When I started looking for my first dog, I settled pretty quickly on the
> > Labradoodle, but finding the right breeder to work with was another
> > story.  I researched every breeder I could find from here to Australia
> > and back.  I narrowed down my requirements:  The breeders had to love
> > their dogs who would be the parents of my puppy.  They would take good
> > care of my puppy from birth until I got her home with me.  Ideally, they
> > would be within driving distance since I continue to have concerns about
> > shipping a tiny puppy across the continent in an airplane cargo hold.
> > This would be my first dog and I had no idea other than what I had read
> > about how to raise a puppy.  For this reason, I wanted breeders who
> > would be able and willing to support and guide me from early on in the
> > process.  And, I really wanted to be able to visit the puppy before I
> > brought her home, so I wanted breeders who would welcome me into their
> home.
> >
> > I found all this and more in Ed and Theresa Schwalbach.  They were
> > raising their first litter, and I knew immediately that they would make
> > sure the puppies got all the love, attention and care that I wanted my
> > puppy to have in her infancy.  Because they are only an hour's drive
> > from me, I was able to meet my Coco for the first time when she was only
> > three weeks old.  I met her parents, Bailey and Bromley as well, and
> > both of them are just wonderful.  Bailey was very focused on her pups,
> > but she greeted me and hung around a few minutes before returning to the
> > litter.  Bromley immediately cuddled with me and was very friendly and
> > sweet - he's a real charmer!  Coco is now 13 weeks old, and she is
> > delightful.  She has an incredibly sweet personality, she is playful and
> > cute and very bright.  She has already learned "sit" and "high five" and
> > "down".  In terms of her looks, she has a beautiful, soft, curly coat of
> > the most gorgeous chocolate color.  She has bright, expressive,
> > hazel-colored eyes and is well proportioned and growing like a weed.
> > She is everything I hoped for and more.  I couldn't have asked for a
> > better match both in terms of the puppy I got and the opportunity to
> > work with Ed and Theresa.
> > Tena Frank
> >

Just wanted to let you know that Baci is doing great.  He loves everyone and every dog that doesn't bark at him.  He is pretty well house broken, will come when called, will sit for treats, and is learning to fetch.   He is over 20 lbs so I guess he is going to be a big boy.  He has one little grey hair which I guess is Bromley's contribution.  Thanks for a great pup. 

Joleen Ardaiolo And Family

Hello, Ed.  I'm thinking that an e-mail I sent about
three weeks ago didn't make it to you.  If, in fact,
it did not, I want you to know how much we are
enjoying Carrie!  Yes, her name is Carrie (not the
"Gracie" that we were calling her when we stopped in
route to Hilton Head--Erin, our younger daughter,
would not agree to Gracie, so it was back to the
drawing board on a name and we all agreed on Carrie).
Anyway, Carrie is a delight!!!  She's sooo cute and
very smart!  Potty training is almost mastered (of
course, we're still very watchful of her pottying
needs, but she does great and will now ask to go out),
she LOVES water (hose, sprinkler, bath, water bowl,
lake), and is the best family dog we could ask for.
She enjoys dancing with our five-year-old and has
learned the "sit" command (she probably would know
more commands than that if I had had more time to
regularly work with her).  Anyway, this next week
she'll spend with my parents (who cannot wait to have
her back for a visit as we're off to Disney World;
she's stayed with them for one long weekend when we
were in Atlanta and they thoroughly enjoyed having
her).  As I write, David has taken the girls and
Carrie to his parents (they love her, too) for the
evening.  We're going out for our anniversary.  Carrie
is just so adaptable.  We cannot say enough nice
things about Carrie and our dog adopting process.  We
will get some pictures to you (eventually) and thank
you, again, for helping us bring Carrie into our
family.
Julie 

