6/30/10 -
What a wonderful and positive experience
it has been since I first spoke with Kelli
until the wonderful day when I brought Mali
home. She's is always there to answer questions.
The place was fabulous and her dogs
are wonderful. I had a bad experience trying to
work with another breeder and I'm so glad I found Moss Creek. If
you go on the forum you can see it's like a big
doodle family.
I have an Apricot F1b standard and she is the
sweetest, puppy I've ever seen. I have a 15 year
old labradoodle but she didn't come knowing how
to sit and with manners! She is however the
smartest dog in the world. She is still most of
my heart but this pup is such a joy and I was
shortly in love with her as well. When I went to
visit Mali at Moss Creek
at 6 weeks old she already knew how to
sit!!! Amazing. Cristy
6/30/2010 - Hi
Kelli, Just a note
to let you know our Blue monster is doing
very well. He settled in to our family very
quickly and is a real joy to us all. He
just finished puppy school and I have
attached his graduation photo as well as a
few others and a short video
of Tyler feeding him.
CLICK HERE!
As you can
see Blue is the spitting image of Ariel.
Thanks to you for a great family pet.
Regards,
Keith
6/30/10 - Hi Kelli,
We are in love with Crosby!!!
I'm already planning for another
one in a few years!!
We are going away on vacation for a
week and I have
been in tears not wanting to leave him:(
Thank you so much!!!
You chose
the perfect dog for our family!!!
Tasha
6/23/10 -
Hey Kelli, Just wanted to give you a
quick update on Winston. He seems to be
adjusting well. He's eating well, getting
bigger every day it seems! We're so glad we
were able to bring him into our lives! Thanks
for taking such good care of him! The vet was
very impressed with you as a breeder.
~Suzy
6/2/10 -
Kelli, I thought I'd
let you know Charlie is doing great!! He is so much
more than we could ever dream about! He's really
smart! He's learned a lot from Gracie and they get
along great. At six months, he is 38 pounds and
growing. His personality is so different than
Gracie- he is cuddly, laid
back and loves kids and adults. My friends want to
rename him Pluto because of his big paws and floppy
way of running and playing.
Just wanted to thank you for such a great
dog!! You have no idea how both these dogs have
changed our lives- they are great for us but also
our family and friends.
THANKS!!!!! Monica
4/26/10 -
Kelli, Just wanted to let you
know Charlie is phenomenal- he is healthy
and doing great. He is so
laid back and fun at the same time. He and Gracie
are best buds and have been a total joy! I can't
imagine life with only one doodle- especially a MC
doodle. I must say that people comment a lot on the
looks of the MC doodles -
and I can see it. You
have beautiful puppies. All I know is
that they have brought such joy and for Gracie,
well, she is calmer and
loves..... having Charlie around.
Thanks for all you do!!!!,
Monica
6/1/2010 - Kelli, Thank you I found
the vitamins in his kit. He is so cute and so
good! He actually appears to like his crate! This
guys personality is the best! You did a great job
with him...and for his first night, he was pretty good.
I'm impressed. Courtney.
5/23/10 - Hi Kelli,
I just thought I would send you a little note and
tell you how grateful we are that you gave us the
greatest puppy in Moss Creek history! He is an absolute
joy and we can’t describe how much we love him and how
much joy he has brought to our lives! I don't know how
you do it but you sure have a gift for matching families
with the right puppies. Peyton
loves the water!!! We live near a park with a creek and
since it has gotten warmer we walk him there every day
and he absolutely loves it! This morning Jonathan
walked in it with him and they had such a good time.
Peyton will follow Jonathan everywhere and if he lays
down he will lay right beside him. He doesn't bite and
he runs around in the back yard with Jonathan and his
friends and they have a ball. He seems to love
everybody and many people have commented that he is such
a good dog. I weighed
him this morning and he is 34 pounds of fluff and he is
just adorable. Thank you so
much for such an awesome puppy!
Take care, Debbie,
Greg, and Jonathan
5/22/10 - Kelli,
I just wanted to let you know that Kona (Keiiah's
Pink Girl) and I made it back to Virginia safe and
sound. She is absolutely perfect and I just love her!
Thank you so much for all of your hard work! She is the
most well behaved and sweetest puppy and is fitting in
perfectly here. I will keep in touch and send some
pictures as she grows. Thank
you, Sarah
5/21/10 - Kelli,
Just wanted to update you on
Daisy...what a doll! My mother came for a
visit & fell in love with her-- wanted to
hold her all the time. She did well for
her vaccination- weighed 15 lbs. Can go all
night without having to go out for at least
2 1/2 weeks now and seems to be housetrained
(don't want to speak too soon-- but she
really seems to get it). She went
socializing once she had her vaccination.
She went to a nursing home/rehab place to
visit a friend of mine-- she was AWESOME!!
She was so great that she was invited back
by the staff to visit anytime. She rides
great in the car-- she and Loki have had a
few car trips for socialization. She
visited with some other dogs at a friend's
house today and was super...not too shy,
just very well behaved and respectful.
She's met other people and loves everyone.
She's always so happy and eager to please &
loves to play with the other dogs.
