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Death is all they know. They know not what they do. I'm gonna build the home of my latest dreams. And you can bet it all be green. Right down to the biodiesel in the bulldozers. It took twice as long and cost twice as much. Had to account for the desert and mountains and such. But I've built me a home on the edge of my cliff And now it's about ready to rent I told a little white lie to my neighbor next door Who shares the dirt road up to my place and her's. Said she could most certainly rest assured There'd be no AirBnB-ing from me. And her place is just a little stone hovel She built stone by stone before smart phones or Google. And the woman herself is just as unkept and wild As the terrain, or a Tasmanian devil. And she don't wave no more. I take it she's a little sore At all the traffic leading to my door That I said there wouldn't be. And when I suggested we bring up a dumpster She threw back her head and she laughed like the thunder. Said, "What kind of dump truck you think could get up here On that road of our's that you've destroyed. But it's nothing some asphalt and money can't save. And I'm willing to spring for having it paved. For all of us. I hit a small snag in my rain water collection. It seems for the desert it's not the best sort of system. So as I work out some kind of solution The jacuzzi tub sits dry. I got my septic hanging from the side of my cliff Cleverly hidden and holding our shit Sitting on what the Devil called a wash But it works fine. And it's kind of tricky getting most supplies. The nearest Walmart is not nearby. Hell even a proper grocer is over an hour drive. And don't get me started on the absence of a Starbucks. But I am here at the very ground floor Of an exciting new destination location. And by the time we're booming I plan to own a little more. Yeah, life just gets better and better. I hear we're getting a Dollar General. And that's not too bad a start. Never Seen a Ghost [single] I ain't never seen a ghost in this old house. Nah, nah, nah, nah. Nine months there's a baby girl She'll grow up hated but she won't grow old I ain't never seen a ghost in this old house. The wife's grabs a knife while the devil sings The moon gives light where the child lay Now there's blood on the rug and a mother screams Well I ain't never seen a ghost in this old house. Well there's footsteps on the stairs And there's footsteps overhead And there's shadows on the wall Make me wish that I were dead And the TV won't stay off It's as loud as it can go And there's pennies in the rafters And some doors that won't stay closed And there's creaking in the hallway And some pictures overturned And there's even been a baby heard Well I ain't never seen a ghost in this old house. Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah. Many years ago, my beloved leather rope broke and I needed to replace it because the leather ropes that I looked at just did not have the same swing and feel. I've gone through many ropes and am certain that I will go through many more; however, when it comes to just the pure pleasure of jumping rope, the Bullet Fit is ideal. First, the rope is a solid wire coated by rubber. This is not a rope that should be used on concrete but one that should be used on a mat or other forgiving surface like a workout room or gym floor. Second, the handles are absolutely remarkable because there is virtually zero resistance where you can hold it individually, spin it, and watch it turn effortlessly for at least 30 seconds. Actually, it is more than 30 seconds but I really do not want to hype it that much. If it's able to spin that freely, then obviously there will be little to no resistance as you're spinning the rope. Third, I saw the Bullet Fit some time ago and decided not to buy it because of the price point; however, it became a steal when the rope was placed on clearance and there was no choice for me but to buy the rope. Actually, I purchased 2. I don't know why they placed the rope on clearance and I will get back to that. Fourth, this rope is customizable as you can use it simply in its native form or you can build a very good heavy workout rope by using the heavy 2" beads that are on sale. With the handles and the heavy beads, my workout rope came to a stout 9 oz. You can vary the weight by using the 1" standard and 2" standard beads. Fifth, the Bullet Fit is a two-way rope that can be set up as a traditional rope for tricks in its native form or for speed and double unders by simply repositioning the rope. 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The Bullet Fit is the only one that is a two-way rope and they should keep it for that reason. The Ugly. There will be absolutely no replacement for this product when it is gone and the price has increased from when it was first placed on clearance. Get the Bullet Fit while you can! The staff at Elite SRS are prompt, professional, courteous and will get the products to you lightning fast. I have been using these and replacing for almost 4 yrs. Use a rubber surface and they will last about about a year depending on your use I jump minutes days a week these are great quality. I think the junk l jump rope is really quality material. It has a nice balanced weight. April Allbee. Singer whistled during the song. Anyway the girl in the video had dark hair, and muscular legs and from time to time was in a red dress in and out of a bar tote area. I think it was from the last 10 years maybe. In the video, a band possibly dressed as insects, memory is fickle plays in a coffee can and in the end of the video this possibly blonde lady swaps places with them and she ends up in the coffee can. There was possibly some polka dot design, either on the lady's dress or on the walls of the environment. My dad has a pretty vast music collection and I assumed he put it on there for me. Turns out He and I both can't find the song. It's not that new dubstep one from beatsaber, or Dwight Twilley, and it's not Across the Burning Sands by Jim Stubblefield but that one has definitely gotten the closest. If anyone knows what song this is I would be eternally grateful. Maybe it was demo music for that particular MP3 Player? I would be super excited to listen to this song again itw as a huge part of my childhood. It was a girl finding her boyfriend kissing another girl. She drops a cup. Kinda looks like they are in an apartment. The song is sung by a man and woman. Also had scream vocals. It was an old vinyl record of my dad's. Or the band has something in the name that has to do with "Vegas" or something similar , but from the research I did I found nothing. The video is set in like acivil war type setting and a soldier helps an enemy soldier who was shot 14 Dec trying to find a song i loved i looked everywhere for it but its an asian title i think so im having a hardtime. If I remember correctly the singer had short hair onthe top of her head but a long braid in the back. The video starts off with her and a stuffed toy cow or maybe it was a hand puppet. The main woman becomes this witch-god like person as well. But it was all energetic and a cheery song. All I remember was the music video was pastel colored with this blue haired anime girl. It started with a section of students making a sound like that of wind, just blowing air through our lips. After that a fourth part was brought in but I cannot remember what it was. The song went on with each section fading out in the order it was brought in. The song is a dance version of an 80s song. Cheers 3 Dec Music video This was a few years back but it was a Japanese animates song I think it gopopular in the us and it was about a person I think in vr or a something and there was a girl and it was kinda raunchy. There was also a train and near death. It was about a girl who went from geeky to popular and "Hot". Two guys trap her in a parking lot and try to convince her to date one of them, she ends up using a move she learned in karate to trip them into cow manure. I think they did say she had a short dress on. The mussic video is black and white orryellow and white. We can't remember the exact lyrics but might've been about a couple getting together with a dog named bob? About 1 to 2min in, a male voice softly hums and then sings at about 3 to 4 min in an arabic or slavic language. I believe he didn't really want to be there cause he hadnt been living his life the way he should. Holding Tommy guns. Lead singer blonde. It had a good beat and a great message. I wish I could find it. Female country singer not a top name It starts with a voicemail clip from a mom Please help!!! It was a metal song and I cant find it since but the memory of it lives on in my head. If it turns up on Google, go there. Great site. So i was riding my green camel through the desert and we saw a pirate. I useally watched that movie on Star Academy channel. Same singer in another clip is a homeless and get picked up by a transfers with a limousine. One of the teenager is a transgender. Songends with him sitting on a throne in a spaceship with a lot of red robed people around him. Black lady dancing with big Teddy bear 20 Sep kid keeps singing but I can't recall the song! My young child keeps singing this song that I know I have heardrecently. It has an upbeat tempo and there is this low mans voice that say "here we go" and I can't remember who sings it. I've been searching for 2 hours! I thought it was Ray Stevens but googled his songs and no luck. Any info email me at: aneokle yahoo. Remember an overhead shot in a library of the imacs in a circle 15 Sep Song in The D'Amelio Show, episode 6 There is a song that plays in the back while Charli D'Amelio is dancing ataround minutes. Ive searched up the lyrics but there is nothing I can find. Does anybody know what it is?? I believe the song mentions that she is a couple years older than the guy, and at one point she rides up on a horse. I can'tremember the language for sure. There's a man and a woman making love then the husband catches them and shoots his gun. You then hear sirens and then you hear a reporter at the end of the song. I hope so one can help me with the name of the song. I remember a guy withstacked greased up black hair and black suit dancing in the beginning with a white background and later dancing with spinning lights in a dark room. I think he was imitating vanilla ice singing. The clip was pretty weird with the bandplaying in the courtyard all surrounded by building and showing people talking to each other from all the windows while the band was playing down there. Pretty colourful video clip in general and quite catchy music. All I can remember is the music video. Does anyone remember a British pop rock song from the s thatsampled wedding bells and Here Comes the Bride? Not sure if there are numbers in the title of the song 13 Aug it echoes and I heard it on tik tok 12 Aug Break Up I