Scout x Rudy
Scout delivered on 1/18/21
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Breed: Petite/Mini Double Doodles
(3/4 Goldendoodle, 1/4 ALD Labradoodle) Adult Size: 15-25lbs Coat: Wavy to Curly Color: Red/Apricot in color, some white markings possible Born: 01/18/21 Selection Day: Feb 26th Take Home: March 8th Availabilities - No Waitlist: 1. Red Spring Farm- Yellow 2. C. W.- Purple 3. Liz Wells- Pink 4. A.F.- Orange This list is fully reserved, we are no longer taking deposits. |
PUPDATES:
Weekly "Pupdates" are posted below on Fridays evenings (atleast we try)!
The 1, 2,& 3 Week Pupdates will include weights and a general litter update
The 4 Week Pupdate will include weights and a description of each pup as their personality emerges
The 5 Week Pupdate will include weights, personality descriptions, & temperament testing
The 6 Week Pupdate will include weights and a general litter update
6th Pupdate
Scout's pups are growing and thriving! They are almost completely weaned.
Ms. Purple: 4.6lb
Ms. Yellow: 4.6
Ms. Pink: 3.5lb
Ms. Orange: 3.6lb
Scout's pups are growing and thriving! They are almost completely weaned.
Ms. Purple: 4.6lb
Ms. Yellow: 4.6
Ms. Pink: 3.5lb
Ms. Orange: 3.6lb
5th Pupdate
Once again, thanks for your patience with with the slow Pupdates!
Scout's chubby little sumo wrestlers are coming out of the toddler phase and will become "real" puppies this week! As I keep emphasizing, they are SO chunky... and this means that they are a little less mobile than some of our other litters whose pups are smaller and therefore lighter on their feet. I expect we will see a slight drop off in weight gain this week and a big increase in activity. This will help with your puppy selections, as you and I both will get to see more of their personalities emerge as they get more mobile/playful.
Ms. Purple: 3.8lb: This big, sweet girl has always preferred gentle cuddles and pets, but suddenly we are beginning to see a more playful side emerge. She likes to hold toys in her mouth, and will play bow to engage with other puppies.
Ms. Yellow: 3.7lb: Everyone is in love with this pups striking markings. She is very confident and bold! She has an independent personality and likes to get out and explore.
Ms. Pink: 3.0lb: This super silly girl has a very big personality and an expressive face. You always know what she is thinking and feeling because her expressions are a dead giveaway! She likes cuddle time and is hilarious interacting with toys, super goofy and dramatic playing with stuffed animals.
Ms. Orange: 3.1lb: This quiet little girl weighs just a teeny bit more than Pink, but I expect she will be the smallest in the group when full grown (kind of hard for me to pin point exactly what that weight is, though. The chunkiness of these pups really throws me off when estimating adult weight). Orange is sensitive and sweet, prefers gentle cuddles to active or loud play time. We hope to see her come out of her shell this week, we see little hints of her sweet personality every day (like today, she gave us lots of kisses during cuddle time).
Once again, thanks for your patience with with the slow Pupdates!
Scout's chubby little sumo wrestlers are coming out of the toddler phase and will become "real" puppies this week! As I keep emphasizing, they are SO chunky... and this means that they are a little less mobile than some of our other litters whose pups are smaller and therefore lighter on their feet. I expect we will see a slight drop off in weight gain this week and a big increase in activity. This will help with your puppy selections, as you and I both will get to see more of their personalities emerge as they get more mobile/playful.
Ms. Purple: 3.8lb: This big, sweet girl has always preferred gentle cuddles and pets, but suddenly we are beginning to see a more playful side emerge. She likes to hold toys in her mouth, and will play bow to engage with other puppies.
Ms. Yellow: 3.7lb: Everyone is in love with this pups striking markings. She is very confident and bold! She has an independent personality and likes to get out and explore.
