Tangled Up in Red Farms

05/02/2024

Tangled Up In Red’s Spring 2024 litter of Red F1 standard goldendoodle pups have all found their forever homes! Thank you and congrats puppy families!!!

04/30/2024

Oh, my goodness! In the end, after puppy selection wrapped up, we ended up with two beautiful girls available!!! Juniper and Rainey are still looking for their forever families! Let us know if think one of these two sweet, smart, adorable Tangled Up In Red F1 standard goldendoodle girls belongs with your family!!!

Tangled Up in Red Farms of Pelican Rapids, MN is a breeder of red Goldendoodle puppies with a focus on temperament, intelligence, conformation, and hunting drive.

04/29/2024

We went to the vet today and we all got our shots, microchips, and a clean bill of health!

04/29/2024

Thanks so much for your help today making the fun Tangled Up In Red merch Shelby Laubach and Lisa Berry!!! Had a blast!!!

04/29/2024

And finally, Ryker!!!

04/29/2024

Here's Rainey!!!

04/29/2024

Here's O'Malley!!!

04/29/2024

Here's Maisie!!!

04/28/2024

Here's Lark!!!

04/28/2024

Here's Kellen!!!

04/28/2024

Here comes Juniper!!!

04/28/2024

Next up is Jameson!!!

04/28/2024

Here comes Finnegan!!!

04/28/2024

Next up is Brinley!

04/28/2024

Here's Brewer!!!

04/28/2024

Oh, Shelby Laubach! The photos are so amazing!!! Thank you!!! Here they come!

04/24/2024

HUNT TEST POST!!!

So, here's how this works...

There are 3 hunt tests…

Please keep in mind, this test is designed for pups over 16 weeks, but does offer a little insight into their potential when administered earlier

Test 1: Drive

3 points if they chase the bird and do not stop until it's taken away
2 points if they chase the bird, but stop on their own
1 point if they show interest in the bird, but don't chase
0 points if they ignore the bird

Test 2: Find
3 points if they follow the scent trail 6 feet and find the hidden bird
2 points if the follow the scent trail, but fail to find the bird
1 point if they attempt to pick up the scent, but fail
0 points if they couldn't care less and run the other way

Test 3: Retrieve
3 points if they go after a thrown bird and bring it back, good luck on that one at 6 weeks
2 points if they go after the thrown bird, but make no attempt to bring it back
1 point if they start to go after the thrown bird, but get distracted
0 points if they sit there and look at you

Total possible points 9

7-9 Strong hunting instincts
4-6 Moderate hunting instincts
1-3 Low hunting instinct
0 Destined for other hobbies

Here are the results!!!

Brewer 2-1-2=5
Definitely has potential!

Finnegan 3-2-2=7
Highest score! He’s a natural! This would be my first hunting pick!

Jameson 3-1-1=4
Not bad sweet buddy!

O’Malley 3-2-1=6
Tied for 2nd place! Loved the bird and he points!!!

Kellen 2-2-2=6
Tied for 2nd place! Well rounded, good retriever!

Ryker 3-0-1=4
Loved the bird but had better things to do when asked to give chase 😂

Rainey 1-0-2=3
Interested in the bird, but was really more about the engagement and attention!

Lark 2-1-2=5
Liked the bird and the retrieving, but liked exploring outside more!

Brinley 3-1-1=5
Couldn’t get her away from the bird and she points!!!

Juniper 2-1-2=5
Might have something here!

Maisie 1-0-2=3
Was more interested in playing in the grass 🥰

04/23/2024

Temperament Test

The temperament test is designed to determine which pups are more inclined toward being a gentle companion, comfort animal, or service dog and which are more inclined toward being an enthusiastic playmate or for sport.

Each pup receives a score between 1-5 for the following:

1. Toy drive (who wants the toy and wants it bad) - Good for a playmate or hunting, not so good for service
2. Animal drive (who wants to chase the bird, squirrel, or cat) - Good for hunting, bad for service
3. Focus (who stays engaged in what they are doing despite distraction)- Good for training and hunting
4. Engagement (who wants to engage in an activity) - Good for training and hunting
5. Bravery - (who fears nothing and jumps into the fray, who runs in terror, and who hangs back and considers the consequences) - Can be good and/or bad, too brave could get you hurt, not brave enough, the pup might be fearful or anxious in certain situations
6. Dominance - (who is on the top of a scuffle and who's on the bottom) - A higher score can be good for the serious hunter, a lower score is preferred for a companion
7. Aggression (who fights when pinned on their back and who submits) - Never good
8. Desire to please (who is willing to do anything to make their people happy) - Always good

And it's not so much about the total score but the composition of the score!

