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We are a very small breeding operation of multigenerational labradoodles in Victoria Texas. They will make excellent therapy or service dogs.
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Our puppies are raised in house and follow Puppy Culture protocol starting on day 3.

19/06/2024

Sweet, well raised puppies!

19/06/2024

Look at these precious great grand puppies from our lines! They are gorgeous with such soft straight coats.

26/04/2024

These 3 precious bernedoodle boys are ready for their forever family. Their breeder is a good friend and follows the same programs and standards as our program. The Henke Doodles is also a member of Good Dog. Does your family need a Bernedoodle?

16/02/2024

Louie is ready for clover burr season! The hair had to go!

31/01/2024

Rose had a good day at the spa!

09/01/2024

Happy 2nd birthday to our precious Yellowstone babies! We love you!

09/01/2024

Happy 1st birthday to our Virtues litter! Time has flown by. I’m so proud of these babies! (Sorry it’s a day late.)

10/12/2023

Time to start grooming for Christmas. Rosie was first in line.

09/11/2023

We would like you to meet Dutch, our new baby brother.

20/10/2023

Sharing.....please do likewise.

My purchase of a responsibly bred dog did not sentence another dog to death.

My purchase of a responsibly bred dog did not cause an increase in the number of dogs in shelter.

Me wanting a dog with a predictable temperament from healthy lineage did not cause another dog to not get adopted.

My meticulous research and support of only the most responsible of breeders is not the problem. It is not what you should be mad at. It is not what you should be pushing the blame onto.

I am not the one who brought these dogs into the world irresponsibly and left them in a shelter.

Responsible breeders are not the ones who put dogs into shelters either.

It is my home, my life, and my choice of what kind of dog to bring into it. Maybe I needed a working dog, a sport dog, an allergy-friendly dog, or simply a companion puppy to raise of a breed I enjoy. No matter the reason, my choice to support a reputable breeder did not send a shelter dog to its death.

A breeder who health tests, temperament tests, studies pedigrees, proves a dog worthy of being bred, and only breeds when doing so is of benefit to the breed is not contributing to the number of homeless dogs.

The number of homeless dogs in the world is a problem, but it is not a problem exacerbated by reputable breeders and those who purchase from them.

Your neighbor down the street who refuses to contain his unaltered dogs IS contributing to the problem.

Your friend who impulse bought a dog at PetLand or other pet store IS contributing to the problem.

That guy on Craigslist pumping out poorly planned litters of puppies as fast as he can IS contributing to the problem.

Your relative who just HAS to let their dog have one litter “so she can experience motherhood” or because “she’s just so sweet” IS contributing to the problem.

Your old high school classmate who bought a high energy working breed from a Back Yard Breeder, without taking the time to research its needs and realize it was not a good fit for their household ahead of time IS contributing to the problem.

A reputable breeder offers their lifelong support. A reputable breeder would never allow their dogs to end up in a shelter to begin with.

A reputable breeder makes it a contractual obligation to return dogs they have produced back to them should you find yourself unable of keeping it.

It is understandable to be angry about the number of homeless dogs in the world, but if you take a deeper look, you will find your anger is misplaced.

If you take a deeper look, you will find reputable breeders and those of us who purchase from them are just as angry, we are just pointing fingers at the right causes.