Ms. Pink: 3.0lb: This super silly girl has a very big personality and an expressive face. You always know what she is thinking and feeling because her expressions are a dead giveaway! She likes cuddle time and is hilarious interacting with toys, super goofy and dramatic playing with stuffed animals.
Ms. Orange: 3.1lb: This quiet little girl weighs just a teeny bit more than Pink, but I expect she will be the smallest in the group when full grown (kind of hard for me to pin point exactly what that weight is, though. The chunkiness of these pups really throws me off when estimating adult weight). Orange is sensitive and sweet, prefers gentle cuddles to active or loud play time. We hope to see her come out of her shell this week, we see little hints of her sweet personality every day (like today, she gave us lots of kisses during cuddle time).
Vet Exam Information:
Pups go to the vet this week (23rd). We will post at the bottom of this section once they get their exams. Our vet is EXTREMELY thorough, which we love. He makes a point to note everything about each pup after a thorough examination. We describe puppy vet exams in three different ways... perfect, normal, or abnormal.
A perfect exam is what it sounds like, it means that the vet didn't notice anything out of the ordinary, and so no notes are made on that pup's record sheet. It is unusual for every pup in a litter to get a perfect vet exam.
A normal exam is when a pup has something worth noting, but it is not expected to impact the health of the pup, or quality as a pet. It is not unusual for puppies to have imperfect exams at this age. They are growing at a rapid pace, and this sometimes results in awkward phases. In fact, sometimes we have more pups in a litter with "normal" exams than "perfect" exams! Normal exam findings generally correct themselves with age, or (in the case of an umbilical hernia) may need a very simple correction at the time of spay/neuter. Examples of imperfect, but normal puppy exams include a small under or overbite, a small umbilical hernia, "puppy laxity" of the patellas, or a low grade heart murmur (which is expected to go away as the pup grows). We will ALWAYS notify you of any such things at the first vet visit, and you are NOT required to take a pup that you do not feel comfortable with due to any exam finding, even if it is a somewhat normal finding for a growing pup. We will only allow pups to go home if we feel comfortable that the issue is benign or will go away with age.
Abnormal exams are when pups have an exam that concerns us for their long term health. An example of this would be severe patellar luxation (extremely loose knee joints- very different than typical puppy laxity), a loud heart murmur (ex, 4 out of 6), cataracts, etc. In these situations, where the severity of the issue in question may impact their long term health, we "pull" the puppy from the reservation list and they are no longer available until we can either wait for the next exam of have the pup checked by a specialist, depending on the issue. We have been very blessed in that every single pup we have ever had to pull from a list due to an abnormal exam has ended up being just fine and the condition went away with age! Still- we don't let pups go to new homes until we are comfortable that they can live normal, happy lives.
Ms. Purple: PERFECT vet exam
Ms. Yellow: PERFECT vet exam
Ms. Orange: PERFECT vet exam
Ms. Pink: PERFECT vet exam
Pups go to the vet this week (23rd). We will post at the bottom of this section once they get their exams. Our vet is EXTREMELY thorough, which we love. He makes a point to note everything about each pup after a thorough examination. We describe puppy vet exams in three different ways... perfect, normal, or abnormal.
A perfect exam is what it sounds like, it means that the vet didn't notice anything out of the ordinary, and so no notes are made on that pup's record sheet. It is unusual for every pup in a litter to get a perfect vet exam.
A normal exam is when a pup has something worth noting, but it is not expected to impact the health of the pup, or quality as a pet. It is not unusual for puppies to have imperfect exams at this age. They are growing at a rapid pace, and this sometimes results in awkward phases. In fact, sometimes we have more pups in a litter with "normal" exams than "perfect" exams! Normal exam findings generally correct themselves with age, or (in the case of an umbilical hernia) may need a very simple correction at the time of spay/neuter. Examples of imperfect, but normal puppy exams include a small under or overbite, a small umbilical hernia, "puppy laxity" of the patellas, or a low grade heart murmur (which is expected to go away as the pup grows). We will ALWAYS notify you of any such things at the first vet visit, and you are NOT required to take a pup that you do not feel comfortable with due to any exam finding, even if it is a somewhat normal finding for a growing pup. We will only allow pups to go home if we feel comfortable that the issue is benign or will go away with age.