am looking for a particular song about a break up sung by a female singerand she mentions all she is are eggs on a plate 11 Aug Black girl group song What is the name of the song where in the beginning they have war sirens andthey are dressed in camouflage. First a asian man is waitingin the rain holding an umbrella until a woman arrives. They get togehter but later on the woman dies in a car accident. I dont know exactly which language it was like vietnamese or korean but it is at least 5 years old or more. Video of male and female singing in what looks like a dryswimming pool inside of a building. They look to be in late 20's or early 30's. It was very catchy, but I never knew the name of the song.If I recall correctly, she was black. It was a picture from her from the side either face or whole body , she was dressed like a human-leopard and I think the song was late 90s - early ? I think I remember a few words like "la vie c'est" but I am not sure. I watched this music video on youtube but I can't find it anywhere now. This song was sung by a guyand the mv had dogs walking around and pictures of dogs. The song lyrics should be about dogs as well but i'm not sure about that. It is a pre song i believe. I heard this song the other day on Siriusxm 50's channel.Anyway I was going to share itwith my fiancee and have a laugh about it if I could find it on youtube. It's some sortof remix, there's a trailer on a hill or something, police and a woman who gets blinded by a spaceship light. I remember hearing it in the 70s. It is not the song by B. It is an upbeat song almost like jazz or pop. Any help would be appreciated. It was a black girl with messy hair in a school girl outfit. In the video she was singing aboutthe break up. At the start of the video she is arguing with her boyfriend and when the song starts shes alone in her bedroom drinking and dreaming about him with her. I think the thumbnail of the video was where she was laying upside down her bed with smeared mascara on her eyes. Please if you now this song let me know, because i cant seem to find it. It could be about 2 to 3 years old maybe. It's a music video, solo male artist with brown hair, walking down the streetsand he sings on a porch at one point? Newish song, I think lyrics were about him being lonely, another man?? This was the intro to thesong. Similar vibe to the five stairsteps' Ooh Child.I do not remember any of the lyrics nor do I remember what any of the rooms look like my wife believes that the video started out with a male and a female in it but I do not remember for sure the female is white. Would love to find the video again. My email is hoorah gmail. The singer is either ablack or brown 20ss lady. This song was available on iTunes around or a bit earlier than it. I don't have any clue of the lyrics , but in the 2nd intro i think it mentioned the room structure, the intro music before 1st line of the song was repeated before the start of 2nd part of song and i think it has a sound "bang" or a gunshot. This singer has a very beautiful , strong mezzo vocal. I really hope that someone can help me to find this song, thank you. I am looking for a music video where a white male singer sits in frontof the camera and sings while someone puts lipstick on his lips and make-up on his face. Very simple, very effective. Camera doesn't move. Seen on minutes late 90"s or s 16 Jun teen pop song from late 80s early 90s I remember it was by a girl, maybe a girl band and it was an upbeat song notplayed on radio for long but the lyrics I remember are and abc 16 Jun loking for a song the only thing that i can remember is "i'm a lover never a fighter"lirycs andis was a by a chicano rap group back in the and can anybody help?? Maybe,folksy type song. Holocaust video feel to it. Religious compound. Runaway in the end. They wouldsend letters to each other. I believe they ran into the woods. Seems the religious teachers would berate them. I literally have nothing else to go on. Male band. I saw it on youtube but can't find in my history, somewhere around. Really want to hear again. I used to listen to it some time in between and on Youtube. The youtube music video had a couple of Asian girls possibly Chinese dancing ballet. It was more on the classical side. I remember some of the lyrics saying "don't go home" or "don't let go" or something like that. A classic. Townspeople are watching as they pass by. Ends with them together in a row boat on a lake. They are dressed as soldiers, pretty sure it is on a beach with sand dunes. Most of the video is them wandering around the sand dunes, and driving an armored vehicle or tank around the whole time. I seem to recall a white horse as well on the beach. I watched it many times on youtube years ago, but now I can not find a trace of it anywhere on the internet. It was not a 1 hit, but still famous enough to be pretty well known in the USA, and to make the music video.And English wasn't my First Language. I only remember these parts of the song: 1. A man shouting as though he was in pain or falling at the beginning of the song and the music follows. Parts of yhe Lyrics sounds like this: "Chic Chic chicago" and I guess "that's where we wanna go" may be the next line. Then I believe there was a Chorus and a bit of it says "Chicago Chicago". It was sung by a female artist Like Children singing I am not sure whether this song was sung in the year or not because inthe Cassette there was a song "Karma Chameleon" before the song I am looking for. Who is this song by? Male artist around to .All Ican remember is it had a sample of someone saying "come on now" all the way through it and there was a picture in picture type video of some guy saying the line each time in the corner. She probably had braids or pigtails. I remember maybe a white window in the music video, 11 Mar anime tiktok song so I've seen this one TikTok its a girl singing this anime song or some sortof that, she sings it really fast and got popular for it. The somg has 2 parts. Then people come to her door to tell her he has died in the war? If I remember right the rest of the music video was black and white except her dress ect. The song became very popular I would say around a year or two ago. But hoping the video description will help me out 21 Feb Lyrics. I saw it on MTV. The lead has black hair and the music video has her dancing and leaning wearing a letterman jacket. They aren't Pop but I think the music video had either a couple million views or more 6 Feb Music video where a girl is wearing a letterman jacket and some of it lookslike it was shot at a high-school. It isn't Pop music but I think its about being different from other people. I believe thiis is also the name of the song.A guy was inside of an abandonedhouse with furniture covered in white linens and the singer was a female kind of always popping out in the reflection of the mirrors inside the house. Looking around for this beautiful girl whose face is covered by veil. The guy is Probably wearing this white Long arabic dress. .Plz help its stuck in my headfor the past 3 weeks 26 Jan Robbers get a giant ruby from a sale. The music is from the s or s. Can you help me? A fat man is dancing in shool, throwing papers around, I do remember in the video the were sitting in back of a limo when they were singing and the beginning of the song in the intro kinda sounds like sisqos thong song intro 18 Jan All I can remember was I think the woman had short brown or black hair and shewas in an abandoned building that had water dripping from it. And bring it back around 9 Jan Korean music video where the boy is holding an alligator and the girl is riding a bike 4 Jan Looking for a song This was a particular party song where people run on a beach to stop sunriseand reverse sunrise to continue party. I think it was David Guetta song but was not able to find it. He says te amo alot its more of. Black lady dancing with big Teddy bear 23 Dec looking for a song and a singer i really don't remember any lyriic or can't describe the singer. All i rememberis the singer is a female teenager i think or around early 20's. She has a long hair. What is the artistand what is the song? It was about a woman having an affair with a guy and her husband comes home early and catches them. He shoots them in anger, you hear sirens then the police show up. The catch? The entire song is in French! Can anyone help???? She did a song about her dad some of the lyrics in this song are " do you love me like you love her " I'm down at the end of the road " was it my fault you left " she refers to the other women as "bitch" the video she sings this song on is recorded live at a outdoor venue she is sitting on a stool she tells the whole story to the crowd she sings then sitting then she gets up and trips on the microphone cord. She has a powerful and raspy voice. Then she goes and plays the piano. I think the first verse started with "Music in the aireverywhere" The chorus could have been "Rock my love" or "Rock my world". In one of the verses, I remember something like ".It was a Japanese music video with a giant robotwith people waving giant flags and confetti everywhere. The singer and performers were wearing all white in a somewhat militerisitic fashion 27 Nov Decode these lines of the song to depict the prop. Female singer, I recall the lyrics having to dowith clouds or something, the title might have had magic in it or the lyrics did 26 Nov Looking for a song Female artist, country, black hair and she is riding on a horse and slides offof it in front of a ranch house. Her hair is very 80's, in that it looks very hair-sprayed and frizzy. Lyrics are something about a boy and his eyes. Sorry I can describe more it's been awhile since I heard it 25 Nov Country song It is about a girl who is sitting in a bar or restaurant talking about how herex looks good i think she said he was in a white t shirt and said the color of his eyes but says he is no good and its sung by a girl 24 Nov You a mascot you a loser 24 Nov pop song girl in. Lyrics about dripping idk 24 Nov Looking for a song I am looking for a song, it goes something like 'God cried for the angels toshut the curtains' I heard it years ago in church while worshipping. Man the singer isin a recliner watching the world through a television screen. Thats all i got. There are two voices in the song first is a male deep voice like sad and he is saying "like a broken whale I could fly to you until i found you" and then is girl voice like sad screaming and singing and it only says "like a broken.I'm not sure if you're still looking for it, but if you are here it is. Sik World - Broken Wings 20 Nov early s music video feat. I can't quite remember the category of music I think it was dance. She was wearing a black one piece with denim shorts. Then the girl and singer and laying in a bed together. Fountains of gold, fountains of blue glisten on the darkness