16/10/2023

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POTENTIAL OWNER: How much is the puppy?
BREEDER: $2000 to 2,500
POTENTIAL OWNER: What?? It's way too expensive!!
BREEDER: What do you think would be a good price?
POTENTIAL OWNER: No more than $500. You breeders are so over priced.
BREEDER: I am sorry you see it this way, why don't you try it yourself?
POTENTIAL OWNER: But I've never done it!
BREEDER: For FREE I can teach you how to do it, and in addition you will have the knowledge to do it again.
POTENTIAL OWNER: Perfect, thank you!
BREEDER: To start you will need a female(average cost $2500 and up). Also a male(average cost $2500 and up) or semen (average $1000 and up). You will need them to meet the breed standard(Minimal $2000 with travel & fees). You will need to do genetic & health testing on them, averages about $1150 per dog. Raise and provide daily care, feeding & grooming for 2 years. (So minimal $150 per month)
POTENTIAL OWNER: But I don't have that much money...
BREEDER: For $500 you can raise a liter and then keep one of the puppies. Obviously, you will pay the cost of whelping & care.
POTENTIAL OWNER: I can do that.
BREEDER: OK so I have a female due to whelp in 2 weeks. You will need to be available 24/7 around the clock for at least 8 weeks to help with delivery and care.
POTENTIAL OWNER: Eight weeks?? it's way too much time for me! I have to work.
BREEDER: You will also need the reproductive vet to do xrays($200-$500), possibly progesterone testing($75-$250) & C-section($3000-$5000) and initial vet care on pups until old enough to be placed.
Have on hand a scale, thermometer, latex gloves, sanitizer, absorbent tissues, scissors, hemostats, heating pad, whelping box, blankets, cleaning supplies, program to follow, pens, kennels,appropriate food with supplements for mothers, formula, medications & hand feeding supplies in case of emergency....
POTENTIAL OWNER: But I don't have all these things!
BREEDER: For $1500 you can buy them.
POTENTIAL OWNER: Ummm .... You know, I think it might be better if I just buy a puppy.
BREEDER: Wise decision.
For us breeders there are no vacations or holidays, while you go to visit with family & friends we are home at our dogs side caring for them. It is a no breaks commitment.
THIS IS THE REALITY
When you choose a professional you don't only pay for the puppy but also:
Tools, knowledge, experience, love, time, sacrifices, etc.... 🙌🏼

03/09/2023

How long should puppies stay with their mother?

The ideal window is between 8 and 12-weeks-old.

You did your research and found the puppy that’s right for you. They are healthy and adorable, and you want to bring them home as soon as you possibly can.

However, the time your puppy spends with their mother and siblings is critical for development, and so it's important to make sure they spend this growth period with their litter.

The first month

For the first four weeks or so, puppies depend on their mothers for everything. The mother’s first milk, called colostrum, is rich in nutrients and antibodies that help protect the puppies from illness while their immune systems are still developing. This milk provides all the nutrition the puppies need for the first few weeks after birth.

Weaning to solid foods

Puppies start to experiment with solid food as early as 3-weeks-old. They still nurse, and mothers continue to produce milk for up to 10 weeks. Some nursing is for nutrition, but it is also a comforting, bonding activity for the puppies. Most puppies are fully weaned to solid food between 7 and 10 weeks of age, although the transition can occur earlier.

Learning to speak dog

Just as important for puppy development is learning proper canine etiquette and communication as part of a litter. For example, as early as 3 weeks of age, puppies start learning from their mother and siblings to eliminate away from where they sleep, which helps with housebreaking later.

If you’ve ever watched a litter of puppies playing, they have lots of neat moves! But these play behaviors aren’t just for fun. The pups are practicing hunting and communication behaviors that they need to perfect.

One of the most important skills that puppies learn through play is bite inhibition and not chomping down too hard. As puppies play, they frequently grab their siblings’ and mother’s legs, tails, and even faces. If a puppy bites too hard, the other will cry out, signaling that the bite was too rough. Moms will do the same thing or may gently correct the puppies for getting too rough. This is a critical lesson to learn before heading out into the world, as other dogs will be far less tolerant of inappropriate puppy play than Mom! Biting is also a common problem behavior that can land a dog in a shelter (or worse) later in life.

Puppies will also practice a variety of vocalizations and body language, learning to communicate with their siblings and mother. Puppies who miss out on these early learning opportunities frequently have issues with other dogs later in life, since they do not interpret the other dogs’ signals correctly or they behave inappropriately themselves.

Socialization

Puppies have an early critical socialization period from approximately 5 to 14 weeks of age. During this time, puppies are open to learning and experiencing new things, and the things they learn will affect how they go through the rest of their lives.

Breeders and other caretakers should be exposing the puppies to novel sights and sounds on a regular basis. Puppies destined to be working or sporting dogs should be exposed to things they will encounter in their future roles, such as sheep wool for herding dogs, a variety of materials and obstacles to climb over for agility dogs, and training scents for future drug and bomb detection dogs.