Ed and Teresa, I just wanted to let you know how wonderful Brinkley is. We believe he is truly the best, cutest puppy ever to be born. He looks almost identical to the pictures you have on the Internet of Mr. Moose.  At 4 months he was house-trained which was quite a relief.  He continues to stay ahead of the average in size for labradoodles of his age.  We have a big yard for him to run in when we are out.  When we are inside he is contended just staying close to us.  He does love to play tug of war and hide and seek with one of us.  We had a dinner party, recently, for about 30 people.  We let him out to "meet and greet" after we ate.  Many of the guests said he was the cutest dog they had ever seen and no one could believe he was just 4 months old. Brinkley stayed with Linda Nichols who got Fletcher from you, while we went to the beach last week. I was worried about leaving him. We were so pleased when we returned and went to pick him up. He was glad we were there but continued to follow Fletcher everywhere, after he greeted us.  They get along wonderfully. He learned alot by being around Fletcher. He stopped getting car sick. I truly believe it was because he watched Fletcher and learned that riding in the car is fun.  He, probably accidentally, followed Fletcher into the river at the park where Linda takes Fletcher to run and play. Linda said he seemed a little shocked but swam beautifully and followed Fletcher back to shore  Linda couldn't get Brinkley to sleep in his crate, probably because Fletcher sleeps on a large dog pillow. After 2 nights of trying, she gave up. Brinkley slept on Fletcher's pillow for the remainder of the week.  Paul didn't get the crate out of the car when we got home.  We are going to get him a pillow like Fletcher's. Our bedroom door is closed at night, anyway.   Once again, we just love Brinkley and think he is the best puppy God ever made.  I don't think I ever sent the paperwork back for your survey. Please note that I answered everything at the highest possible score.  You all do a great job with  these beautiful dogs. Carol Driskill Law 

Hi Ed,

    I've been meaning to e-mail you some pictures, but I need to get Harvey's digital camera so that I can e-mail.  I'm still using the 35mm camera- need to get more into the computer age.  Jazz is really growing fast, she's lean but tall.  She loves outdoors so she runs and plays daily in the water.  It's really difficult to keep her groomed.  I like the long and shaggy look, but we have to keep her coat trimmed a little closer now. In fact, she's at the groomers this morning. We took a weeks vacation and when we returned her head was matted so they may have to cut her close.

  She is so adorable and smart.  Harvey and I couldn't be happier.  Harvey tells me on a daily basis what a great choice it was to get a labradoodle and I just love the no shedding part! She is pretty much a spoiled girl.

   I'll send you pictures soon.  Hope all is well with you and Teresa.

Terri

Hi Ed,

Thought I'd give you an update on the kids!  They're doing GREAT!  Can't tell you how much fun it is to have both of them.  They get along great, play together all the time are really well behaved - EXCEPT for last night.  Went out for a few hours and tried leaving Sadie out of the crate with Bentley in the same room - came home to a really big mess - they got into a decorative nick-nack on my coffee table and created havoc!!  Nothing of any value destroyed but big mischief!!  Wish I had had a camera on that one!!

Seriously, they are doing great.  We just love them.  Lately I've been watching alot of World Cup Soccer in the middle of the day - I'm a big fan.  I sit on the floor in front of the TV with Sadie on one side and Bentley on the other - heads in my lap - HEAVEN!!  They are so affectionate and lovable.  I'm seriously thinking about doing pet therapy with them when they get a little older.  They would really brighten anyones day.

Question - they both have haircuts next week and am thinking about having them shaved really short so the heat doesn't bother them.  You think that's a good idea?  Have been walking them early morning and late at night but they do get really hot.  What do you think?Hope all is well with you.Kathy 

Hi Ed and Teresa,

Just a quick note to let you know that Baci is doing great.  He is an active puppy with a love for mud but not baths.  He slept in his crate without a peep from day one and is crated for a few hours every day while I am at work.  He is doing pretty well with his leash and he is training us to take him out at the appropriate times so that he doesn't have an accident inside.  He will sit for a treat and not lunge for it.  I would say he is doing very well for only being with us for two weeks.  I am enrolling him in a puppy training class the first of August and am taking a couple private lessons to learn how to walk him properly.

We will send pictures soon.  Many people have inquired about where we got him so you may be getting some calls.  Take care and thanks for your responsible breeding.