while I wait for you.Music video has boyfriend running away from dreadlocked crim in abandoned apartment block and hiding. His girlfriend's father is an evil looking criminal with a scar whom they have stolen alarge diamond from. Clip wasaround maybe? There was a girl and shewas wearing a crop top and leather jacket on top and I think a glove on one hand and her hair was loose. In the video the female vocalist climbs out of a suitcase in the countryside of somewhere in Africa, I think, and dances in a village hall with a black man who performs an awesome dance with a broom in front of a transistor radio.Actually, I think most of the singing is by a black male singer! It's quite jazzy! The music video had a girl in a coffinlooking out a window at her self dress in black and she buries her own self. Thesinger is a black woman in a red slim red gown alone on the beach. The song has a nice pop tune with mild electric guitars. They are livingamongst a Mormon religious style community and are frown upon and being judged. They both have a tattoo. The young woman decides to venture out of town and finds a place where there are other people who have the same tattoo. She returns to her daughter in the morning after attending a concerts and tells here daughter to pack her things I've found a place where we belong. I think it came out in the late 90s. It showsa band playing on a low stage with the lead singer in front of it, on the right. In the back there was a big moon. I remember the singer has short blonde hair. I swore it was Toad the wet sprocket but I can seem to find it. A girl with really long blonde hair singing about "I just want to see you again, the nights are long and days won't end. Baby, when will I see you again" and she is swimming in the ocean at some point. Thank you 9 Nov Looking for a music video with rope jumping Music video with a tall white guy with some cowboy air about him jeans and abig belt buckle. He walk through a whole video. Along the video we see several cute black girls in identical sport suits, wearing small red horns, and doing nice rope jumping tricks. Thesong was a little bit sad, the music video was almost fairytale like. I've watched it on Viva or MTV. I think it was a one hit wonder. I think they were german but cant rememeber. They were a rock band. .I think they wer 5 in the band. I think the lyrics were I can't take the leaving anymore. There was a woman in a huge mansion like in Texas and her husband came home on an helicopter and put his wedding ring on before he went inside. It was a black female singer and I think it was a gospel singer as well 2 Nov Looking for a song Looking for a song I saw the video on Super Channel in the late 80s. Looked to be done in the style of 's. I also remember a blonde female being the "victim" in the video. I believe the song was done around ish. Talks about how he always has her back. Timeline of song release was around plus it may have peaked on a chart or not 28 Oct Help! She may have done a cover of Me and the Devil Blues. I think she goes by one name, the album cover was all black and white, and I believe the album came out between .Some of her songs are just instruments with a lot of percussive sounds. It had a love song sound to it and played on easy listening stations. Long brown hair, she's wearing a red dress and singing by apool. People appear to be having a good time partying and jumping into the pool. First heard the song back in the late 90s. The song happens to be sung a native language, can't figure out weather it was Carrabian or latin. Maybe The Smiths. There was this song I listened to on Radio Disney in and it was amusic video that started with I think a woman maybe with a red scarf on her head and she picked up sand in the desert and let it slip through her fingers and then a bunch of people popped out of the sand and everyone was in the desert and I've been trying to find this song for years with no luck. Please help it's driving me crazy! In '90 years or maybe in I remember a Song with two blonde girls which were the singers standing in a dance Club and at a point One of them went to the toilet with a boy to have sex, and She was standing by the Door with her hands on the upside. At one point they stop the car and dance in the headlights. Then they stay in a tent overnight. Later on in the video it seems like the boy has some sort of superpower, I think his hands start glowing? I remember he then ends up at some sort of test facility with a drip in and he's wearing a hospital gown, then the girl rescues him. Thats all I can remember! I've been searching for nearly a week now for this song, any help would be great! I watched the clip. In the clip, only two scenes come to my mind. The woman was tied up on the mast on a ship. It was saying "save me" while connected. Later, in the same clip, she was also singing in a church dress wearing a nun's outfit. Basically just this guysinging about the different parts of a girls face and why he loves them. She was walking down the street. It's not "Massive Attack - Unfinished Sympathy". I know it's not much information but I hope you can still help me. Cali video. Heraps in English and some parts in Spanish. The bass player is also female. At the end of the video, the band members appear together before a huge red curtain. From the 90s I believe. Very vague. Song begins with "bouncing" music,then not that deep growl. Lyrics are about time somethink like "the time is not going back forewer" Then female choir without word with heavy drums march like , refrene and again "bouncing" like in a club 16 Oct looking for a song from remembering a music video so from what I remember of the music video it starts with a guy playing a guitar in a small room with what looks like a bunch of lamps of some sort. Oneof the first you tubers. Had a popular song with a water drip sound in it. Heard it from some spotify EDM ish list 15 Oct Feel so soft smell so soft 14 Oct "ee ah ee ah ee ah" lyrics 14 Oct she once knew a guy with a heart of gold Who promised to paint her past pinkOne guy counted out her green i. So fly da fly ya china town mya non gonotho gollo menieeeee. Male artist, dark scenery, around a campfire. Death is all they know. They know not what they do. I'm gonna build the home of my latest dreams. And you can bet it all be green. Right down to the biodiesel in the bulldozers. It took twice as long and cost twice as much. Had to account for the desert and mountains and such. But I've built me a home on the edge of my cliff And now it's about ready to rent I told a little white lie to my neighbor next door Who shares the dirt road up to my place and her's. Said she could most certainly rest assured There'd be no AirBnB-ing from me. And her place is just a little stone hovel She built stone by stone before smart phones or Google. And the woman herself is just as unkept and wild As the terrain, or a Tasmanian devil. And she don't wave no more. I take it she's a little sore At all the traffic leading to my door That I said there wouldn't be. And when I suggested we bring up a dumpster She threw back her head and she laughed like the thunder. Said, "What kind of dump truck you think could get up here On that road of our's that you've destroyed. But it's nothing some asphalt and money can't save. And I'm willing to spring for having it paved. For all of us. I hit a small snag in my rain water collection. It seems for the desert it's not the best sort of system. So as I work out some kind of solution The jacuzzi tub sits dry. I got my septic hanging from the side of my cliff Cleverly hidden and holding our shit Sitting on what the Devil called a wash But it works fine. And it's kind of tricky getting most supplies. The nearest Walmart is not nearby. Hell even a proper grocer is over an hour drive. And don't get me started on the absence of a Starbucks. But I am here at the very ground floor Of an exciting new destination location. And by the time we're booming I plan to own a little more. Yeah, life just gets better and better. I hear we're getting a Dollar General. And that's not too bad a start. Never Seen a Ghost [single] I ain't never seen a ghost in this old house. Nah, nah, nah, nah. Nine months there's a baby girl She'll grow up hated but she won't grow old I ain't never seen a ghost in this old house. The wife's grabs a knife while the devil sings The moon gives light where the child lay Now there's blood on the rug and a mother screams Well I ain't never seen a ghost in this old house. Well there's footsteps on the stairs And there's footsteps overhead And there's shadows on the wall Make me wish that I were dead And the TV won't stay off It's as loud as it can go And there's pennies in the rafters And some doors that won't stay closed And there's creaking in the hallway And some pictures overturned And there's even been a baby heard Well I ain't never seen a ghost in this old house. Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah. I think I wrote both versions in the late s. I hope kids will listen to the song and imagine all the people all over the world and how everybody's doing something at every moment. I love the baritone saxophone in this one! I didn't feel like it captured what I thought of and felt when I would see a balloon floating by itself across the sky. My brother Tim helped me out a lot with writing lyrics and focusing the feel of this song. Once we figured out that perspective the song sort of wrote itself. It started out being about a family of bears in a river then changed many times before ending up being about staying cool in the summer sun. I loved the music so much that I stuck with it and now I love it! Maybe this song will help when the kids get grumpy at the beach? This is another song that came out of my frequent habit of looking at something small and weird and giving in an inner life. I saw part of a stale cookie on the sidewalk one day and imagined it's whole story. I wanted this one to kind of sound like a lost Bob Dylan song if Bob Dylan ever sang about old cookies. When I am out in the world and walking by the seaside and someone comes blasting by on a motorcycle with no muffler it scares me! Basically I am scared of those loud motorcycles and thought I would write a song about it that does not tell them to stop but just lets everyone know how I feel. I went out and bought a special distortion pedal to get a special fuzzy guitar tone for this one. I am also singing about how a child grows and shines like an awesome blossom. It was so cute that it quickly became I catchphrase around the house. I did a demo of the song way back then almost 20 years ago and finally got around to recording it now. It never felt really right so I stripped the lyrics away and came up with this idea the tongue twister toy boat thing. So it's sort of a song about trying to say toy boat and it's also the song about my toy boat that you will get