I've included a few pictures for
you-- definitely made a good choice with a
girl for Loki-- she may end up bossing him
but he's so tolerant that he just takes it
all in stride and he is definitely crazy
about her. Take
care, Wendy
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5/13/2010 - Hi, Kelli -
Just wanted to let you know that our little world
traveler made the trip to NJ with astonishing ease. Not a
peep from the second we got on the plane until we were in
the car driving home. He is quite a joy to the entire
family. He's eating, sleeping well, doing great with potty
training, and becoming very adventuresome in the back yard.
The vet (and her assistant) loved him (how could they
not!). We do hope your nephew isn't missing him too much -
we now understand how Levi captured hearts, including ours!
He is just too sweet for words. Here are a few pictures of
the handsome guy. Haven't attempted to post to the forum
yet but will get to it soon. Many blessings to you and all
the puppy handlers in FL (by the way, raining & cold again
in the NE - makes us want to move to Stuart for good!
:-) Take care--and thanks for welcoming us so warmly into
your home. Lelia
5/11/2010 - Hi
Kelli, I have to tell you that
Sophie's new Vet was absolutely
impressed by how well mannered and behaved Sophie was during her
well visit yesterday. Dr. Morgan was amazed and commended you
for raising such a beautiful puppy, and I for being so lucky to
have her. Not surprisingly
Sophie checked out with excellent health. Thank you once again,
she is perfect in every way! Best and
warm regards, Sonia
4/14/2010 - Hello Kelli, I just wanted
to email you to thank you again for my little Sirius. He is the
easiest dog ever trained and “mothered”. He knows all his basics
at 3.5months old. We worked tonight with his private teacher and
we decided to just keep going since he is so thirsty to learn. I
am starting to train him to target and he is learning to come
hit a target and in few weeks, he will turn on the lights in my
house! Then he had his final shots this am, no problems at all,
he is so sweet. The vet techs and the staff were so impress
about a non crazy doodle. They told me so many stories about
doodles bouncing all over the place. Sirius is so smart and
appropriate. He is playing when it is time, eating when it is
time, pooping/peeing on command and sleeping when necessary. He
is a joy, smart, and loves to learn/ When he plays with my dogs
or other bigger dogs, he just jumps in their face, then they all
run after him and then when he is tired, he comes between of my
legs or any other human legs and is saying TIME OUT to the other
dogs. When he is ready, he just takes his swing and goes back
jumping in the face of the big dogs again… we laugh so much. He
started to spend about 1 hour every evening playing non stop
with Daisy (the one that I thought would be a problem-she loves
him-he is all slimy). He learned the dog door in about 2 days
and uses the bell at the office. I took him to the rehab center
today and I am getting a vest to teach humans to ask to pet him
because everybody jumps on him and they don’t make him sit
first. He does it very well but he needs to be asked and I
insist about good behavior. So with the vest, it will slow down
people a little bit. He will be an excellent therapy dog and is
having no problems with walkers, canes or wheelchairs. I don’t
take pictures because I am WITH him. I will try this week-end.
Oh he also swims in the pool. Thank you again, Sirius is a
genius! Dr. Christine Laramee
5/3/2010 -
Hi Kelli,
Oscar is doing great as you can see from the pictures. He loves my
Grandchildren, especially when I get the baby pool out and the hose!
He is wonderful with other dogs, Riley next door the sheltie
is his best friend so far, but Brewski, a Labradoodle
is closing in. We walk at least 2 times a
day, go on car rides, go to the shopping center to walk around etc.
We are scheduled to begin puppy obedience June 1st. It’s
a very intense training with homework etc. I’m sure he will do very
well. He has finally calmed down
around the cats…I think for a long time he thought his name was “no
cat”. He is just beautiful…so many
people stop me and ask about him, he’s one of those dogs that just
attack's attention due to his personality and his appearance.
Thanks again for picking out the perfect dog for my family…I
know I got the best of the litter. Molly
5/4/2010 -
Hi Lauren and Kelli, Adam is the best dog ever! He is doing
all the commands you taught him and goes potty on command. He has
had zero accidents and is so cute. The vet says he is very healthy.
Except for a little whining when the crate door closes he is
perfect. Thank you for all your help. Eric
4/27/2010 - Hello
Kelli, I hope everything is well and your team is producing
great puppies. Our puppy Bettis, is everything and more than we
expected. He has been a wonderful addition to our family. We can
see the comparisons to both breeds. He does some things that
remind us so much of our dearly departed poodle, Wynston. It is
amazing. When he gets rowdy, I joke with my wife and tell her
that is the retriever in him, my poodle would never act that
way. Anyway, it has been great. Considering another in a couple
of months. Thanks, Ralph
4/27/2010 - Hi Kelli,
Samson's first birthday is
coming up and we are having a big party with all of his
friends. You should know is Samson
has been selected by The Good Dog Foundation to be a therapy
dog. He was skipped right through basics and straight to
therapy, so in 5 weeks we start in NYC hospitals. They also
think he'd be best with kids because he is sooooo patient,
tolerant, and loving. I want you
to know that Samson is my best friend - he is my child. I could
not imagine life before him and he is beyond a pleasure. I am
also such a hands-on Mom that if he sneezes we go to the vet, if
anything were to happen to my baby I don't know what I would do.
