: Sandy Eggo on June 12, 2012, 07:57:04 PM
:smitten:

They're so adorable, but I have to admit I'm not sure why mixing breeds has become so popular. I was at the pet store the other day and they had a chiwienie. That's a Chihuahua  and Dachshund mixed.

I'm not a small dog person and I can't imagine telling someone my dog is a chiwienie. :biggrin:
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: Anne on June 12, 2012, 08:33:11 PM
Now that would be embarrassing, wouldn't it?   ;D
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: The Troll on June 12, 2012, 08:39:26 PM
Quote from: Sandy Eggo on June 12, 2012, 07:57:04 PM
:smitten:

They're so adorable, but I have to admit I'm not sure why mixing breeds has become so popular. I was at the pet store the other day and they had a chiwienie. That's a Chihuahua  and Dachshund mixed.

I'm not a small dog person and I can't imagine telling someone my dog is a chiwienie. :biggrin:

  Now you could get by saying that you had a small Chiwienie.   :yes:  But me, :eye:   :no: :no: :no: :no: :no: :wink: :biggrin:
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: damfast on June 12, 2012, 09:12:29 PM
that puppy is so cute.  we have a mini pomeranian who barks like a squeaky toy.  and a schnoodle (schnauzer/poodle).  they are both rescued dogs.  so i say, but they may say that we are the rescued ones!
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: The Troll on June 12, 2012, 10:31:18 PM
 
Quote from: damfast on June 12, 2012, 09:12:29 PM
that puppy is so cute.  we have a mini pomeranian who barks like a squeaky toy.  and a schnoodle (schnauzer/poodle).  they are both rescued dogs.  so i say, but they may say that we are the rescued ones!

   :dogrun:         :dogrun:         :swish:  I know a big tom cat that would just love them.   :biggrin:
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: damfast on June 13, 2012, 08:26:28 PM
ha! you keep your cat away from my lil babies!!! bad troll
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: The Troll on June 14, 2012, 07:58:40 AM

  Bad Troll?  The cat would hardly hurt a flea,  He has come in pretty beat up from other tom cats.  But he's no chicken he goes out again and again and again,  :thumbsup:

  He only way he would bother you whittle baby doggies is, if they came up to him barking.  He would simply jump on their widdly backs and sink in 10 well sharpen claws into them and ride them out of the neighborhood.  :sneaky:  :grin2:  Good kitty.   :biggrin:
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: Henry Hawk on June 14, 2012, 11:51:16 AM
Newest pic...

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tP9OefVR0j4/T9nyEk2kh9I/AAAAAAAACJA/vj_iE4o638o/s320/IMG_0095_1.JPG)
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: damfast on June 14, 2012, 05:26:54 PM
how do you post pics? i forget!
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: Henry Hawk on June 15, 2012, 04:41:21 PM
I right click on the picture, pick properties, copy the address (URL)...then when I go to post here, I click on the "insert image" icon, and paste.
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: damfast on June 17, 2012, 06:45:31 AM
tried again, but got a red X, oh well, it was just a pic of Mo. (cat food to you)
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: Henry Hawk on June 22, 2012, 03:55:11 PM
My little labradoodle is sick and on meds.  We have to wait a couple of more weeks longer than we planned on.  His  name is Payton.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xDK0sugc8Rc/T-S3d5G7bdI/AAAAAAAACKg/4VI-dk662Ec/s320/IMG_0196_1.JPG)
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: The Troll on June 22, 2012, 04:19:29 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on June 22, 2012, 03:55:11 PM
My little labradoodle is sick and on meds.  We have to wait a couple of more weeks longer than we planned on.  His  name is Payton.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xDK0sugc8Rc/T-S3d5G7bdI/AAAAAAAACKg/4VI-dk662Ec/s320/IMG_0196_1.JPG)

  His he named after Payton Manning for being such a dog for leaving the Colts.  :colts:  :wink:

  I hope it isn't very bad.  Young pups can be very fradigal for the first few months.  Good luck.   Hope you get him running.:dogrun:
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: me on June 22, 2012, 04:25:25 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on June 22, 2012, 03:55:11 PM
My little labradoodle is sick and on meds.  We have to wait a couple of more weeks longer than we planned on.  His  name is Payton.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xDK0sugc8Rc/T-S3d5G7bdI/AAAAAAAACKg/4VI-dk662Ec/s320/IMG_0196_1.JPG)
Hope he has a speedy recovery and he's close enough you can go visit with him every day or every other day until you can take him home. 
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: Henry Hawk on June 22, 2012, 04:37:42 PM
Quote from: The Troll on June 22, 2012, 04:19:29 PM
  His he named after Payton Manning for being such a dog for leaving the Colts.  :colts:  :wink:

  I hope it isn't very bad.  Young pups can be very fradigal for the first few months.  Good luck.   Hope you get him running.:dogrun:

Actually, he is named after Chicago Bear Great, Walter Payton.  The kids are sick about it, but I think he is going to be okay, the owner is just being cautious. She takes a lot of pride in breeding pups, and is tending to them with lots of love.
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: Henry Hawk on June 22, 2012, 04:38:49 PM
He is actually a couple of hours away. So we are just keeping in touch via email.
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: me on June 22, 2012, 05:26:34 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on June 22, 2012, 04:38:49 PM
He is actually a couple of hours away. So we are just keeping in touch via email.
I'm glad you've got a way you can at least keep in touch and get pictures since it's that far away. 
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: Sunny on June 30, 2012, 07:52:48 AM
What an ADORABLE puppy, Henry! Hopefully Payton is responding to the medications? We just heard about labradoodles this year -- my girls collect American Girl dolls and they introduced "Cooper", a cute little pet labradoodle.

We totally embrace the 'adopt the neighbor's dog' theory at our house. In fact, they just brought home a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in April. Her name is "Kipper" and it's a perfect arrangement. The neighbors take care of her and my girls get to play with her! :yes:

Please post more photo when you can.  8)

Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: Henry Hawk on July 23, 2012, 08:03:47 PM
 
Not a great picture but here is my puppy now 8 weeks old...
(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/531563_3348373239419_1461581259_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: Sandy Eggo on July 23, 2012, 10:41:38 PM
I know it's a different breed, but he reminds me of Snoopy here. How's he feeling? You had mentioned that he was on meds? So, does he come home soon?
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: Henry Hawk on July 24, 2012, 07:41:25 AM
Quote from: Sandy Eggo on July 23, 2012, 10:41:38 PM
I know it's a different breed, but he reminds me of Snoopy here. How's he feeling? You had mentioned that he was on meds? So, does he come home soon?

He is doing great, we brought him home a week ago.  He is a very smart and loving puppy.  We take him to the Vet this Saturday for some shots.
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: me on July 24, 2012, 08:56:31 AM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on July 23, 2012, 08:03:47 PM

Not a great picture but here is my puppy now 8 weeks old...
(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/531563_3348373239419_1461581259_n.jpg)
He sure is cute.   :smitten:
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: followsthewolf on July 24, 2012, 09:40:24 AM
That's a great looking buddy, buddy!!!
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: The Troll on July 24, 2012, 11:47:15 AM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on July 23, 2012, 08:03:47 PM

Not a great picture but here is my puppy now 8 weeks old...
(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/531563_3348373239419_1461581259_n.jpg)

  He really looks cute Henry and I'm glad you got someone who will love you for who you are.   :wink:  Pretty pup. :biggrin:  From what I have read, they are a great family dog.  :yeah:
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: Henry Hawk on July 24, 2012, 12:42:15 PM
It amazes me just how quick one of these little guys can steal your heart!  He already gets excited when I get home from work...and loves to sit with me in my chair when I watch TV.  He is a sweetie!
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: Henry Hawk on October 09, 2012, 01:15:20 PM
(http://picture.vzw.com/mi/740112560_2638573034_0.jpeg?limitsize=345,345&outquality=56&ext=.jpg&border=2,0,0,0)


This is a terrible picture, but it is my little pup, Payton.  I will get a better picture soon.

He has also been excellent at training. He listens very well and has been a real joy to have.
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: Henry Hawk on October 31, 2012, 03:32:57 PM
Payton, my 5 mo old Labradoodle and my 18 year old daughter...

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O44ZD1AcBXo/UJF8iBPRrLI/AAAAAAAACDk/HCqWIP7-qZ0/h120/Rachel+and+Payton.jpg)
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: Locutus on October 31, 2012, 04:01:17 PM
Looks like the dog is getting plenty of love and attention.  ;D
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: Henry Hawk on October 31, 2012, 04:02:37 PM
Quote from: Locutus on October 31, 2012, 04:01:17 PM
Looks like the dog is getting plenty of love and attention.  ;D

spoiled rotten.... :yes:
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: The Troll on October 31, 2012, 05:56:51 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on October 31, 2012, 03:32:57 PM
Payton, my 5 mo old Labradoodle and my 18 year old daughter...

