Marley

After we had the dog, Sup, for a few months, Jayne decided to help us out and take him off our hands.  Having Sup was such a traumatic experience that we decided we would never have a dog again, and that we are just not dog people.  

Someone recently suggested that if we get a dog, that would help one of our children that was sometimes sad and lonely. We would do anything for our children, and so....

Meet Marley:

 Joe decided we needed to get a poodle mix dog because they are hypoallergenic and smart dogs.  We first looked at labradoodles and goldendoodles, and went and visited a few.  Problem was, they were either not hypoallergenic or not calm.  My biggest thing I wanted in a new dog was a calm quiet dog. I was really hoping for an adult dog.  We found this breed- the bernedoodle.  It is a cross between a Bernese Mountain Dog and a poodle.  Someone in Arkansas breeds them and was willing to meet me halfway.  We brought home Marley on Tuesday.  She was born on December 13, 2016, making her 11 weeks old.  She weighs 17 pounds.

 So far she is the sweetest dog.  The whole ride home she sat quietly on the floor of the van, not moving much or making a peep.  Since then, she is generally really quiet.  She likes to be around us, and will follow us around, but she also likes to sleep.  A lot.  She likes to play, but then she calms down.  She doesn't jump on you or bite.  I really hope these characteristics stay.

This photo was taken with a fish eye lense- her nose is really not that big.

We plan to train her well and keep her for her whole life.  Welcome to the family!