I hope all is well at Moss Creek and you should know that
Samson is famous in New York City. He even has a video on
youtube playing at Daycare with his friend Coal.
Attached is a recent picture of my darling, he looks like
his daddy Caleb.
Thanks, Steph
7/15/2008 - Post from the forum.
We are empty nesters, having had 2
golden retrievers in the past. Took 3 years before we decided
another dog would be a right for us. My
husband actually found Kelli....after MUCH research. He was set on a
Goldendoodle. Lots of great breeders, but
there is only one, Kelli. And how lucky we live in FL.
Dasher was a pup we picked up Christmas
eve, thus his name. Teddy was a rehome thru Kelli at 10 months
(if you don't want your dog, she either finds a home or takes them
back) Needless to say, we could not be
happier! Great dogs, Great breeder.
Another bonus, the forum.....we
have made some very special friends after almost 3 years....and I am
still a McDoodle Nut addicted to this
forum. Hope we hear from you one day as
you wait for a puppy from Moss Creek....you won't regret
it. Pam, Terry, Dasher and Teddy.
7/16/2008 - Post from the forum. Beacon was
so named because he's become light at the end of the tunnel for me.
In
the summer of 2006, we had to put to sleep our sweet, yellow
lab, Lucy, who had grown up with our 4 children, a member of our
family for almost 14 years. The following year, we also lost our
2 little Yorkies, one to bladder cancer and one to a horrible
attack by another dog. I know how
lonely a house can be with the children grown and having to say
good-bye to beloved pets. Yours is the perfect home for a
Goldendoodle. They are born to love, to be loved and to mend
broken hearts!
Beacon came to us last August of 2007. He's an English
Goldendoodle, F1B. His parents are Hannah and Abraham. If you
search his name..."Beacon," or our granddaughter's name:
"Claire", you should be able to find plenty of photos.
During Lucy's elder years, we'd discussed eventually
getting a Labradoodle (...a non
shedding Lucy)....and I had often searched the internet for
breeders. After Lucy's death, I began doing more reading. David
and I decided that we really thought the description of the
English Goldendoodle temperament fit more of what we desired.
The English Golden retrievers had a reputation of being a little
more laid back and we wanted a more mild mannered dog. That
narrowed our search. We spoke to several breeders through
telephone, email, and personal visits, but when Kelli called
last June to say she had one last puppy who would be available
at the end of the summer, we knew this was the breeder for us.
The timing was perfect.
Beacon arrived via plane after spending 2 week in "boot camp
training." It was near the end of a very hectic/stressful season
that included: losing our pets, graduating from nursing school,
losing my mother/caring for dad, the arrival of our 1st
grandchild :), the wedding of our son, taking national nursing
boards, and preparing to start a new job working night shift.
Little did I know that I'd also lose my father only 3 months
after Beacon's arrival (6 months after Mom's death), but that
he'd be a blessing to my Dad during the visits they had
together.
These are some of the advantages I see of adopting a Moss
Creek Goldendoodle:
1) You're getting a hybrid puppy of 2 of the smartest breeds on
the planet (poodles and Goldens). Hybrids = healthier pups.
2) You're getting a pup from the most caring, conscientious, and
ethical Goldendoodle breeder you'll encounter. Kelli loves her
dogs AND her clients! She breeds for excellence in both health
and temperament. She only promises what she can deliver. She'll
interview you by phone and match you with a puppy that you'll
swear was created in heaven just for you!
3) You'll have a wonderful new support system, not only in
raising your new puppy... but also just to share anything else
you feel like sharing in your life, on this forum.
4) Your broken heart will begin to
heal as your home fills with the smiles and laughter that erupts
from experiencing, observing, and sharing in all of the new
antics of your new Moss Creek Doodle.
5) BEWARE! You'll not be getting merely a new dog.... you'll be
getting a Moss Creek Doodle. These creatures are almost human
the way they look at us, communicate with us, interact with us,
etc. They are so very smart. So very affectionate... are Highly
trainable..... and the F1B's DO NOT SHED!
I never knew a dog could be such a balm to a hurting soul as
Beacon has become. I never knew I
could miss a dog so much when I'm gone from home during the day.
Beacon accompanies us on errands and attracts attention wherever
we go. Our kids all ask about him whenever they call home. Our 1
year old granddaughter is thoroughly enthralled with him and
Beacon is as gentle as a lamb with her.
I'm so sorry for your heartache over losing Topper and Teddy,
but I can assure you that while your former pets can never be
replaced, a puppy from Kelli will help mend your broken heart
and provide years of joy ahead.
God bless you as you make your big decision and then give you
tons of PATIENCE as you wait!
Jeanie
7/15/2008 - I searched on
google for non-shedding dogs and I found the word Goldendoodle,
I was curious so I went to different
sites, after seeing
the pictures and reading about
them I was in love with the breed. I kept searching for breeders
and I found Moss Creek to be the one I liked
the best. When I
put my name on a list for a doodle
I didn't know much about waiting lists or F1 or
F1b's. I just wanted a
Goldendoodle! When I came from my 2
month vacation in Spain I went to Kelli's to pick up my baby.
OMG he was so beautiful!! She picked the
perfect dog for me! We are all
crazy about him. He is so much fun and so intelligent.