Joleen Ardaiolo and family (that includes Baci)Hi Ed!
My girls and I enjoyed meeting you so much today along with your wonderful
family of "doos"!
Please tell Teresa that we are sorry we missed her and look forward to
meeting her on May 27/28.
We were very impressed with your home and kennel facilities.  They reflect
much love and concern for your pets...not just a "puppy farm"!  Thanks again
for opening your home to us. See ya in two weeks!
Sincerely,
Margaret Funke

Hi Ed and Teresa,

       Hope you are both doing well.  I wanted to let you know that Jazz has been spayed and is back to to her old self again.  I know you talked with Harvey when I was out of town last week.  Please feel free to give us as a reference anytime.  Of course, we can't say enough good things about our Jazzie. We adore her and she absolutely gets all the attention in the house. The ease of transitioning to a dog in the house is largely due to the love and attention you both give the pups. We strongly feel that Jazz had an advantage starting out. She is really smart and it's amazing how she communicates her needs and we can actually understand her.

     There is one thing I would like to ask you about. The vet said to remove the hair from inside her ears since she is a poodle. We have had the vet and groomer do it so far, but I'm sure it's something I can do on my own. Jazz lets me do whatever I want to her ( ears, mouth etc.). What method do you use.  I don't want to hurt her so if you have any tips in this area, please let me know.

    Also, should I send you a copy of the vet bill for her spay visit?

Take Care,

Terri 

Dear Ed:
We wanted to provide greater depth of answers in relation to Doo South and Junah.  Junah is an absolute joy.  We searched various breeds and breeders, but were motivated to find a breed of dog that would have the potential to be a therapy dog: highly intelligent, affectionate, calm, vivacious and adaptable. Discovering labradoodles were bred to be non allergenic and non shedding was an amazing plus.  Once we settled on the breed, the labyrinth of breeders was daunting, although most breeders of labradoodles appeared to be in love with the dogs. 

We were overjoyed to find Doo South who not only demonstrated their love of the dogs, but also their commitment to make the world a better place through their faith and generosity.  Ed and Teresa, you answered every question promptly and to the best of your ability.  Rarely did we have to wait for a response and no question appeared too small or insignificant.  You provided references to owners from a previous litter and we had the pleasure of meeting them before making a decision about committing to Doo South.

You advised us when it looked like the mother was about to give birth about 24 hours before she actually gave birth.  Then within HOURS of introducing nine new little puppies to the world you told us they had arrived.  We were informed every step of the way.

You posted photos on the website with regularity and commentary and telephoned to update us as appropriate.  We were welcomed to meet the puppies once the first month passed, and provided honest information about where we fit in the sequence of selecting a puppy.   Needless to say, after a minute with the puppies it was apparent EVERYONE had won the lottery.  The personalities and attitudes were just starting to emerge, but they were all they had been bred to be.  The parents, Bromley and Bailey were equally agreeable and accommodating in every visit.

We brought Junah, a small chocolate fleece-haired female home on the 23rd of December.  Three weeks later we remain astounded by her behavior, personality and adjustment.  The first night we were prepared for a sad puppy after leaving her littermates, but she made the transition smoothly, quietly and without anxiety.  The next day  I  became anxious by her quiet agreeableness (was she mute? was something wrong?) and started to worry when we had not heard a bark out of her  - after 30 hours she gave her first/appropriate bark!  She still barks only sparingly and when "necessary". Junah rapidly housetrained herself,  easily crate trained and eats beautifully.  She is quick, funny, inquisitive and immediately responsive.  She is NOT particularly camera friendly because she wants to lick the lens and rushes to get too close to the camera so we can't take too many pictures unless she is sleeping.   She almost doubled her weight in two weeks and started puppy socialization class.  Personalitywise she matures by leaps and bounds daily.  She even sits calmly when strangers come to the front door.

