Meet Our Doodles

Seattle's Bainbridge Island Ferry Annie

Annie was so named because she lives on Bainbridge Island with her forever family, the Balls. The ferry in her name is a tribute to the first Labradoodle our family ever laid eyes on. We were traveling from Seattle to Bainbridge via ferry when a handsome and stately standard Doodle came aboard. We inquired about the breed of this creature and thus began our odyssey with Doodles.

Annie lives a spoiled life with her large family of school-age siblings. Since Annie's dad is a camp director, she gets to hang out with him at the "office". Annie will deliver her first litter in Summer '09. As the sire is yet a mystery, we cannot give details of this exciting event quite yet. Annie has a soft, curly fleece non-shedding coat. She is a smart and trainable companion with a warm temperament.

Seattle's California Callie

California Callie is a daughter of our beautiful Sunshine in Seattle. Callie lived with her forever family in Bellevue until they unexpectedly relocated to sunny Redondo Beach, California. Callie didn't give up her post as a breeding dog. She still blessed us with a litter of four sweet little ones despite her relocation. Callie has returned to the beach life but we are hopeful for a second long-distance litter in the fall of '09.

Callie has a curly fleece non-shedding coat. She is extremely affectionate and a joy to have around.

Seattle's Wild Liberty

Liberty is a rascal of a gal, who is bursting with enthusiasm for life. She lives with a family of four children in Oak Harbor and follows their every move. As a homeschooling family, they have had the flexibility to be very involved during her birthing of puppies. They enjoyed the forever family program and Liberty's addition to their family so much that they requested a second dog from her first litter. Amber, Liberty's daughter, will hopefully join us as a breeder in 2009 pending completion of health testing.

Liberty's expressive almond shaped eyes and clown-like nose are some of her heartwarming features. She has a dense non-shedding coat. The combination of wool and fleece keeps her from matting. Her springy, curly coat is addictive to the touch.

Liberty joined us from Mountain View Labradoodles in Bend, Oregon, where she was tenderly whelped and raised in a bedroom from birth to eight weeks. When she joined Seattle Labradoodles we enjoyed her enthusiasm and her ability to "play well" with other dogs. After becoming acquainted with our family and dogs, she joined her guardian family where she lives until time to be a mom. Currently three of Liberty's puppies are hopeful future breeders both with Shedless in Seattle Labradoodles and a new breeder in Phoenix. One of Liberty's puppies was recently recruited as a professional model in Miami. We are excited to see his print debut!

Seattle's Liberty Belle

Liberty Belle could be the poster dog for the ideal temperament of a Labradoodle. Clown-like, joyful, intuitive, fun-loving. She is the most expressive dog I have ever known. She "talks", spanning an entire octave. Belle lives in Issaquah with her Forever Family, pictured here. Belle has the type of non-shedding curly wool coat that is the easiest to groom; can be scissored at home. I love her block Lab boning. Belle is a sister to Amber Waves of Grain and daughter to Wild Liberty.

Seattle's Oh Me Oh My

Maya, as called by her forever family, is a regal lady. Maya sailed through her initial obedience class and was recommended for agility. Her obedience training continued at home, where her family cleverly taught her to play hide and seek and to sprint through the house on command. She loves to please and be given directions. Her trainer noted that Maya has the temperament of a service dog.

Maya lives with her forever family in Bonney Lake, WA. Her family homeschools, which gives them ample time to include Maya in daily routines. As part of the homeschooling science curriculum, her family requested the honor of birthing and raising her first litter in their home. This is an unusual arrangement, but given that both parents are physicians, I felt confidence that Maya and pups would be incredibly well cared for, even in an emergency setting. Maya's family has graciously served as nannies to our litters here in our home when we travel as well as attending several births. We are excited about their highly capable service.

Maya has plenty of experience as an auntie, as she regularly puppysits for our puppies and litters when we are out of town. She is patient and welcoming to her canine charges and companions.

Seattle's Pretty Precocious Piper

How to describe our pretty, precocious Piper? Maria from The Sound of Music? Mary Poppins? Tigger from Winnie the Pooh? Piper carries more joy in her tail than most dogs do in their entire body. Much to her delight, Piper lives in a Forever Family (guardians) who hike energetically and often. It was difficult for us to let her leave our nest, but this family is her dream come true. Almost two years old, Piper has retained her deep dark chocolate coloring and loose, loopy curls.

Little Black Raincloud

Rainy is now retired from breeding and lives with the Benson family in Vancouver, WA.

Rainy is docile, cheerful, and desires nothing more than abundant companionship and maximum skin contact. She is not content just to sit on the sofa - she perches on the back so she can wrap her body across your shoulders and tuck her head under your chin. She will cause an owner to beam as she waddles with excitement each time you walk into the room. Rainy is a nature lover. She will bask in the sunshine watching birds and even deer without excitement. If she were in politics, she would be Laura Bush. If she were a book author, she would be Laura Ingles Wilder. If she were an athlete, she would be a hiker.