He's well behaved and handsome. He is everything I expected and
a lot more. He turned one in June and couple days ago I posted a
slide show of him on the forum.
A few months later after we heard our friends on the forum
saying double doodle was the best, we decided to give Nadal a
brother. This time we wanted a red baby from Aden since my
husband and I saw his picture and it was love at first sight.
Iker came to us 3 months ago. He's 5 mo. old and soooo cute.
He's so well behaved too! You can check the search box, Iker is
his name. Here is his picture...
I take them everywhere I
can. Nadal went to tennis class with me yesterday. He waited
tied up, sitting with his bowl of water under a tree next to the
court, most of the time being petted and spoiled by my friends.
Then to the ice cream shop for his weekly ice-cream and to pet
smart to get some treats and a new toy (just like a kid).
They are never sick. Their skin is very healthy so is
their weight. No allergies to anything.
As you can tell with a Moss Creek dog you get a bunch of
GREAT friends too. After a year, I
still check the forum twice at least, daily. And then
there is Kelli, she is such an amazing
person and she's always there for you. The only problem you'll
find with Moss Creek is that is so hard to choose the parents,
they are all great! I hope this helps
you. Good luck!! Maria, Jim, Nadal and Iker
7/15/2008 - Post on the forum. I had a Golden mix
for almost 16 years and had to say goodbye last August. I found
out about Moss Creek through a very
good friend of mine. There was a litter due on my birthday in
November and I put a DP with Kelli in October. Wouldn't you know
it but Kelli made sure that the date was right on and now Jewel
and I have something in common! You
will certainly not regret a Moss Creek puppy....none of the
other hundreds of crazies on this forum have!
Good luck. Steve (Jewel)
7/15/2008 - Post on the forum.
You can discontinue your search, you just
found the most awesome breeder and dogs anywhere! ;-) We have
two, one is two years old (Ollie) and one is a little over a
year old (Harriet) we cannot say enough good things about Kelli
and Moss Creek!! They are so caring, and will find just the
right puppy for you based on your description of what you want..
;-) What a life this lucky Doodle will have traveling with you
guys, All our Best! xo Love, Crystal and family...
7/15/2008 - Post on the forum.
I have a Three Year old Goldendoodle from
Moss Creek. Her name is Mambo. I have written rather a lot about
Mambo recently. If you go to the search section
on the forum and type in Mambo, you
will find many things. I could not be
happier with My Dog.
The way the system works here, is you describe to Kelli those
traits you are looking for in a dog. Be a detailed as possible,
including everything from where you will keep the dog, how much
you go out with your dog, the color desired... as many things as
you can think of for your 'perfect dog'. Kelli will match you up
with your 'Perfect Goldendoodle'. You will never regret the
decision for even an instant.
Sincerely, Daniel
7/15/2008 - Post on the forum.
My doodle's name is Rhone, he was born last
year in June. When I got him I had been through a very painful
divorce. When my mom realized
how lonely I was, we started looking for a big dog that wouldn't
aggravate my allergies. Of course, labradoodles came up first,
especially since I have such an affinity for labs, but I wanted
a more mellow dog, one who would cuddle with me and not make me
crazy with the energy that it had. So, we moved on to
Goldendoodles. Time after time, Moss
Creek came up when we were looking into English Goldendoodles
(English for the blocky heads and mellow temperaments). There
are a few breeders here in Colorado, but none that breed English
doodles, so eventually we contacted Kelli. It just so happened
that she had a spot available for just what I was looking for in
a litter that had just been born about a week before that. We
started the process and watched them grow through the weekly
photos and updates Kelli sent to us. When time came to pick
first and second choice, I had my heart set on my first choice!
Luckily, everyone picked a different puppy and we all got our
first choice!! =) He was shipped to me and I picked Rhone up
from the airport when he flew in. He seemed happy to be out of
his kennel and no worse for the wear.
I fell instantly in love with him and the rest is history!!
He is such an absolute joy in my life! He intuitively knows what
I need from him, whether its a hug, or some distance, for him to
behave, or to make me laugh with some of his silly antics. He is
perfectly healthy (weighs about 42lbs, he was the runt) aside
from the occasional sensitive stomach. I think poodles in
general have more sensitive tummy's and he is an F1b, 75%
poodle. He comes to work with me everyday and has wonderful
manners with the customers! He is a little celebrity around here
and people will stop by my salon just to say hi to my dog!! He
was trained in about a day, and whenever sneaky dog issues make
their way into his brain, it takes about 15 minutes
to break him of any bad habits. I know this is a lot, but most
of us will talk about these dogs for days until you stop us!! If
you do get a Moss Creek
Goldendoodle,
know that not only are you getting a wonderful dog breed from a
wonderful breeder...but you also have the wonderful forum at
your disposal for any of your questions, scares, support (from
us and Kelli), and to share as your dog and ours grow and learn.
Here are a couple photos of my amazing dog, I hope this helps
and if you do get a Moss
Creek baby, please please keep us
updated with posts and photos!!! Krystal
7/15/2008 - Post from the forum.
