Petite Multi-Gen Goldendoodle
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10 pounds, 12" tall, Wavy/Straight low shedding coat
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29.5% Golden Retriever / 58.9% small poodle / 11.6% standard poodle
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Birthday: November 27,2018
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Health: PennHIP: 0.44/0.44 (Better than breed average). OFA Elbow Preliminary Normal, OFA Eyes, Heart, Patella, Dentition, Normal. Full Embark Panel, CDDY Clear through Parentage
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Carrier for ICH
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Coat & Color Genetics: FF, -/- curl ee KBKy ayat Bb Ssp mm saddle tan carrier 9/10 Intensity
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Cola/Goose Waiting list
1) Breeders pick
2) Shannon Stone (Eagle ID) Prefer male open to female
3) Wen Li (Boise ID) Female only
Cola & Goose
Petite Multi-Gen Goldendoodles 10-20 pounds
Born: February 9th
Go home Friday April 7th
Cola has cycled and has been bred with Goose. These puppies will all have a nice thick non shedding wavy coat. Thy will be solid red and abstract. We are currently not taking any more reservation fees for this litter. f you would like to be placed on a notification list in the event we do have an available puppy please lest me know via text. 208-731-0053
These puppies will be $3500
Cola/Goose 2/9/2023
Cola/Goose 2/9/2023
hazel/scout 5 weeks cola/goose 6 weeks
Cola/Goose 4 weeks
2 weeks
Make sure you are prepared!
"Soda pop" 7 weeks
(Pink "Ginger") -wavy/solid/apricot/red (Purple "LaCroix") -wavy/solid/apricot/red
(Yellow "Bubbly") -wavy/solid/apricot/red
A few tips to remember when you first meet your puppy:
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Puppies use smell as their primary sense. Let them smell and greet you before you pick them up.
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If you are bringing kids, remind them that high pitch noises or squealing is stressful for the puppy. They should greet the puppy calmly and quietly and let the puppy smell them first.
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Take them straight to your potty area first thing when you get home. Pick them up and carry them there. Bring treats to reward potty immediately then take them in the house and let them sniff around to get used to a new place.
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Introduce your existing pets one at a time and only when both dogs are calm. If your dog jumps and barks and cries when you walk in the door then that is not a good time to introduce the new puppy. Outside or in a neutral house location is also best i.e. don't take the puppy to your older dog's favorite bed to meet him.
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The babies still sleep almost as much as they are awake. If your puppy is acting really hyper he may be overstimulated. Put him in his crate or on a bed in a quiet location to settle down. Add a chew toy if he is having trouble settling. If he still won't calm down then take him outside again for a few minutes and ignore him as he runs around then try settling down again.
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Remind kids that if the puppy is on his bed or in his crate he is off limits. Puppies should have a safe place to go to when they have had enough 'kid' time.
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It's not unusual for them to refuse food or eat only a little for a couple of days. Don't panic. They will eat when needed.
Feeding: We give our puppies free access to water all the time during the day. Take water up a couple of hours before bedtime. Your puppy is eating 2-3 times a day. If they are eating 3 times a day many will naturally start to "back off" or not finish one of those meals at about 3-6 months of age. This is fine, and this is a good time to go down to 2 meals a day, just distribute the same amount you fed as 3 meals into 2 meals. A similar thing can happen at about 8 months to a year when many puppies naturally go down to 1 meal. By the time your dog is a year old, unless there's a veterinary reason not to, it's best to bring your dog down to 1 meal a day. You can start this schedule as early as 8 months. In your take home folder your puppy comes home with you will find a 6 page document that will go over food and feeding to help you know what to do and expect.
Petite (expected 10-20 lbs) doodles are eating about ¼ cup – ½ cup of food split into thirds or half and eating 2-3 times a day.
Miniature (expected 20-30 lbs) doodles are eating about ½ cup – ¾ cup of food split into thirds or half and eating 2-3 times a day.
Medium (expected 35-50 lbs) doodles are eating about ¾ cup – 1 cup of food split into thirds or half and eating 2-3 times a day.
Pleas be sure to read through our preparation page found here ... Take home preparation page--
"Soda pop" 6 weeks
(Pink "Ginger") -wavy/solid/apricot/red (Purple "LaCroix") -wavy/solid/apricot/red
(Yellow "Bubbly") -wavy/solid/apricot/red
Puppies are preparing to go home in a couple weeks! I know everyone is excited to finally meet their puppy and start this new venture with their baby. A new puppy is always an exiting and welcome addition. We know that many of these babies will be going to families who have been planning and preparing for this little puppy for quite some time so the anticipation is very high. In these coming weeks these little ones will go to see the vet for their vet check. I will include vet notes and a medication record with your take home packet.
There are really just a couple of things that you really have to have before you bring a puppy home.
