Jake says Hi

[BigJake]

I got Jake about 4 months ago, when he was 4 months old. We got him from a backyard breeder, who swore he only bred his female once, and that was it. Jake did, however spend his first four months outside in the yard. I thought he was yellow before I bathed him, what a shock to find that he was white and fluffy. I am amazed every day how smart he is and how fast he is growing. He's been the perfect addition to my family, and I am excited to look into the prospects of getting involved in agility with him in the near future. Jake is 8 months old now and weighing in at about 75 pounds, good thing no one told my wife how big he'll get, she wanted a medium or small dog. She does love him to bits though. The avitar pic is about 2 1/2 months ago, shortly after his first trim. He's much bigger now.
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[lindamarie]

WELCOME TO THE FORUM AND FOR INTRODUCING JAKE!

I got Jake about 4 months ago, when he was 4 months old. We got him from a backyard breeder, who swore he only bred his female once, and that was it. Jake did, however spend his first four months outside in the yard. I thought he was yellow before I bathed him, what a shock to find that he was white and fluffy.

This is just AWFUL! How can people do this to these precious dogs? Is there a way to watch this guy and make sure that these poor doodles are no longer abused? BYB........it's all about the $$$....and so sad. I'll bet it WAS a shock to see a yellow dog turn fluffy white!
You saved Jake and I'm happy for him and you.......and your wife! Jake looks like such a sweetie!

[Raleighsmom]

Hi Jake! So glad you joined us, and I'm especially happy that you found such a loving Mom and Dad!!! You are one handsome guy!! Looking forward to hearing stories and seeing pics of you as you grow, and start your agility training!

[Jac]

Welcome Jake and family!
So glad you joined us...Jake is GORGEOUS! He looks so happy...it is wonderful that you found him...what a difference you have made in his life...and I am sure he has made a huge difference in yours too!

[MaxandMe]

i am soooooooooooooo glad you have Jake giving him the proper love and care he needs.......he's beautiful!!!

OH Hello it's nice to meet you and sooooooooo happy you joined our forum
you'll love it here, so many friendly people willing to help, we do make jokes whenever possible,
tons of articles to search and we LOVE LOTS OF PICS!!!!!!!!!!!

welcome and can't wait to hear more about Jake......sounds like he'll be a 100lb'er like my Max (black labradoodle in avitar)

[SamsonsMom]

WELCOME WELCOME!! Jake is such a cutie pie!!!! I know what you mean about the white doods looking yellow. It always surprises me how white my guy Henry is right after a bath...he LOVES the dirt though and it doesn't last long...

So glad you found Jake and made a terrific home for him. BYB's are horrible. My other guy, Samson, was in a backyard most of his first 6 months before coming to me. At first he liked outside more than inside, but he's quickly learned how comfy the couch is and how nice central heat and air is. Thing that surprised me the most about him, even though he was an "outside dog" before me, he picked up on potty training extremely fast. I think we only had 2 accidents inside.

Can't wait to hear stories of Jake!

[BigJake]

Thanks for the welcome.
Jake is the most laid back dog I've ever met, many don't believe he's still a pup 'cause he's so well behaved and easy going. He loves his four walks/runs a day, and then spends the rest of his time lounging and growing. He's an indoor dog, part of the family pack, (my wife, two daughters and our 14 year old Min Pin, Batman). I'm sure his calm, mellow attitude has done as much for my family as we have done for him. I am fortunate, I can bring him to work with me when I want, so he's well socialized and rarely left to his own devices, to chew up the house. Jake is a good dog.

[Jac]

Originally Posted by BigJake

Thanks for the welcome.
Jake is the most laid back dog I've ever met, many don't believe he's still a pup 'cause he's so well behaved and easy going.

I hear that all the time too! Doodles are either very laid back or very energetic...sometimes a good combination...but I have had some pups so laid back that people have made the same comments...they can't believe they are pups! In fact, this comment was made to me just this weekend. I visited a trainer friend of mine (she is training 2 of my dogs as service dogs) and she said that when people meet Montana, 7 months old, they are shocked to hear that he is a puppy since he is so well behaved and calm!

Proud, we are!

Say, you and Judi need to talk! She has a min-pin ... named Zorro! LOL

Jake is a love...cute, cute, cute!

[Mucky1217]

And I thought 65lbs at a year was a big dog! I think my Jones has more of the poodle body with his super long legs (although otherwise he looks like a lab), so he looks bigger than what his weight suggests.

[tuffystar]

Welcome! I am sorry I am so late to this post but you have a great looking dog there!