if you can say toy boat over and over again. I guess I wrote this song from the parent's perspective a little bit. You know when a child is excited and crazy and we'll get ready for bed. Maybe if you parents out there singing this song to your crazy child in the evening it will help you wrangle them into the nighttime routine. I noticed that it was common for me to meet little baby fans at shows and they would suddenly go all shy right when they approached me. So I thought it would be good for those shy kids to have a little anthem. Now I call them "invisible lizards" and pretend that they are changing color to disappear when they feel shy. I didn't think I could love my kids and more every day but it seems like that's what happened! I just wanted to bottle that feeling of trying to take a mental snapshot of every moment when my kids were little so that I would never forget those times. Kind of like a mouse in that book "Frederick" about the mouse who absorbs summertime in the form of poetry and then when the other mice are cold in the winter he reminds them what it's like to feel warm. This one came to me about 10 years ago when I was writing for the second album but it never got recorded until just recently. It got lost in the cracks and it was like finding a shinny penny when I uncovered it again. As parents we all have to answer those "why" questions that can go on forever and ever. I thought it would be fun to make the kids questions impossible situations to illustrate how weird and random the world can seem to a kid. I kept a recording of it for years and finally turned it into this song. I had a great time making all the voices of the animals I am trying to call in this song. We all know that animals have phones right? I am pretending they do! This is another case of loving the music but not loving the lyrics to the original and trying new ones. Sometimes kids get that crazy sensory overload thing where they can't control their emotions. Underneath it all is your sweet kid but for now the sour one is louder. A kid gave me a series of dreams and I chopped them up and put them to music. I would credit that kid here but I don't remember who it was. Eventually I wrote all new lyrics with my own "dreams" in there and made it an official Caspar song. It just made me sad to think that the car was patiently waiting for the owner to return and might run down its battery before that happened. I still can see that poor car in the dark rain all alone. I decided not to resolve the story but just leave the car in the state of forever waiting. This is the true story of the actual Babypants that are part of my name. I really did find them and they really did spark creativity in me after a long blank period where I could not write and I really did loose them. Have you seen them? This started off as a slower song but I redid it to bring a little more energy to the groove. I love how it came out and if you find those babypants let me know! At least I pretended that I could and this song came flowing out. It is important to stop and just let the energy of the world flood into your being every once in a while. If you do you will be treated to a symphony of tiny grooves. I was listening to old songs one day and thought this one would make a good Caspar song. I tried a few different ways to approach the lyrics and rewrote it many times but basically ended up using the original lyrics with the addition of a couple of verses. I loved my childhood in the s and this is a love song for those times. I put out a couple of years ago was supposed to have this song on it but it just was not finished at the time so it had to sit that one out and wait for this record to see the light of day. I just wanted to capture that amazing feeling of looking out at fresh snowfall when I was a kid and feeling like the whole world had been replaced by a smooth frozen white world. It was a bit of an attempt to write something in the vein of the old Grimm's Fairy Tales. Those old poems are pretty dark but I just couldn't make the song work lyrically or musically after much trying so I shelved it. I brought it back out and made the geese into ducks and had them joining each other rather than being plucked up and made the music more rocking and the song came back to life! The verses were surreal and silly so I changed it to be about cooking up silly images in my mind and how I loved to daydream about weird stuff with my kids when they were little. This song is about that moment when a kid is mobile and walking and just about as tall as your kneecaps. I just took that idea and mixed it with weed and plant imagery. I wrote the original version of this tune in so it is another one that has been sitting around for a long long long long long time. I loved the groove and the idea of a chain of animals being the only real point of the song but his version was a bit gruesome. So I worked the lyrics into a new shape and recorded it with only voices and then slowly over many years found a musical vibe to fit the song. It is a pretty different feel for a Caspar song but I hope you dig it. Thanks for the inspiration Augie! Wellspring focuses on taking care of families who are in crisis and this young girl decided to do a fundraising campaign by going door-to-door in her neighborhood asking for loose change to give to Wellspring. Her story was so inspiring that a whole campaign dedicated to motivating young kids to think about philanthropy was born. As part of that campaign I wrote this song for her. Originally it has slightly different lyrics about saving pennies and how they could add up to create real change. I'll do the lyrics a bit to be about the joy of having a baby but the theme of expressing love for each other is the same. She says she doesn't remember that which seems pretty appropriate for a song about not being able to remember a song! Just a song about not remembering something that might help you remember something. I always loved the feel and the shape of it but the lyrics were super abstract, which is probably why it never got used before. I settled on this idea of how special it is when a child is upset and a parent can turn things around for that child and how safe and happy and loving that interaction is. I included a ton of key changes to make things musically interesting. Just let your mind open up and see what I see and you will have fun with this one! When the coronovirus hit and the shelter in place directive became real I felt kind of scared and nervous about things and I found myself gravitating toward this song. As I recorded it I felt better and remembered that during dark times I need to encourage my creativity and hopefully help others to do the same. Recently I found out that the copyright had lapsed on this tune and it is now in the public domain. That news item reminded me of the tune so I bopped out to the studio to do my own version. Go bird go! I felt like I needed to take the idea of feeling and living like a baby and make my own song because I have been toying around with that as a theme for a song for many years but had not found the right feel for it. The parody ended up not feeling quite right so I wrote new chords and melodies for it and knocked the new version out in one day of inspiration. Don't forget to see the world through beginner's eyes as much as you can. I thought it would be fun to dress it up in a bit of a modern style with chugging guitars so it didn't get TOO cute! This song would not be any help at all in that situation. I wish I could offer you more help in that situation but all I have are questions and no answers. I remember the feeling that I just wanted to freeze time as I gazed down at my kids when they were super little. Each of those moments seemed to stretch on forever. At the same time I wanted them to grow and be free so it is a mixed bag of feelings for me. BREAK OF DAWN Originally this song was about how parents will stay up all night with their kids no matter how hard it is on them but it ended up sounding like the parents were complaining so I changed it to be about nocturnal animals. I love the quiet spooky hushed vibe on this one. When I wrote it I was kind of channeling Alice in Chains believe it or not but I ended up toning down the dark harmonies that were all over the original version. I toned the original down from its loud rock roots and made it about the cycle of days coming and going. It's just a little relaxing meditation on the passage of time. I liked including images of snoring babies and chainsaws in this one. Just a simple lullaby about how sleep pulls you in and that moment of giving up and going to sleep that kids have such a hard time with. Don't they know how delicious sleep is? I put down the snacks and took up the guitar and sang that line to a little melody and eventually after 7 years of goofing around it became this lullaby. I have this one fading in and fading out so if you put this song on repeat you can leave it on in a kid's room and it will be a perpetual lullaby loop that will hopefully get them off to dreamland easily. This time I took the original lyrics and expanded them and put them to new music that feels more like marching to me. I hacked up the old songs and smashed the lyrics into the melody from the song about my son and got this ditty. Suddenly I saw this army of termites marching toward my house to eat the whole thing in one big massive attack. I started marching around the kitchen and singing out loud! I ran out to the studio and tracked this immediately. Musically I am making a nod to my old mentor Mark Sandman and his band Morphine here. I miss you Mark. I was like the music a lot and thought it would make a good vibe for a cast for song. It took me a while to get the lyrics right on this one. I had the wrong perspective for a while. I love the way it turned out and that in part is brand-new to the tune and one of my favorite parts. In looking at old songs to revamp for Caspar I found a recording of that song and loved the music and started trying to find a new subject matter. Then I was playing with a little synthesizer and made a little buzzy farty noise with it and started to imagine a mosquito buzzing around. Then I remembered that in the summertime I have a super hard time going to sleep with a mosquito in the bedroom and a song was born! I have SO many songs about monkeys that I started to cast about for a different theme. I have always sung placeholder lyrics about pickles but never had a pickle themes song so I challenged myself to write a pickle song! This lucky pickle gets a luxury vacation out of the deal. I'M A BEE I thought it would be fun to write a song from the perspective of a B flying around on a beach in the summertime desperate for a sweet treat. I am provides the verse lyrics without writing them down and allowed myself to be repetitive and sort of random with the lyrics. I had a lot of fun