1. Collar and leash.
2. Crate and pad. See our Supply page to determine the size of crate to get. For the crate you go off of the expected adult height.
Teacup Range: Height between 10-12 inches typically between 5-10 lbs.
Petite range: height between 12-16 inches typically between 10-25 lbs.
Miniature range: Height: 15-18 inches at wither, typically 20-35 lbs.
Medium range: Height: over 18 but under 22 inches at wither, typically 30-50 lbs.
Standard range: Height: over 22 inches at wither, typically 45 or more lbs.
(height is measured from the floor to the top of the shoulder (wither)
3. Food. You should already have ordered your food and it should arrive before your puppy comes home. If not talk to me and I might be able to help you.
3. Chew toys. You need to have something for those little teeth to chew on. We've given lots of ideas in our take home information. If you don't provide something they will find something.
We plan to give the puppies their first full bath this week. Usually at first they act a little reserved but quickly warm up to the idea. Lots of our doodles are influenced by their poodle ancestors and they absolutely love water.
After their bath they will have their first little mini grooming session. We trim their back sides to help keep them clean (mom usually stops cleaning them when they started eating solid foods) and we cute the hair out of the corner of their eyes so that their vision development is unobstructed. As always we keep their little razor sharp toenails trimmed as well. The puppies have gotten really fun to watch playing together.
This is week 4 of the socialization period. Puppies have now learned to take food from my hand and are doing great with manding. Every time we feed the puppies we call them with a high pitch "here pup, pup, pup, pup, pup, pup" similar to how you hear people call a kitty. They now have a great recall down and will come any time I call out like this. It is so important to have a good "recall" with a puppy to help keep them from trouble. This recall will transition to the dogs name once you have him/her in your home.
The babies are all doing great sleeping in crates. They still usually pile into one crate together but we offer them a couple of sizes of crates and they sometimes nap all alone. We don't close the door with them and we don't have them sleeping separately at this stage.
"Soda pop" 5 weeks
(Pink "Ginger") -wavy/solid/apricot/red (Purple "LaCroix") -wavy/solid/apricot/red
(Yellow "Bubbly") -wavy/solid/apricot/red
This week the puppies will begin to spend time outside during the day when we have nice weather. They will eventually spend time outside every day sun, rain or snow. All dogs need to be comfortable with going outside in all kinds of weather.
The puppies are all very steady on their feet now and are getting really playful (especially with each other). They are doing great with their potty training by using the potty area about 95% of the time and they are keeping their beds clean all of the time. We will introduce crates to the puppies this coming week. We put all their soft bedding in the crates to encourage them to choose the crate for sleeping. They usually all pile in one crate together as they still need each other for warmth and comfort.
Puppies are now transitioning over to solid dry crunch kibble as they are getting their teeth. We will keep offering soft food until they all have their molars.
The puppies had their first barrier challenge this past week. For a mental challenge that encourages problem solving and stress tolerance, we introduce a barrier that they have to navigate to get to their food. It can be as simple as putting their food around a corner at first. We allow each puppy to negotiate the challenge at their own pace and we watch each puppy to make sure they successfully navigate to their food before we make things harder.
This is week three of the socialization period. This week the puppies have begun to learn and be shaped by other adult dogs in the household but especially mom. Learning dog manners is a skill that can only be taught by other dogs! We always watch interactions with other dogs closely. Mom is really the best teacher as she will stop or pin puppies that are overly energetic or that aren't picking up on cues to settle down. This interaction is important to learning good dog social skills. They are also learning how to use their teeth without causing damage. They teach each other that lesson as they constantly mouth and play with each other.
We will give the puppies their Neopar vaccines this week. Neopar helps develop immunity to Parvo--it is the only vaccine that is effective at this young age as these puppies still have passive immunity from nursing with mom. Some vets prefer to give full immunizations at 6 weeks of age but shots at this early stage are less than 30% effective. They have a much better immune response at 8 weeks. Our neonatal specialist recommends waiting until 8 weeks for full immmunization. Parvo is the most prevalent puppy illness so getting a head start with Neopar is important. We will talk more about vaccines in the take home information.
This is the week we begin "Manding" with the puppies. Manding is teaching the puppy to sit to 'say please.' This type of sit is not a cued behavior (we aren't asking them to sit), we are just instilling a natural instinct to settle down and sit calmly to get what they want. It's a way for them to communicate with us in a polite way. We simply approach them with a handful of soft treats and we give a treat to any puppy sitting quietly. We ignore the puppies that are jumping and pawing us. Eventually they all catch on that sitting nicely is what gets the reward. Peer pressure is a great thing with puppies! By the end of this week they will all have caught on and will begin expressing this very desirable behavior whenever we approach the pen.
