Christmas is just around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited to share some paw-some gift ideas for all the dog lovers out there!! Whether you’re a proud dog owner or have a furry baby, we’ve rounded up our favorite finds.

Best Christmas Gifts FOR THE DOG owner

1. Goldendoodle Crew Neck

Gender neutral and soooo cozy!

2. Custom Pet Portrait

Yes, this is absolutely necessary.

3. PupParent Essentials

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Best slicker brush & dematting comb ever.

4. Dog Camera

Always know what you’re dog is doing.

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5. Wild One Pouch

Perfect for storing poop bags & treats.

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6. Stain & Odor Eliminator

There is not a better cleaner! 10/10!

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7. Storage Basket
Perfect for storing clutter and dog toys.

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8. Silicone Molds for DIY Baking
Make homemade treats with our recipes.

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9. Dog Perfume
The best smelling dog perfume EVER!

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best christmas gifts for your dog

1. Stylish Bandanas and Bows

These bandanas and bows are top notch quality! But First, West has us swooning over their newest holliday prints.

2. Lick Mat

These reduce anxiety, help mental simulation, improve digestion, and a great way to keep your dog busy. They are dishwasher and freezer safe!

3. Air Tag Holder

This is absolutely brilliant and so important for your dogs safety! Get this Holder and Apple Airtag and you’ll never have to worry about losing your dog. Watch this video to see how it works.

4. Dog Bed

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Orthopedic memory foam dog bed that will keep your pup comfortable inside the crate or even in the open. All of our goldendoodle puppies use this starting at 4 weeks of age and LOVE it!

5. Organic Dog Treats

Our dogs go crazy over these treats and guaranteed your dog will too! They are clean, healthy, and organic ingredients.

6. Paw Moisturizer and Protection

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This stuff is magic! It protects their paws from dryness and cracking.

7. Shampoo

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Hypoallergenic shampoo that promotes a healthy, shiny, and silky coat.

8. Benebone Ring

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I’m pretty sure we are Benebone’s biggest fan! We buy one for each of our puppies for when they go to their forever homes. This bone will keep them busy for hours because they are SO durable and last weeks. Our dogs go wild over all of the flavors.

Socializing a puppy safely is an important part of the process of raising a happy, healthy, and well-balanced dog. Lets go over why socializing is important, when to start, and how to do it correctly.

Why Socialize Your Puppy?

“Your dog’s brain is most capable of processing and accepting new experiences between 3 and 14 weeks old.”

During a puppy’s first three months of life, they will experience a socialization period that will permanently shape their personality. Gently and carefully exposing them to people, places, sounds, and situations makes a great difference in the dog they will become.

When to socialize your puppy?

When you get a puppy from a responsible breeder, the socialization process should start before you even bring your dog home. Gentle handling by a breeder in the first several weeks of your puppy’s life is helpful in the development of a friendly, confident, and well balanced dog. Breeders can do so much to begin the socialization process. Here at MLF we do Neurological Training, Scent Training, sound training, and so much more to ensure the puppy is off to a good start.

As soon as you bring your puppy home you should continue socializing.

How to SOCIALIZE your puppy?

Introduce puppy to new environments, sounds, and people

It is crucial that your puppy is socialized safely with people (young and elderly), sounds, places, vehicles, animals, and other environments. Some fun socializing ideas include: go to a friends house, listen to our sound training playlist, go for a drive, meet a young and old person, and someone in a wheelchair. Think of it as fun game! Here’s a checklist that we send home with our puppy families.

Keep it brief and fun

It’s important to keep outings and socializing brief and fun! Give your puppy plenty of treats and positive reinforcement for good behavior. The best way to socialize a puppy is to avoid frightening experiences as your puppy learns what’s normal and safe. Puppies’ minds are very impressionable, especially during the puppy socialization period. Bad experiences can make as much of an impact as good ones. An encounter with an aggressive dog, for instance, could leave your puppy with a phobia of other dogs that can be very difficult to overcome.

Challenge them

Once your puppy is fully vaccinated and cleared by the vet you can now move outside of their comfort zone and expand the amount of new experiences it will have. Take them to dog friendly stores, over to a friend’s house for a doggy playdate, on different streets in the neighborhood, etc.

Safely exposing your puppy to all the world has to offer will set them up for a successful happy life. Begin today and start going down our “Puppy Socialization Guide”. Happy socializing!