Abnormal exams are when pups have an exam that concerns us for their long term health. An example of this would be severe patellar luxation (extremely loose knee joints- very different than typical puppy laxity), a loud heart murmur (ex, 4 out of 6), cataracts, etc. In these situations, where the severity of the issue in question may impact their long term health, we "pull" the puppy from the reservation list and they are no longer available until we can either wait for the next exam of have the pup checked by a specialist, depending on the issue. We have been very blessed in that every single pup we have ever had to pull from a list due to an abnormal exam has ended up being just fine and the condition went away with age! Still- we don't let pups go to new homes until we are comfortable that they can live normal, happy lives.
Ms. Purple: PERFECT vet exam
Ms. Yellow: PERFECT vet exam
Ms. Orange: PERFECT vet exam
Ms. Pink: PERFECT vet exam
Temperament Testing:
Using [A] for active response,
[N] for neutral and
[P] for passive based on:
1. Observation. Watching how she plays with other puppies, does she jump right into group activities [A], hanging in the midst of the activity [N], or submitting when approached [P].
Ms. Purple: N
Ms. Yellow: A
Ms. Orange: N
Ms. Pink: N
2. Play. When you first take a puppy aside to play with, is he active/very playful [A], easy going [N] or does he just want to be petted [P].
Ms. Purple: N
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Orange: P
Ms. Pink: P
3. Cradle. When cradling a puppy in your arms, does he relax [P], wiggle a bit and then relax [N] or wiggle and lick like crazy [A].
Ms. Purple: N
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Orange: N
Ms. Pink: N
4. Call back. Using a treat or squeak toy and calling to the puppy while backing away, does he race after you while jumping at your ankles [A], follow happily with a trot and tail wag [N] or needs a moment to evaluate the situation before checking it out (praise helps) [P].
Ms. Purple: N
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Orange: N
Ms. Pink: N
5. Tuck and pat. When kneeling/sitting on the floor, settle the puppy between your legs. Pet him in long gentle strokes as you praise him softly. Does he wriggle free confidently without giving up [A], wriggle and then relax [N] or simply melt in your embrace [P].
Ms. Purple: P
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Orange: N
Ms. Pink: N
6. Bend over. Stand up, stretch and relax, Now go to your puppy and lean over to pet him. Your doing this may seem overwhelming to the pup because you're so large and he's so small. Does he jump up at your face playfully [A], crouch submissively with a passive tail way [P] or just relax and let it happen, nonchalantly [N].
Ms. Purple: N
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Orange: N
Ms. Pink: N
7. Nose kiss. Cradle your puppy's face in your hands and kiss him on the nose. Does he bite you back [A], accept the smooch calmly or return the interaction with a kiss [N] melts in your arms, just letting it happen [P].
Ms. Purple: N
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Orange: N
Ms. Pink: N
8. Toe squeeze. In this exercise, you're testing your puppy's reaction and sensitivity to discomfort. While petting the puppy, gently squeeze the skin between his toes. Does he attack your hand [A], lick or mouth gently [N], or whimper/appear anxious [P].
Ms. Purple: N
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Orange: N
Ms. Pink: N
9. Startle sound. Take a bunch of keys and when your prospective puppy least expects it, rattle them above his head and gauge his reaction. Does he playfully "attack" the keys [A], give them a nonchalant glance [N], or crouch submissively and looks to you guidance [P].
Ms. Purple: N
Ms. Yellow: A
Ms. Orange: N
Ms. Pink: N
10. Crash test. Stand and wait until your puppy is no longer interested in you. Suddenly fall to the ground as if you've tripped and yell "Ouch." Does the puppy race over and playfully pounce [A], comes to sniff or lick your face [N], or hangs back to observe what is going on before approaching [P].
