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In December, 2006 we were seriously considering getting another puppy as our German Shepherd of 14 years had passed away during the summer. However, we were looking for a much smaller dog that was hypoallergenic and one that was definitely ‘calm .’ We knew the odds of finding a ‘calm’ puppy would be difficult. Annette at Wine Country Doodles was very receptive to our needs and found a perfect match for us in our labradoodle, Cyndr. Cyndr is not only calm but also very intelligent and easy to train. She began her comprehensive training as a Therapy Pet at the age of 14 months. Even her evaluators said it is unusual to find a dog so young who can handle the demands required of a Therapy Dog. Cyndr now works as part of the Kaiser Permanente Dog Therapy Program at Kaiser, Vallejo.
Aside from her serious work, Cyndr is an incredible athlete! For her size (22 lbs) she swims right along with the big dogs! She has been in oceans, rivers and lakes all over California and is very easy to travel with.
I would highly recommend working with Annette and Wine Country Doodles for anyone interested in adding a mini-labradoodle to their family. Annette knows her dogs and puppies well and listens to the needs of the clients to determine a perfect match for your family!
Donna and Michael Chin,
Hercules, CA Feb 2010
Purchased Cyndr in 2006
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I have the honor and total pleasure of owning two Labradoodles, from Annette Kaplan, of Wine Country Doodles. Kaia, our now four year old Labradoodle, is in the Guardianship program. Our new puppy, Gracie, just six months old, will also participate in the Guardianship program, in the future.
Both Kaia and Gracie are clever dogs and they exude personality. Labradoodles shed little to no hair and quickly house train. They are fun, yet calm. They enjoy outside activities, but rarely pass on an opportunity to cuddle in your lap. Their size makes them manageable to travel and vacation with. To keep them looking their best, I recommend regular grooming, every four to six weeks. They are very social dogs and love to be with their humans.
Kaia's puppies were born at our home, so they entered this world in a relaxed, stress-free environment. They remained with us, for the first three to four weeks. They then went to Annette's home, where they remained for the next several weeks. They continued to be raised in a home environment, where they are nurtured and cared for, until they have reached a maturity level to where they could go to their forever homes. Annette makes it her mission to breed and raise healthy puppies, which will make the best quality canine family member and companion. Her highly ethical approach produces puppies that are playful, smart and highly trainable. Her adult Labradoodle breeding parents have comprehensive health screenings, such as eye, hip and elbow exams to diagnose any hereditary problems. All puppies are vaccinated and wormed, on schedule, to ensure a good, healthy start. As a bonus, she has a trainer come into her home to begin teaching your puppy basic commands and leash training. It is my experience, that Annette Kaplan, of Wine Country Doodles is an exceptional breeder, whose main goal is to provide her clients with a healthy, happy puppy. If you are lucky enough to own one of Annette's pups, you are pretty darn lucky!!!
K Ward Owner of “Kaia-Lucy” & “Gracie”
Novato, CA.
Purchased dogs 2008 & 2009
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We highly recommend Annette Kaplan & her wonderful dogs at Wine Country Doodles. Annette is a smart, loving & conscientious breeder & I truly admire her approach to the dogs. She raises her puppies in a loving home environment, with plenty of stimulation, wonderful care & lots of attention. After years of promising our four children a puppy, we finally decided we were ready. I spent quite a lot of time researching breeds & the labradoodle seemed perfect: friendly, active, calm, smart & non-shedding. As a novice to the world of dogs, I did my research & called several breeders. Even over the phone, I could tell Annette was the breeder for us. Within a few minutes, she provided me with resources & more information than all the other breeders combined. Not only was it clear that she was a real expert, I didn't feel any sales pressure as I had with a few of the other breeders. (One breeder, when I said we wanted a puppy with an outgoing nature, told me that puppies don't have personalities!!) Annette invited us to come for a visit, just to familiarize ourselves with the breed. Of course, we fell in love with little Cody, who is now the star of the family. Not only is he adorable, but also he has the sweetest nature. My 2-1/2 year old twin niece & nephew just visited & though they are also adorable, they are a force of nature. I was more than a little worried about how Cody would handle them. Luckily, the training tips Annette provided, such as handling the dogs' ears & feet often, prepared Cody for the little hands that couldn't stop playing with him. The 3 of them rolled on the floor & played together everyday; Cody didn't once jump on them, didn't bite & didn't growl when they played with his food (I prepared him for that, too). We really appreciated that Annette started Cody on training early, so that when we brought him home, he knew how to sit, stay & lie down. Also, he was nearly house-trained, which I now know is huge. I think the breed is a smart breed, but I also attribute our pup's brightness to early training & stimulation. At a puppy socialization class at our vet's, everyone was surprised that he could already sit & lie down on command. Though we're not quite ready for another puppy yet, my kids are keeping an eye on the upcoming litters & we will definitely go back to Annette. My husband & I are more than pleased with our puppy experience and wouldn't hesitate to give Annette the highest recommendation.
U Smit
Piedmont, CA
Purchased Cody Jan 2010 Age 3 mos |
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