We lost both our babies after 14 years within
months of each other and like you my family couldn't imagine
life without a furry friend. I met a labradoodle in my
neighborhood and fell in love instantly. Then when I started
researching I found Goldendoodles!!! I
was so excited because I am more partial to Goldens
(my other dog was a golden) so I knew I had found my new
addition. It also helped for my husband that most doodles either
don't shed or shed very little.
I was nervous at first since I had never gotten a dog from a
breeder so I researched even more and found Moss Creek. It has
been the best decision ever. Molly is 10 months old and is an
absolute joy. She is very smart, sweet and loving. She is
perfectly healthy and full of energy. She loves life and
everything in it. Kelli is an amazing person who gives her all
to her puppies. I'm sure you can tell by how informative her
website is. Not only is she helpful during the process of
getting your puppy but she continues to be an amazing resource
throughout your dogs life. Luckily I haven't had a reason to
call her yet but for those who have she is helpful and
supportive. You can't go wrong
with a Moss Creek puppy. Just tell Kelli what your looking for
in a friend and she will match you with the perfect baby.
:) Michelle
7/18/2008 - Post from the forum.
Annie (parents are Candace and
Abraham) came into my life in April after the loss of my Golden,
Sadie almost a year before. "Annie" is the most wonderful girl. She
is calm, well-adjusted, and probably the easiest dog I have ever
had. She is an F1B Goldendoodle and is so very cute and sweet. I was
referred to Moss Creek by another "Doodle owner" and can't say
enough about Kelli as a breeder and the Doodles as pets. You will
fall in love right away (just as I did.) You will be thrilled with
your new "best friend." Leona
7/18/2008 - Post from the forum.
I wanted to write to you and tell
you how we came to Moss Creek. Like Jeanie (Beacon), we had our
sheltie for 12 years before putting him down March of 07. He had
cancer and numerous other health issues. Like you and your husband,
we are "empty nesters" with our youngest son starting his 2nd year
of college this fall. Our oldest is 23.
Our house was so quiet. I couldn't stand it! At first, I told my
husband I will NOT get another dog! It was too painful. Within a few
months, I was researching "GoldenDoodles" since I saw one on tv!
After I met a few in person, I was hooked!!
I had a bad experience with another breeder before Kelli. Thank
goodness I found Kelli! She was the nicest person to talk to! She
ALWAYS returned phone calls as well as e-mails! She made me feel so
comfortable...how could I go wrong? Even now, after one year, I
continue to stay in touch with her. Long after the puppies leave her
place, she has been a constant supporter of NO MATTER WHAT. She has
always been there for me when I needed guidance!
Stella was flown to us in Iowa August 15, 2007...she was my birthday
present from my husband! I have to tell you she is the SWEETEST,
SMARTEST, CUDDLIEST (is that a word?), LOVABLE dog we have ever
owned!!! We both grew up with dogs as kids and I'm not lying when I
tell you there is something special about these dogs. The way they
look at you with their soulful eyes (not to mention their very long
eyelashes!) will melt your heart.
You will not be sorry. Our hearts were broken, but Stella has filled
that empty void. We can never compare our dogs because each will
hold a special place in our hearts forever. My husband thought we
would be "betraying" Sammie by getting another dog soon after, but
once Stella was home, the guilt melted away.
When I am home alone, especially when my
husband is on duty for 24 hrs at the Fire Dept as a Paramedic,
Stella is right by my side. So far her health has been excellent.
I'm sorry I got long winded! If there is anything I can help you
with, please don't hesitate to ask! We are all here for you! We are
the McDoodle families and we love Kelli and our doodles!!
Take care, Gina and Stella
7/18/2008 - Post from the forum -
I cannot say
enough great things about Kelli and this
forum!! We are all family and would do anything for
our doodles. You have picked by far,
in my book, the best breeder in the world
who loves her animals, and is very careful in placing them in there
forever home. She will make sure to find the right fit for you, and
your family. I have two from her Shiloh who is a year old and Logan
who is 7 months old. I love them to death they are such wonderful
dogs to have. They are from the same parents just different litters.
The dogs are raised in a beautiful home on 10 acres that is spotless
clean every time I've been there. You cannot go wrong with a
puppy from Moss Creek. Misty (Shiloh & Logan)
11/26/2007 - Dear Kelli - I can't tell you how
much joy our Zoey has brought to our house. She is so happy &
loving. What a great dog she is. She has been poochie
bell trained for about a month. Never has accidents in her
crate and I can't remember the last time she had one in the house.
Thanks so much for the new love of my life! Kim
12/01/2007 - Kelli - We just wanted to let you
know how AMAZING all of us (including our 16 yr old who is not
impressed by much) think Jolie is. She made the trip home
without even a whimper. She got comfortable on Cathy and went
to sleep for a little while. Then decided to explore the back
seat for a while and finally settled on curling up on the backset
and taking another nap. No car sickness or anything. We
wanted to let you know how things were going and to THANK YOU for
producing such a wonderful puppy. You can tell by how happy
and well adjusted she is that you did an extraordinary job in
getting her to this point. Everything we read about you and
your puppies has been exactly true! We will post some pictures
of Jolie as soon as we can stop staring at her for a few minutes.
Greg and Cathy.