Ms. Purple: N
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Orange: N
Ms. Pink: N
11. Uplift. Lift the puppy 4 inches off the floor by cradling his midsection. Hold him there for at few seconds. Does he wriggle and mouth [A]? Does he relax and look around [N]? Does he "freeze" and wait for your next move[P]?
Ms. Purple: N
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Orange: P
Ms. Pink: P
All A's: This dominant puppy is extremely bright and interactive. Raising him will take concentration, consistency and time and an experienced owner is recommended. They can be extremely rewarding pets for someone who wants to have a highly trained companion or competition dog of some sort (Agility, dock diving, etc).
All N's: Easy going and contained, "All N" puppies will be pleasant and an ideal pet for most families. These middle-of-the-road pups are confident enough that they won't live for their owner's approval and guidance like a "P" puppy would (N pups can be stubborn at times) but they won't be as defiant as an "A" puppy can be.
All P's: This puppy has a weak self-esteem and needs your reassurance to feel safe. Without proper lessons and socialization, he'll be shy. With proper socializing, "P" pups can "built up" to make excellent family dogs and tend to be very attached to their owners.
Mix of A and N's: This active puppy will want to be in the middle of everything but will show more impulse control when stimulated than an all "A" puppy. "A/N" puppies are great for loud/active families that want a pup with lots of personality and confidence, but that are not nearly as intense as "all A" puppies.
Mix of N and P's: This self-assured puppy will be easygoing and gentle yet with a stronger sense of self than a completely passive puppy. Because he's more composed, he'll be an ideal puppy for a calm household.
Using [A] for active response,
[N] for neutral and
[P] for passive based on:
1. Observation. Watching how she plays with other puppies, does she jump right into group activities [A], hanging in the midst of the activity [N], or submitting when approached [P].
Ms. Purple: N
Ms. Yellow: A
Ms. Orange: N
Ms. Pink: N
2. Play. When you first take a puppy aside to play with, is he active/very playful [A], easy going [N] or does he just want to be petted [P].
Ms. Purple: N
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Orange: P
Ms. Pink: P
3. Cradle. When cradling a puppy in your arms, does he relax [P], wiggle a bit and then relax [N] or wiggle and lick like crazy [A].
Ms. Purple: N
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Orange: N
Ms. Pink: N
4. Call back. Using a treat or squeak toy and calling to the puppy while backing away, does he race after you while jumping at your ankles [A], follow happily with a trot and tail wag [N] or needs a moment to evaluate the situation before checking it out (praise helps) [P].
Ms. Purple: N
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Orange: N
Ms. Pink: N
5. Tuck and pat. When kneeling/sitting on the floor, settle the puppy between your legs. Pet him in long gentle strokes as you praise him softly. Does he wriggle free confidently without giving up [A], wriggle and then relax [N] or simply melt in your embrace [P].
Ms. Purple: P
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Orange: N
Ms. Pink: N
6. Bend over. Stand up, stretch and relax, Now go to your puppy and lean over to pet him. Your doing this may seem overwhelming to the pup because you're so large and he's so small. Does he jump up at your face playfully [A], crouch submissively with a passive tail way [P] or just relax and let it happen, nonchalantly [N].
Ms. Purple: N
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Orange: N
Ms. Pink: N
7. Nose kiss. Cradle your puppy's face in your hands and kiss him on the nose. Does he bite you back [A], accept the smooch calmly or return the interaction with a kiss [N] melts in your arms, just letting it happen [P].
Ms. Purple: N
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Orange: N
Ms. Pink: N
8. Toe squeeze. In this exercise, you're testing your puppy's reaction and sensitivity to discomfort. While petting the puppy, gently squeeze the skin between his toes. Does he attack your hand [A], lick or mouth gently [N], or whimper/appear anxious [P].