"Soda pop" 4 weeks
(Pink "Ginger") -wavy/solid/apricot/red (Purple "LaCroix") -wavy/solid/apricot/red
(Yellow "Bubbly") -wavy/solid/apricot/red
See new video above...
Puppies are all steady on their feet now and are starting to get more and more playful. They are doing great with their potty training by using the potty area about 75% of the time. When they don't use their potty area they are using their play area--they are keeping their sleep area completely clean.
This is week two of the socialization period. Their little teeth are starting to erupt so this week puppies will start on solids and begin the process of weaning. We take our cues from mama--when she starts standing up to nurse we know it's time to introduce soft solid foods. First we will use ground food mixed with water. As they get used to eating and swallowing we will use regular food soaked in water until it is soft. Mom has already started to wean by spending less time in the box with them. This time will gradually increase over the next 2-3 weeks until they are no longer nursing. Mom still interacts with them throughout the day but she does so in shorter amounts of time.
Puppies will participate in their first barrier challenge this week. Once they are really interested in their food I will place it behind of barrier of some sort so that they can use their problem solving skills to help work through problems or obstacles.
This week our puppies usually hit what is called a fear period. This period can last only an hour or a few days. We will take extra care to be sure that if they exhibit any fear towards anything we will scale back and individually help them overcome those fears slowly. Yawning, crying, hiding or avoiding are all signs of fear in a puppy.
"Soda pop" 3 weeks
(Pink "Ginger") -wavy/solid/apricot/red (Purple "LaCroix") -wavy/solid/apricot/red
(Yellow "Bubbly") -wavy/solid/apricot/red
Everyone has their eyes open and this past week the babies all started to toddle around really well. This week some time we will introduce a new bed/sleeping area along with our new pee/pooping area to help start these little ones on a path to easier potty training. In the beginning we have one soft bed area and the rest of the pen is potty area. We use the puppies' natural instinct to keep their bed clean to help with potty training--the minute they step off their bed to go potty they will be in the desired area. Once they are accustomed to use the paper/grate area for potty we will be able to make their play/sleep area bigger.
This week puppies will leave the transitional period and will enter the socialization period. During this time their ears open and they begin to hear. The puppies live in our living room so they are naturally exposed to a variety of noises that will help them adjust to family life: TV/movies in the background, children playing, vacuums running etc.are all familiar sounds to these babies. Over the next week we will also work on some startle recovery exercises. For startle recovery exercises we will randomly make sudden unusual noises that may startle the puppies ever so slightly to help shape their emotional responses. We watch closely to make sure there isn't a fear response and if necessary we will work with individual puppies more gradually to help them adjust to the noises.
"Soda pop" 2 weeks
(Pink "Ginger") -wavy/solid/apricot/red (Purple "LaCroix") -wavy/solid/apricot/red
(Yellow "Bubbly") -wavy/solid/apricot/red
The puppies are all doing great. Everyone has their eyes open now. It will take a little while for them to be able to see clearly. They are starting to move around more and more. We've begun handling the puppies a lot more as mom isn't quite as nervous to have them away from her for a few minutes. Handling by young children is a daily occurrence here at the Thompson household because we have a built in 5 year old to help socialize them!
At two weeks of age the puppies leave the neonatal period and enter what is called the transitional period. Traditional period is typically between days 14-21. During this time we will begin to introduce them to a new novel item (toy, new bedding etc.) and or a new experience daily. These items and experiences will help to build a healthy startle/recover/curiosity/exploration cycle to lay the foundation for a confident puppy. This week we will take a dermal nail trimmer to the puppies nails for a few seconds at a time to begin to get them used to vibration and trimming of the nails. These puppies will have a lifetime of grooming and will need to be handled on their feet and toes on a regular bases. Early exposure to common grooming practices will help them be relaxed during grooming for the rest of their lives.
"Soda pop" 1 week
(Pink "Ginger") -wavy/solid/apricot/red (Purple "LaCroix") -wavy/solid/apricot/red
(Yellow "Bubbly") -wavy/solid/apricot/red
Cola started labor early in the evening on February 9th. Colas first baby is the smallest we've ever had. She weighed in at a whopping 2 oz. The other two girls were more than twice her size at 5 oz. She is just small and seems to have small genetics. She is thriving, doing great, eating, and gaining weight just like all of her littermates.
Puppies are 1 week old and have all more than doubled their weight. These first 3 weeks they grow so fast!
Momma is still doing most of the work right now feeding, cleaning, and keeping them warm and happy. We are enjoying giving them short times of daily handling and ENS daily.
The puppies are entering their 2nd week of the Neonatal period. We will continue doing ENS until they are 16 days old. At this stage the puppies can't see or hear--scent is their main interaction with the world. They are surprisingly agile little crawlers but they aren't able to get up on their feet yet. Their eyes should open around 2 weeks old.
