Finn and Dylan 2007
Our goal in breeding Finn with Dylan was to ensure the WoW factor was kept alive after retiring our boy Clifford last spring. This litter has surpassed our original remit and we are just bursting with pride and look forward to sharing their development. Their new families,some of whom have waited a year for the arrival are very excited and their joy is what makes breeding such a pleasure for us.
one day old 
one week old
When I compare the two photos it doesn't look like a lot of changes,but they no longer have pink, raw noses, but fine black ones and can "swim" at a great rate around their home. They have almost doubled in weight and feel very solid.
two weeks old
The pups eyes are now open and they are very close to being able to walk-- also we are hearing the occasional woof! They are lovely and chunky and have now doubled their birth weight.
week three
The pups have gone from sleepy lumps to active beauties in just one week! They are now out of their whelping box and understand(most of the time) to use the newspaper for toileting. They had their first meal and wolfed it----just amazing to me that they go from nursing from mum to eating food without hesitation. They have had their first visitors and loved being loved.
They are getting just so cute I need to share more photos!
four weeks
What a difference a week makes! They are now very social beings who just love all the visitors and all the cuddles. Their teeth are now in and they have discovered the joy of chewing socks with the occasional nip to the toe! They are playing with each other---rolling about and chewing on each others ears. After every meal they feel like little butterballs and you wonder if perhaps they might burst. They just get cuter and more fun with each passing day.
It sure beats going to school!
Bliss!
It seems to taste better when you get inside the pan! 
Pups exploring their new,larger water bowl while fascinated with the crackling fire. Wet papers due to a couple of attempts at standing in the bowl---honest!
Five Weeks
Not a huge change this week--just getting more curious and confident. Stairs are now of great interest---one or two can go down,but going back up will perhaps happen next week.
Best friends! 
They all managed the first tiny step.
mmmmmm--not sure what to do next! 
Six Weeks
The pups now are bursting with confidence,determination and curiosity. They are absolutely delightful and a real joy to share their fun in discovering their ever expanding world. Last week they were unsure of the stairs--this week they race up and down them at speed. They love being outdoors--even in the rain and generally are pretty close to perfect!
Seven Weeks
At seven weeks the pups are ready to leave us. We will miss them,but feel it is time for each one to have their very own family. We know we have done our job well in selecting the very finest families. Now we have the pleasure of watching them grow and proving once again that our delightful puppies evolve into delightful family companions.
This is our first pup to leave---Fitch. He will be sharing his life with Nel.Freya,Ben and Jason. They all look so happy---he is a lucky pup!
Fitch perfecting that "perfect puppy" pose!
Fitch(about 3 months old) enjoying a walk in the corn fields----a stunning photo.
Brodie will be living in Scotland with Paula,Martyn and Ian. Daughter Orla was waiting at home. She has been hoping that Charlie,our poodle was going to be her new pet! Hopefully Brodie will win her heart.
Brodie is the star of his village and never lacks for admirers. He has a very calm nature much like our Bears. 
This is Lulu. Her owners Karen and Tim contacted us almost a year ago and made several visits to ensure that Tim would have no reaction to our doodles. Lulu will be joining Harriet and twins William and George. She is quite dainty and feminine, but I am sure she will thrive in their busy household. 
Lulu already learning the finer points of playing football.
Lulu having time out with her best mate donkey. She and Donk started sharing nap time while with us.
Lulu is sounding like the perfect puppy. She even barks at the door to be let out which I think is very impressive.
Lulu is lovely and getting so big. Her coat is casting,but I am hoping when her grown up coat arrives--it will stay put!
Karen kindly took on the challenge of redoing my favourite sign that had hung on the fireplace for many years and was all but unreadable----it is now better than new and is being shown off stunningly by Lulu.
Lulu and her special friend Donk. Lulu has a lovely way of tilting her head and just looks like she is pleading for something----very much like her mum. 
Lulu on holiday with her family.
lulu at seven months looking very much like her mum.
Lulu at ten+ months ----enjoying her holiday on a windswept beach.
What a lovely dog---a much better looking version of Finn.
Elsa is the pup that I will be watching very closely to see just how her coat develops. Her owners JC and Kim feel the family is now complete. Elsa's new "sisters" are Hannah and Lauren--lucky Elsa.
This shows how relaxed Elsa was on her ride home!
Hannah and Lauren with Elsa----they are learning to be very loving pet owners.
Elsa with JC at about 12 weeks---she is beautiful. Very much the "Golden Labra" more than the Doodle. She looks very wise. 
Here is Elsa at about four and a half months. She is really developing the Golden Retreiver coat--she is lovely. 
This is beautiful Elsa----she really is stunning. She obviously has the Golden Retriever gene dominating----fascinating to see the variety we had in this one litter. Each one is lovely.
This fellow is called Zero---he will be living with four children=puppy heaven!Here he is with Maddy,Will,Aaron,Stan and mum Ali.I wish that my own dogs had these children to share their days.
Zero having a little time out---funny how they always seem to find something soft to rest their head ----our big dogs manouver couch cushions to suit!
Hello---my name is Zero.
Maddy and Zero sharing some quiet time.
This is Brian with his besotted owner Jane and her mum Pat. We know that Brian will be surrounded by love and Jane's life will be filled with lots of new adventures.
And it was Brian first over the finish line!
You just never know what will arrive in the post these days! Surprise -Surprise--it's Brian!
If you took off the head---Brian would make a lovely sheepskin rug.
"Baby" Brian and Jane---he is the spitting image of our Bear--so cute you want to cuddle all day.
Jane and Brian enjoying our Easter snow storm.
Jane thought Brian was flying like Dumbo by flapping his ears, but I think perhaps he is hopping with rabbit ears!
Brian's very first trip to the seaside
Brian after his haircut---very handsome.
Brian discovering the joys of swimming!
Brian with friends.
Introducing Daisy Doodle-- a very special little lass who is loved by Jan and joins an elite group of Caitlin pups now living in Scotland.
Our wee Scottish lass Daisy looking very proud of her hunting skills!
Daisy just lounging about---life is good!
Daisy at twelve weeks---showing off that lovely curl to her tail.
Miss Daisy at 20 weeks---beautiful.
Jan says that Daisy is everything she was hoping to have in a companion--we do our best to meet expectations! 
Look who just had a haircut! Jan says she is much cooler and seemed to enjoy the whole process. She is being spayed at the end of May. 
Daisy and Bear on a day out at the seaside. Daisy wasn't too sure about his rough ways at first,but soon got the hang of it and ended up dominating him---it was the female bark that had him worried! 
Poor Miss Daisy---not a happy girl to be wearing such a funny hat,but what a clever girl to still manage to play. She is the first from this litter to be spayed and Jan says she is just fine.
Christine visited our litter last year and has been very patient waiting for Walt to arrive. Daughter Niamh looks very proud to finally have her new companion.
Niamh and Walt having a bit of a rest. A sleeping puppy is just such a good companion.
If I didn't know better I would say this is our Bear,but it is Bear's step brother Walt--a very handsome guy.
This is Colditz, who will be living in N. Ireland soon.
Holly will be joining her family in Scotland very soon. She was quite curious about Shackleton the cat, but Shack does not look impressed!
Not only are the pups handsome---they also do dishes!!
Lulu
To continue the theme of domestic doodles--here is Brian directing the washing machine!
Holly is the last of the pups to leave us and we will miss her. She and Colditz were quite a team and the house certainly seems far too quiet. Holly will be living in Scotland with Rob and Joanna and we know she will bring a whole new dimension to their days!
Holly looking very comfortable and very wise.
Rob built this little ramp so Holly could go up and down to the garden without wear and tear on her joints---very clever. Looks like maybe she has other ideas!
Holly at seven months. She has now been spayed and has certainly grown into a lovely dog---showing off her Golden Retriever genes. Her coat is still developing. 
Colditz is our first pup to live in Northern Ireland. Gavin flew over to initially select his pup with a remit of finding a small male----fortunately his family never saw the size of the other pups!! Here he is with Louise and Gavin and children Josh and Amy. He is a pup with great presence and I think he is a perfect fit for the family.
Another perfectly behaved doodle! Colditz looks very handsome and sits with an air of conviction.
Colditz showing off his lovely coat.
Colditz with that paw in an electric socket look!