We couldn't ask for a more ideal family member.  We adore Junah and believe her success today is because of the efforts/attention/concern/consistency that you, Ed and Teresa provided as a basis for her development.  Also, we are using the same vet recommended by a woman who has a Labradoodle from Bailey and Bromley's previous litter.  The vet is extremely impressed by Junah and the veterinary staff love her older sibling as well.    Both dogs are almost identical in markings)   The staff point out the similarities between the two dogs when we are there for shots or classes.

I'll try to send a picture shortly.  Thank you a million times over.  We are happier with Junah than we ever thought possible.  In the future,  we would be happy to be references or speak with potential labradoodle owners at your request.

Best wishes,
Michelle and Joseph Worth

Hi Teresa and Ed,

Just a short note to let you know that Duncan is doing great.  He's been to the Vet once and got a shot and had his chip put in.  He is so sweet (most of the time), except for the five minute puppy crazy time he goes through once in awhile.  His little teeth are so sharp.  Steve and I both have bandaids on our hands and his little teeth got caught in three pairs of my pants.  He will start training a week from Tuesday.  Steve calls on a nurse, and her husband trains german shepards for the prisons and others.  He will be coming to our house to train him and when he gets older, he has group classes Duncan can go to also.  Duncan has slept in his crate next to our bed from the first night we brought him home.  When I figure out how to send you pictures I will be sending some.  Our daughter took one with the hamburger toy you gave him, that is so cute.

You mentioned someone is interested in DooSouth and would like to see Duncan.  That would be find with us.  You may give them my email or phone number.  We like to show him off.

Hope everything is fine in the DooSouth house, I bet its a little quite right now.  Has Teresa caught up on her sleep yet?  Take care.                                 Judy and Steve Lee

Hi Ed,

Thought you might enjoy these pictures of Bentley now that he is 6 months old.  I have to tell you, he is absolutely the BEST dog!!  I take him running with me now and he had the ultimate test on Sunday.  We went to the jogging trail where all the really cool dogs go with their owners.  And everyone was stopping me and asking me what he was/where I got him/isn't he beautiful etc etc.  He was such a big hit!!!  He is so well behaved, so smart, so affectionate, so playful and mellow all rolled into one.  When are you having another litter?  If we could get another one as great as Bentley, we would very much consider a playmate for him.  Let me know please.

He is just terrific and a wonderful addition to our family.Thanks again,

Kathy Michaelis

Dear Ed andTeresa:
Thanks for letting us visit you today and take time out of your busy life.  It was a pleasure to meet you and the "family."  Having been around groups of dogs all my life, I have rarely encountered a more peaceful and contented group.  They were polite, attentive, nondemanding and clearly evidenced their own unique personalities.  There were no signs of stress or anxiety around new people, they were highly flexible, and social.  Not only are you doing well, you, Teresa and Doo South are doing fabulously.  Joe and I were also impressed with your attitude, knowledge and willingness to share it all with us.

We look forward to the next phase of our life,
Best wishes,
Michelle

Hey, Ed!!!!  Got a new computer so my old addresses did not port; Hershey is great.. New name Charlie. He comes perfectly when I call him so he has not yet been shocked by the electric fence, I do not have the heart to do it.  He is growing by leaps and bounds and I will make an appt this wk to neuter him….Obedience is no problem as he will do anything I ask.  He happily stays in the house all day with lily while I am at work, with access to the deck, but runs outdoors with her when I come home; no accidents while loose in the house all day.  I could not ask for better personality.  He adds thicker coat and more size daily.  He needed a teddy so I gave him one of my daughter’s and he is thrilled.  I love him dearly and so does lily;  I am very grateful to have him.  Will send a picture soon.  Xxxooo Joanne peck