recording this one and making it sound kind of unique and buzzy like a bee. The lyrics were always really abstract and they ended up still being kind of abstract in the final version but they were REALLY abstract back in the day. I love nature and I think this is a love song for a fantasy of being able to live outside all the time. I was never crazy about the lyrics I had written or the recording of the song that The Presidents of the USA did so I decided to give it another spin. It took a few years to get the vibe and the lyrics right. I think I rewrote this one about 5 times before I got it to feel right! When looking at old nursery rhymes I noticed how dark and spooky they could be so I wrote a song that celebrates spookiness. I hope it does not scare anybody too much because this song gives me goosebumps everything I hear it! It was kind of about a relationship that did not work out and I changed it of course to be about that lovely interdependence that is so clear in nature and love. I really enjoy the laid back vibe of this song and the rich harmonies were super fun to put together. Before I went on I walked around the grounds and had this funny experience where all of the animals ignored me when I tried to lure them over for a howdy. As I walked I made up this song and recorded it on my phone. I found it many years later and finally recorded it. I just want to be friends with every animal I encounter. Is that too much to ask? I believe that human beings are getting better over time and I am proud to be part of our ascent to greatness! I love that silly transitional time when kids are too excited to go to bed because being awake is so much more exciting and they get so tired and upset that they cry while trying to keep the party going. I rewrote it to be more of a ballad with all the details of the dogs experience to paint more of a picture. I fee like this song is a musical number from a musical that does not exist yet! I love this song so much and I'm not sure the book will ever happen so I decided to do it shorter version of it for this album. I had a lot of fun playing around with the different instruments for each season. I guess it's my cartoon version of Vivaldi's Four Seasons"! The poor thing was covered with dust and dirt but it was also just making it's own way with a certain determination that I found inspiring. I sat on the title for a long time and then one say the song popped out. I had to rewrite it about 4 times to get the tone and lyrics exactly right but I am glad I did because I love this one a lot! We are all just slugs in the dust really. I like to squint at zebras and imagine that they are white with black stripes then shift my thinking to black with white. So I wrote a song about it! This song was inspired by a short animated piece I saw of the same name form by Yuriy Norshteyn. It is an extremely cute and magical bit of animation with tissue paper creating the layers of fog. I wanted to use the atmosphere of the animation to create a song that comes from the same world. When my kids were little I got up with them every morning that I was home from tour with the Presidents. Every verse in this song is a specific memory of getting up with Josie who woke up earlier than her older brother Augie. Josie and I had a few hours during the part of the day when the sun was rising and the world was quiet and this song takes me back to those moments with my baby daughter. It was like a little furry bullet. I just immediately started singing this song as if it was already written. I recorded it in one sitting when I got back home. Thank you little jackrabbit for being so fast. I love them. I love them so much. I really really really love them. They are my favorite. I love noodles and butter. I really really do. I love noodles. I love butter. I love it when they go together to make the rules and butter. I really do. I just do. I was trying to find a new feel for it but it just didn't work with the old lyrics. I took the lyrics away and decided to right about London Bridge involving all kinds of other characters from nursery rhymes. I guess this is sort of a song about a song. I love the download Johnny Cash vibe. This one's one of my favorites. These are the kinds of thoughts that I have! So I organized it like a classic game of addition where you add more and more animals as you go. It was fun write and fun to record and fun to listen to so I hope you like it! I love that they actually get to go to Japan in the end thanks to their booking agent who is a horse. My brother Tim really helped me out on this one. I had a different kind of Jazz field before and then I did it as a pop song and then I tried it as another kind of song and it just never jailed. I also thought it was going to be a spoken word thing for a while with no music. Finally I settled on this way and changed a bunch of the lyrics and edited out averse and finally this thing is finished! This was a song from way back in so it's nice to see it seeing the light of day. I wrote some new lyrics to include more food items for a well balanced menu. I specifically added tofu in cubes because that was one of the big hits in our house when my daughter was tiny. She couldn't get enough of "cubes with magic powder". The "magic powder" was salt! It was just a blob of crazy words with a cool groove. I stripped off the words and updated the music to work as a Caspar song and now you can dance to it even if the ants can't. The one ant that CAN dance is named Timmy after my brother Tim who is a songwriting partner of mine and a brother! The Presidents were there to do a couple of shows and I was super duper sick and stuck inside all day. I brought a tiny ukulele with me and passed the time trying to write little songs. I can't stop writing songs with monkeys in them! Eventually I recorded it and sent it to him to add guitar and snare drum and vocals and a rare collaboration was born. Originally the song was bout how some things have a song and some don't but then I changed it to be about how everything has a song but some are quieter than others. Listen up! One-day Max was walking to my backyard and he opened his hand and he had a little roly-poly pillow bug in his hand. I just started singing about the little bug while Max stood there and rolled the bug around his palm. That was a long time ago and this says stuck around a little idea for a long time. I finally put the effort into finishing it and I'm super happy with it. It sounds roly-poly in the middle part is so weird. This used to have a different title and it didn't really have a story. It was just a bunch of images of the Circus. My brother helped me figure out that I should be writing about myself in the circus. So one day when I took a seaplane up to an island to have lunch with my daughter I wrote all these lyrics on some napkins. Writing lyrics on napkins on the plane is a messy way to write a song. But I did it! I'm pretty proud of some of the rhymes in the song. So it is with great joy that I introduce to you the little song that could! Just a little reminder that even when things are poopy you can choose to see life in a bright light way and help yourself feel better. For some reason my heart broke for the little tiny pencil. I ran out of the studio and immediately started writing this song about how the pencil thinks everything is brown because it's been used so much for so many different drawings and if it ever found out that everything is not brown it would be super sad. I had to rewrite the lyrics a few times to get it right but I think I finally did. I sang "caw caw caw call the crooked crows, caw caw caw someone call the crows" over and over and my son joined in and we had a good old vacuum cleaner jam session. That little rifts stuck with me all those years even though I never recorded it and eventually it resurfaced and became this song about a bunch of crows that play at a scary party and won't stop. Horsey had everything stolen off of him except the frame over the course of the 10 years that I rode him. Finally I had to get rid of Horsey because he became unsafe. That's when a yellow beach cruiser and named it Ducky. I had written a song about loving to ride my bike but it was not feeling right. One day I was out on ducky and the melody and words for this song just came flowing through me as I road my little yellow bike by the ocean. I love you Ducky! Sometimes it's nice to be lazy. Sometimes it's nice to not do anything for a long time. I guess this song is dedicated to that special skill. There's so much thrilling achievement that sometimes we forget that we have the option of being a drowsy dopey dozy dog. That is what I am trying to tell the little worried firefly in this song. I loved working in this style with the background vocals and do wop instrumentation and groove. I prefer to be sleepy on the railroad. Trains make me so tired and groggy that I decided to change the lyrics to the old standard and make it into a lullaby. I was listening to a bunch of instrumental bits that I had lying around and one of them just made me start singing these lyrics over it and it worked! My daughter Josie helped out by singing on the song along with me. She did a great job and really made the track come to life. This is about that classic state that kids get into when they are so tired but are not in bed yet. One time my son Augie fell asleep on the top stair at my brother's house with his head on the landing and his body trailing down the stairs. He was probably the inspiration for this song. I wrote two completely different versions of this song. One of them was longer than one minute so I decided to pick the one that ended exactly in one minute. It was really fun to come up with all the little moments and sound effects in this one. It's jam-packed for such a tiny tune! We called that cloth a burp cloth. We were always looking for the burp cloth and I made up a song about looking for that little cloth. I decided to make it about a worm that reads a book everyday and doesn't want to come out to play. The lyrics just fell out of my brain and the song was born. I went to Missouri to a family reunion when I was 20 years old and my father's brother made a speech during the gathering that was very moving. He was a tough farmer and seeing him get emotional impressed me. As I looked through my old songs I realize that I wanted this idea of being emotional despite being seen as strong to reach a wider audience so I reverted to be about a robot that has a heart. I think this will be the one and only time that I ever sing about robots on a Casper Babypants album. Then I was thinking about all the animals that live in the desert and what would happen to them if they lived in the ocean. Then I thought about all the animals that live in the ocean and what would happen to them if they lived outside of the ocean. So I just wrote a song about creatures from the ocean