Ms. Purple: N
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Orange: N
Ms. Pink: N
9. Startle sound. Take a bunch of keys and when your prospective puppy least expects it, rattle them above his head and gauge his reaction. Does he playfully "attack" the keys [A], give them a nonchalant glance [N], or crouch submissively and looks to you guidance [P].
Ms. Purple: N
Ms. Yellow: A
Ms. Orange: N
Ms. Pink: N
10. Crash test. Stand and wait until your puppy is no longer interested in you. Suddenly fall to the ground as if you've tripped and yell "Ouch." Does the puppy race over and playfully pounce [A], comes to sniff or lick your face [N], or hangs back to observe what is going on before approaching [P].
Ms. Purple: N
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Orange: N
Ms. Pink: N
11. Uplift. Lift the puppy 4 inches off the floor by cradling his midsection. Hold him there for at few seconds. Does he wriggle and mouth [A]? Does he relax and look around [N]? Does he "freeze" and wait for your next move[P]?
Ms. Purple: N
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Orange: P
Ms. Pink: P
All A's: This dominant puppy is extremely bright and interactive. Raising him will take concentration, consistency and time and an experienced owner is recommended. They can be extremely rewarding pets for someone who wants to have a highly trained companion or competition dog of some sort (Agility, dock diving, etc).
All N's: Easy going and contained, "All N" puppies will be pleasant and an ideal pet for most families. These middle-of-the-road pups are confident enough that they won't live for their owner's approval and guidance like a "P" puppy would (N pups can be stubborn at times) but they won't be as defiant as an "A" puppy can be.
All P's: This puppy has a weak self-esteem and needs your reassurance to feel safe. Without proper lessons and socialization, he'll be shy. With proper socializing, "P" pups can "built up" to make excellent family dogs and tend to be very attached to their owners.
Mix of A and N's: This active puppy will want to be in the middle of everything but will show more impulse control when stimulated than an all "A" puppy. "A/N" puppies are great for loud/active families that want a pup with lots of personality and confidence, but that are not nearly as intense as "all A" puppies.
Mix of N and P's: This self-assured puppy will be easygoing and gentle yet with a stronger sense of self than a completely passive puppy. Because he's more composed, he'll be an ideal puppy for a calm household.
4th Pupdate
Thanks for your patience with me this week with the slow Pupdates. We still may not get a video out for you until Sunday (but hope to make it a special one). I still can't get over how chunky this little litter is! Scout definitely takes excellent care of her tubby little ones. They are beginning to walk around and play with one another. This week they will be introduced to a potty grid like the one in Ginger, Lucy, and Harper's litter, and may have their first meal.
Ms. Purple: 3.38lb: The gentle giant of the group! Purple is a big girl who will fall asleep with belly strokes.
Ms. Yellow: 3.26lb: Can you say gorgeous? This baby has striking markings and is larger like her sister Purple. She is independent and already likes to roughhouse with her siblings.
Ms. Pink: 2.74lb: This sweet girl is an irresistible combination of sweet and silly! She has a big personality already, with a playful streak. She loves cuddles and attention.
Ms. Orange: 2.78lb: This little gal is sensitive and quiet. She prefers gentle cuddles to active playtime.
Thanks for your patience with me this week with the slow Pupdates. We still may not get a video out for you until Sunday (but hope to make it a special one). I still can't get over how chunky this little litter is! Scout definitely takes excellent care of her tubby little ones. They are beginning to walk around and play with one another. This week they will be introduced to a potty grid like the one in Ginger, Lucy, and Harper's litter, and may have their first meal.
Ms. Purple: 3.38lb: The gentle giant of the group! Purple is a big girl who will fall asleep with belly strokes.
Ms. Yellow: 3.26lb: Can you say gorgeous? This baby has striking markings and is larger like her sister Purple. She is independent and already likes to roughhouse with her siblings.