12/28/2007 -
Hi Kelli! Reggie did so
well on the trip home - no hint of car sickness at all! We didn't
feed him anything until this morning - he ate about half of his food
and has been playing with the kids. You did a
great job picking him for us! It was great meeting you
and Ren! Thanks again for all that did - and are doing for all of
the other lucky McDoodle owners! Amy
12/28/2007 - Hi Kelli - I just sent you some
photos so I hope you get them. the girls are so happy and
Riley is so loved already! We are so thankful we found you!
You did an amazing job with our Riley and we will continue what we
started. I can't thank you enough for picking him for us. He's
perfect. Fondly, Jane
7/12/2007 - Kelli
and Ren, Just an update for you on Dasher &
Teddy! It is unbelievable (or maybe not) how easy the
transformation has been with Teddy! I thought it would
be months to even walk them together! Teddy is very
loving and responsive to everything! He is a total
delight and we love him dearly. How lucky are we!
VERY!! Dasher, our dashing boy
has been a great teacher! So funny, my sister is in
town with her goldens. Teddy ran over to bark at the
neighbor and my sisters youngest (10 mos ) retriever
started barking as well. Dasher mouthed the 2 and my
sister couldn't believe it. She thought at first Dasher
was being a brat. It was if Dasher was saying "we don't
do that" He only mouths and does this on occasion when
Teddy barks. He is a very GOOD teacher. Learning the
dog language is very interesting to say the least....
Thank-you, thank-you....we are having such fun
with the boys......Terry, Pam, the Dash and Teddy
7/11/2007 - I just wanted to let you know that we are
so thrilled to have Bailey in our family. She did wonderful
on her first night in her new home and even slept through
the entire night without an accident. We cannot imagine
life without her now. She quickly became a celebrity in our
family and with our neighbors. Everyone wanted to see the
new puppy and could not get over how adorable she was. She
is so well behaved and is already following several
commands. We have absolutely fallen in love with Bailey and
spend all of our time playing and snuggling with her.
Thank you again for everything!
Warmest regards, Christine,
Chris & Brendan
7/29/2007 - Hi Kelli!
I thank God everyday that I found you and Zoe.
Life with Zoe just gets better and better!
I hope you and your family are well!
Love, Joanie
6/30/2007 - Kelli - I was sitting her playing with
Delilah and realized that it was a year ago that I picked her
up. She is absolutely the best pal anyone could want. We are
working on learning some new tricks. She almost has a new one
down. If I tell her to go be a couch potato, she walks over and
jumps up on the sofa and looks at the TV. So cute! She turns
out to be a good cuddler when I am watching TV. Yep, she is a
spoiled girl and loves it. I bought a
convertible this spring to celebrate getting tenure. That was
good too. Poor Delilah, it seems she does not like wind in her
hair. She has gotten better though. I put on her seatbelt and
she hops in the back seat. When we drive, she put her head on
the armrest between the seats. When we stop, she pops her head
up and smiles that the other people. When it is time to drive
again, I say "here we go" and she plops down and puts her head
out of the wind. Yep, that dog
is a good one. Thank you for the best gift ever!!!!
Kathleen and Delilah
6/20/2007 - Kelli, Lorenzo has become the love of
our lives and we have rolled up all the rugs and turned the house
into a dog house littered with toys and sticks. he may be the
smartest dog we have ever had and he remains a cuddly love.
Just like you said. He is such a pleasure. Geo and I continue
to say how grateful we are to you for his good genes and getting him
off to such a good start. Best wishes to you and yours, Lois.
3/26/2007 - Hi Kelli!
Louie turns 1 this Sunday and I just wanted to send you some
updated photos. He is doing great,
is a very happy dog, loves his brother the cat (cat doesn't always
feel the same), and weighs 49 lbs. I
can't believe it has been a year. We are so happy with our decision
to get a Goldendoodle and for being so fortunate to get such a great
dog like Louie! Hope all is well
with you - enjoy the photos! MJ
3/04/2007 -
Hello Kelli,
Soleil had a play date at the beach and park the other day. We had
a blast. I didn't bring Lilly b/c of being too overwhelmed with
just me and 2 big dogs! There's me and Soleil and then Crystal and
Ollie and Mollie and Aden. Never thought I'd ever have a dog play
date. I didn't know what I was missing!
Thank you for my 2 fur children and the forum. I have made
some awesome friends. Love to all!! Pam
2/24/2007 - Hi Kelli! It's
Helen (Toby's mom). Thought you might enjoy this
article in the NY Times. I haven't been good about keeping in
touch, but you should know that Toby is doing well and in my
unbiased opinion is THE BEST dog ever!!! Sweet, mellow,
affectionate, calm, happy, beautiful,
social -- just great! -Helen
2/9/2007 - Hi Kelli, - I wanted to send an email
and thank you for our two puppies, Darby and Toby. They're
such a great addition to our family. They get along well
together and with everyone they meet. You did a great job with
their training. They are smart and eager to please. I
will send pictures soon. Thanks again for everything!
Robin
2/09/2007 - HI Kelli - Everything is going
great! Max is doing great and growing like a weed. He is
so smart and was house trained in a week. We are so happy with
him. I am also happy I took your recommendation. You
were right on! He's perfect for our family. He's exactly what
you said he would be in every way. Thank you! Joann.
