Head of River Doodles

05/12/2024

May is National Chip Your Pet Month!

Did you know that 1 in 3 pets go missing in their lifetime.
A dog’s chance of returning to it's owner is 52% higher with a registered microchip and cats are 20x more likely to be reunited with their owner if they have a registered microchip!

I can help you microchip your pet!

10/15/2022

Pepper is a whole Weekend Vibe y'all 😆

08/31/2022

08/16/2022

Did you know over 3 MILLION pets have been recovered using a registered microchip.
Around 77% of found lost dogs are microchipped,

BUT....

52% of implanted microchips are never registered to owners due to hidden registration fees and outdated technology platforms. That is why Fi has built a microchip for the modern dog parent and made it FREE to register for everyone for life. Register your microchip with Fi Nano and you’ll be entered to win a free Fi GPS smart collar! Register here: nano.tryfi.com/register

The giveaway lasts through 8/19/2022!

07/11/2022

Thank you for following along for our 2022 B litter. I'm so happy we found such wonderful homes for each puppy. They were truly a joy to raise these sever weeks and I'm excited to see all their future pup-dates!

07/10/2022

She's affectionate, inquisitive, social & aims to please, what more could you ask for?
Loves kids & is a proven cuddle-bug!
Bambi is waiting for a family to see her & fall in love 🥰

07/08/2022

Bambi💟🤍

The LAST one, the most well behaved babe in the litter hasn't found a family yet!

Irish doubledoodles love kids and cuddles!

Head of River Poodles
https://headofriverbarn.com/our-poodles/

07/05/2022

The dreaded potty training, ugh.
We do everything we can to give our puppies the best skills we can from the beginning days in the whelping box to have a quick & successful potty training experience. But accidents happen, just clean it & move on. Scolding a dog with a random p*e you find in the house tells them, "mom doesn't like my p*e, so I need to hide p*eing from her." So now you have a dog that p*es in less obvious areas of the house to conceal (under beds, behind couches, under tables) and one that won't potty in front of you outside, (because mom doesn't like p*e, remember) so the dog holds it until you go back inside and he can hide from you to relieve. Not exactly the goal you had in mind, right?
If you find random accidents it's because 1) you weren't watching puppy close enough (tisk, tisk), 2) you waited too long for a potty break, 3) you didn't complete the potty break, dogs have to relieve multiple times before they clear their bladder enough for one potty break. Walking stimulates the needs to p*e/poo, so keep them moving during potty breaks. (Even if just in circles in the area you want them to potty in).

07/05/2022

Bambi
Irish doubledoodle
Cream Female

How has this beautiful girl not been snatched up?!

My daughters have toted her around like a baby doll since her eyes opened and she has loved every minute of all that human interaction! This girl LOVES people!

07/05/2022

Bambi 💟🤍
Irish doubledoodle Female🐾

Look at that beautiful face!! She is ready to be spoiled by an awesome family y'all‼️

She has been EXTREMELY socialized by my daughters & LOVES to be with people. Enjoys snuggles & companionship!🥰

Who is ready to add her to their family?🏠

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07/04/2022

Bandit was a sweet boy getting his pictures taken. Someone needs this sweet guy in their life!
Make him yours today!

07/04/2022

Bandit 🖤🤍
Irish doubledoodle Male🐾

How stinkin' cute is he?! Let's find him the BEST family y'all‼️

He loves to play with kids & dogs. Enjoys snuggles & lots of toys!🥏

Who is ready to add him to their family?🏠

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07/04/2022

Just TWO pups left 🐾 friendly & pre-spoiled!

07/04/2022

Crate training is important for all dogs. Even if you don't plan to crate them routinely, it's imperative they have positive crating skills incase it becomes necessary for certain situations (ie. Medical intervention, grooming, found by animal services, etc)

07/03/2022

Puppies are heading to their homes, but Bambi (Cream - pictured) & Bandit (merle - not pictured) are patiently waiting for someone to pick them 🏠🐾

07/02/2022

Put 'em to work!

06/27/2022

Our current litter is on Diamond Puppy 💜

06/26/2022

The scariest holiday of the year is coming up - not Halloween, the Fourth of July! Due to loud fireworks, more dogs go missing on July 4th than any other day. Microchips are an amazing recovery tool, but unfortunately, because of yearly fees and confusing platforms, over 50% of microchips are unregistered, which is like having an unengraved ID tag on your collar.