Ms. Pink: 2.74lb: This sweet girl is an irresistible combination of sweet and silly! She has a big personality already, with a playful streak. She loves cuddles and attention.
Ms. Orange: 2.78lb: This little gal is sensitive and quiet. She prefers gentle cuddles to active playtime.
3rd Pupdate
Scout's sweet babies are, as ever, so chunky and well fed. We are seeing a slight weight divide between Pink/Orange and Purple/Yellow, who are a bit larger. I am very curious to see if the weight gap increases next week as well, at which point, it may be an indicator for adult weight. Their little eyes are officially open, and Pink in particular is quite vocal, and will almost "purr" when you hold her (this doesn't mean she will be more vocal as an adult... but I bet she will be sassy... time will tell)! Video will be posted Saturday evening.
Ms. Purple: 1106 grams
Ms. Yellow: 1051 grams
Ms. Pink: 896 grams
Ms. Orange: 918 grams
Scout's sweet babies are, as ever, so chunky and well fed. We are seeing a slight weight divide between Pink/Orange and Purple/Yellow, who are a bit larger. I am very curious to see if the weight gap increases next week as well, at which point, it may be an indicator for adult weight. Their little eyes are officially open, and Pink in particular is quite vocal, and will almost "purr" when you hold her (this doesn't mean she will be more vocal as an adult... but I bet she will be sassy... time will tell)! Video will be posted Saturday evening.
Ms. Purple: 1106 grams
Ms. Yellow: 1051 grams
Ms. Pink: 896 grams
Ms. Orange: 918 grams
2nd Pupdate
We could NOT be more proud of Scout and this lovely litter of girls. These babies are hysterically chunky little roly polys. Mom is doing a fabulous job keeping her brood clean and (very) well fed. Eyes are not yet open, but will be soon!
Ms. Purple: 691 grams
Ms. Yellow: 646 grams
Ms. Pink: 596 grams
Ms. Orange: 572 grams
We could NOT be more proud of Scout and this lovely litter of girls. These babies are hysterically chunky little roly polys. Mom is doing a fabulous job keeping her brood clean and (very) well fed. Eyes are not yet open, but will be soon!
Ms. Purple: 691 grams
Ms. Yellow: 646 grams
Ms. Pink: 596 grams
Ms. Orange: 572 grams
1st Pupdate
Scout's babes are chunky monkeys and SO cute. We are so, so proud of Scout. She is a fantastic mom and is very attentive to her babies. We couldn't be happier with these girls and are so excited to watch the grow.
Ms. Purple: 374 grams
Ms. Yellow: 368 grams
Ms. Pink: 370 grams
Ms. Orange: 307 grams
Scout's babes are chunky monkeys and SO cute. We are so, so proud of Scout. She is a fantastic mom and is very attentive to her babies. We couldn't be happier with these girls and are so excited to watch the grow.
Ms. Purple: 374 grams
Ms. Yellow: 368 grams
Ms. Pink: 370 grams
Ms. Orange: 307 grams
Happy Birthday!
Scout had a long, but good, first deliver! She is a natural mom an is very fussy over her babies. It has been a struggle to get her to leave them, even just to go potty. She had 4 chunky girls (because they didn't have to "share" moms nutrients with as many pups).
Introducing:
Ms. Purple: 314 grams, wavy
Ms. Yellow: 290 grams, wavy
Ms. Pink: 297 grams, wavy
Ms. Orange: 261 grams, wavy
Scout had a long, but good, first deliver! She is a natural mom an is very fussy over her babies. It has been a struggle to get her to leave them, even just to go potty. She had 4 chunky girls (because they didn't have to "share" moms nutrients with as many pups).
Introducing:
Ms. Purple: 314 grams, wavy
Ms. Yellow: 290 grams, wavy
Ms. Pink: 297 grams, wavy
Ms. Orange: 261 grams, wavy