Brewer

Toy drive 2
Animal drive 3
Focus 3
Engagement 5
Bravery 3
Dominance 2
Aggression 1
Desire to please 5

Finnegan

Toy drive 3
Animal drive 5
Focus 4
Engagement 5
Bravery 5
Dominance 3
Aggression 1
Desire to please 4

Jameson

Toy drive 3
Animal drive 3
Focus 4
Engagement 5
Bravery 2
Dominance 1
Aggression 1
Desire to please 5

O’Malley

Toy drive 3
Animal drive 4
Focus 3
Engagement 5
Bravery 3
Dominance 1
Aggression 1
Desire to please 5

Kellen

Toy drive 3
Animal drive 4
Focus 4
Engagement 5
Bravery 3
Dominance 2
Aggression 1
Desire to please 5

Ryker

Toy drive 3
Animal drive 3
Focus 4
Engagement 5
Bravery 3
Dominance 4
Aggression 1
Desire to please 4

Rainey

Toy drive 3
Animal drive 3
Focus 4
Engagement 5
Bravery 4
Dominance 4
Aggression 1
Desire to please 5

Lark

Toy drive 2
Animal drive 2
Focus 3
Engagement 5
Bravery 5
Dominance 2
Aggression 1
Desire to please 3

Brinley

Toy drive 2
Animal drive 3
Focus 4
Engagement 4
Bravery 2
Dominance 2
Aggression 1
Desire to please 4

Juniper

Toy drive 2
Animal drive 3
Focus 4
Engagement 4
Bravery 3
Dominance 2
Aggression 1
Desire to please 4

Maisie

Toy drive 2
Animal drive 2
Focus 4
Engagement 4
Bravery 2
Dominance 1
Aggression 1
Desire to please 2

04/23/2024

INTELLIGENCE TEST POST!!!

Here are the results!!!

This test is always so much fun and these pups are all super smart and did incredibly well!

So, here's how it works... Each of the 4 test components offers 3 possible points. The highest possible score is 12 and the lowest possible score is 0.

Please keep in mind, these tests are designed for dogs 12 weeks of age and older, but our tiny doodles did great!

Also keep in mind, this is just for fun and often, they score completely differently when the tests are repeated.

None the less, it provides some fun insight into how their little brains work!

10–12 points: Little puppy genius
7-9 points: Way ahead of the curve
4-6 points: Clearly smart, but had better things to do
1–3 points: Just wasn't into it
0 points: Sleeping

Test 1:

A towel is placed over each pup’s head and they are timed to see how long it takes them to get free (tests problem solving).

Test 2:

A treat is placed under a towel with the pup watching and then they are timed to see how long it takes them to get it (tests problem solving).

Test 3:

A treat is placed under one of three cups, the pup is turned around 360 degrees and then points are based on when they get to the right cup (tests memory).

Test 4:

A treat is placed under an elevated board, just out of reach of the snout, but within reach of the paws and the pup is timed to see how long it takes them to retrieve the treat (tests problem solving).

Here are the results!!!

Brewer - 0 - 3 - 3 - 0 = 6 - Brewer is such a smart, funny pup, but he literally sat under the blanket and didn’t move a muscle until the timer ran out lol 🤣 He also looked at me like I was crazy when asked to use his paws to get the treat 😂 He rocked it on the other two tests though and knew where the treat was instantly, but pushed the cup all the way across the room before he finally figured out how to tip it over! So cute and funny!!! 🥰

Finnegan - 3 – 2 – 0 – 2 = 7 - Finnegan is so smart! Not so sure about his memory though lol 🤣 He wrestled out from under the blanket in 2 seconds, got the treat under the blanket pretty quick, and was one of only two pups to use his paws to get the treat under the board right away, but picked the wrong cup every time and gave me a dirty look at the end 😂🤣 Until I gave him the treat anyway lol 🥰

Jameson - 2 – 2 – 3 – 0 = 7 - Another 7! This is one smart litter of pups! Jameson took a second to orient himself under the blanket, but then escaped, no problem. He also sat and thought about it for a second before going after the treat under the blanket, but once he’d formulated his plan, he was on it! He got the right cup immediately, but lost interest in the whole dumb game before we got to the 4th round and walked away to inspect the living room 😂

O’Malley - 1 – 2 – 2 – 0 = 5 - O’Malley is such a funny boy! He sat under the blanket unmoving for a bit, but then an explosion of energy propelled him out at the last second 🤣 He made it through the rest of the testing, taking his time, but ultimately getting the job done. My favorite thing about testing him though was that he kept looking up at me for help as if to say, “You’ve got thumbs, get it for me!”

Kellen - 3 – 2 – 2 – 1 = 8 - Holy smart pup!!! This sweet boy was so focused and engaged and really seemed to enjoy the games and the rewards! He just couldn’t figure out how to use his paws to get that darn treat at the end, but he’s so big and strong he nearly lifted up the board with his big head so I gave him a point! 🥰

Ryker - 3 - 3 – 2 – 0 = 8 - What a smart little stinker Ryker is lol! He did amazing and did some really funny things like climb on top of the board to see things from a different angle and pull the blanket off the treat by grabbing it and running across the room 😂 Such a sweet and entertaining pup 🥰

Rainey - 3 – 0 – 2 – 2 = 7 - Rainey was all about this test! She loves the treats and excelled in all the phases except the treat under the blanket. She just kept pawing and biting at it from the top 😂 She knew it was there and wanted it so bad, but just couldn’t seem to think outside of the box in the moment lol 🤣