living in the desert and in the sky and in outer space and wishing that they could be back in the ocean. Maybe this song is about being nostalgic for home? I just love imagining an octopus in weightlessness! When my kids were very little I would lay them on a blanket and sit there with a guitar and play improvisations about how much I love them and how cute they were. A bunch of songs came out of this and two of them are on this record. This one was for my daughter and is just a simple groovy love song reminding a baby that a baby is a baby is a baby. A definite nod to the Beatles influence on this one. Albums came and went and I just felt that there was something not quite right about it. Finally I decided to try stripping the words away and painting a different picture. I love the idea of a hippo gliding around and getting down on the dance floor. I am enjoying making songs about dancing. There are three on this record so try to find them all! I thought it would be fun to do a song at live shows where I ask the kids to pretend to be a tree. They can shake their branches and leaves and kick up their roots and move about. I like to pretend that trees secretly have the ability to pull up their routes and run around. I have a whole other song I'm working on based on the legend of trees that can move. In the meantime here's a tree song you can move to. I started thinking about hip-hop and how the person rapping is usually talking about how strong and amazing they are. Bubbles are weak and vulnerable and I thought it would be fun to write a rap song from the point of view of something that is not strong. Musically I'm kind of trying to send everybody back to the early 80s in New York when rap was born. I'm pretty proud of some of the rhymes and the song! It poured out of me in one sitting and the vocal you are hearing on the track is a temporary vocal that I put down right when I wrote it but I was never able to beat so I left it in there. Words like "antidisestablishmentarianism". That recording was never released at all but eventually it mutated into this idea of trying to write a lullaby but getting too excited and making it so loud but that it's not about going to bed at all anymore. Originally this song had a lot of guitars on it but slowly over time I took them away and replace them with more of a marching band oompah symphonic sensation. Stay up all night kids! George and Tom strolled through the garden playing ukuleles having a grand old time. When George went to leave he asked Tom if he wanted more ukuleles. Tom said he was okay with one ukulele but George insisted and opened the trunk of his car to reveal a HUGE pile of ukuleles. The moment Tom Petty finished telling the story I realize I had to write a song about this incredible moment. I think it's good advice to always keep a ukulele within arms reach! You never know when you need to elevate your mood with the sparkly sound of a uke. I wanted to help her to envision herself leaving her bed and dancing around much like a flower would leave its flowerbed to dance around. In the end I changed the name but the idea of a dancing flower that leaves it's flower bed and can move freely and dance as much as it wants to is the main idea of this tune. This is just a pure improvisational expression of love from a parent to a little new baby. It's fun to remember when they needed so much help especially once they've grown and gone to college like my little boy has. It was a bit too spooky and creepy so I made it about a rubber ball that I love instead of one that I'm trying to get rid of. All of a sudden the whole thing clicked. There's a great ghost movie that I love called "The Changeling" that features a scene in which a man throws a rubber ball off the Aurora bridge in Seattle in an effort to get rid of it because it reminded him of his daughter who had passed away. When he gets home the rubber ball is bouncing down the stairs of the house supposedly set in motion by the ghost of another child living in the home. I love that movie and wanted to immortalize that rubber ball in a fun positive way so that is what this song is about. There are no ghosts in this song so don't be scared! One of the little kids came up with the melody for the chorus and the other came up with the idea of doing a roll call of the instruments of the symphony. Then I called up Mozart and got him to do the middle part of the song, which features his amazing composition Eine kleine Nachtmusik. Thanks for the help Mozart! The movie was so well done and so evocative with saturated sunshine orange and yellow super eight film that I immediately picked up a guitar and started writing when the movie was over. Originally it was about a baby moving to California but somehow I thought of penguin moving there was a little more bizarre and fun. I like the way the penguin has romantic experiences and practical experiences. It's a big deal to move to a new place. I love the groove in this one and I love any excuse to play slide guitar. It was bizarre and abstract and kind of sad and depressing. I loved the melody and the guitar part but never felt like it was a song I can bring to a band or play live. I decided to crack it open and turn it into a Caspar song about five years ago and it's taken that long to figure out an angle and get the story right. This is based on an experience I had when I was a little kid where a giant crowd of bats smacked into my window and woke me up. It was super scary and I never forgot it. Eventually I decided to put words to it and make it about a lollipop that I remembered getting at Disneyland when I was a little kid. I didn't drop the one I got but in an effort to add a little narrative tension I decided to tell the story of a lollipop that fell in the sand at the beach. I can't think of anything sadder for a little kid. But don't worry it all works out in the end. I thought it would be fun to add a whole bunch more body parts than just the head the shoulders and the knees and the toes. I hope you have fun trying to keep up with me and pointing to all the parts of your baby while you listen to this song. One was high energy and kind of like a hillbilly song and the other was this one that you are listening to. In the end I thought the sensitive presentation served the intimacy of the song better and having it be a knee slapper. A nice mellow album closer about the love between a baby and a parent. The tune remained an instrumental for a long time and I was afraid that it would stay that way since typically if lyrics don't come soon new ideas will stay instrumental forever. I tracked it hoping that words would come and none did but one day as I played it on the porch the words just trickled out and the vision became clear. Sometimes you just have to be patient and wait. He and I wrote dozens of mini songs that were about 30 seconds each. I changed it to a slug because it feels more vivid to me than my own fuzzy and indistinct notion of what a Loris looks like and spends it's day doing. I lost track of how many years but it has been a while. I identified with Charlie Brown when I was a kid. It seemed that his hard luck mirrored my own enough that having the same initials did not surprise me once I realized that was the case. I couldn't fly a kite either and that was the inspiration for this song. I decided to write it from the perspective of the kites that I failed to fly when I was a kid. That album did not get distributed outside of the PEPS families that I made it for so I have been slowly remaking some of those songs and putting them out on Caspar Babypants albums. I decided to expand the lyrics and rewrite them to be about the sensation of being cozy in your home while the storms and scary natural phenomena rage outside. This song was on that record and it was a great version but when I went to update it for a Caspar Babypants record I got excited to update the lyrics. Way back when I wrote it I just had this kaleidoscopic sort of cut away vision of the woods at night and the cast of oddball characters that were crawling around in the pale moonlight. I could sing about the moon all night long! Another example of a simple translation of a surreal vision in my mind to a melodic lyrical miniature song world. The lyrics were a bit different and the feel with upbeat and high energy. A few years later I remembered that tune and changed the vibe to be slinky and dark. It feels like we are flying around fast all over the world seeing a psychedelic montage of creatures succumbing to sleep one by one. I love this one because it makes the hairs on my neck prickle. Set in and around the sea I am just asking some sea creatures if they will allow me to tuck them in as you do! It was fun to use that synthesizer sound in a Caspar song which is not usually in my palette of noises and instruments. One reason is that recorded and rewrote it three times trying to balance the sentiment with the right musical feel and that took about 7 years. Basically it is saying that no matter what kind of human you grow up to be you should take your time and enjoy letting your journey unfold moment by moment. Last winter I made a project out of listening to thousands of fragments in order to find ideas that resonated with me enough to rescue them from the trash pile and make them into something finished. This is one of them. Let's face it, flowers are pretty lazy. Those bees do all the work! I loved to play but preferred to figure out the theme song to "The Munsters" by ear than learn compositions by the masters. The title came from an old childhood memory. My friends Dave and Steve that lived down the street did not have a piano but would hang out at our house a bunch and heard me playing. The low notes being the thunder and the high notes being the rain. It was a little musical joke that I never forgot and eventually I took the title and mutated it into the song on this album. It only took 45 years to fully realize this one! I like the idea that the pulse of a heartbeat and the pulse of a day and the pulse of a lifetime are all the same but some are too slow to perceive. Poor guy. This song is dedicated to the late great Mark Sandman as well. He taught me how to play the 2 string and 3 string guitar and he is gone from us but his songs sing on and in that way he never sleeps. It turned out that it worked better with new lyrics as a lullaby. Even slowed down the lyrics are kind of dense but I think it works. I love the wah wah guitar in there all distant and watery. My second moon song on this album. I do so love to sing about that moon. This one was a long strange journey that I can't believe is over. I had a bunch of friends that all liked to play funny little broken down oddball instruments and we used to go to the beach or a park for the afternoon and play these hypnotic jams until the sun disappeared. But the song never worked as a recording. No matter how many