Miss Montana is the remaining female puppy of River and Jett’s “Puppy Bowl” litter and she is ready to join her new family today. From fully health tested parents, she’s a perky, eager-to-please, affectionate puppy. Her wagging tail never seems to stop as she greets every new person and experience with wide eyes and a […]
Pet Store or Direct from Breeder
“You are a dog breeder in Ohio, Right? Recently, I received a phone call from a distressed puppy buyer. They had purchased a puppy from a local pet store and their story is not unique. “I really need some advice and you’re a dog breeder in Ohio, right?” That’s how the conversation started. “How can […]
The First Meal for River and Jett’s Puppy Bowl Litter
River and Jett’s nine standard size F1 Aussiedoodle puppies are exploring the world. Although their vision isn’t as clear as it will be, they can see objects and shapes and hear sounds. They have graduated from the neonatal stage (0-2 weeks) to the transitional stage (3-4 weeks) and now to the socialization stage. The puppies […]
River and Jett Scored a Touchdown!
We are four days past whelping. Nine puppies are here, and they are perfect! River enjoys her daily pampering which includes frequent baths (birthing is messy), extra meals of cooked chicken and fresh vegetables, exercise breaks, and around the clock affection. The puppies have gained 10% of their birth weight each day. In about a […]
More Than We Hoped! – 9 F1 Aussiedoodles born 2/5/25
Aussiedoodle Puppies in South West Ohio We anticipated 7 puppies What a delightful surprise! River’s labor began around midnight Wednesday, February 5th. Her first pup was born at 6:30 a.m and the last was born at 12:32 p.m. It was a long night, but worth the familiar fatigue and aches that come as a result […]
A New Moon. New Beginnings. F1 Aussiedoodle Puppies.
I’m surfing Amazon Prime Video trying to find a series that I can binge for the next few weeks. I will be spending my evenings with River for a while. Her energy has waned. She is heavy with puppies (at least 7 according to the ultrasound at the vet). She now prefers the languor on […]
Puppy Socialization. . . It Happens Sooner Than You Think!
I am seated at my dining room table with a view of the yard, pasture, and woods, I can see our standard poodle Mack (Marquis deLafayette) and Tucker (Friar Tuck of Doodle Patch Farm), riotously digging a deep enough hole to swallow an entire dog’s head and shoulders when peering into. I’m wondering if a […]
It’s Halloween at Doodle Patch Farm
It is Halloween night here in South West Ohio. How fitting that it is also a dark and stormy night. I am happy to sit in a quieter space to recover from the most dreaded days for an elementary school teacher. Since Monday, students have acted upon every sugar laden, red dye saturated impulse. Students […]
The Autumnal Equinox, Pumpkin Spice, and Puppies
It is officially Fall. On September 22, the world experienced a moment of celestial synchrony as the Earth struck a pose of neutrality and equality for a few hours. All of humanity was granted the same amount of daylight and darkness as neither the northern or southern hemispheres were tilted toward or […]
Spring at Doodle Patch Farm
Puppies arriving very soon! Doodle Patch Farm is bursting with life! A litter of mini Aussiedoodle puppies are due to arrive in about ten days. Emma and Ollie are hanging out in the “Birthing Suite.” We are ready to see what colorful surprised they bring. Their previous litter was very colorful. Anticipated less than 30 […]
