We have been so pleased with our puppy/dog from there!
Sophi has such a great disposition, is eager to learn, and makes a great pet for us. She is wonderful with our four grandchildren, ages 2-8, as well as all my Fifth Graders and their Second Grade Buddies.
She has been in both the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean and is a great traveler. We took her on a road trip to CA at 6 months, staying in 5 different motels. She passed her Canine Good Citizenship test there, and is now certified as a Therapy Dog to visit hospitals, nursing homes, schools, etc. which she loves.
She was enrolled in both puppy and intermediate training classes beginning at 3 months. She took the intermediate again as a refresher. She goes to Play Care about twice a week as my husband travels a lot and I have long hours with school. We also take her to a local dog park once or twice each weekend, weather permitting. She is very agile and loves to run and socialize.
She seems very smart; often trying to outsmart us- especially my husband. She was born September 29, 2005 and weighs 50 pounds. The vet says she is in excellent shape.
She can be high energy at times, but we don’t walk her as we should – thus the play care and dog park visits. After these visits, however, she is REALLY tired and sleeps very soundly.
Sophi was all chocolate when we got her at 8 weeks, but is now more mocha. She has not shed at all thus far and has a wavy to loose curly coat. We had her trimmed to about an inch and a half her first summer due to the heat, but let her stay longer for the winter, as we are in Michigan.) We have her head, eyebrows, and feet area trimmed about every six week or so.
We were immediately impressed with Maggie of Lauderdoodles. Her veterinary background, etc. makes her an ideal breeder. We have visited several times, sometimes with the grandkids, and it is always a wonderful experience.
To sum it up, I don’t think you can go wrong with any of these puppies!
I hope you find this helpful,
Nancy and Bill Newman |