versions I tried it failed somehow. I tried it quiet and loud and everything in between. Finally I stripped the chorus and rewrote it to be clearer as far as the vibe I was trying to capture. Recording it still proved super hard but I finally struck the right balance and after 25 years and remixing this version 34 times I can finally let this song go! I had him on a little blanket in he living room and as I stared at that glorious little kid I sang "sunshine pig making his way through the universe! The song actually ended up in an ad for the BMW Mini back in the day. Eventually after picking it apart for years to make something else out of it I landed on the rich tradition of those beloved ten little pigs and the new Caspar version was born. I decided that I wanted to rewrite this classic to include more than just a dog. So I wrote new lyrics about loosing an entire menagerie of animals and all the speculating that goes along with lost pets. I use to wake up with her every morning and walk all over the place with her strapped to me and this was a song that I sang while we walked. I forgot about it and just stumbled onto it while listening to old fragments one day. It was super fun to record and I hope you have fun listening to it. Then I cracked it open and worked it out so that a young tick that moved to the city is calling his parents and telling them not to freak out because he is safe and sound and living ins a FREE COUCH! Puzzle solved and the song came out super duper. Put on your dancing shoes and turn it UP. I hope this song will help you in the morning with your routine, as you get ready to head out the door. I like to imagine this one being performed in a nightclub in 's New York by a dashing flamingo. Every time Kate and I would see a tug boat out on the water we would pretend it was named "Pushy" and it had a bit of an attitude of superiority. When it came time to make the song I figured I had to do more than just describe her so I made up a story about another tug named "Huggy" coming along and falling in love with her even though she can be pretty prickly. It's a tugboat love story. Many many years later after listening to the tape a few times this little jam stuck out as something to build on but it took many many more years before I stumbled on to the right way to sing about this idea of time healing all wounds. Some things are worth the wait. I don't know where it cane from but I love it. Just a bunch of thirsty animals that need to get their paws and claws on some thirst quenching coconut juice. None of them can get it together to get the coconuts out of that silly tree. I get thirsty just listening to this one. Of course, as is often the case with things Kate says, I immediately heard a song in her silly proclamation and rushed out to the studio to write and record it on the spot. I can't remember what the original lyrics were but I changed it many years ago another song I have had for a long time! I love dirt. My favorite part is the concert hall made of "rocks and roots". I can really see it. It had a really odd time signature and the "oo wee oo oo oo oo wee" part that I found myself humming to myself for years afterwards. Finally I changed his original lyrics about a chipmunk hitting the ground at terrible velocities to be about a crow that tries to steal a delicious piece of pie and a classic was born! I decided to expand it as I do! I used a tone for the music from The Specials song as a tribute tot he moment of inspiration. I changed the lyrics a bit and took the weapons out of Froggies hands in the first verse! I had fun messing with these lyrics for sure. What a fun party. I wish I had been invited to that wedding. Of course I included some fresh movements so you can shake things up with your kid. It's just a simple moment to have interacting with your baby. Well, nobody under 6 years old I guess. I wanted to write a sort of classic blues structured song and chose the bedtime these because a lot of kids feel pretty strong emotions around that age old never ending chore of winding down for sleep. I hope that maybe this song helps parents with the bedtime routine. I love to wonder what animals think and the hardest animals to figure out to me are invertebrates. What are those little doo-dads thinking about? In the end I just don't know and that's OK. Sometimes nature is a mystery! I love spooky grooves but I always wondered why the theme of ants marching was wrapped up in such a spooky tune. So I decided to make the lyrics spooky too so the music and the lyrics would go in the same direction. My good buddy Fysah Sands helped out with some great soul vocals to give it an extra spooky feeling. Put this on when you are getting ready to go out to trick or treat next Halloween! This is another song that has been looking for a home on an album for a long long time and it has finally found its place. I feel like this song could be in a musical about a guitar that was left on the moon. As I pulled out of the parking lot of the rental place I put on the turn signal and it made this little two note rhythm that immediately inspired a melody form me and as we moved all day I sang with the turn signal Eventually after toying with lyrical ideas I saw a stand up comic talking about how toddlers are always excited to run away from their parents but don't have any idea what would happen if they got away and the lyrical idea for the tune was born. I have forgotten most all of the songs I learned as a kid during my 10 years taking piano lessons but this one stuck with me. I added a second part that I wrote myself and a bunch of imagery of relaxing sheep. Usually you count sheep to go to sleep so counting sheep that are relaxing a bunch of different ways should be the MOST relaxing thing to help you sleep. The melody is Welsh and dates back to the sixteenth century and belongs to a winter carol, "Nos Galan", while the English lyrics date to .As with a bunch of these old classics I have tweaked the lyrics to make them my own and give them an updates feel. The song was first published in in a collection of Watt's writings. As with all of the traditional songs on this album that refer directly to Christ and God I have decided to secularize the lyrics to reflect a more family oriented perspective on the holiday season. I loved making the new middle part for this one. Adding new bits to old songs is on old my favorite things about songwriting. I have always loved that tune but wanted to find a new way to do it so I finally settled on adapting it for this album to be about different light sources in the wintertime. Hope you dig it. I decided to go for a chugging feel rather than an oompah vibe. Even though it is now associated with the Christmas it was actually originally written for the Thanksgiving holiday! I updated the lyrics to be a little less old fashioned in the wording and to flow a bit better for my style. I scrapped all the lyrics once I decided to call the album Winter Party I realized I could turn this unfinished song into the title track. So I wrote new verses about all the animals gathering for a party in the winter. Feel free to do a tiny little miniscule wee baby funky dance to this groovy tune! I just turned up the energy a bit and kept the lyrics as they were. It felt right in this case. All I wanted to do was to with you a merry Christmas. Pretty straight forward. It seemed to take forever and ever. Originally this song was just about how awesome candy is but that seemed a little irresponsible since I tend to stay away from sugar to stay healthy. So I sat on it for a few years until this album came along and I gave the candy a new story. I love this high energy little ditty AND I love candy canes in moderation! One day during the recording of the album I had a funny vision of a pumpkin that does not rot after Halloween but instead floats around in the woods until Christmas eve and can't rest until it is let in to someone's house and shown some Christmas cheer. The song just poured out of me and came together in a flash! I think I invented the word "decomposted" for this song as well. Is that possible? Why not! It was fun to track this and make my voice sound different for the different parts. An easy song to join in with and sing along so feel free! The original lyrics do not actually refer to Christmas at all or describe a decorated Christmas tree. Instead, they refer to the fir tree's evergreen qualities as a symbol of consistency and faithfulness. I decided to have this one change keys as it goes on so that is gets more and more uplifting. I really love this song. So tender and sweet. As with most old songs I record I wanted to make the lyrics new and more "Babypants-ish" so I changed it all to be about animals of course. So no more partridge in that pear tree. Now it's a porcupine. A young priest, Father Joseph Mohr, had come to Oberndorf the year before. He had already written the lyrics of the song "Stille Nacht" in .The melody was composed by Franz Xaver Gruber in the nearby village of Arnsdorf. Before Christmas Eve, Mohr brought the words to Gruber and asked him to compose a melody and guitar accompaniment for the church service. Both performed the carol during the mass on the night of December .All I did was, again, remove the religious references and make the lyrics more broad based and add a bit of a country feel and a brand new middle part! So it is a bit of a three way collaboration between Mohr, Gruber and Babypants! It is a Scots poem written by Robert Burns in and was set to the tune of a traditional folk song of the time. Back in the old days I used to go to The Dog House before it was closed down and sing this classic at midnight on New Years Eve with all the regulars. Those were some of the best New Years Eves of my life. I decided to translate the old Scottish saying into English so that kids could understand the sentiment behind the lyrics. I ended up writing a bunch of new lyrics that refer to the original vibe of the song, which is nostalgic and emotional. I made a little Christmas greeting song for her show a couple of years ago. One day I heard it as I was strolling through my unreleased songs and expanded it to be this little album closing mellow tune. My favorite line is "X is for X-mass a handy abbreviation". I was pretty proud of that one! Hope you enjoy this album closing mellow tune. One morning I was up with my daughter watching the sun come up over the Cascade mountains and I began singing this little song to her about all the love I felt for her and how it made all the bad parts of life seem little. I love you Josie! I got to use a BIG horn section on this one too. Delaney Murphy sent me this song and I tweaked the lyrics and put it to music and here it is in all it's little glory. I wrote a song for the ice cream man that drove around in my neighborhood when I was a kid and hoped to put it on a Caspar album but this song