These safe exposures should continue after you bring your puppy home, but early socialization with litter-mates and the mother are also important for building confidence. The puppies will observe how their mother responds to new people and things and then mimic her behavior. If Mom is relaxed and friendly around new people, the puppies will likely be comfortable with strangers.

Research has found that puppies who are separated from the litter too early are more likely to show fear, aggression, anxiety, resource guarding, reactivity and inappropriate play biting than puppies who stay with the litter for at least eight weeks.

The ideal time

The exact time that is best for a puppy to go to its new home can vary by situation, but most breeders and veterinarians agree that 8 weeks of age is a good minimum. Some states have laws in place preventing puppies from being sold any earlier. Eight weeks after birth, the puppy is eating solid food on their own, they have benefited from socializing with litter-mates and observing mom, and they are well within the ideal timeframe to bond with new owners.

Breeders may also opt to keep the puppies until 10 or 12 weeks of age. Toy breeds in particular are often kept with the litter until they are 12 weeks old because they are so small and fragile. This gives the pups extra time with the litter, and still has them going to their forever homes in plenty of time to form a strong bond with their new people. And anyone who has welcomed an adult dog into their home knows that dogs of any age will still bond with their new owners as long as they have had socialization with people!

Keeping the puppies longer does mean more work for the breeder, since they are responsible for all the puppies during those extra weeks. But if the breeder is putting in that time and effort to give the puppies a great foundation, then the extra time with their litter can be very beneficial to both you and your new puppy.

This article has been reprinted with permission from the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine’s DogWatch newsletter, published by Belvoir Media Group. When you become a member of the Riney Canine Health Center, you will receive a free subscription to DogWatch.

08/05/2023

Oh my gosh! This girl is the sweetest!

27/04/2023

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From a friend who wants us all to know—FB friends, we got the biopsy report back and with great sorrow I must share this....Our darling girl died from the toxin in this plant that I have on my deck. It is called heliotrope and is highly toxic, causes total liver destruction. The pathologist said our angel had the worst liver damage he's ever seen. Goldie would nibble at the leaves of this plant every so often and we had no clue it was toxic. (It can come in white or purple.) Please share with any dog owners you know to hopefully prevent their dog from becoming a statistic like Goldie. We are even more heartbroken now knowing her death was preventable. Please share her story so that something positive may come of it and create awareness of toxic plants. Our own vet had no idea this was a toxic plant!!

24/04/2023

These sweet girls have been working hard on sitting for treats.

18/04/2023

I just read of another tragic accident from a dog wearing a collar. Please, only allow you furbaby to wear a collar if you are leaving the house and on a leash. When dogs play together, one can get his jaw stuck under the other dogs collar. While trying to get apart the panic can result in the twisting of the collar making it almost impossible to release. This has happened so many time and families have lost their precious babies. Collars only when going out and remove them when you remove the leash.

02/04/2023

Grace is our solid black super soft girl! She is very laid back and calm for a puppy. She is 64% English Labrador and 36% standard Poodle. Grace is clear genetically through Embark. She carries a copy of furnishings, 2 copies of long hair, and is -/- for curl. Look at the precious curls on her ears! She is a real sweetheart!

02/04/2023

Our little white chin, Hope. She is a quieter girl who loves to be held. She is 63.4% English Labrador and 36.6% standard Poodle. She carries a copy of HNPK but is not affected as it takes 2 copies to show. Her mom carries it also. Hope is genetically clear of all other variants through Embark. She has a copy of furnishings, 2 copies of long hair, and is -/- for curl. (Ignore the yellow bow. I wanted to see how the color looked on her. She is our purple collar.)

02/04/2023

Our smart cookie, Charity. This girl is on the ball. She tested highest for Service Dog in our aptitude test. She’s brave and daring. Charity is 64.3% English Labrador and 35.7% standard Poodle. She is clear genetically through Embark. She has a copy of furnishings, 2 copies of long hair, and is -/- for curl.

02/04/2023

Precious Faith. This little girl has a different gene coloration. She is clearing to silver beige! She is 61% English Labrador and 39% standard Poodle. She has a copy of furnishings and 2 copies of long hair. She is also -/- for curl and clear genetically by Embark. She was born solid chocolate.

31/03/2023

These shoes are perfect for rocks and hot pavement! Valor loves them!

30/03/2023

I read this on Pet Vet Corner. Good explanation for not using these training collars on puppies.

“I am not calling you out with this post but just providing some general education because this is a common puppy topic.

A 4 month old puppy has no business wearing an electric collar, no matter what function is used. You are utilizing punishment, and I cannot think of really any great reasons a 4 month old puppy needs punished. That’s a baby who has NO idea what you want yet, it’s not possible, they don’t have that kind of mental capacity yet. A person utilizing a punishment collar on a baby puppy needs to step back and see where their management has failed. Raising puppies is all about management, management, more management, setting them up to form good habits, and training. One of those is lacking if you need punishment. I have had multiple clients screw up puppies mentally just shocking or beeping them for every little thing they’re doing “wrong,” creating fearful, insecure, superstitious dogs. A puppy does not yet know how to live in our world. It’s up to us to show them, not let punishment do the teaching. Imagine you moved to France and did not know the language at all. You went to the airport where you’ve never been before in this foreign country, and everything is written in French, so you’re unsure how to navigate the building, no idea what anyone is saying, cannot read any signs, etc and a person comes up and blows an air horn at you suddenly and you don’t know what caused them to do that, then they keep doing it. It’s up to you to come up with the one thing you’re doing wrong out of the 100 possibilities. Do you see how this would cause panic? Shutting down? Fear? Teach the puppy how you want him to live in your world, so like 400 repetitions of a specific cue, generalize it so the puppy sees many different pictures in different environments of you giving a cue, then think about why you would still need a punishment collar. There’s months worth of work to be put in before it ever comes to that.

For the record I do use e-collars in some situations (mostly off leash hikes for safety) after I have actually trained the dog, I am 99% certain they know what I want, and I have practiced it in different environments and under varying levels of distractions. But never on a baby puppy in place of good puppy raising utilizing management, habits, and training.

It is 2023 and we have the internet with millions of resources at the touch of a button. It is very, very easy to find training and puppy raising resources, much of it free, so I do expect people in general to be a bit more knowledgeable than 20 years ago.

Dr. H”

25/03/2023

Drake passed ATT and Farm Dog today. He celebrated with a bit of Dock diving!

23/03/2023

They are so happy the sun is out and they can run!

20/03/2023

Good morning from our group! This is reality for a breeder. LOL We don’t use pads on the floor. A little stinker climbed a crate, jumped over the pen, and decided to give some to her siblings so they could join in the fun. I’m not mentioning names but there is no doubt of the instigator.

20/03/2023

Happy 1st birthday to our Gods and Goddess’s litter!!

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These shoes are perfect for rocks and hot pavement! Valor loves them!

They are so happy the sun is out and they can run!

Playtime in the cool weather.

Faith was trying to get the broom while I was sweeping. I saw this measuring cup and tossed it on the floor to distract her. She grabbed it up and took off out the door. She played with it for over 20 minutes!

Working on manners before dinner!

A new addition today! A puppy food bag cut open to do some scent work and new textures. They are loving it!

Doing some scent work today. They are looking for lamb treats hiding around and under their toys.

This is how we do it! The puppies listen to desensitizing sounds. This is the car motor but the track also has airplanes, door knocking, baby crying, and fireworks.

Puppy pen change up day! A couple kennels were added and we are down to 1 potty pad in the sleeping area. They had lunch on the porch and enjoyed the sunshine. Excuse the little puddle. They are still working on the potty areas.

We have a howler!!

A couple babies have found their bark!

The new babies love the Giggle Ball. They will go through Basic Obedience training and Public Access then be available for placement with their forever families.

Who’s new at our house?

Oh, Athena! Wait for the head toss!

These babies love playing outside when it cools off a bit! This is their favorite time of day.

The chunky monkeys had a weaning box change!

Oh my! Look at these chunky girls!

Happy National Puppy Day. Nothing is as sweet as little newborn puppy sounds.

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