Jac - thanks for the allergy tips... Marshall's asthma - I really don't know what triggers it - he's never truly had an asthma attack - it's just coughing, coughing - and it used to be a LOT - but as he gets older - it happens less and less.... but I did notice a trigger once at my in-laws - we slept in the upstairs room - which smells like cat pee - and her cat stays up there a lot - and he definitely had a reaction to that when we stayed the night in that room. But, other than that - there hasn't been any obvious triggers - so I'm really hoping the dog doesn't cause an issue - I personally have allergies and I'm allergic to cats - but not dogs - so maybe it's hereditary - lol.
I would be interested in a retired breeding doodle that has been around children... but I doubt that would come my way!
I am definitely excited about the puppy to be! I put a link to a few breeders pages on my kids computer so they could look at the puppies. I just wish we could get it this summer instead of having to wait until the fall - so we could be home for training etc... but that isn't going to happen because I need to be working again to be able to afford it!! That was a really good tip about Christmas not being the greatest time - we have a lot of company over Christams - so maybe picking up the puppy a couple days after is a good idea - or maybe even earlier - like over Thanksgiving break?? Honestly - I can't wait to add this puppy to our lives - I know it will be a lot of work at first - training and all - but from everything I have read - it will be well worth it.
Ohhh - maybe I will get a sign on bonus at my new job - and we could use that to buy the puppy ....!! Oh wait - I am going to need that to buy a new wardrobe to go to work in. Crud. LOL! I got a major bite today on the job front - just need to follow up - so maybe I'll be hired soon.
Hey - if anyone has any breeder suggestions in the Houston area - within driving distance - I would love a PM with some info!