Did you know that most of our Goldendoodles live out of state? We have Goldendoodles all throughout the United States and we are in contact with every single one! We thought it would be fun to highlight a few. We hope you enjoy getting to know some of the cutest doodles around.

Nessie

What is your all time favorite dog toy?

I’m a cheap date— my favorite toy is dirty laundry! I love to steal it so my parents will chase me. I also love getting Bark Boxes delivered to my door. I’ll grab a toy out and prance around the house with my fur sister Hasle.

Whats the naughtiest thing you’ve ever done?

I used to get on the kitchen table whenever my parents left the house. My parents had to switch out our bench for two chairs so I can’t get up there anymore.

How did you get your name?

My parents named my sister after where part of her breed is from. She's half Entlebucher Mountain Dog and they originate near a town in Hasle in Switzerland, hence the name Hasle (pronounced hazel). So they thought it would be fun to do the same with my name. They found online that golden retrievers originate from Scotland, in an area right by Loch Ness so they named me Nessie.

You can follow my instagram here!

Nala

What brand of dog food do you eat?

Taste Of the Wild— I specifically love the Pacific Stream flavor.

Do you prefer dog parks or hiking a trail?

Definitely dog parks! I love socializing with other dogs.

Who is your favorite person?

My mama! I love to be by her side at all times.

Atlas

Where do you live?

We live in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina- it’s right in Charleston. It’s a lot hotter here than it was when I was in Utah at MLF, but I love to play in the rain to cool off.

How was your first plane ride to your forever family?

The nicest flight nanny named Martha picked me up, let me sit in her lap and sent updates to my pawrents as they eagerly waited for my arrival! I was a little nervous at first, but my pawrents met her at the airport and haven’t stopped spoiling and snuggling me since. When I first got home my mom tied a bandana around my neck, gave me toys and took so many pictures of me. I was so sleepy, but mom just kept taking them - and she’s never stopped since! My big sister Clover came home from daycare to meet me. It only took a few minutes and I realized we would be the best of friends. We play and wrestle and I always take her toys and hide them in my stash under the bed. We love to snuggle and dig together, until dad finds us!

What is your best trick?

Well. I have a couple. My first is to see how little space there can be between me and my mom. I don’t know why she is always saying she needs some space. When she’s sitting on the couch or laying in bed, I always try and make sure she knows I’m right there next to her for kisses, hoping she’ll give me more treats. I’m really good at fetch. I love bringing things to my pawrents, even when they didn’t throw anything! When they come home from work I’ll bring them shoes, toys, even paper bags.

You can follow my instagram here!

Teddy

How much do you weigh?

35 lbs of love

What is your best trick?

Helping my human kids survive and make it through online learning. I’m the best listener and classmate ever!

Are you afraid of anything?

Yes, I’m afraid of the fedex truck!

You can follow my instagram here!

Murphy

Do you like sticks or stuffed animals?

I’m more of a stick guy. I really like collecting the biggest ones on my walks and I try to bring them home with me.

How do you greet mom & dad every day?

Lately, it seems like they switch off who gets to wake up with me and who has to stay sleeping. When the other one is ready, one of my parents lets me run into the bedroom and attack them with kisses for a wake up call.

How did the potty training stage go?

Potty training was great and I caught on really fast. Mom put these hanging things around the door that I jumped on and they made a noise whenever I needed to go potty. Then someone would take me out! I haven’t gone potty in the house since I was a puppy.

You can follow my instagram here!

Nora

Are you a mama’s girl or daddy’s girl?

Daddy’s girl, unless it’s snuggle time. Then I’m a total mama’s girl.

What is your favorite treat?

I love carrots!

If you could plan the day what would you do?

I can’t start the day until I have morning tummy rubs. I eat breakfast and then throw the ball around the yard. Time for my mid morning snooze! We play some tug with my favorite rope and then go to the dog park to play with my 50 best friends. Get some treats and then mega snooze. Finish the night off with snugs in bed with mom and dad. That would be a perfect day.


You can follow my instagram here!

Home dental care is one of the best ways to help keep your dog's teeth and gums healthy. Start as early as possible so he/she will become accustomed to the brushing process. Consistent tooth brushing helps to prevent gum disease and other oral issues that can ultimately result in damage to your dog’s liver, heart, and other vital organs.