> Hello,
> Abbie (#12) is  wonderful. We could not be more pleased.  She is already
in intermediate obedience classes ( she is perfect with the basics, sit
,stay,down,heel, walk,) so we have moved on to the second stage.   She loves
learning new things.  She is so smart.
> She has grown so much.  I think she might be almost as tall as her mom.
He coat has changed slightly, from jet black to black with a hint of brown.
We are still brushing out the undercoat.  Does this eventually all come out?
It knots up in some areas and is very hard to brush out.  Also I was curious
about her ears.  I see the hair growing deep in the ear, should I have this
removed ?  None of the books on labradoodles mention the ear hair.  Her curl
is beautiful, just what we wanted.  I will take some current pictures soon
and send them to you.  We also have an appointment in a couple of weeks to
have her spayed.  She will be about 7 months at the time.  Do you think that
is ok?
> She makes us laugh all the time.  He personality is so funny, even her
expressions make us laugh.
> Thank you so much and keep up the good breeding.
>
> Geri and Woody Hinkle

Sorry, i just checked this e-mail account, i have a new one
. I will send you guys a new picture as soon as i
get home today! Good to hear from you!! Ziggy is doing great and is a very
good dog!! I will send new pics this afternoon!Oh and yes i would be glad to
be a contact person for you guys.
                                                                            
    Ken Strange

Well, need I say that Coco Chanel is the most wonderful dog in the
world??  I know everyone thinks that about their dog, but in this case
it's true! :-)  Everyone else tells me this.  She is the star at Soapy
Dog where she gets bathed and at At Play With Sparky, where she goes for
playcare.

Seriously, she has grown into a truly delightful creature.  I will send
pictures along.  I am just learning some of the tricks of using my photo
program, so I'm hoping to do that in the next couple of weeks.  I'll
take some pics right after I groom her the next time.  Yes, I learned to
do this myself.  "They" (the various labradoodle chat rooms I visited)
say that you can groom them only a couple of times a year, but that just
doesn't work with her.  She has a beautiful coat.  Nice soft hair in
lovely loose curls.  But when she was changing from the puppy coat to
her adult coat, she ended up with huge mats behind her ears and on her
neck.   And that was after I had had her groomed by a professional a
couple of times and she still came home with mats behind her ears. 

This is probably the friendliest dog I've ever met.  She's always eager
to greet people - hence the struggle with no jumping.  She has never met
a person she didn't like or shied away from.  Young, old, big, little,
in wheelchairs, homeless, black, white, male, female... it doesn't
matter.  She loves them - and they love her.  She really is ideally
suited to become a therapy dog, which is the next step for her once she
gets her manners down pat.  That was confirmed for me one day when I was
downtown and a woman in a wheelchair wanted to pet her.  She walked up
quietly, sat down next to the woman and let her pet her head - no
fussing at all.  She just sat there and looked into the woman's eyes.

Coco has added an element to my life that I never knew was missing.  I
have friends with dogs and I listen to how they talk about the
human/canine relationship, but I never got it before.  Now I do.  Coco
is a snuggler, so when we are settling in for the night, she'll snuggle
up in my arms and roll over on her back and just "relate".  She's very
good at communicating "scratch me here" or "rub my nose just this way." 
She does the same thing each morning when we wake up.  What a way to
begin and end a day! Sometimes she sleeps at the foot of the bed,
sometimes on the floor in the bedroom, sometimes in her crate.  But
she's always close by and taking care of me.  She has a ferocious bark
which she uses liberally when someone walks by the house at night. 
That's good.  What's not so great is that she uses the same ferocious
bark at length whenever anything walks by her fence - another dog, a
squirrel, someone on a bike...  But I like that she is a good watch dog,
so I'm reluctant to train that out of her.

She is a powerful, healthy dog - she hovers around 50 pounds, which is
just what I hoped for.  She's not what I would call a finnicky eater,
but she simply doesn't eat if she doesn't want to.  I worried about that
at first.  Then I realized that some days she'll eat twice and other
days she may not eat at all.  It's just her way.

So, I guess that is the whole story.  I hope you and your family are
doing well.  I know you had a couple of litters earlier this year, and I
talked with Sophia Brooks who said you just had another one.  Are your
still getting mostly chocolates and blacks, or have you gotten other
colors?  I have to say that I keep thinking Coco needs a sister, but as
long as Peepers is around, we'll remain a Three-Girl Household.

Best regards.

