Thank you, Kindred Spirits Photography!Another fun photo shoot with Susan, and she never disappoints. Her eye for composition, her love and knowledge of animals, and her creative talent always shine through. Puppy Picture Day is one of our favorite moments in the puppy-raising journey from birth to 8 weeks here at Doodle Patch Farm, where […]
Puppy Pick Day: The Magic of Meeting Your Forever Friend
There’s something truly special about Puppy Pick Day—that magical moment when families finally meet the fluffy bundles they’ve been dreaming about for weeks. Tails wag, hearts melt, and the air is full of laughter (and maybe a few happy tears). At around 5-6 weeks old, our puppies are ready to meet their future families for […]
River and Jett’s Boogie Babies are Here! – F1 Aussiedoodle Puppies
Cue the Music. . .“Do you remember… the 10th night of September?” Because we sure do. It was the night our world got a little fluffier, a whole lot more colorful, and totally unforgettable. On that early morning beginning at midnight— beneath a sky studded with stars and a waning gibbous moon — our latest […]
The Calm Before the Joy / Eight Colorful F1 Standard Aussiedoodle Pups
Since crafting this blog post, River has delivered eight colorful F1 Standard Aussiedoodle pups. Although a couple days earlier than expected, eight healthy robust pups were born shortly after midnight on September 10. The house is quiet. Almost too quiet. An Unforgettable Season with New Families and Puppies Delivered The joyful chaos of barks, squeals, and tiny […]
Why We Don’t Use the Phrase ‘Puppy for Sale’—and What We Say Instead
At Doodle Patch Farm, you might notice something different: we never refer to our puppies as being “for sale.” While it may seem like a small detail, the words we use reflect something much deeper—our values, our purpose, and the way we care for the dogs entrusted to us. In this post, we’ll explain why […]
April Showers Brought Puddle Puppies to Doodle Patch Farm
This past spring in Southwest Ohio we had 6 inches above the normal rainfall. We had heavy rains for days (seemed like weeks). With flooding in our yard as well as our basement, we were mopping and sloshing. It seemed fitting that an abundance of water was matched by an abundance of puppies! Mack and […]
Where Have All the Standard Sized Dogs Gone?
Why Choose a Larger Doodle? A Closer Look at Standard Goldendoodles and Aussiedoodles When Raven and Mack were expecting their first litter of Standard F1b Goldendoodles last fall, we were amazed by the number of inquiries we received—not just from local families here in Ohio, but from people all over the country. One person even […]
Miss Montana – Standard F1 Aussiedoodle
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 […]
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 […]