Lark - 2 – 0 – 1 – 0 = 3; 3 - 0 - 2 - 0 = 5 - Oh, Lark, you funny girl! This silly pup bombed the first round of testing, but I know she’s a super smart pup, so I gave her another chance. While she did better the second time around, she still thinks intelligence testing is dumb and has better things to do lol 😂🤣 She also doesn’t care about treats when there is exploring to do, so while I think she’s super smart, she cannot be bribed 🥰

Brinley - 1 – 2 – 2 – 0 = 5 - While Brinley is a clearly a smart pup, she’s is super laid back and takes her time. She was really engaged though and certainly enjoyed the treats! However, she made it obvious that she would have rather spent the time lying on her back and getting a belly rub if given the choice! 🥰

Juniper - 2 - 2 - 1 - 0 = 5 - Juniper did great too, but she’s also one that would rather nap and snuggle than engage in intellectual pursuits lol 😂 She made it very clear that if I would just feed her the treats one after another while she laid in my lap, she would have been much happier 🤣

Maisie - 1 - 1 - 0 - 0 = 2; 1 - 0 - 1 - 0 = 2 - Oh Maisie 😂 Maisie thinks intelligence testing is stupid and she’s not gonna do it. She just sat quietly and stared at me pretty much the whole time as if to say, “No. No. Still no.” Gotta love her 🥰 Then, I gave her a second chance and still no. 🤣

04/23/2024

First up is weight projections!

From biggest to smallest based on today’s weight. Females tend to end up a bit smaller than males, even if they weigh the same at this age, so gender will affect estimates. All estimates are based on ideal adult weight.

Brewer, 7lbs 9oz at 5.5 weeks, estimated adult weight 85-90lbs (or more Kim Richards lol 😳, blame the algorithm 🤣)

Finnegan, 7lbs, estimated adult weight 80-85lbs

Kellen, 6lbs 14oz, estimated adult weight 80-85lbs

Brinley, 6lbs 6oz, estimated adult weight 70-75 lbs

Juniper, 6lbs 5oz, estimated adult weight 70-75 lbs

Ryker, 5lbs 14oz, estimated adult weight 70-75 lbs

Lark, 5lbs 14oz, estimated adult weight 65-70 lbs

O’Malley, 5lbs 12oz, estimated adult weight 70-75 lbs

Jameson, 5lbs 5oz, estimated adult weight 65-70 lbs

Rainey, 5lbs 3oz, estimated adult weight 60-65lbs

Maisie, 4lbs 8oz, estimated adult weight 50-55lbs

04/23/2024

Get ready puppy people! Here comes some fun!!! Stay tuned for the test results 🥰

04/22/2024

Good morning! Sorry for the delay puppy families! I overestimated how much I could get done while working Sat-Mon 😳 Testing is nearly done, just need to finish the temperament tests and get everything together and posted! Looking at having everything finished and posted by the end of the day tomorrow!

04/20/2024

Sneak peek of the big 5 week photo shoot we did last night! Thank you Shelby Laubach for taking such amazing pics!!!

04/14/2024

Adorable bath time photos 🥰

04/13/2024

Finally, sweet little Jameson!

Jameson is a smaller boy at 3lbs 11oz. He’s a shy, cautious pup that prefers to watch from the sidelines rather than engage in rough play with his sibs. He’s all about the snuggling and can often be found curled up between his favorite sisters Brinley and Lark. Jameson has a beautiful, soft, medium-dark red coat with a light wave and big, expressive eyes 🥰

04/13/2024

Here’s Mr. O’Malley!

O’Malley is a smaller boy at 4lbs 2oz today. He has a beautiful soft, medium red coat with a light wave. O’Malley is a happy, playful pup with a sweet disposition. He likes to join Ryker for some playing in the water dish and kiss his sibs faces while they sleep 🥰

04/13/2024

Here comes Finnegan!

Finnegan is another bigger boy at 5lbs 1oz today. He has a gorgeous soft, thick, light-medium red coat with a heavier wave. He is a quiet but curious pup and is always watching us and waiting to see what’s going to happen next. He’s super cooperative with baths and picture time and loves to be scratched and rubbed 🥰

04/13/2024

Now for Brewer!

Brewer is a giant at 5lbs 9oz today 😂 He’s a big gentle boy with a beautiful thick, soft, medium red coat with a heavier wave. He’s a lazy pup and loves to sleep in the sun and snuggle on the couch 🥰 When we got the ball out to play, he walked over to it and used it as a pillow 🤣

04/13/2024

Next is Kellen! Kellen is on the bigger end of the boys at 4lbs 13oz today. Kellen has a beautiful thick, soft, medium-dark red coat with a medium wave and is a big, laid back sweetie. He loves belly rubs on the couch and gives lots of kisses 🥰

04/13/2024

Now for the boys!

First up is Ryker! Ryker is in the smaller end of the boys at 3lbs 13oz and has a beautiful dark red coat with a soft, heavy wave. Ryker is a goofy pup and an adventurous little stinker that plays in the water dish and pounces on his toys and plays keep away when the other pups try to join in 😂