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Thanks for all the info - I really have weighed it all. We did receive medical info on both mom and dad dogs and it was a clean bill of health. The mom was a very well behaved lab...came when called, obeyed commands, but still was a normal "dog", enjoyed licking my kids...
The weight isn't a big issue - we don't care how big he gets (OK, would rather not have a 100+ pound dog)...just trying to look ahead and get a picture. The one year rule seems like a nice predictor - understanding that things could be quite different.
I spoke with my vet today - also was able to call the owner of the dad dog. Got info that made me feel good about things - even called another breeder of labradoodles to get her opinion on them as a dog - not being one of hers. So, did all the research that my family and I feel comfortable with...
We are picking him up Friday (going to be gone all day tomorrow and don't want him alone for the first day). I will post pics of my new baby and him with my old baby (ha, she's a whopping 9 months old).
It just feels right - and hey, I took that approach for our adoption and my gut was right...what great children I have (who are SUPER excited about being the caretakers for a new pet...we'll see how long that lasts - I am prepared to be the main caregiver!)
Thanks again!
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