Tena
 

Thank you Ed so much for meeting with us tonight.  My decision is only to be certain that a labradoodle/or dog of any kind, fits into our life.  I wanted more to see the size of the dog.  I must admit, they are larger than I expected, but in every other aspect perfect.

If I decide to get a dog, I would feel so comfortable and priviledged in getting a dog from you.  I loved your momma and the way the puppies are with a family.  No cages!!!!!  Everything you said, I couldn't have been more happy to hear.  Your puppies are just darling.  Everyone stole my heart, but Purple surely filled every nook and cranny.  HAHAHA

I will be in touch with you very soon.  I just need to make sure that a larger than expected dog still fits into our life.  Again, I am certain who will provide me with a labradoodle....and that's you and Teresa.

Thank you again.

Diane and Michael.

Ed and Teresa,

Mia(aka Rainbow) did awesome last night. She seemed a little tired out when we got home but by 9:00 last night she got her second wind. Ha Ha!! She slept in her crate in our bed with no problem. She also has not had an accident she follows the other two dogs out and goes as soon as she gets in the backyard. She doesn't want treats as a reward she loves when you praise her and rub her back. She is awesome- we have truly been blessed with a great new family member. I will send you pictures soon. We took oodles last night when she was playing.

Thank you again,

tracy dixon

Hi Ed and Teresa, just wanted to give you an update on Marley.  She is a delight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Took her to the vet today.  Bonnie Brae, Dr. Angel Mitchell, who totally fell in love with her.  She loved her temperment, conformation and health.  I told her about you and your puppies.  Marley was not stressed at all.  In fact, after the temperature check, laid down and took a snooze.  She "goes potty" whenever we take her out.  Although, sometimes, after playing in the house, will just walk over without warning and pee!  Never poo.  She plays hard, sleeps hard and loves hard.  She is very brave and independent.  Every time we expose her to another part of our property, she becomes confident and goes off on her own.  We are about ready to put a leash on her since she does not know her name or any commands.  If we take her somewhere she doesn't know (down our street), she stays close.  On our property, she is very, very brave.

We are just loving her.  She is just a joy and very smart.  Figured out the first day about where her feed and water bowls are.  After just one time sitting on the sofa with us, she nows tries to jump up.  Just too darn smart!  Won't be long when she will be able to and that is not acceptable.  So hard to say no to her except when she starts chewing on lamp cords and my plants outside.  HAHAHA

Thank you so much again for giving me such a well-adjusted, loving, smart, good looking dog.  Oh, and since she really doesn't know her name, if I really need her attention, I say "puppies" just like Teresa and she always comes to alert position.  Thank goodness for all that good training!

Diane

What an angel CLEMENTINE is! You are right, she is sooooooo sweet. Raegan and Avery are having a blast with her.

SHe really is doing pretty good with potty training. Only one accident each day. And as we speak, she is sound to sleep.I took her for a walk a few minutes ago, but we endedup running most of the way.....she LOVES to run.

Our neighbors are crazy about her....and they have all brought her gifts....so she now has more toys than our kids!

I hope you realize what a truly unselfish thing you have done for us. And we love you for it!!!!!!!

I will let you know how the vet appt goes.

Kari

Here is a photo of Scarlet Tallulah Belle (Lula), adopted by the Appanaitis family of Lewisville, NC. Lula is now in training school (the whole family goes to learn) and is the star pupil. Members of our class are amazed at how fast she learns and can't believe how easy she was to house break. She is up to 24 pounds (she was born August 3). She is the most loving and sweet dog and has exceeded all of our expectations.  I've made newer photos and when they are developed, I'll send them. She has not had her operation yet, but will after Christmas. Thanks!

Mariedith Appanaitis

We had the most wonderful experience meeting Marley and his adopted parents Mr. and Mrs. Roemer, today. Naturally, we fell head over heels in love with him.  We are close neighbors – Hendersonville, NC. My wife and I own the Silver Fox Gallery.  Three years ago we lost our companion a black and tan cocker, Maggie. We are over our grieving period and realize how much we miss our pet. So many of the characteristics that you have discussed are precisely in line with what we would be looking for in a new family member. We are in our middle – to late fifties and while we have 5 grandchildren only two of the five live near enough to visit with frequency.Marley’s parents said that you were wonderful to work with and they really were quite complimentary about your breeding methods. We would be interested in know if you have in the way of a really good Doodle looking to fill the void in our life?