Schedule a time for us to microchip your pet for ONLY $10 this week!

We've partnered with Fi to offer free for life registrations and updates to all - and when you register via the following form, you will be entered to win a Fi GPS collar and one year subscription, the perfect pairing to a microchip! With a Fi GPS collar, you can track your dog in real time and have extra peace of mind - not to mention track their steps and exercise!

Register or reregister your microchip at this link to keep your pup safe and win a Fi collar: https://finano.typeform.com/FiNano?utm_source=1.5 =4667

FAQ:

Can I register my chip with Fi even though it's registered elsewhere? Yes! When your chip is searched in the universal database petmicrochiplookup.org, both registrations will show up, but your Fi registration shows as the most up to date and you will never be charged. Your old registration can stay in there, but you can keep your Fi registration up to date for free.

Why do I need a GPS collar if I have a microchip? Microchips are NOT GPS - in order to find your pup via a microchip, someone has to find your dog, bring them to a vet to have them scanned, look up your information, and contact you - that's why the registration is so important!

06/26/2022

Time to schedule puppy pickup appointments!

06/24/2022

Bambi - female - irishdoodle AVAILABLE

06/24/2022

Beau - male - irishdoodle AVAILABLE

06/24/2022

Bandit - male - irishdoodle AVAILABLE

06/24/2022

Beau! He's my favorite puppy in the litter & still waiting to be reserved! He is a fun, snuggly pup, just like his momma!

06/24/2022

Sweet Bambi girl! My daughters are obsessed with this puppy! She has been played with like a baby doll since her eyes were open. Bambi is still waiting for a family of her own to reserve her!

06/24/2022

Bandit is a handsome black merle irishdoodle boy! He is hoping a family will reserve him to go home next weekend!
Will you be Bandit's family?

06/24/2022

One week from pickup day & 3 of these cuties are still looking for families 😍

06/23/2022

BriarPatch Poodles is the best for explanations, I definitely couldn't have said it better!

What is a Moyen or Small Standard Poodle??

I get asked this question a lot 💕

The answer is simple, but also multifaceted. Technically, Poodles are Poodles. The different size categories do not denote different breeds- they are just classifications for height (not weight).

According to the AKC breed standards, Miniature Poodles average 10-15 inches and Standard Poodles are any Poodles over 15 inches.

Historically, breeders paired dogs that were in the same category. Miniature Poodles were bred to other Miniature Poodles, while Standard Poodles were bred to other Standard Poodles. While this worked well for consistently creating dogs that were in the correct size category for the breeders’ goals, over time, this increased the COI (Co-efficiency of Inbreebing) for the breed in general. High COIs are dangerous for a breed’s vitality, as it creates a bottleneck of genetic makeup, decreases longevity and increases the chances for genetic abnormalities.

When you breed between varieties, however, you decrease the COI, which greatly improves the longevity of the breed as a whole and increases genetic diversity. As an added bonus, breeders are able to produce dogs that are considered Moyen or Small Standards. These dogs have the same temperament as their larger Standard Poodle relatives, while being bred down slowly to make them more-travel size than their ~60-75 pound counterparts.

Now in the United States, Moyen is a term used to describe Poodles that have both Miniature and Standard Poodle in their background, and average 15-20 inches. Small Standards may, or may not, have Miniature Poodle in their background, but average 20-24 inches. Essentially the term “Small Standard” is used to fill in the gap between Moyen and traditionally-sized Standard Poodles. ✨ Measurements are to the shoulder ✨

I hope this visual helps explain the different height categories, but I’d be happy to explain further!

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06/21/2022

Irish doubledoodle puppies
Who doesn't love a loyal, affectionate & totally adorable puppy 😍

2 girls & 2 boys still need to find forever homes for July 1st 🏠

Bambi, Bella, Beau & Bandit need reservations!

06/21/2022

Uncle Boone teaching the babies how to take outside naps 😴

4 Puppies still available for reservation! Ready to go home July 1st!

06/15/2022

Bandit
Irishdoodle
Male
5 weeks old

Bandit still needs a future home!