After the puppies were born they transitioned through the Neonatal period. The Neonatal period last for two weeks. At this time we pay close attention to the little pups to be sure each is thriving and growing. We watch weights and observe feedings to make sure everyone is eating and gaining weight. Momma does most of the work right now and we just do a lot of observation. Mom will tend and care for her puppies instinctively and make sure all is well by keeping them fed, clean, and warm. She licks constantly to stimulate their elimination systems and to keep them clean. We will begin Early Neurological Stimulation on day three. ENS is a an exercise developed by puppy behaviorists and trainers that is designed to stimulate neuro-pathway growth and start the physiological basis for resistant and predictable neurological development. Is takes only a few seconds per puppy. We hold each puppy upright, head-down down and flat on the back. Then we apply pressure to one paw near the toes and then set them on a cold cloth. Each exercise is done for to 2-3 seconds. We will also clip sharp little toenails as needed.
Cola & Scuba
Teacup Multi-generational Goldendoodles 5-10 pound
Born: December 12th
Cola Had her baby Early Sunday Morning at 12:55 AM. She had one little boy. This is the first Singlton we've had here at the Thompson household. Because there is just the one boy there will be no available puppies from this litter. This boy will be kept for breeding purposes. We are sad there was only one and we are unable to provide our clients with a cute litter of Teacup goldendoodles but we have plans for more little cuties in the future!
Cola/Scuba "Soda pop" 6 weeks
(Green Boy "Mr Barqu")-wavy/straight/small abstract/red
We plan to give this boy his first full bath this week. Usually at first they act a little reserved but quickly warm up to the idea. Lots of our doodles are influenced by their poodle ancestors and they absolutely love water.
He had is first little mini grooming session today. We trimed his back sides to help keep him clean (mom usually stops cleaning them when they started eating solid foods) and we cute the hair out of the corner of hisr eyes so that his vision development is unobstructed. As always we keep his little razor sharp toenails trimmed as well. He is getting really fun to watch playing.
He received fenbendazole (dewormer medicine) this past week .
This is week 4 of the socialization period. He has now learned to take food from my hand and is doing great with manding. Every time we feed the puppies we call them with a high pitch "here pup, pup, pup, pup, pup, pup" similar to how you hear people call a kitty. They now have a great recall down and will come any time I call out like this. It is so important to have a good "recall" with a puppy to help keep them from trouble. This recall will transition to the dogs name once you have him/her in your home.
They still usually pile into one crate together but we offer them a couple of sizes of crates and they sometimes nap all alone. We don't close the door with them and we don't have them sleeping separately at this stage.
Cola/Scuba "Soda pop" 3 week
(Green Boy "Mr Barqu")-wavy/straight/small abstract/red
Eyes are open. This past week the babies all started to toddle around really well and have started to find their little voices. Tomorrow we will introduce a new bed/sleeping area along with our new pee/pooping area to help start these little ones on a path to easier potty training. In the beginning we have one soft bed area and the rest of the pen is potty area. We use the puppies' natural instinct to keep their bed clean to help with potty training--the minute they step off their bed to go potty they will be in the desired area. Once they are accustomed to use the paper/grate area for potty we will be able to make their play/sleep area bigger.
This week puppies will leave the transitional period and will enter the socialization period. During this time their ears open and they begin to hear. The puppies live in our living room so they are naturally exposed to a variety of noises that will help them adjust to family life: TV/movies in the background, children playing, vacuums running etc.are all familiar sounds to these babies. Over the next week we will also work on some startle recovery exercises. For startle recovery exercises we will randomly make sudden unusual noises that may startle the puppies ever so slightly to help shape their emotional responses. We watch closely to make sure there isn't a fear response and if necessary we will work with individual puppies more gradually to help them adjust to the noises.
Cola & Winston
Miniature Multi-generational Goldendoodles 20-30 pounds
Born: February 11th, 2021
Match Date: Around March 17th
Go home: April 6th
Cola has 4 new babies. 3 girls and 1 boy. They will all have a straight/wavy lose red coat and we estimate they will be about 20 lbs . The previous puppies Cola and Winston had together are all charting to stay under 20lbs but these puppies are still being classified as a mini because their is the possibility of them getting larger still because of the size of their dad Winston.
Cola/Winston Waiting list
1) Breeder pick Female (Purple Collar Female) Twin Falls, ID
2) Leanne Blackwood (Pink Collar Female) Twin Falls, ID
3) Cindy McFarland (White Collar Female) Sandy, UT
4) Kellie & Tyler (Green Collar Male) Bountiful, UT
Cola/Winston "Soda pop" 7 weeks Make sure you are prepared!