Just a quick report to let you know we’re all doing great...Molly is so smart – and just a joy to have.  We’ve pulled the crate back into our room – and she is waking up usually once a night… and no peeing so the whining is definitely telling us her needs!  The potty training is coming along – she definitely knows what to do when we go outside – although she still is a peeing machine. !  We’ve been working on the crate training – leaving her now for up to two hours at a time… with no accidents.  She has ‘Sit’ and ‘Down’ almost nailed…she is a smarty pants! 

I have taken more pics this week to celebrate 10 wks old!  I have to download them on computer…will do this week and send updates!   

Thanks again for ‘being there’ for us – its very comforting.  We’ve given multiple people your website and name… because Molly is soooooo cute!!

Talk to you soon

Martha

Hi Ed!  Stacy and I would like to thank you so much for our newest family member.  He is AWSOME!  He is fitting right in.  He is so smart - already in the first week he has learned SIT, STAY, COME, LAY DOWN.  He is very sweet - loves to cuddle.  Thank you again...it has been a pleasure meeting you and your wife.  Thanks again! 

Stacy and Rana Jordahl

HI Ed,
Funny you called Fenway a female because we do it to the poor little guy all the time!!! He is adapting just wonderfully...loving his new siblings.  I gave your contact info to one of my students parents.  You may receive a call from the Cain family inquiring as to whether Fenways other little brother you emailed the photo to me of is still available.  We can't thank you enough for the love you gave our little boy during his early days he is certainly a little love bug!!!

We will send you some photos for sure!!!

~Suzanne Vacirca

Hello

We absolutely love our PUP!  Jessi goes to work with me eveyday, greets the clients, quietly lays under my desk, and then escorts the clients to the door to leave.  She has become a staple to our business.  We adore her.  She is completely ROTTEN!!!!! I will forward photos of her along with the vet records.  I will say I haven't been a very good photographer. 

THanks again!

We’re doing very well. Thx. Hershey is wonderful, absolutely great. The kids and I love her to death and the feeling is mutual certainly. Presently, she is attending “boot camp” at a dog obedience/training facility out in the country about 30 minutes from home. I’m actually getting ready to depart the office and do some training with her and just play. She does miss us as we’ve been once already, and you could tell how excited she was. She went crazy when we arrived and more crazy when we left! I’ve recently installed an underground fence but have not really begun the training as she was home for about a week or so before she departed to training camp. I’ll really need to get on the fence training upon her return which is expected next w-e. Thx again. BTW, she has not yet been spade as my vet told me to wait until she has been hot at least once. That’s it for now. Thx again for checking up. 

Lastly, we may just drop in sometime on our way to my bro’s house in Greenville SC as your place is essentially on the way! We’ll call of course. And I think my brother, his wife and their two kids will end up at your place in next yr. or so to purchase as they love Hershey and the type dog she is. Love the little/no shedding part and the sweetness. I’m ecstatic that I actually bit the bullet and got her.

Hello Ed and Teresa -

Just wanted to send you some pics of Emma (Black Natural).  She is such a joy.  We can't imagine our home without her.  She has been so easy to train.  Fully potty trained in a matter of a couple months, has never chewed anything she is not supposed to, doesn't shed, cannot get enough loving, what else can you ask for in a dog???  We cannot thank you enough for providing these wonderful dogs.  I have told everyone who has asked about the breed and have told them where we got her.  We love her.

Thanks Again,

Dean and Melissa Barnes 

Hi Ed:
 
I have attached a copy of the invoice we received from the vet for Brewster's neutering.  Please let me know if you need further documentation. 
 
