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LOOKING BACK

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Another week older – Ruska’s puppies are now 2 weeks old. We have had an busy week! I have been spending a lot of my time beside Ruska at feeding time. She likes me to keep her company and I like to make sure everyone gets a chance to nurse. With such a big litter it took a little longer but, all of our puppies have now doubled their birth weight. They all continue to gain weight daily. All our puppies are doing well!

It is such an exciting time to see the puppies eyes beginning to open. Their vision is not well developed just yet but it will improve over the coming weeks. Puppies are gaining strength in the hind legs and are moving around the whelping box much faster. Ruska continues to be a loving and attentive mama.

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LOOKING AHEAD TO WEEK THREE

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• Puppies will still eat and sleep most of their day
• Puppies will continue growing 
• Eyes will continue to open wider and their sight will become clearer
• Ears will start to open and they will begin to hear (though not well yet)
• Puppies hind legs will become stronger as they practice walking on all fours
• Puppies will become more aware of their surroundings and begin to interact with each other

(Post updated 2023)

I have had many inquires from families wondering what coat type the puppies will have as they mature. When dealing with a Hybrid it is very difficult to predict with certainty what their Adult coat will eventuality end up like. Puppies go through multiple coat changes before their adult coat finally comes in. All newborn goldendoodle puppies look like Golden Retrievers. It is not until around 6 – 7 weeks when we can determine if it will be a Flat Coat goldendoodle – no facial furnishings. We have produced flat coats with both straight hair and with some curls. We have also produced Wavy/Shaggy coat goldendoodles and Curly Coat goldendoodles.

Below are some of our previous puppies. There are three pictures of each puppy. Notice the progression of the puppy: the first picture is newborn, the next picture is puppy at eight weeks old and the last picture the puppy as an adult.

My puppies are lucky to have joined such wonderful, loving families. It makes my day when I get an email from one of our previous puppy families giving me an update and sharing pics of their dog. Thank you!

TEDDY BEAR GOLDENDOODLES

Teddy Bear Goldendoodles look just like their name suggests, a Teddy Bear. They are fluffy all over including the face. They come in three types – Straight, Wavy, and Curly. Grooming requirements are brushing daily to prevent matting and a trip to the groomers every eight weeks or so.

Curly Coat Goldendoodle

Wavy Coat Goldendoodles

Straight Coat

FLAT COAT GOLDENDOODLES

Flat Coat Goldendoodles look much like a Golden Retriever with an open face. Just like the Teddy Bear Goldendoodles, their coats can be straight, wavy, or curly. There are less grooming requirements for Flat Coat Goldendoodles – No trip to the groomer as they do not require a haircut. Brushing, deshedding and bathing as required to help reduce shedding.

To see more examples of the puppies we have produced, visit our FAQ page

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