(Pink Girl "Shasta") -wavy/straight/abstract/red (Purple Girl "Mellow Yellow") --wavy/straight/red (Possibly Ruffas)
(Green Boy "Mr Pibb")-wavy/straight/small abstract/red (White girl "Moxie") -wavy/straight/abstract/red
Puppies are preparing to go home in this coming week! I know everyone is excited to finally meet their puppy and start this new venture with their baby. A new puppy is always an exiting and welcome addition. We know that many of these babies will be going to families who have been planning and preparing for this little puppy for quite some time so the anticipation is very high. In this coming week these little ones will go to see the vet for their vet check. I will include vet notes and a medication record with your take home packet.
There are really just a couple of things that you really have to have before you bring a puppy home.
1. Collar and leash. get a size "small" collar and a plain flat leash.
2. Crate and pad. For this litter you will want a size _____ crate.
3. Food. You should already have received your food. If not talk to me and I might be able to help you.
3. Chew toys. You need to have something for those little teeth to chew on. We've given lots of ideas in our take home information. If you don't provide something they will find something.
We are continuing with daily interaction and the puppies enjoy meeting new people. We can see more and more of their little personalities. Their brains are fully developed at this point and they are ready for one on one training. We don't generally start specific training with the puppies but we do introduce them to the clicker which will make things easier when they get home.
A few tips to remember when you first meet your puppy:
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Puppies use smell as their primary sense. Let them smell and greet you before you pick them up.
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If you are bringing kids, remind them that high pitch noises or squealing is stressful for the puppy. They should greet the puppy calmly and quietly and let the puppy smell them first.
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Take them straight to your potty area first thing when you get home. Pick them up and carry them there. Bring treats to reward potty immediately then take them in the house and let them sniff around to get used to a new place.
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Introduce your existing pets one at a time and only when both dogs are calm. If your dog jumps and barks and cries when you walk in the door then that is not a good time to introduce the new puppy. Outside or in a neutral house location is also best i.e. don't take the puppy to your older dog's favorite bed to meet him.
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The babies still sleep almost as much as they are awake. If your puppy is acting really hyper he may be overstimulated. Put him in his crate or on a bed in a quiet location to settle down. Add a chew toy if he is having trouble settling. If he still won't calm down then take him outside agin for a few minutes and ignore him as he runs around then try settling down again.
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Remind kids that if the puppy is on his bed or in his crate he is off limits. Puppies should have a safe place to go to when they have had enough 'kid' time.
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It's not unusual for them to refuse food or eat only a little for a couple of days. Don't panic. They will eat when needed.
Please read through the fallowing page for info need before bringing your puppy home
Cola/Winston "Soda pop" 6 weeks
(Pink Girl "Shasta") -wavy/straight/abstract/red (Purple Girl "Mellow Yellow") --wavy/straight/red (Possibly Ruffas)
(Green Boy "Mr Pibb")-wavy/straight/small abstract/red (White girl "Moxie") -wavy/straight/abstract/red
We plan to give the puppies their first full bath this week. Usually at first they act a little reserved but quickly warm up to the idea. Lots of our doodles are influenced by their poodle ancestors and they absolutely love water.
After their bath they will have their first little mini grooming session. We trim their back sides to help keep them clean (mom usually stops cleaning them when they started eating solid foods) and we cute the hair out of the corner of their eyes so that their vision development is unobstructed. As always we keep their little razor sharp toenails trimmed as well. The puppies have gotten really fun to watch playing together.
The puppies will received fenbendazole (dewormer medicine) this past week .
This is week 4 of the socialization period. Puppies have now learned to take food from my hand and are doing great with manding. Every time we feed the puppies we call them with a high pitch "here pup, pup, pup, pup, pup, pup" similar to how you hear people call a kitty. They now have a great recall down and will come any time I call out like this. It is so important to have a good "recall" with a puppy to help keep them from trouble. This recall will transition to the dogs name once you have him/her in your home.
The babies are all doing great sleeping in crates. They still usually pile into one crate together but we offer them a couple of sizes of crates and they sometimes nap all alone. We don't close the door with them and we don't have them sleeping separately at this stage.
Cola/Winston "Soda pop" 5 weeks
(Pink Girl "Shasta") -wavy/straight/abstract/red (Purple Girl "Mellow Yellow") --wavy/straight/red (Possibly Ruffas)
(Green Boy "Mr Pibb")-wavy/straight/small abstract/red (White girl "Moxie") -wavy/straight/abstract/red
This week the puppies will begin to spend more time outside during the day when we have nice weather. They will eventually spend time outside every day sun, rain or snow. All dogs need to be comfortable with going outside in all kinds of weather.