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O44ZD1AcBXo/UJF8iBPRrLI/AAAAAAAACDk/HCqWIP7-qZ0/h120/Rachel+and+Payton.jpg)

  Mighty fine looking dawg.  He sure looks big, what does he weigh and do you have any idea just how big he will get.  These dogs don't shed do they.  I thought I read that some where.   :biggrin:
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: Anne on October 31, 2012, 09:15:34 PM
A pretty pup and a pretty daughter, HH.
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: Sandy Eggo on October 31, 2012, 09:19:14 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on October 31, 2012, 03:32:57 PM
Payton, my 5 mo old Labradoodle and my 18 year old daughter...

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O44ZD1AcBXo/UJF8iBPRrLI/AAAAAAAACDk/HCqWIP7-qZ0/h120/Rachel+and+Payton.jpg)

Beautiful! What a pretty and happy face your daughter has. Such a warm smile melts the heart. The dog is pretty too. :yes:
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: me on November 01, 2012, 07:37:27 AM
I know someone who has a dog that could be this ones twin.  Their fur is so soft, I love to pet her. 
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: Henry Hawk on November 01, 2012, 07:54:56 AM
Thanks guys.
Troll, that dog is growing like a weed, we THOUGHT he would be about a 30 pounder, but he is already over 40lb and is only 5 mo's old. I'm guessing he may get to about 60 or 70 pounds before he decideds to stop growing.  He does not shed, and is very smart and easy to train.
Thank you guys for the kind words about my little girl, who is NOT little any more. She is a great kid and I am very proud of her.
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: followsthewolf on November 01, 2012, 11:49:53 AM
Makes the whole effort worth it, eh, Hank.

:yes: :biggrin:
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: Henry Hawk on November 01, 2012, 12:14:26 PM
Quote from: followsthewolf on November 01, 2012, 11:49:53 AM
Makes the whole effort worth it, eh, Hank.

:yes: :biggrin:

absolutely  :yes: :biggrin:
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: Henry Hawk on November 09, 2012, 02:54:14 PM
Well it seems, that my new buddy found a way to get out of his "daytime" home (a kennel in the laundry room) we keep him in during times when no one is home. My wife had to come home early today and found ol Payton, having the time of his life.  There were clothes everywhere, all through the house.  Shoes were all through the house.  He found some markers that were chewed on and all through the house.  He found my daughters English book and ate it a portion of it..

Never had an ounce of trouble out him before, but WOW!  He knew he was in trouble as soon as my wife yelled his name.  He went directly to his kennel, with the door wide open, and just layed down.

He is on probation.....not sure what that means yet, but I gotta see to it that this does not happen again. 

This would be much easier to get mad at him, if he was not so dang cute.
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: followsthewolf on November 09, 2012, 03:45:53 PM
Reminds me of a line from a poem about a lion:

"He has a heart of gold beneath, but
The lion just can't trust his teeth."

:) :)
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: Henry Hawk on November 09, 2012, 03:57:57 PM
 :yes:   that fits him perfect... :yes:
Title: Re: Newest member of my family....
Post by: libby on November 09, 2012, 05:50:25 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on November 09, 2012, 02:54:14 PM
Well it seems, that my new buddy found a way to get out of his "daytime" home (a kennel in the laundry room) we keep him in during times when no one is home. My wife had to come home early today and found ol Payton, having the time of his life.  There were clothes everywhere, all through the house.  Shoes were all through the house.  He found some markers that were chewed on and all through the house.  He found my daughters English book and ate it a portion of it..

Never had an ounce of trouble out him before, but WOW!  He knew he was in trouble as soon as my wife yelled his name.  He went directly to his kennel, with the door wide open, and just layed down.

He is on probation.....not sure what that means yet, but I gotta see to it that this does not happen again. 

This would be much easier to get mad at him, if he was not so dang cute.
I feel the same way about my kitten. She is cute and sweet and funny -- except that she seems to go crazy during the night or when the house is empty. Twice recently, once at night, she covered my townhouse, all 3 levels, with shredded toilet paper. And to top it off, half a roll was in her water dish. And, in addition to trying to keep her away from the TP, I have to hide my glasses. Now I not only have to try to remember where I last left them, I have to try to figure out where she might have put them. It's a good thing my keys are too heavy for her to carry off -- at least I think they are  :spooked: