MILLIE THE GOLDENDOODLE MUSES ON PREGNANCY

JUST a quick up date on Millie the Goldendoodle and her due whelping date…

The past few days have been hard for her to say the least…

She’s never really liked warm weather…

But this week has seen temperatures soaring and with it Millie’s mood dropping…

The good news is she’s finished her antibiotics and her cough has completely cleared up…

But her belly is now the size and shape of a beach ball lol…

A beach ball full of little Goldendoodle puppies squirming wriggling and kicking…

And boy do those boys and girls kick!!!

My partner says if there’s eleven puppies they’ll be named (temporarily of course) as the England World Cup squad !!!

She’s finding it very difficult to get comfortable and to settle…

We moved the laptop outside on Friday and placed a huge umbrella for Millie to sleep under…

It was in the shade of a huge bush she used to play in as a puppy (more on that later lol)…

She seemed pretty pleased and let out a huge sigh and literally collapsed…

However little be known to us a family of blackbirds had built a nest in the very same bush…

And you guessed it that very moment the chicks hatched…

Mom and dad blackbird began their feeding ritual and each time they crashed into the bush Millie jumped with fright!!!

I truly thought the shock would bring on her “labour” – but luckily it didn’t…

I just hope the blackbirds survive – we have enough on our hands with a litter of Goldendoodle puppies…

Without hand rearing baby birds !!!!



OK back to Millie and her bushes…

We have a feeling another bush by the shed is her chosen whelping spot…

She has been desperately trying to get behind it all week…

It might be the shade she’s craving – silly girl wont go indoors – but I’m not so sure…

Might be a good idea to block it off !!!

I spoke to Sam from Gun Dogs UK this week – she’s the breeder we got Millie from…

She’s been fantastic support through this and has become a good friend…

However I wasn’t too happy when she told me about Millie’s mom and whelping…

“She’s always exactly 5 days late…” she said cheerfully….

I nearly died – I’ve booked the whole week off work ha ha !!!

Ah well whatever will be will be – and my boss is pretty flexible over the next couple of weeks…

So fingers crossed Millie will be giving birth this Tuesday…

If not it’ll be next weekend…

I’m sure not something Millie would want lol…

OK thanks again for all you comments and messages – it really means a lot to us all…

Until next time love from me Millie’s mom Kate and wags and licks from Millie XxX

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Millie Seems To Like Her Huge Whelping Box

MILLIE the Goldendoodle has been a little unwell this past week…

A couple of days after the big Midlands ‘Doodle Meet (see last post) she began coughing…

At first we thought it was just maybe a bit of grass stuck…

She has been munching on the stuff despite our best efforts to stop her…

However the following day it was much worse – and even her nose began streaming…

It was totally clear but even so we decided to take her to the vets…

The vet was fantastic and did a thorough check up and puppy safe antibiotics were given…

Within a couple of days they seemed to be doing the trick and she was much much brighter…

But given she’s just one week away from having her litter of Goldendoodle puppies – we have been very worried…

We hadn’t had a cough out of her for two whole days so were very relieved…

We returned to the vets on Friday for the follow up appointment…

Happy enough not to have heard one single cough out of our little girl…

Millie loves the vets – unlike most dogs lol – so as we approached the door she bolted forward pulling the lead tight…

As she scrambled through the door the collar caused her to let out a deep bellowing cough – right in front of the vet !!!

Just your typical silly dog pulling on the lead cough – but the vet immediately gave her another set of tablets…

£50′s worth haha…

Only joking – you know as well as I do you go the extra mile for your dog…

But seriously she hasn’t coughed since haha…

She was so much better that the family bar-b-q we held on Sunday became Millie’s “baby shower”…

And given it was England vs Japan (football) my partner decided to “tomboy” her up a bit…

Millie being the star she is was only too willing to pose…



Millie Ready For The World Cup

She has taken quite a shine to Wayne Rooney…

If you look at the photo – you can see him at her feet…

However 10 minutes later Millie was shown the red card after she chewed his ear nose and chin off!!!



Millie The Goldendoodle Guards The World Cup Beer




DESPITE BEING IRISH MILLIE AND ME ARE SUPPORTING ENGLAND !!!


So what started as a worrying week turned out great in the end…

Millie is now as fit as a fiddle – but her belly is huge !!!

She loves to lie on her back and let me rub her tummy…

And I love it too – especially when I feel one of the little pups inside move…

It’s such a thrill to know we’re less than a week away from being introduced to Millie’s babies!!!

Being poorly had one positive outcome for Millie…

As you can see from the first photo – she’s really taken to her whelping box !!!

We’ve moved it into the lounge so she gets used to it…

And despite her early distrust – once her favourite blanket was placed in there…

She pretty soon hopped in and made herself comfy…

I’m taking her temperature daily as this will give a good indication of when the birth is imminent…

We think we have one week to go – but with Millie the Goldendoodle who know haha !!!

Thanks to you all for your messages of support we really truly appreciate them…

And for all of you on the puppy waiting list – don’t worry you guys will be the first to know any news !!!

Exciting times ahead – so stay tuned !!!

Love Kate and licks and wags from Millie xxx

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JUST CALL ME THE ‘DOODLE WHISPERER HAHA !!!


WHAT a fantastic weekend for a ‘Doodle Meet !!!

Gin clear skies – hot sunshine – great people – tons of ‘doodle’s and plenty of shade !!!

And an absolutely beautiful camp site set in the stunning Kingsbury Water Park…

It was fantastic to put faces to so many names from Doodle Mania – the best ‘doodle owner forum on line…

Unlike the ‘Doodle Meet we attended last year this time we were just day visitors…

Millie is just two weeks away from giving birth to her litter of Goldendoodle puppies…

So we felt all the excitement might be too much for her…

However after her initial thrill at seeing all her mates and of course Biddy her best buddy…




BIDDY AND MILLIE BEST MATES SINCE PUPPIES


She soon settled and seemed to really enjoy herself…

Millie was so happy to see Biddy’s mum and dad Paddy and Lynn…

She jumped up and licked Lynn to pieces !!!

As for Paddy – Millie absolutely loves him to bits – as far as Millie is concerned he’s her second dad !!!



PADDY IN A TANGLE WITH SO MANY GOLDENDOODLES AROUND !!!


We all have to thank Julie for the lovely bandanna she made for ALL the ‘doodles !!!

Pink for the girls and blue for the boys !!!

Doodle Mania are tireless in their efforts to raise cash for dog/pet charities…

This event was predominantly to raise funds for the incredible Hounds For Heroes…

They train and provide assistance dogs to both members of the armed forces…

And civilian emergency services who have been injured serving their country…

It’s a registered charity and well worth your support…




PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY TO HOUNDS FOR HEROES

We totally endorse this amazing charity and suggest either a donation however big or small…

Or to buy a set of their superb and very trendy “dog tags”…

Millie has a set and loves them !!!

OK back to the ‘Doodle Meet…

Despite the heat Millie was happy to sit in the shade and enjoy all the attention…



GOLDENDOODLES ENJOYING THE SHADE !!!


And there was lots of it – and ice cream thanks to Julie and cold drinks thanks to Lynn !!!

Everybody it seemed wanted to rub Millie’s big fat tummy !!!

The puppies are now moving and it was a joy to see people’s – especially the children’s – smiles when they felt a tiny wriggle…

We were very pleased to meet a family who intend to have one of Millie’s Godlendoodle puppies…

Jane – Kevin and children had driven up from Surrey and immediately loved being fussed by so many different ‘Doodles !!!

Millie was absolutely charming and took to the children immediately…

Especially Felicity whom Millie absolutely idolized…



MILLIE THE GOLDENDOODLE AND FELICITY

They are indeed a lovely family and the lucky Goldendoodle puppy will have a fantastic life with them…

They live very close to Doodle Mania owners Rob and Caroline…

And have already researched the nearest ‘Doodle Meet and plan to get the new pup at the first one they can!!!

Doodle Mania is a fantastic forum for all ‘doodle types – and you’re sure to get superb advice and make amazing friends – so pop along !!!

Everyone had arrived by around 3pm and were ready for the ‘doodle walk…



LATE ARRIVALS AT THE ‘DOODLE MEET




‘DOODLES COOLING DOWN WITH ICE CREAM BEFORE THE BIG WALK




MILLIE LEADS THE WAY ON THE MIDLANDS DOODLE MEET BIG WALK


Millie was extremely anxious to get going…

And being the “princess” she is…

Just had to lead the way…

We had to chuckle at her wriggly bottom – walking just like a pregnant duck haha…

Kevin took her lead and Millie was very well behaved – so much so each of the children held the lead for a while…

Once near the water we let her and the others off the leads and splish splash Millie and Biddy were in !!!

Typically my camera went on the blink so sadly no more photos – suffice it to say a few people got splashed and very wet…

A pack of wet ‘doodles shaking off the water has that effect – a much needed cold shower you could say haha…

We decided to cut the walk short to give Millie a breather…

Of course we got lost going back (it’s a beautiful place peppered with lakes – canals and woodland paths)…

And unbelievably ended up walking further than all the others !!!



MILLIE’S “BOYFRIEND” RALPH


Millie managed admirably – but boy was she ready for a big cold drink !!!

We went home pleasantly tired and very very happy…

Millie however slept the sleep of the just – we could hear her contented snores through the night!!!

You can see all the photos from the May Midlands ‘Doodle Meet on Millie’s photo gallery – as well as many more photos…

And watch this space for two new Goldendoodle and Doodle photo sites – I’m very excited at launching them very soon…

So I’m off to assemble a whelping box so Millie can get used to it before she gives birth…

So until then once again thanks to everyone who organized the fantastic Midlands ‘Doodle Meet…

It was a fab day and sorry we couldn’t stay longer…

And thanks to you the readers of this blog for your kind words and wonderful message of support…

Myself and Millie truly appreciate it – so thank you and keep them coming !!!

These are truly exciting times with Millie due to have her litter of Goldendoodle puppies in two weeks time !!!

I’m a little nervous but pretty sure Millie will be a superb mum…

Until the next time…

Love Kate and big licks and wags from Millie XxX

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GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES FOR SALE

MILLIE the Goldendoodle is pregnant!!!!

Yes our little Goldendoodle girl had her scan yesterday at the vets…

She’s healthy – the pups are healthy and we’re ecstatic…

Millie has decided that now she’s “with child”…

SEEMS LIKE ONLY YESTERDAY OUR GOLDENDOODLE WAS A PUPPY!!!


She’s taking to her – make that our lol – bed at every opportunity…



BEING A PREGNANT GOLDENDOODLE IS SO VERY TIRING


She’s absolutely worn out bless her…

She just about manages to wander around the field – rather than charge around it like a loon…

And like all pregnant women – she has her “craving…”

In our case it seems to be iPod leads ha ha…

OK to the business…

If you’re interested in purchasing one of Millie’s pups…

I’ll give you the details at the end of this post…

I just thought you’d be interested in the breeding saga!!!

OK – we headed up to Hull and to Gundogs UK (where we got Millie)…

We were delighted to finally meet Millie’s mom…

Man she is an absolutely gorgeous Golden Retriever called Bess…

So loving gentle and very pleased to see her daughter!!!

OK we met Cracker aka Isaac the Babe – the Standard Poodle at stud…

He is a superb boy and had just been clipped…



CRACKER STANDARD POODLE AT GUN DOGS UK


So at first we thought he was a lamb on springs…

He just bounced and bounced and er bounced!!!

It had been a long long drive from the Midlands to Yorkshire…

So Millie was more than a little grumpy…

Cracker adored her and it was love at first sight!!!

However Millie was having none of it lol…

In fact every time Cracker tried to woo her…

She growled – barked at him and tried to jump out of the stable lol…

To be honest she barked more in the first few minutes than she has since we had her!!!

Strong willed woman or what ha ha…

Poor old Cracker couldn’t get a look in…

After an hour we decided to take her to our friends house in Boston (where we were staying)…

Special thanks to Gary Sue and of course Rosa the Boxer – for letting us invade!!!

Cracker was to say the least left wanting lol…

The following day we made the 80 mile trip and this time left them alone…

After the initial “playing hard to get ” we left the young lovers alone…

One nervous coffee later we went back…

Success!!! Cracker looked smug and more than a little pleased with himself…

Millie however had a look of “is that it..?” hee hee…

That afternoon we took her to a deserted beach in Lincolnshire…

She absolutely loved it ran herself silly and splashed in the sea…

On the way home the following day we popped in “for one last go” lol…

This time Millie was “more than up for mating…”

However Cracker sat in the corner licking his man bits…

“He’s never done that before…” said the breeder…

Millie was more than a little miffed!!!

So there we have it…



PREGNANCY IN GOLDENDOODLES CAN BE OH SO TIRING!!!


Millie the Goldendoodle is expecting a litter of puppies…

And we are expecting a lot of interest…

They will be due around June 8th…

And ready to go home with you the first week of August…

So please to enquire about purchasing a Goldendoodle puppy contact me at:

kstenning @ googlemail.com

Or checkout the ad with all the details here:

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Thank you all so very much for contacting me I love to hear from you all…

Stay tuned – we’ll keep you all informed on the Millie’s progress…

Until the next time – it’s goodbye from me and woofs from Millie xxx

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