Dog owners spend a lot of money to get a high quality dog bed and top notch dog food. But often can forget about brushing their dogs teeth. Teeth cleaning can be easily overlooked. If you’re not sure how to brush your dog’s teeth, and you haven’t started a routine yet, you can start today!

According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, over 80% of dogs have some kind of dental issue by age 3.

Selecting a Toothbrush

The first step to having those nice pearly whites is finding the perfect canine toothbrush. Dog toothbrushes are similar to human toothbrushes, but are smaller and have softer bristles. Another option? A finger toothbrush, which fits over your finger and makes cleaning those hard-to-reach areas much easier to clean.

Selecting a Toothpaste

Never use human toothpaste. Why? Human toothpaste contains fluoride, which is extremely toxic to dogs. Find a pet-friendly toothpaste they have all sorts of flavors like poultry or peanut butter. 

How to brush your dogs teeth?

1. Make sure you're in a spot where your dog is comfortable. Don't stand above your dog, hold him/her down, or take a threatening stance. Instead, try kneeling or sitting in front of or to the side of him/her. Gauge your dog's anxiety level. If it’s too upset, stop, and try again later. Be sure to keep this a positive experience!

2. Rub your finger on the upper gums and teeth. This will help the dog get used to the feel of something against its teeth. Make sure to use light pressure.

3. Put some dog toothpaste on your fingertip. Let your dog lick the toothpaste from your fingertip so that it can get used to the taste and texture.

4. When the dog seems ready, start using the toothpaste and toothbrush together. Lift the dogs upper lip. As you approach its teeth with the tooth brush, angle the bristles so they reach the gum line. Placing them at a angle will help the bristles massage the gum line and clear away plaque.

5. Brush in small circles, be sure to get the top and bottom on each side. As you move the bristles along the gum line, some light bleeding may occur. Slight bleeding every so often is OK. But ongoing or heavy bleeding may be the reason you’re brushing too aggressively or it may be a sign of gum disease. Speak with your vet for advice if this happens.

6. When you're finished brushing your dog's teeth, reward it with a treat or affection. Certain chews can also help you fight plaque buildup.

Having a well socialized puppy has been considered the responsibility of a new puppy owner. Breeders encourage them to take the puppy to training classes and make sure they are exposed to a variety of dogs, people, and other situations. As important as that is, more research shows that socializing and character development can start right when the puppy is born. Breeders can do a lot to make sure their puppies have an excellent start. Here at Matthews Legacy Farm (MLF) we have spent years researching to ensure our Goldendoodles are off to a great start and ready to adapt to new situations they will encounter with their forever families.

Did you know that the first three weeks of a puppy’s life are critical?

Puppies are very helpless from the moment they are born until they are 3 weeks of age. The mama does most of the work (feeds, cleans, and provides warmth and comfort). We start very early interacting with our puppies by holding them countless times a day so they know that human touch is a positive and safe experience.

Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) 

Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) is a process we do that introduces mild stimulations to very young puppies in a controlled way. These stimlulations help encourage the neurological system which improves the growth and development of the pup’s immune system, cardiovascular system, and stress tolerance. ENS is started on days 3-16 since that is when rapid neurological growth and development occur.

This process consists of 5 simple and harmless exercises. Each exercise is done for 3-5 seconds.

1. Tactile stimulation - holding the pup in one hand, the handler gently stimulates (tickles) the pup between the toes on any of the feet using a Q-tip.

2. Head held erect - using both hands, the pup is held perpendicular to the ground, (straight up), so that its head is directly above its tail. This is an upwards position. Do this for 3 - 5 seconds.

3. Head pointed down - holding the pup firmly with both hands the head is reversed and is pointed downward so that it is pointing towards the ground. Do this for 3 - 5 seconds.

4. Supine position - hold the pup so that its back is resting in the palm of both hands with its muzzle facing the ceiling. The pup while on its back is allowed to sleep. Do this for 3-5 seconds.

5. Thermal stimulation—use a damp towel that has been cooled in a refrigerator for at least five minutes. Place the pup on the towel, feet down. Do not restrain it from moving. Do this for 3-5 seconds.

These 5 simple exercises are done to prepare our goldendoodles for their life’s journey with their new owners. Only 30 seconds a day for 2 weeks and we see a great improvement in their immune systems and stress tolerances. To learn more about ENS and Puppy Culture visit here.