1/27/2007 - Hi Kelli! Just a note (and a
few pics) to say thank you for such a sweet, beautiful
doodle! Bella is just SO sweet - such a baby! As I'm typing, she
has taken over Chief's bed & Chief is on the floor sleeping.
You really did choose the best
pup for us! Bella really doesn't mind the kids at all. They are
gentle, but smothering, and she just goes right along with it all.
Everything went great today - she slept
the whole car ride home. Only one pee pee accident, but it was on
our patio. So, in her defense, technically we were outside. lol!
She almost always goes potty when we take her out. Of course, we
got rain tonight, so she prefers to just roll around in the wet
grass & try to eat the leaves.
Funny....she seems to like to lay down while she eats. What a
princess...For dinner, I decided to put her food bowl in her crate.
She climbed right in and ate almost all of her 1/2 cup. Same thing,
she ate while lying down. Kids love her. We love her. Neighbors
kids & parents love her. And, she & Chief hit it off right away.
It's funny, b/c she is little, but will pounce on him & he doesn't
know what to do. He tries to play with her, but then she just loses
her balance and falls down. Thanks again
for everything! Wendy
V.
1/27/2007 - I’ve been
meaning to post on the forum, but time gets away
from me. We are absolutely
enjoying Harley!!! After the first week, Les said
to me, “I can’t believe how much a part of our
family he is already”. He is doing well and is
getting so big. We go back to the vet on Tuesday
and I’ll know how much he has grown. He goes potty
outside and rings the bells (sometimes) or he just
stares at the door. He slept completely through the
night by the 3rd night (from 10-6:30) and
has never had an accident in his kennel. He is so
well adjusted to our schedule, loves to play with
the kids (nips occasionally but we are working on
that), loves taking rides in the car to drop-off or
pick-up the kids, is a complete angel at grandma’s
house (because he’s smart enough to know that she
doesn’t exactly “love” dogs and wants to get to come
back). He knows “sit”, “shake” and will “sit and
wait patiently” for his food to be put in the bowl.
He drags anything and everything to his bed to
“play” with it, so if we are missing something we
know the first place to look for it. Just last
night he kept stealing the colored pencils off the
kids table… it was just like having a toddler in the
house. He is absolutely a joy and makes us laugh
often!!! And I swear… he has a constant smile on
his face!!!
Thanks for keeping up with us. As you can probably
tell, I can’t say enough about our wonderful
Harley. He’s asleep at my feet as I type. We
pretty much think he is the perfect fit for our
family. Thanks for everything.
I’ll send pictures and a similar update to the forum
soon. I’d love to know how other litter-mates are
doing. Thanks for Harley,
Christine
1/19/2007 - Kelli, Well the
kids are almost asleep, and Finnigan is lying on the
ground near his Poochie Bells and the sliding door. It
is the first place we brought him when we walked him
into the house, and it seems like it’s the place he
likes to hang out. The 2 hr
ride home was totally fine. Not a peep. Lots of snuggles
for Dad and big sister #1. We
brought him upstairs, showed him the bells. He did not
ring them for us, so we rang them for him, and took him
outside and after some coaxing
… HE PEED!! We have done
the same thing about 4 or 5 five times. Twice while we
stood at the door with him and told him to ring the
bells, he pushed them with his nose. Every time we have
brought him out he has peed, and he pooped twice!
He is brilliant! Thank you, Allison
1/19/07 - Hi Kelli, I hope you are doing well. I
have great news. I went to the doctor last week and my
lupus is going into a medical remission. That is
doctor-speak for "I have to take the medicine, but the
illness is not destroying anything or giving me much
trouble." It is the first time in 5 years. Thank
God! Anyway, this doctor is not the king of tact. He said
it did not make sense because all the medicine is the
same. He wanted to know what I was doing differently. I
said I was not sure and he said "THINK". He asked a bunch
of questions. None of it was what he was looking for. I
randomly said that I got Delilah about the time the numbers
started to improve. He asked a few more questions and said
"Well, that is it. The dog put you into remission." He
then shut his file and left. After a few minutes, I opened
the door to see if he was coming back. The nurse said she
thought he was done. She opened the chart and started to
laugh. I asked what was up and she turned it around for me
to see. He had written "Dog works better than drugs. Keep
dog and come back in 6 months."
Tomorrow is grooming
day for Delilah. Her coat is super thick and soft with this
new food. The mats are a little trouble under her arms and
behind the ears. I am glad I know what to expect after the
groomer now so I am not so shocked like last time. I think
I offended the dog when I laughed at her hair cut. I won't
do that again :)
I
could never thank you enough for giving me Delilah.
She has changed my life for the better. I can't
remember life without her. Thank you, Kathleen -
You can read more about Kathleen's special story
HERE!
1/14/2007 Kelli,
Our first
week with Magic has been truly magical. He is very gentle and
mild mannered. He is already ringing
the bell to go outside! He is SO smart!
We took him to our vet for a check-up on Saturday
and he was perfect in everyway. Our Vet was very impressed
with the care he received and said he was a healthy, well
adjusted puppy. Thank you for
our new family member! Stephanie
1/14/2007 - Hi Kelli, Just thought I would let you know
how Sienna & Tiger did yesterday and last night. They are
wonderful!!They both did great playing
and having their own down time. They both skipped lunch but ate
like bandits at dinner time. Bedtime Tiger took
about 10 minutes
to settle but the night went great, they
slept all night. Tiger is doing great with going
potty outside no inside accidents, Sienna has had a couple
inside accidents but when she is outside she will go potty.