The puppies are all very steady on their feet now and are getting really playful (especially with each other). They are doing great with their potty training by using the potty area about 95% of the time and they are keeping their beds clean all of the time. We will introduce crates to the puppies this coming week. We put all their soft bedding in the crates to encourage them to choose the crate for sleeping. They usually all pile in one crate together as they still need each other for warmth and comfort.
Puppies are now transitioning over to solid dry crunch kibble as they are getting their teeth. We will keep offering soft food until they all have their molars.
This is week three of the socialization period. This week the puppies have begun to learn and be shaped by other adult dogs in the household but especially mom. Learning dog manners is a skill that can only be taught by other dogs! We always watch interactions with other dogs closely. Mom is really the best teacher as she will stop or pin puppies that are overly energetic or that aren't picking up on cues to settle down. This interaction is important to learning good dog social skills. They are also learning how to use their teeth without causing damage. They teach each other that lesson as they constantly mouth and play with each other.
We will give the puppies their Neopar vaccines this week. Neopar helps develop immunity to Parvo--it is the only vaccine that is effective at this young age as these puppies still have passive immunity from nursing with mom. Some vets prefer to give full immunizations at 6 weeks of age but shots at this early stage are less than 30% effective. They have a much better immune response at 8 weeks. Our neonatal specialist recommends waiting until 8 weeks for full immmunization. Parvo is the most prevalent puppy illness so getting a head start with Neopar is important. We will talk more about vaccines in the take home information.
This week our puppies usually hit what is called a fear period. This period can last only an hour or a few days. We will take extra care to be sure that if they exhibit any fear towards anything we will scale back and individually help them overcome those fears slowly. Yawning, crying, hiding or avoiding are all signs of fear in a puppy. This is also the week we begin "Manding" with the puppies. Manding is teaching the puppy to sit to 'say please.' This type of sit is not a cued behavior (we aren't asking them to sit), we are just instilling a natural instinct to settle down and sit calmly to get what they want. It's a way for them to communicate with us in a polite way. We simply approach them with a handful of soft treats and we give a treat to any puppy sitting quietly. We ignore the puppies that are jumping and pawing us. Eventually they all catch on that sitting nicely is what gets the reward. Peer pressure is a great thing with puppies! By the end of this week they will all have caught on and will begin expressing this very desirable behavior whenever we approach the pen.
The puppies had their first barrier challenge this past week. For a mental challenge that encourages problem solving and stress tolerance, we introduce a barrier that they have to navigate to get to their food. It can be as simple as putting their food around a corner at first. We allow each puppy to negotiate the challenge at their own pace and we watch each puppy to make sure they successfully navigate to their food before we make things harder.
Cola/Winston "Soda pop" 4 weeks
(Pink Girl "Shasta") -wavy/straight/abstract/red (Purple Girl "Mellow Yellow") --wavy/straight/red (Possibly Ruffas)
(Green Boy "Mr Pibb")-wavy/straight/small abstract/red (White girl "Moxie") -wavy/straight/abstract/red
Puppies are all steady on their feet now and are starting to get more and more playful. They are doing great with their potty training by using the potty area about 75% of the time. When they don't use their potty area they are using their play area--they are keeping their sleep area completely clean.
This is week two of the socialization period. Their little teeth are starting to erupt so this week puppies will start on solids and begin the process of weaning. We take our cues from mama--when she starts standing up to nurse we know it's time to introduce soft solid foods. First we will use ground food mixed with water. As they get used to eating and swallowing we will use regular food soaked in water until it is soft. Mom has already started to wean by spending less time in the box with them. This time will gradually increase over the next 2-3 weeks until they are no longer nursing. Mom still interacts with them throughout the day but she does so in shorter amounts of time. Puppies will participate in their first barrier challenge this week. Once they are really interested in their food I will place it behind of barrier of some sort so that they can use their problem solving skills to help work through problems or obstacles.
Cola/Winston "Soda pop" 3 week
(Pink Girl "Shasta") -wavy/straight/abstract/red (Purple Girl "Mellow Yellow") --wavy/straight/red (Possibly Ruffas)
(Green Boy "Mr Pibb")-wavy/straight/small abstract/red (White girl "Moxie") -wavy/straight/abstract/red
Everyone has their eyes open. This past week the babies all started to toddle around really well and have started to find their little voices. Tomorrow we will introduce a new bed/sleeping area along with our new pee/pooping area to help start these little ones on a path to easier potty training. In the beginning we have one soft bed area and the rest of the pen is potty area. We use the puppies' natural instinct to keep their bed clean to help with potty training--the minute they step off their bed to go potty they will be in the desired area. Once they are accustomed to use the paper/grate area for potty we will be able to make their play/sleep area bigger.