We’ve got the first 8 weeks covered, now the next steps are preparing for your puppy!

Bring on the new year with a new way of organizing your dog items!! Dog lovers know first hand how toys and dog accessories can go from neatly organized to a disaster, like a bomb just went off in your home.

We’ve included some tips and tricks to help you contain the clutter, whether it’s your endless leash collection or your dog’s favorite toys.

How to get organized:

Choose one designated space. When you get a dog, you don’t realize all the extra ‘stuff’ that you accumulate over time. We love this organize bin—it’s the perfect size for storing brushes, shampoo, comb, balls, and bones.

Store toys in a decorative basket. If you don’t have a toy bin for your dog’s toys, you need one. NOW. It has been a lifesaver in our house. If you have had a dog for any length of time, you know that the number of toys for them quickly adds up. An efficient thing that we have found is to collect all the toys and put them in a large storage basket. We keep a decorative basket in our living area that holds all of our dog toys. It is so convenient for our dogs to grab as well as convenient for us as we clean up.

Put food and treats in a container. We use these food storage containers to store all of our dogs goodies in. Not only do these keep food and treats fresh longer, but also reduces the amount of space a bulky pet food bag takes up. Another feature that we love about this container are the wheels, it makes it so easy to move so you can clean around it. As a bonus, these adorable chalk labels make it easy to identify exactly what is in each container.

Create a dog walking station. In the mudroom or garage is the best location for leashes, harnesses, walking treats, and poop bags. It is nice having everything there and ready to go so you can walk out the door and not forget anything (like the poop bags).

Print out vet records and keep them in a binder. Click here to download a free printable pet information and vet record. Not only are these printable vet records helpful for you, they also come in handy for pet sitters. It’s always a good idea to have emergency contact information handy for whoever is watching your dog.

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Do you have any tips for organizing pet supplies? We would love to hear!

-MLF

Dogs like presents too! That is why we have put together the ultimate Christmas list for your dog. Shopping for dogs around the holiday season is one of the most exciting things— or at least that’s how we feel! Dogs are always so happy and excited, so watching them open and unwrap presents is the best.

Here are 20 of the best Christmas gifts you can give your dog. These gifts are for dogs of all breeds and sizes. They range from toys to some festive apparel that will have your pup styling all season long.

20 Best Christmas Gifts for Dogs

1. Interactive Squeaky Hide and Seek Plus Dog Toy

ZippyPaws - Holiday Burrow, Interactive Squeaky Hide and Seek Plush Dog Toy - Yule Log Buy on Amazon

2. Furbo Dog Camera & Treat Dispenser

Furbo Dog Camera: Treat Tossing, Full HD Wifi Pet Camera and 2-Way Audio, Designed for Dogs, Compatible with Alexa (As Seen On Ellen) Buy on Amazon

3. Starbucks Squeaky Toy

Mihachi 2PCS Christmas Squeaky Plush Dog Toy Starbarks Coffee Series Interactive Game Cute Santa Snowflake Print Red Green Buy on Amazon

4. Zaley Designs Collars

5. Ripley and Rue Bandanas

6. Holiday Sweater

Blueberry Pet 6 Patterns Vintage Festive Red Ugly Christmas Reindeer Holiday Festive Dog Sweater, Back Length 12", Pack of 1 Clothes for Dogs Buy on Amazon

7. Squeaky Buddies

ZippyPaws - Holiday Squeakie Buddies No Stuffing Plush Dog Toy - 3-Pack Santa, Reindeer, Snowman Buy on Amazon

8. Kong Ball

Kong Squeezz Ball Assorted Colors Large 2 Pack Buy on Amazon

9. Plus Dog Toy

Multipet Plush Dog Toy, Lambchop Buy on Amazon

10.Chuckit Launcher

Chuckit! Ball Launcher Classic Medium (25 inches) Buy on Amazon

11. Jerky Dog Treats

Rocco & Roxie Gourmet Jerky Dog Treats - Slow Smoked, Delicious, Tender and Healthy 6" Jerky Sticks - Choose Beef, Chicken or Turkey - 16 oz. Bag (Chicken) Buy on Amazon

12. Dog Puzzle

TWODOGS Smart Dog Puzzle Toys for Beginner - Dog Games Improve Your Dog IQ - Colorful Design Slow Feeder to Aid Pets Digestion (Round) Buy on Amazon

13. Paw Print Ornament

Pearhead Pet Paw Prints Dog or Cat Paw Print Hanging DIY Keepsake, Holiday Buy on Amazon

14. Knitted Dog Stocking

2019 New Knitted Dog Christmas Stockings for Pets Embroidery Extra Large Ornament Decorations for Family Holiday Season Decor Christmas Bags-Christmas Parent-Child Cute Bone Two Claws (1 Pack) Buy on Amazon

15. Chuckit Frisbee

Chuckit! Paraflight Flyer Dog Frisbee for Long Distance Fetch Orange/Blue,Large Buy on Amazon

16. Reindeer Toy

ZippyPaws - Holiday Deluxe Reindeer Plush Squeaky Dog Toy Buy on Amazon

17. Benebone Durable Dog Stick

Benebone Maplestick Durable Dog Stick Chew Toy, Made in USA, REAL Maple Wood Flavor, Large Buy on Amazon

18. Winter Sweatsuit

Scheppend Original Adidog Pet Clothes for Dog Cat Puppy Hoodies Coat Doggie Winter Sweatshirt Warm Sweater Dog Outfits, Pink Medium Buy on Amazon

19. Babble Ball

Pet Qwerks Talking Babble Ball Interactive Dog Toys - Wisecracks & Makes Funny Sounds, Electronic Talking Treat Ball That Talks & Makes Noise - Avoids Boredom & Keeps Active | for Large Dogs Buy on Amazon

20. Bark Box Subscription

Most dogs would rather skip bath time, but bathing plays an important role in the health of your dog’s coat and skin. Giving your pup a bath at home can be an easy task. To help make bath time a positive experience, we’ve got a few tips to help!

1.    Brush your goldendoodle before a bath. Goldendoodles tend to have matted hair. Invest in getting a good brush that will help get all those knots out.   

2.    Use lukewarm water. Dogs skin is different from ours, and hot water can burn them more easily. 

3.    Talk to your goldendoodle in a calm and reassuring voice. Dogs know when you are anxious so it is important to stay calm. Give them a treat during bath time so they associate the tub as a positive experience. 

4.    Use dog shampoo. While there are many types of dog shampoos available, we suggest getting a shampoo with natural ingredients such as aloe to help moisturize the skin. We use Barklogic on all of our goldendoodles— it is natural, gentle, and sulfate free formula. It is rich in Omega 3 and Vitamin E and will help your doodles coat be shiny.

5.    Avoid getting shampoo in the ears and eyes. It is important to avoid getting shampoo in the goldendoodle’s eyes during the bathing process. To ensure no suds come in contact with the eyes, we use a moistened washcloth and wipe down the face and ears.

6.    Apply shampoo from the neck to tail. When shampooing the body of your goldendoodle, the shampoo should be applied directly to the coat from neck to tail. When working up lather it is important to move down the dog's body to avoid getting shampoo in the dog's eyes. During the shampooing process, a fine-toothed comb can be used to remove knots and tangles. In addition, the comb helps remove debris that can be caught in the dog's coat. The entire body, including the undercarriage, legs, tail and back should be shampooed to ensure the dog is fully clean.

7.    Rinse, rinse, rinse. Rinsing properly is important to the health of a Goldendoodle's coat and skin. When shampoo is left in the dog's fur it results in dry and irritated skin. Goldendoodles must be rinsed several times with a long shower hose that allows owners and groomers to remove all traces of shampoo from the dog's body. To avoid the possibility of shampoo getting in the dog's eyes, they should be rinsed from front to back.

8. Blow dry. Nothing is worse than a wet dog running around your house. Invest in a dog blow dryer. This one has low temperatures which is safe for your doodle.

9. Reward your dog. Once bath time is over follow up with praise, petting, or play.

Wand | Brush | Dryer | Comb | Shampoo | Treats

Cleaning your goldendoodle doesn’t have to hard. We hope these tips make it easier for you and your dood!

We are the Matthews family! We love raising animals as pets, and it seemed fitting when we named our farm years ago, that we should name it Matthews Legacy Farm (MLF). Our family motto is work hard, play hard! MLF is a place that helps us accomplish just that. Farms can be a lot of work but can also be a lot of fun. Our hope is that our family farm will allow us to create experiences and memories that transcend to the next generations. And thus why we call ourselves, Matthews Legacy Farm. 

