We have been breeding Goldendoodles for almost a decade.  Choosing the Golden as the dam was important. As I stated I wanted a wavy coat, and the Dam contributes more then 65% of the influence on her pups.  Mind, size, and health of the ladies were paramount to us.

We looked and looked before finally finding Ivan.  I am a Golden Retriever lover and was a little hesitant about the Poodles.  Ivan is absolutely amazing. He is kind, well conformed and athletic. The thing I love the most about Ivan is his devotion to my family. He is intelligent and trainable.  Grover was easier, we knew exactly what we were looking for.

Ivan is a beautiful Standard Poodle. He is absolutely the very best conformed Poodle we have ever seen. Strong, healthy, athletic and hardy, there was no doubt that he was to be our sire the minute we laid eyes on him!! Ivan is very close to retirement, never the most impressive stud, he has only gotten more lackluster about the ladies, preferring the couch and car to breeding.  Ivan is about to be eleven, again.... 

Grover is going to be my traveling buddy, taking up where Ivan is starting to slow down.  He is also a standard, but where Ivan is huge, Grover is more reasonably sized with a slightly shorter snout. He is also from a breeder who remembers poodles were retrievers, and has great movement and bone. Same mind, same unbelievable loyalty and exceptional care with children.

My Golden girls

Lola belongs to a good friend.

We bred Ivan to her for February 23rd babies.  They will be raised here with our family.

Where your pup got their traits....

Ivan, Grover or Poodle traits.

-Love of the puddle, or swamp, or simple mud hole.

-Love of the toiletries, the Q-tip, Kleenex, entire roll of toilet paper(yes, they will eventually out grow the unrolling of the roll)

-Necessity of laying on your couch. Ivan is a permanent fixture, do not try to sit in his spot, and warn all company that may try to co-habitat on your pup's couch that they must first ask permission or they will get the sad eyes.

-Sad eyes... See above.

-Happy eyes, for everything with the exception of evading couch spot.

-Proper placement of all pillows and soft blankets or dog beds. Sometimes we are not smart enough to know where these items should be placed and your pup can help.

-Nose prints on doors and windows. This is your fault for leaving and cannot be helped.

-Yes, it is Ivan who watches TV. He is the reason your pup cannot handle Animal Planet. Ivan raised Grover, so all applies to him as well.

Mom-Golden traits

-Everything else, including bug and grasshopper transport, any corrections the foundation of your house may need, and swimming ability. If your pup cannot swim but loves the water then they are like their father. If when they paddle around you cannot even see them for water splashing and you fear they may drown, they are like their father.