Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Todd and I are expecting....



... a new PUPPY!!!

This might be premature information but Todd and I decided to put down our deposit on a new Aussiedoodle puppy, today! The litter is expected to be born around January 10, 2012 and we'll be able to bring home our new additional the first week in March, God willing.

Here are some pictures of what the Aussiedoodle puppy and full grown Aussiedoodle will look like:
Aussiedoodle Puppy

Aussiedoodle around age 2

Aussiedoodles are a mix between an Australian Shepard and a Poodle. Australian Shepards are know for their gorgeous amber, white, and brown coats, bright blue eyes, and energetic working dog temperament. Poodles are know for their curry coats, intellect, and spunky personalities. It seems like the Australian Shepard's traits are dominant in the litters as the puppies will be multicolored (Merle's) with blue eyes and expected to have a temperament of a working-dog. They love to train, learn tricks, and compete with other dogs. However, thankfully, the Aussiedoodle puppies will get the Poodle's curry, hypoallergenic, non-shedding coat which I desperately need.

Our litter's mom, Lyra, is a F1 (1st generation) Aussiedoodle and the dad is a Poodle so our litter's puppies will be F1b (2nd generation) Aussiedoodles. The F1b Aussiedoodles are know to have curry/wavy, fleece-like hair that is hypoallergenic and non-shedding. F1 Aussiedoodles are not guaranteed to be non-shedding so it's a good thing the litter we'll choose from is F1b.

The breeder we decided to go with is AWESOME! She is so knowledgeable and thorough and has provided Todd and I with tons of information. She local too with her home in Snellville, GA. Once the litter is born she will take tons of pictures each week and update us on the progress of each puppy's coats and personalities so we can choose the one that fits our family best. We will be able to visit the breeder when the puppies are 4 weeks old and then we'll be able to take one home after 8 weeks. Here is our breeder's website for more information: http://www.aboundinggracedoodles.com/

We're so excited to welcome him/her home in just a few short months!

I will keep you posted on any updates!

Friday, November 11, 2011

"Deep South's Oldest Rivalry"

I am off to Athens, GA this weekend -- greatest place on Earth -- for a weekend of fun with friends. We're planning a big tailgate for the UGA vs. Auburn game tomorrow with lots of fun and friends. Hope you have a great weekend as well!


GO DAWGS beat AUBURN!!!