This isn’t our first rodeo, our family and extended family comes from generations of dairy farmers, cattle and sheep ranchers, backyard hobby farmers, to outright animal enthusiasts. Our passion is raising animals to share with others. The animals we raise are pets. Our farm will continue to evolve as our family does and we hope somehow, we may be able to share a piece of it with you.   

How did we get into breeding?

Growing up our family has always had a dog, and 12 years ago we brought home a Goldendoodle (named Dixie)—this was before they were widely known. Dixie is a member of our family and we can’t imagine our life without her. She is at all of our weddings, missionary homecomings, and at the airport to pick us up from our vacations. Since then, McKinley and Tori have had a passion and dream to want to breed Goldendoodles and give other families the opportunity to love a doodle just as much as we love Dixie.

What is a farm without some farm dogs? In 2017 they bought 2 beautiful female littermate golden retrievers (Sadie and Rue) and spent many hours training them. They both fell in love with their loving personalities and temperaments and decided to breed them.

McKinley and Tori spent countless hours researching and studying the best breeding processes. There were many hours and late night conversations held with our best friends Utah Goldendoodles. We talked about everything—from delivering puppies to genetic testing.

Soon our dreams became reality.

About McKinley

McKinley has been married to Matt for 6 years. Their passions include traveling, razor rides, animals, fitness, being entrepreneurs, and enjoying a delicious cookie together (both consider themselves cookie monsters). They started a screen protector business, videography business, and now dog breeding. Out of all those things McKinley’s greatest joy is being a mom to London who is 16 months old.

Q&A

Q: What roles do you have within MLF?

A: I manage the social media pages, outreach, customer service, managing relationships with partners, and can’t forget cleaning the chicken eggs.

Q: Favorite childhood dog story:

A: My love for dogs and animals started when I was really young. When I was 3 my mom let me sleep with my dog in the crib. When my mom came in the morning my crib sheet was wet. The dog got blamed for peeing in the crib but it was really me.

Q: What is your biggest fear?

A: Showing up to school naked (yes, I have this dream over and over).

Q: Favorite part about Matthews Legacy Farm?

A: The best part is watching the family get to take home their new puppy. There is so much happiness and excitement that day. That is when all the hard work is paid off and is so rewarding to see!

About Tori

Tori is a senior at the University of Utah getting an undergrad in marketing. She works at the Entrepreneur Institute and is a marketing assistant in a evolving and thriving atmosphere. She loves being on the go and is always down for an adventure. Her favorite place she has traveled to is India when she lived there for a month.

Q&A

Q: What roles do you have within MLF?

A: I am a content producer, web specialist, photographer, and I schedule our puppy play dates. Also I’m working on designing some swag.. coming soon! Oh, and I can’t forget, I chase the chickens to get them in the coop every night.

Q: What is your biggest fear?

A: Doing a 2-day juice cleanse and being stuck on a chair lift for 30 minutes. This happened last week, ask McKinley for the details haha!

Q: What’s your definition of the best day ever?

A: Going to the chevron and deciding for 30 minutes about which treats I am going to get and then jumping on an airplane to adventure somewhere new!

Goldendoodles are becoming more and more popular!! When we first got ours 10+ years ago, they were very rare and some people didn’t know what they even were. In this post we hope to educate you on what is a Goldendoodle, fun facts about them, sizing, and the different generations. 

What is a Goldendoodle?

Goldendoodles are one of the most popular “designer dogs” and are a cross between two of the top five smartest dogs in the world—a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. Both Golden Retrievers and Poodles are known for their sweet and intelligent personalities. Dogs that are hybrid get the best of both worlds and inherit the best qualities of the two breeds. By combining the Poodle and Retriever you get an incredibly smart dog that is easy to train, always aiming to please, and the best all-around family-friendly dog.

Fun Facts about Goldendoodles:

• They are athletic: Energetic and playful, Goldendoodles love to exercise. They’re happy to laze around (they make great cuddle buddies), but activities is where they excel. These dogs are great companions for active families. They love hiking, going for car rides, walks, and going to the park.

• They are very friendly: Anyone who’s met a Goldendoodle can attest to their friendliness. They’re known to become fast friends with children, cats, and other dog breeds.

