This is our new future dog:
It is a Goldendoodle: a Golden Retriever/Standard Poodle hybrid. It has the friendliness of a Retriever and the high intelligence of a Standard Poodle.
And it doesn’t shed.
That seals the deal for me.
My children have asked for a dog for years. YEARS! Why couldn’t they have one? Huh? Child abuse. That’s what it was. And deprivation.
So. I am thinking about relenting. It’s been hard, but the kidlets have worn me down. And I’m pretty sure this is what we are getting. As soon as we have the money to get it. In fact, we already know what we’re going to name it. It’s spelled like this:
SoI’veBeenWantingADogAllTheseYearsAndNowThatIHaveMovedOutToGoToCollegeYouAreFinallyGettingOneWellThat’sJustPerfect.
Yep. That’s his name. We’ll call him “Resentment” for short.
I’ve heard they breed well.
🙂
We have a Labradoodle and he's AWESOME! All the 'doodles' are VERY energetic. Bouncy. Like they have springs in their feet. Sweet as can be, and funny, SMART and adorable!
good thing you got it part poodle,our retriever is dumb and dumber, together. But, sweet as can be and lovable, but he sheds. I hope you get a teenage one, they're already trained and not hyper. It's so worth it Janiel, just do it!! We finally did it last year, so you're right on
Okay you guys. You are making me feel braver. And my college-child will probably forgive me. Soooooo . . I'm thinking it will be a doodle. And I'm going to wait until Spring. And $$.
Gamegrrrl – I love your description!
Janiel, I relate to everything you write. Are we living parallel lives on parallel streets? And can we come pet your new dog, LifeIsSoUnfair,Isn'tIt?"next spring so we can have a vicarious pet dog experience?
Absolutely. If you don't mind taking "WhatASadChildhoodIHad" out for a walk once in awhile.