Brewster is doing fantastic.  He is a very good boy and we get compliments on him all of the time.  I have given several people your name when they have asked where we got him.  We couldn't have asked for a better dog, and my husband tells me several times a week how happy he is to have Brewster in our lives - really we don't remember life before him.  He's a very loving dog, a big ham, and everyone knows him on the block.  I have attached a few pictures we took while on vacation at Hilton Head Island over the 4th. 
 
Please feel free to give any of your potential clients our name and phone number as a reference - we would be happy to tell anyone how pleased we are with our Doo South Labradoodle.
 
Regards,
Jennifer Grover


 

The puppy has been great.  We had her work with a trainer and he said she was the best labradoodle he had seen in terms of size, intelligence, and temperment.  We had her spayed earlier this week and will get you the pAperwork shortly.

Thanks, 

Bob

Dear Ed and Teresa,
 
I cannot begin to tell you what a wonderful companion Baci is for me.  He is beautiful and well mannered and a good soul. He has also turned out to be a therapy dog (minus the formal training).  I was diagnosed with breast cancer about 15 months ago and Baci was there with me through all the treatments, surgery, and recovery.  I truly attribute my quick recovery to the fact that Baci insisted on "walking me" all through chemotherapy and now runs with me.  In fact, because of Baci and my exercise routine, I will be running in the Susan Koman "Race for the Cure" 5-K race next weekend. Thank you for Baci! 
 
I, therefore, have been thinking about a second dog.  Baci loves other dogs (and cats, squirrels, possums, whatever) and I think he would love to have a pal to keep him company and to play with.  I noticed your recent litters will be available around November and that might give me enough time to talk my husband into it.  I think Baci's demeanor is a lot like his mother, Allie.  She was such a lovely, laid back, and well mannered dog.  Except for Baci's enthusiastically demonstrative greetings, he is also pretty laid back.  I would love to have another one of Allie's pups if she is one of the mothers.
 
So, let me know what your new puppies are like and what might be available.   
 

Dear Ed and Teresa,

We want to claim the best labradoodle ever...our Lucie that we bought from you in July.  She is absolutely beautiful, smart, and generous with her affections.

We have a question that we know you can clarify for us.  Can you please explain Lucie's lineage?  Out of 5 people in the family we have 3 different ideas of lucie's parents etc.  Are both her parents labradoodles?  how many generations up did they breed a lab with a poodle?  Everyone keeps asking our family and we can't get it right.  Can you start at the point of when the lab and poodle were breed on both sides of Lucie's parents?

 

Lastly, I am thinking about getting a second dog in the next year , but not sure I want to do the puppy again.  Do you know of any ideas on how we can get an older labradoodle?

Thanks so much and we hope you all are doing well.

  

Sincerely,

Renee Masaschi

Ed and Teresa,

I want to thank you for the time you spent with Anne and I on Saturday. It was wonderful and breathtaking to visit "all" the puppies. They are truly a beautiful breed. You take such great care of them and they are healthy, happy and so playful. Bailey is wonderful and I so enjoyed Moose. I can't wait to bring a little one home with me.
Thanks for your recommendation of items to have for their care....crate, grooming, etc.......

See you again soon,

Nancy Norwood

Hi Everyone, Several of you have ask for pictures of our newest member to the family, Aslan.  He is a total DREAM.  He is a love bug and a cuddler that sleeps through the night and is doing great with potty training.  He is almost too good to be true.   I have gotten nothing done.  He looks at me and tilts his head, so I hold him constantly.  Plus, we have had a ton of visitors. Prissy isn't loving him yet, but hopefully, that will change.  Jeff just got in town and loves him too.  Aslan has already slept with Preston all night:)) 

Can you tell I am geedy????  My heart has been stolen again!

Hi Ed and Teresa.  Hope you guys are doing well.  I will email the survey in a couple of days.  We have been traveling to Virginia daily (1 ½ hrs each way)  for my daughter to attend a therapy program.  She is doing well.

Crosby(green) is doing great! He rings his bells, sits and shakes on command. He is playful and loving.  He is still trying to figure out my daughter and why she doesn’t pay him much attention.  He snuggles up beside her as she watches her DVD’s.  We absolutely love him.