• They love water: Most Goldendoodles have a strong love for swimming. It is important to start them young so they enjoy it more and more as they get older.

• They make great service dogs: As previously mentioned, Goldendoodles get the best characteristics of their parents. They have Poodles’ brains and the loyalty and obedience of the Golden Retriever. Goldendoodles make wonderful guide or therapy dogs.

• They are eager to learn: Goldendoodles catch on quick and love learning new tricks and commands. They aim to please and want to make their owners proud.

Goldendoodle Generations

F1 = Golden Retriever X Poodle (50% Poodle X 50% Golden Retriever)

F1b = F1 Goldendoodle X Poodle (75% Poodle X 25% Golden Retriever)

F1bb = F1b Goldendoodle X Poodle (12.5% Golden Retriever X 87.5% Poodle)

F2 = F1 Goldendoodle X F1 Goldendoodle (50% Golden X 50% Poodle) 

F2b = F1 Goldendoodle X F1B Goldendoodle (62.5% Poodle X 37.5% Golden Retriever)

F3 = Goldendoodle X F1B Goldendoodle (75% Poodle X 25% Golden Retriever)

Multigen = F2B Goldendoodle X F2B Goldendoodles (62.5% Poodle X 37.5% Golden Retriever)

Goldendoodle Sizing

How do breeders know how much they will weigh full grown? It is very simple! All you need to know is the weight of the Goldendoodle’s parents. Add the two weights together and divide by two. Below is the Goldendoodle Sizing Chart.

Micro Goldendoodle 3-10 lbs 

Teacup/Toy Goldendoodle 7-17 lbs

Mini Goldendoodle 15-30 lbs

Medium Goldendoodle 30-45 lbs

Standard Golendoodle 45-90 lbs

Do Goldendoodles Shed?

Goldendoodles are known as being hypoallergenic dogs. They have hair, not fur. Just like how we occasionally have hair that falls out they are very similar. However, depending on which generation you get, you may see less shedding if they have been bred with proper genetics.

We might be a little biased but Goldendoodles are the best all around family dog! Fill out an application to apply for our upcoming litters.

On a hot summer day there is nothing better than having a popsicle or a scoop of ice cream, am I right? Well what about our dogs? They deserve a treat to cool down! We have compiled 5 of the best dog friendly summer treats. These treats take a few minutes to make, are nutritious, and will give you all the summer feels while keeping your dog cooled down.

Here are a few tips to keep your dog healthy and safe:

• Give these treats in moderation. It is important to not let your dog overindulge.

• When it comes to greek yogurt or peanut butter be sure it does not contain Xylitol, which is very harmful for dogs.

• If your dog is on a certain diet please make sure to consult with your vet.

Strawberry Delight

Ingredients:
5 strawberries
1/4 cup of plain greek yogurt
4 tbs water
1 tsp coconut oil

Directions:

1. Remove stalks off of strawberries
2. Put strawberries, greek yogurt, water, and oil into blender
3. Pour mixture into molds and freeze for 1-2 hours

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Peanut Butter Banana Bites

Ingredients:
1 cup of peanut butter
1 ripe banana

Directions:
1. Peel and cut banana and place into mixing bowl
2. Add the peanut butter and mix until smooth
3. Add to molds and freeze for 1-2 hours

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Frozen KONG Peanut Butter
What dog doesn’t love peanut butter! Have you tried freezing it before? We love putting it inside a KONG toy.

Ingredients:
Peanut Butter
Kong Toy

Directions:
1. Put peanut butter into a Kong toy
2. Put in freezer for 1 hour

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Frozen Carrots & Celery

Frozen carrots and celery are a nutritious and affordable treat to give your dog. Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, potassium, and fiber, among other vitamins. Celery is very low in fat and is an excellent source of Vitamin A, C, K, and potassium. Both vegetables will help with your dogs teeth and breath.

Ingredients:
Large carrots
Celery

Directions:
1. Place bag of carrots or celery in the freezer. Then give to dog when desired.

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Cucumber Watermelon Pupsicle

Ingredients:
3 cups of seedless watermelon
1 cucumber

Directions:

1. Peel the skin from the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds with a spoon
2. Cut the watermelon and remove any seeds.
3. Put cucumber and watermelon in a blender and blend until smooth.
4. Pour mixture into molds and freeze 3-4 hours.