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20/02/2024

Very Important please watch! Learn your dogs behavior it is Important for the pup and US as owners!

PSA to my friends with FB pages! This is a new scam if you receive this message DO NOT click the link it is a scam!! Thi...
15/01/2024

PSA to my friends with FB pages! This is a new scam if you receive this message DO NOT click the link it is a scam!! This is NOT how any legitimate law firm would inform you of a cease and desist!!
Please share!!
I have multiple pages between my photography special effects, make up and my dogs in every single one of them has received this message, which is a pile of bu****it .
Please share this because I know some of you have your own acting pages and if you have not already received this message, you probably will soon in your inbox. Do not click the link.

09/12/2023

I think my Boreas is a fox!! Does your pup play wild like this too?

Be aware
21/07/2023

Be aware

Unfortunately it's foxtail season again 😞 Foxtail plants are a weed-type grass that can cause serious problems for animals!
Ear infections, nosebleeds/rhinitis, pyothorax, abscesses and tetanus are just SOME of the serious issues that can come from these little guys! If you notice your pet repeatedly sneezing, pawing at their ears, coughing or acting uncomfortable, these could be signs of a possible foxtail and should seek medical attention as soon as possible.

He is such a stud muffin! So sweet but stubborn too! Look at those ears!
20/07/2023

He is such a stud muffin! So sweet but stubborn too! Look at those ears!

25/06/2023

Think that dog is a Border Collie

23/06/2023

Omg yes lol

Boreas had his first Ocean trip with his mum!I wish i could trust him enough to be off leash but recall is still a work ...
29/05/2023

Boreas had his first Ocean trip with his mum!
I wish i could trust him enough to be off leash but recall is still a work in progress.
Learned on this trip Boreas is very barks O’Lot at everyone!
This trip has given me a chance to work on his behaviors with “leave it” commands.

Wow I just learned something by reading this
16/04/2023

Wow I just learned something by reading this

We would like to preface this post with the fact the IAPEG and it's members love dogs. All dogs. Big dogs and small dogs. Fluffy dogs and sleek ones. We love pure breeds and we love mixed breeds.

The 'doodle craze' began after a breeder attempted a litter of mixed breed pups that were smart and hypoallergenic. No dog is truly hypoallergenic, but that's another discussion. He was in no way trying to create a new breed. News traveled quickly and before you know it, they were all the rage as pets. Very expensive pets. They became something of a status symbol as they wear price tags in the thousands and cost more than a sound, well developed, carefully chosen pure breed.

As professional groomers, we see the fallout with many of these pets and there are a few things you need to know:

1. Doodles are not a breed. They are (insert breed here) mixed with poodle. Golden doodle, labradoodle, maltipoo, pomapoo, yorkie poo, no matter the title, doodles are in fact mixed breed dogs. Being a pure breed of dog mean predictability...size, colors, skull shapes, temperament...any and all genetics are predictable for that specific breed. This is not possible with doodles.

2. There is a misconception that if you mix another breed with a poodle, you get the best of both breeds. This is simply not true. The truth is you have no idea what you will get. You are not getting the best of the breeds because responsible, ethical breeders do not allow their dogs to participate in mixed breeding.

3. As professional groomers, we hear misnomers from pet owners whose pup is a year old and has never been groomed. This is a nightmare for both the dog and the groomer. The truth is, any doodle will need professional grooming. They should start as early as possible just like any other dog. This seems to be a selling point for doodle breeders telling buyers they are low maintenance. Nothing could be farther from the truth.

4. Doodles often have very difficult coats to work with. Doodles with these coats will be more expensive. With most doodles you have a fur bearing breed (Labrador Retriever) mixed with a hair bearing breed (Poodle). This causes many doodles coats to be difficult with a mixture of the two. Some have fur as guard coat and hair as undercoat and some have hair as a guard coat with fur as the undercoat. Either way, more work and time means your professional groomer must be properly compensated or it will lead to number five.

5. There are many professional groomers who are simply not accepting doodles as clients anymore. Misinformed owners are price shocked when they've been lied to by a breeder. Your professional groomer is tired of arguing and explaining just to be properly compensated when there are so many other clients who know what to expect and respect our professional practices.
Because doodles are not the best representatives of their breeds they are often not the most well behaved pets either. Many are high strung, a bit neurotic, and/or have some type of behavior problem.

If you do in fact choose to own a doodle, speak with your professional groomer beforehand so you'll know what to expect. And please respect your professional groomers advice. Their job is to keep your pet on a regular schedule. Depending on the coat...remember these are mixed breed dogs and therefore not predictable before birth...most will need a schedule of 4-6 weeks.

23/03/2023

Happy National Puppy Day!!
Show me your Puppy’s

22/03/2023
13/03/2023

Good advice worth a consideration

Learn the signs of your pups stress and fear.Once we as Humans and loyal dog owners understand the signs we can all live...
03/03/2023

Learn the signs of your pups stress and fear.
Once we as Humans and loyal dog owners understand the signs we can all live better and safer together as a family forever

Dog bite prevention video for families everywhere. 77% of dog bites come from a friend's dog or the family's very own dog. We want to change that number. Pl...

21/02/2023

I am thinking when the Pups Birthdays roll around we do a group meetup with the siblings

09/12/2022

Happy Six months!! I know a few days late!
Did you all know that the majority of Athena and Apollo’s pups have names that start with B!
Boreas
Brandie
Bobbie Blue
Buster
Bruno
Denver (only none B name)

Lol
05/11/2022

Lol

He must have been a biker in another life

Dog or cat?? Soo cute
05/11/2022

Dog or cat?? Soo cute

Hi 🖐 I've been waiting all day but nobody even said hello to me... I'm so sad.. 🥺💝

A tired Buster after a record of 5 walks! His little human sister felt the blanket n pillow was well needed.
17/10/2022

A tired Buster after a record of 5 walks! His little human sister felt the blanket n pillow was well needed.

Hello I wanted to share sn email I received from one of the local vets.
06/10/2022

Hello I wanted to share sn email I received from one of the local vets.

03/10/2022

How is everyone doing with your pups!?? What new milestones has your puppy reached? Post below add a photo!

Six dogs two are Athena’s pups Boreas and Bobbie blue all on a walk on the property! Lots to smell!! Great time to work ...
22/09/2022

Six dogs two are Athena’s pups Boreas and Bobbie blue all on a walk on the property! Lots to smell!! Great time to work on recall training while off leash!

Hahaha so true
22/09/2022

Hahaha so true

I wanted to share this as a reminder for all the new puppy owners.
16/09/2022

I wanted to share this as a reminder for all the new puppy owners.

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