Good Ambassador!

River Rat · Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:40 pm Post subject: Good Ambassador!

Chouette is definitely a superb ambassador for her breed. We took her to a Fourth of July event at our sailing club, and first of all she was a kid magnet; I had them clinging to her like flies. And of course she was a champ through it all, followed them around, enjoyed being petted, but never got hyper. There was a woman there whose husband and son are allergic to dogs, and she'd been researching doodles on the web, so she was tickled to be able to point out to her husband how sweet and smart Chouette was. Later when Chou was sleeping the sleep of the all-played-out under our table I saw Susan showing her husband again how calm and well-behaved she was. That's what amazed everyone: that while she was still obviously a puppy and had a puppy's endearing ways, she was also really mellow.

Someone asked how I knew, buying over the internet, that I wouldn't end up with something different from my expectations. I explained about this forum and the way both owners and breeders talk on it, and how comfortable one can be once you get to "know" people here. I also assured those who were interested that I was told that both Chou's parents were very calm dogs and I'd seen pictures, and that Chou came with a two-year guarantee for health issues, her parents were certified for hips and eyes, and she had been checked thoroughly by a vet before her arrival. Might have made a few converts.

Most of the people I talked to were familiar with labradoodles and were very impressed!

Leslie

gene · Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:59 pm Post subject:

Good job Chou......scoring more points for doodles everywhere...thank you!
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River Rat · Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:13 pm Post subject:

Yup, I told her you'd all be proud of her!

Hope your doodles are out of jail by now! 80-year-old aunt and uncle...sure!

gene · Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:40 pm Post subject:

Out of jail, tired, dusty and sleeping!
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Jac · Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 11:23 pm Post subject:

Hey, way to go Chouette! Sounds like you had a great time!
Leslie, nice of you to share your good fortune with others...thanks for telling them about the forum!
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blueteal · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:29 am Post subject:

Way to go Chouette
Good for you too Leslie, it is wonderful
when other people say such nice things about your dog.
We take Denver to a school for his walks everyday, when we
are not going to the beach and the other night he was heading towards
a young girl who he has never met before, there was a lady standing near
by and before I could give Denver the go ahead she turned to the girl
and said don't be afraid of his size, that is Denver and if you ever
want to meet a large dog he is the one to meet. She went on and
on about how sweet and gentle he is etc. I did not have to say a word
but I sure was proud to hear other people talk so highly about him. Wink

He met the girl and now has another new friend as he lived up to all
that was said about him.
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gene · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:48 am Post subject:

Way to go Denver...you are the best!! Wink

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Jac · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 12:24 pm Post subject:

Ooooh, that Denver is not only gorgeous, but WONDERFUL!
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River Rat · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 4:21 pm Post subject:

What a lovely compliment, Sue. And inborn temperament will only take a pup so far, so it has to be a tribute to your training as well!

Leslie

ellabee · Senior Member Joined: 09 Mar 2007 Posts: 1551 Location: NJ

Great thread....way to go, everyone!! How lucky we all are to have embraced this breed!
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blueteal · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:30 pm Post subject:

Thank you Leslie, what a kind thing to say.
Lynn you are right we have all embraced this breed
and by talking so highly of our dogs and showing their incredible temperment is the way to teach the world
of this fabulous breed.
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River Rat · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 3:58 am Post subject:

That's also the best way to counter the negativity that someone mentioned in another thread! Yes, this is my labradoodle. Isn't he (or she) wonderful? They're super dogs, originally bred in Australia because...&c, &c.

Anyway, how could anyone not love those faces?

Leslie

blueteal · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 9:48 am Post subject:

Leslie wrote

MaxandMe · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 2:54 pm Post subject:

ahhhhhh Leslie...that is sooooo nice to hear and Chouette is sure to win many more hearts as time continues.

It's funny but at the local pizzeria we are requested to bring Peanut in for a visit every week. This has been going on for 4mos now. Peanut recently was around some 3 to 6yr olds for her first time. I was truly amazed that all she did was sit patiently not jumping at all.

And at a mom/pop pet supply store the way the owner talks about Max, you'd think she was his mommie Very Happy

Seems these doodles have a way of warming hearts.
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Maureen · Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 2:14 pm Post subject:

What a wonderful story!!!

I'm beaming and smiling....so happy that you are so happy with Chouette. I completely understand the questions or "risks" for long distance placement, and sadly I've heard some sad stories, with a local family who worked with a non-local breeder - who does NOT post on this forum by the way. Anyway, I try hard to give as much info as possible to hopefully make myself and our puppie as known as possible by long distance.

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