This week puppies will leave the transitional period and will enter the socialization period. During this time their ears open and they begin to hear. The puppies live in our living room so they are naturally exposed to a variety of noises that will help them adjust to family life: TV/movies in the background, children playing, vacuums running etc.are all familiar sounds to these babies. Over the next week we will also work on some startle recovery exercises. For startle recovery exercises we will randomly make sudden unusual noises that may startle the puppies ever so slightly to help shape their emotional responses. We watch closely to make sure there isn't a fear response and if necessary we will work with individual puppies more gradually to help them adjust to the noises.
Cola/Winston "Soda pop" 2 weeks
(Pink Girl "Shasta") -wavy/straight/abstract/red (Purple Girl "Mellow Yellow") --wavy/straight/red (Possibly Ruffas)
(Green Boy "Mr Pibb")-wavy/straight/small abstract/red (White girl "Moxie") -wavy/straight/abstract/red
The puppies are all doing great. Everyone's eyes have opened. It will take a little while for them to be able to see clearly. They are starting to move around more and more. We've begun handling the puppies a lot more as mom isn't quite as nervous to have them away from her for a few minutes. Handling by young children is a daily occurrence here at the Thompson household because we have a built in 4 year old to help socialize them!
At two weeks of age the puppies leave the neonatal period and enter what is called the transitional period. Traditional period is typically between days 14-21. During this time we will begin to introduce them to a new novel item (toy, new bedding etc.) and or a new experience daily. These items and experiences will help to build a healthy startle/recover/curiosity/exploration cycle to lay the foundation for a confident puppy. This week we will take a dermal nail trimmer to the puppies nails for a few seconds at a time to begin to get them used to vibration and trimming of the nails. These puppies will have a lifetime of grooming and will need to be handled on their feet and toes on a regular bases. Early exposure to common grooming practices will help them be relaxed during grooming for the rest of their lives.
Cola/Winston "Soda pop" 1 week
(Pink Girl "Shasta") -wavy/straight/abstract/red (Purple Girl "Mellow Yellow") --wavy/straight/red (Possibly Ruffas)
(Green Boy "Mr Pibb")-wavy/straight/small abstract/red (White girl "Moxie") -wavy/straight/abstract/red
Puppies are 1 week old and have all almost doubled their weight. These first 3 weeks they grow so fast!
Momma is still doing most of the work right now feeding, cleaning, and keeping them warm and happy. We are enjoying giving them short times of daily handling and ENS daily.
The puppies are entering their 2nd week of the Neonatal period. We will continue doing ENS until they are 16 days old. At this stage the puppies can't see or hear--scent is their main interaction with the world. They are surprisingly agile little crawlers but they aren't able to get up on their feet yet. Their eyes will open somewhere between 10 days and 2 weeks.
Cola/Winston "Soda pop" Newborn
(Pink Girl "Shasta") -wavy/straight/abstract/red (Purple Girl "Mellow Yellow") --wavy/straight/red (Possibly Ruffas)
(Green Boy "Mr Pibb")-wavy/straight/small abstract/red (White girl "Moxie") -wavy/straight/abstract/red
Cola had 4 little babies on Thursday morning. This made for an interesting delivery for us. Cola ALWAYS wanted me to be right by her side and we had a litter of puppies going home at the same time. My kids were all gone in school and my business partner Kim was out of town. We had to get creative. I had clients come in while I sat next to Cola in Whelping den I created for her in the front room. Clients picked up their pup while I stayed off in my corner of the room with cola to keep her comfortable. We went through the go home process and information. Everyone was great about it and it worked out in the end. We only had 3 people during that time so it wasn't that difficult. We kept it calm and quiet for Cola and she did Wonderfull as long as she had me next to her.
The puppies have transitioned through delivery are now in the Neonatal period. The Neonatal period last for two weeks. During this time we pay close attention to the little pups to be sure each is thriving and growing. We watch weights and observe feedings to make sure everyone is eating and gaining weight. Momma does most of the work right now and we just do a lot of observation. Mom will tend and care for her puppies instinctively and make sure all is well by keeping them fed, clean, and warm. She licks constantly to stimulate their elimination systems and to keep them clean. We will begin Early Neurological Stimulation on day three. ENS is a an exercise developed by puppy behaviorists and trainers that is designed to stimulate neuro-pathway growth and start the physiological basis for resistant and predictable neurological development. Is takes only a few seconds per puppy. We hold each puppy upright, head-down down and flat on the back. Then we apply pressure to one paw near the toes and then set them on a cold cloth. Each exercise is done for to 3-5 seconds.
Cola and Winston
Mini multi-gen Goldendoodles
20-30 pounds
Born August 7 , 2020
Go home October 2nd, 2020
puppy match day Tuesday September 22nd
Cola had puppies Friday evening. We have 3 wavy/straight females. We are so excited for these puppies. We have been trying to get to the point of breeding a pairing like this for a very long time. The puppies' coats in this litter are going to be a dreamy!. They will all be double furnished and genetically straight (this still expresses itself with a wave). The straight coats can be easier to brush/maintain and keep mat free than the wavy and curly coats. Both parents are double furnished and completely non-shedding and we expect the same from these babies.
