[OLIVER DOODLE]

Welcome Val and Gracie. Gracie is soooooo very cute. As others have mentionsed every doodle is different just like kids. I think MOST puppes are a bit hyper ans need to get through that stage. Our doodle Oliver calmed down at around the 8-12 month mark. He is now a year and a 1/2 and most people are quite amazed at how well behave he is and calm. He has is puppy moments stll (and I might add I love those goofy times). At a year and a 1/2 he is much more engaged with people. The best thing that I find as a doodle owner is enroll in a great obedience class SOON as puppy is okayed after shots etc by the vet. Socialize, socizlize, socialize! Get her used to people and other dogs by going to off leash parks and taking her with you werever you go that you are able to. Exercise, exercise, exercise! We walk Oliver everyday or have someone walk him if we arfe not able to do to long day at office etc. Doodles are smart dogs and need the stimulation and exercise that walking provides.

On grooming, I will admit, Ollie is a bit of medium matainence when it comes to grooming. He is a multigen doodle, with a fleece coat that will get badly matted ig not upkept. My husband and I are not realy diligent about the grooming, so we have elected to invest in this area and have Ollie bath and tidied at the groomers every 6 weeks. This is costly, but worth it to us. We also keep him clipped in a 3/4 inch to 1 inch teddy bear cut. This length seems to be most manageable.

Doodles arfe wonderful dogs. Have fun with your new bundle of cuddles.