Rainy joined us from Mountain View Labradoodles in Sisters, Oregon. Her breeder, Terrie, is such a joy to work with. Rainy, who will whelp F1B puppies, brings fresh bloodlines and particularly strong hips to the Labradoodle gene pool.

Sunshine in Seattle

Sunshine is now retired from breeding and reigns supreme in our own household.

Sunshine is not only beautiful; she is confident, graceful and poised. She most enjoys catching a tennis ball or playing fetch. If she were a politician she would be Hillary Clinton. If she were a movie star; Marilyn Monroe. If she were an athlete, she would probably be a figure skater. She is eager to please her human family and determined in leading her canine family. She will happily take commands from adults and children alike. She enjoys jumping on the trampoline with children and dogs as well as jogging with our family. We must confess that she also enjoys television. Don't be concerned...we carefully monitor her viewing and try to stick with Animal Planet and PBS. We have been amazed by her intelligence. Petting her is like eating chips - you just can't get enough.

Sunshine, a Multi-Generational Labradoodle, came to us from Spring Creek Labradoodles in Eugene, Oregon. Waiting for her was a learning experience as her breeder, Rochelle Sundholm, carefully chose her for our program. Rochelle has such a wealth of knowledge and is a backbone to the Labradoodle breeding community. We are so grateful to Rochelle for her dedication to the future of this breed. Sunshine's roots are both Tegan Park and Rutland Manor. She is non-shedding and has a thick, wavy fleece coat.

Seattle's Tess of Rainwater Farm

Tessie, although having a rather proper name, is actually a farm girl and adventure girl extraordinaire. She lives one mile from us on a gentleman's sheep farm. Her friends include sheep, doves, chickens, and a very naughty rooster. Her best chum is a squirrel, hand-raised on a bottle. In fact, when Tessie nursed her first litter of puppies, the squirrel was allowed to nurse right alongside. Tessie lives a much more interesting life than I; she has custom doggy goggles for four-wheeling trips in the mountains. On weekends she travels with her guardian parents, the Rainwaters, to their mountain retreat or their island getaway.

Tessie hails from our own Little Black Raincloud and Maestro Verdi of Tuscan Ridge Labradoodles. She stands 15 inches tall and 18 pounds of red, silky, springy, non-shedding fluff. Her first litter gave us two beautiful and rare phantom sable puppies. The male pup, My Best Buddy, is pictured here along with Tess.

Amber Waves of Grain

Amber Waves of Grain is a daughter of our sweet Wild Liberty, and Bocelli of Eden Valley Manor Labradoodles. Amber lives with her Forever Family of six on Whidbey Island, as well as her Mother, Liberty. Amber shares her Mother's zany love for life, high expressiveness, and non shedding coat (with an extra dose of relaxed silkiness). She enjoys jogging with her family, riding in the car, and digging in the back yard (I am brutally honest). Amber accompanies me on walks without a leash, and is very intuitive about my wishes. It is with great excitement that we welcome her first litter in Autumn of 2009.

Seattle's Limited Edition Chester

Limited Edition Chester is so named because we will have only three litters with this fun-loving fellow. Chester was sold as a pet puppy; however, before he left us, I began to regret not having kept him as a future sire. I was crazy about his loyal and warm temperament. I decided to inquire of his family if they would allow him a brief breeding career before having him neutered. Thankfully they agreed and Chester passed his health testing. He was able to sire two litters due April 2009, as well as putting one litter of future Chesterlings into storage.

Sunset Hills Red Chipotle

Sunset Hills Red Chipotle arrived from Australia in Spring 2009. Chip is a medium/small standard, soft wool, non-shedding Australian Labradoodle. Chip carries red and chocolate. He lives with and is co-owned by the Schaffs of Mountain View Labradoodles, Bend, Oregon. Chip is shared with Mountainview Labradoodles, and Bedrock Labradoodles, both in Oregon. His services are available for trade and hire to approved breeders. Please contact the appropriate breeder for trade, or contact Maggie Palmblad to hire his services.

Seattle's Starbucks Stud (Starbucks)

Seattle's Starbucks Stud has an enthusiastic work ethic.

Skill Set: Was the proud papa of three litters. Starbucks excelled in natural breeding and is also available via fresh AI or frozen. In select cases he may travel to you and your gal for courting and R&R.

Starbucks is a stocky sturdy fellow, whose Labrador-like build complements the slender build of so many Labradoodles. These pups are stunning. While visiting with an owner and one of these pups outside Starbucks recently, no less than three people stopped us in 30 minutes to remark on her pup. He is a walking billboard. Thank you Starbucks!