Newborn
Cola and Winston Waiting list
1) Breeders pick (prefers lighter female)
2) Melodie Huttash (prefers darker female) Boise ID
3) Lindy Ekart (prefers lightest female) Egale ID
4) back up reserve Cody Barwell (Bathell, WA)
Cola "Soda Pop" 5 weeks
(Pink Girl "Fresca") -wavy/straight brown (Purple Girl "Dr Pepper") -curly apricot
(Maroon Girl "Sprite") -wavy/straight phantom brown
Cola "Soda Pop" 4 weeks
(Pink Girl "Fresca") -wavy/straight brown (Purple Girl "Dr Pepper") -curly apricot
(Maroon Girl "Sprite") -wavy/straight phantom brown
Puppies are all steady on their feet now and are starting to get a little playful. They are doing great with their potty training by using the potty area about 75% of the time. When they don't use their potty area they are using their play area but have stopped eliminating in their sleep area.
This is week two of the socialization period. This week puppies will start on solids and begin the process of weening. First we will being using puppy food soaked in water. By the end of the week they willl be eating the kibble dry and mom will begining to feed them less and less. Mom has already started to distance herself a little by spending less time in the box with them. This time will gradually increase over the next 2-3 weeks. Puppies will participate in their first barrier challenge this week. Once they are really interested in their food I will place it behind of barrier of some sort so that they can use their problem solving skills to help work through problems or obstacles.
Cola "Soda Pop" 3 weeks
(Pink Girl "Fresca") -wavy/straight brown (Purple Girl "Dr Pepper") -curly apricot
(Maroon Girl "Sprite") -wavy/straight phantom brown
This past week they have all begun to toddle around really well and have become very vocal. Everyones eyes have opened completly. Tomorrow we will introduce a new bed/sleeping area along with our new pee/pooping area to help start these little ones on a path to easier potty training.
This week puppies leave the transitional period and will enter the socialization period. During this time their ears open and they begin to hear. We will start some sound protocols with them this week. Some of those include listing to classical music, exposing puppies to common "upsetting" appliances such as the vacuum and blow dryer, and doing some startle recovery exercises. For startle recovery exercises we will randomly make sudden unusual noises that may startle the puppies ever so slightly to help shape their emotional responses.
Cola "Soda Pop" 2 weeks
(Pink Girl "Fresca") -wavy/straight brown (Purple Girl "Dr Pepper") -curly apricot
(Maroon Girl "Sprite") -wavy/straight phantom brown
Puppies are all doing great. We except everyones eyes to open up in the next few days. They are starting to move around a bit. Puppies are starting to get a lot of handling. Handling by children of this age is a daily occurrence here at the Thompson household because we have a built in 4 year old here to help socialize them.
At two weeks of age the puppies leave the neonatal period and enter what is called the transitional period. Traditional period is typically between days 14-21. During this time we will begin to introduce them to a new novel item and or have a new experience daily. These items and experience will help to build a healthy startle/recover/curiosity/and exploration cycle with the puppies to lay the foundation for a confident puppy. This week we will take a dermal nail trimmer to the puppies nails to begin to get them used to vibration and trimming of the nails. These puppies will have a lifetime of grooming and will need to be handled by their feet and toes on a regular bases. Doing these things with them early and using items like this that cause vibration regularly will help to start to set them up for success for their many grooming they will have.
Cola "Soda Pop" Newborn
(Pink "Fresca" ) -wavy/straight abstract red female (Purple "Dr Pepper") -wavy/straight abstract red female
(Maroon "Sprite") -wavy/straight abstract apricot female
Cola went into labor Friday evening. She had a difficult time delivering her first baby and we ended up losing him. She delivered one more puppy with the help of the vet and the last two were delivered by c-section to make things easier on mom and babies. It took some time for everyone to wake up completely but once the anesthesia wore off puppies began to latch and eat and momma started to play her momma role. Everyone is now doing well and thriving! We have 3 beautiful little girls. These babies all have beautiful white abstract markings and will all have a wavy/straight coat.
This week the puppies are in what is called the Neonatal period. The Neonatal period will last for two weeks. During this time we pay close attention to the little pups to be sure they are thriving and growing and we will watch to make sure everyone is eating and gaining weight. Momma does most of the work right now and we just do a lot of observing. Mom will tend to and care for her puppies instinctively and make sure all is well by keeping them fed, clean, and warm. We will begin stroking them and handling them right away to get them used to touching and handling as much as momma will permit and we will stimulate their nervous systems with our Early Neurological Stimulation program from days 3-16.