They were my fault for not watching
her. Thank you so much for our
great little puppies! We love
them and appreciate the hard work you put into them to get them
to this point. Dawn P.S. A
neighbor of mine came down when I had the puppies outside
yesterday, and loved them. I referred her to your website and
hopefully they contact you and get a puppy.
1/5/2007 - Hi Kelli, Ren,
and all the Moss Creek helpers - Sorry it
has been so long since I wrote. Everything is wonderful with Molly!
She is just adorable and we love her so! Duncan loves her too and
the feeling is mutual. They are the best of friends. Our Molly is
going to be spayed on Monday and I know that night with her at the
vet's is going to be different for Duncan. We are so happy with our
two wonderful puppies! We couldn't be happier! Two doodles really
are better than one! Molly is so polite -- having her go to Toni at
Milo's Boot Camp was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I'll
try to give you a call soon. Hope this new year brings you nothing
but joy, health, fulfillment, and energy to keep raising the most
adorable dogs in the world! Love,
Betti
12/17/06 - Hi Kelli,
I just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know
that Calli is the sweetest thing we could ever imagine. I mean
seriously, she is sooooo amazing and so smart already. She fits
right in with us, it’s almost like she’s been a part of our
family since the beginning. She is so easy going too. She plays
like a puppy and then just lies down and chills. She’s taken 2
naps already and just lays down whenever she’s tired. The girls
are soooooo in love with her. They keep saying that she’s the so
sweet and the best puppy in the world. Santa delivered her this
morning, and everything went off as planned. Thanks again for
everything. We love her so much. She has totally completed our
family. Mary and family
11/27/06 - Hey Kelli, I
am at work right now, but I promise that when I get home tonight
I will email you the latest pictures we have of Yankee. He is
64 lbs right now, and we have been keeping his hair a bit
shorter, but still fluffy. He seems to like it.
Obedience with Yankee is so easy....we walk on lead
all of the time, but in the yard, we take him off lead and he
loves just running around the yard never leaving our sight. He
responds very well to commands by voice and to hand signals for
sit, stay, down, and come. He is so smart. Sometimes we think
that he understands everything we say.
So anyway the pictures will come tonight.
Talk soon, Gary
11/6/2006 - This is just a thank-you to
you, Ren and all related to Moss Creek. My lasting impression of
this last McDoodle Romp/B-Day bash is the following:
Happy
dogs - never even heard a bark
Smiling faces - the humans were enthralled with it all
With
17 dogs it could have, would have happened, but didn't.
And it
was all brought to us via you and Moss Creek.
Just
want to thank you for giving us all a very pleasant happy
day!!!! Oh, I must tell you as well, that Ruffles is one very
handsome dude!!! Wow! Not that the other McDoodles weren't handsome
or cute, but he is a standout and we hope we see more of him on the
forum. Thank you again, Pam
10/14/06 -
Kelli- I just wanted to drop you a
quick note to tell you how in love we are with Henry. He is the
sweetest” little” man!! His temperament is perfect. My
three daughters adore him. He now weighs 23 lbs. at almost 14
weeks (dob 7/9/06)—what is your guess as to his adult size?
Everyone comments on how big his paws are. Our Shih Tzu’s, Otto and Oliver, won’t pay him
a bit of attention, but hopefully that will change. And Henry tries
to get my attention when I focus on them-it’s pretty funny. There
are tons of dogs in our neighborhood and several other Doodles, so
he will have many playmates. We’ll send pictures soon—he is
beautiful. Hopefully, we can get another one of your Doodles one
day. They are incredible dogs. Thank you!
The Leinenkugels - Charlotte, NC
10/02/06 - Kelli,
Sam is doing beautifully. He is so calm and so
smart. He is already sitting on
command and is doing well with his house training.
He is liking his crate more and more each day, and
frequently goes in to snooze. Thanks
for a wonderful puppy! Laura
9/30/06 -
Hi Kelli, I
just wanted to quickly write and tell you tonight how much we
love Abby. I know you have puppies
leaving you this weekend, and it probably seems a little like "empty nest syndrome", so I wanted
to let you know how wonderful our
puppy is and how grateful we are to have her, AND HOW MUCH we appreciate all the effort and hard
work your whole family and friends
devote to this for us!!! She has
really become the love of our life, and even my hubby who is
business minded and pretty much "hard core", loves her to
death (he even lets her jump up on our
bed so he can pet her at night and rub her belly- ha!!!) What a difference a year makes in our lives,
and thanks to you, we have a little
special puppy (OK all of 57 pounds!!) always making us happy. She knows exactly when we
are happy, sad, etc. She is always
lending a paw to the kids when they are crying or sad- she intuitively knows their emotions and
gives them attention and love to make
them feel better- almost better than me- their own MOM!!!
I am so amazed at
how smart she is and how loving she is. Thanks
again, Kelli, for making a difference in our family
life. I could not imagine a life
without Abby. I know you all work so hard and
please give my best to the crew at
Moss Creek. Stacia