turned out better then mine so I recorded this one instead. I like the idea that the ice cream man is trying to hide instead of wanting the kids to get their ice cream. So thanks Delaney for the great song! I just started singing this to myself in the car when I was driving around one day for hours. I don't really know where it came from. I love the little sort of African pop solo part in there. That was super fun to make. This was not one of them. I found this in a collection of odds and ends that I ended up with after he passed away a couple of years ago. I couldn't believe that I found a song that he had written that he had never shared with me. It was just the chorus and one verse so I set it to music and wrote some more verses for it and before I knew it I had written a Caspar song with my dear departed old Daddy. Love you pop. I tried and tried to find a way to move this tune into the future without loosing the original imagery and intent of the song. The term "pop goes the weasel" was a slang for loosing a button on your coat in s England. The "eagle" in the story was a pub so "in and out the eagle" was a way to say in and out of the pubs. Basically the song is bout choosing drink over taking care of your tattered clothes or yourself! I decided to change it to be about a band in London in the s that has unexpected success and then tries to stay on the charts but ends up back on the street busking for pennies. A cautionary rock and role fable. I always loved the image of a tiny horse but never took the time to turn it into a proper narrative song. Finally I did and boy oh boy was it hard to do! I must have rewritten this one 5 times to get the balance of abstract and narrative to work. You know.I am glad my mind is weird or this song would not exist. Then I suddenly remembered the old story about the runaway pancake and how I had not tackled that story yet in song form. So I stretched her name out to Annabelle and tried to write it. The trouble was the rhyming part. I could not paint the picture with the lyrics and make it rhyme at the same time. SO I decided to just talk about the scenes and forget about the rhyming part. It was fun to forget about that challenge and just let go. Babies are enlightened humans and this song is my homage to them and their happy sparkle quality! Thanks Justin! That proved to be way too abstract as it turns out so I changed it to be about one person named Susan and all the different moods and feeling that one person can have. I chose the name Susan just because it sounded good after the word moody in the title. It is ok to feel all kinds of thing and you don't always have to feel happy. I was inspired by the amazing Big Block Sing Song series to make this song. Check them out.I decided to just make it about the snake and just the snake. I love how it bounces along and has that groovy weird breakdown. I like to do a tiny snake like dance to this one and I encourage you to do the same. While I had a good supply of rhymes in the "ish" department it was too morbid for my taste. So I changed it to be about a jellyfish that wishes to do all sorts of things on dry land but can't because he has no bones. This is one of two little miniature rock operas on this album. Can you name the other one? Of course my mind immediately wandered to snails and then to my recent effort to slow down and do a bit less in life so that I have time to just BE and observe the world unfold. So after a bunch of false starts and lyric revisions this little tale of a slow snail and a speedy spider being unlikely friends was born. Don't be afraid to take time to do nothing everyone. And it's ok to be busy too! Which one are you mostly? This is a case of me writing a song that sounds like an old song from long ago that I am updating but it is an original new tune. I love the idea that a chicken will want to peck at my cornbread so badly that it will learn how to fly and time travel in order to get a bit for itself. That chicken is very persistent. I added the "why did you eat my cornbread chicken chicken" part way after recording the song. We were in Hawaii way back in and a bird came into our hotel room and Kate and I named him Goober and I wrote a song about him. The problem was that I ripped off The Who's song Tommy without realizing it. Good old "Weird" Al Yankovic alerted me to the blunder when I sent him some rough mixes to check out and so I rewrote the whole song with a new melody and a story about wanting to keep the bird but the bird saying "NO! All of that took 6 years so you better enjoy it! This is the other little rock opera on the album. I snuck a little bit of an homage to Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen in there in the middle too. It was about how food changes after you eat it into POOP! But in the end HA! Get it? Plus I think it is fun to imaging talking to clouds. They go through a lot of changes. They know stuff. They are patient and adaptable which are good attributes. I loved rhyming "bottom" with "autumn". That was my nod to the original lyrics. One time when we were there and poking around on the beach this song just came drifting into my brain. I rushed back to the tent and wrote it on a wee ukulele and a scrap of paper. It sounds like a fun challenge to try to dig fast enough to keep up with those little clams. I played it that night at an open mic at the restaurant there but it took 4 years to finish writing it and get it recorded. I am slower than those fast little clams. It was beautifully done and they sound great. At one point they meet an old man living in a shack in the forest and they hang out with him for a bit. He seemed pretty prickly and like he wanted to be alone way out there but he let them spend time with him anyway. Somehow the music they were playing and the idea of being isolated gave rise to this idea of being unhuggable and things that are prickly in nature. Justin from The Okee Dokee Brothers played banjo on this track and Joe sang harmonies on the choruses. Thanks for the inspiration guys! Minutes before I read that I telling Kate about the fact that I had not written any songs about trains before. She chirped "you should write a song about a turtle train! The song came out of slowing down for a leisurely breakfast in town and turned out the song is about slowing down in life. I think I am more of a sleepy snail than a speedy spider. Jen improvised over it with new lyrics about being sleepy and a new melody and the song was born! It was rough and short though and needed to be recorded for real. That task only took 15 years to complete and now it can finally see the light of day.

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Welcome to New England Bernedoodles we are a family-owned breeder of exceptional Bernedoodles. We breed for temperament, trainability, and affectionate, lovable companions for any family. We started with this breed after having Australian Labradoodles for many years. However, the shedding and the largeness of the breed were off putting. We decided to put our understanding of genetics to work and combine quality, loving, gentle Bernese Mountain dogs with smart, affectionate poodles to produce Bernedoodles here at New England Bernedoodles. We are also producing the Australian Bernedoodle. Yes, they really are low to non-shedding. We here at New England Bernedoodles breed specifically for temperament so we know that our bernedoodles will excel in gentleness, trainability, love and sweet demeanor. Our bernedoodles have exceptional beautiful coats. There is nothing like snuggling up close to your New England Bernedoodle. 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Dilute gene of black lab Dilute gene of chocolate lab Similarities Between Charcoal and Silver Labrador Some of the biggest similarities between charcoal and silver Labradors are discussed below. Purebred — Both are purebred but there were many speculations about the silver lab which was cleared by AKC after they registered them as chocolate labs. Height — Just like other Labradors, both these dogs are 21 to 24 inches tall. Intelligence — Both these pups are very intelligent and easy to train. Temperament — Both these pooches are very friendly and loving to humans. They are even-tempered and loyal dogs that will make great family pets. Training — Both charcoal and silver Labradors need less training. Shedding — Just like other Labradors, they are not hypoallergenic and shed hair heavily because of their double coat. Exercise — Both are energetic and active dogs which means to keep them healthy and happy, a lot of daily exercise is required to burn their excessive energy. Living Environment — Labradors are considered large dogs and always prefer large places like yards. Similarly, both dogs prefer yards but can survive apartment living if proper training and exercise are given to them. Are Silver Labradors the same as Weimaraners? Click here to learn more. Who Should Get a Charcoal Labrador? People who have large places, like backyards, can get this dog. They are not only loving but are also quite loyal to their masters. Charcoal Labradors love to play in water due to their history of retrieving water game. They can also adapt to apartment living if the owners are experienced enough to train them and can take care of their needs. People who want to spend less must get a charcoal Labrador. Who Should Get a Silver Labrador? These beautiful blue-eyed pups are quite pleasing to look at. Hence, they make an ideal alternative for those owners who are looking for an attractive companion. Silver Labradors are quite fond of playing and can be adopted by the people who have an active lifestyle. They are quite cool in nature and bark less, especially when they are alone for some time. This means that owners who stay away from home for some hours should get a silver Lab. People with houses with a backyard as well as apartments can get these dogs. However, apartment owners will have to focus on fulfilling their mental and physical needs. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Please note: We are not veterinarians and you use our advice at your own discretion. We always recommend that you consult your veterinarian whenever you have health-related conditions your furbaby is facing. With that in mind, as pet parents ourselves, we wish nothing but the best for your pet and their healthy and happy lives. What Is a Charcoal Lab? A charcoal Lab is a purebred Labrador Retriever that carries a dilute gene. Charcoal Labs come in a light shade of black with hints of gray. They often get mixed up with silver Labs but they are different. Despite the controversy surrounding its genetics, this dog is considered purebred. Aside from coat color, the charcoal Lab is similar to the standard Labrador Retrievers in terms of other physical features and temperament. Generally, the Labrador breed has been known to be a good family pet dog as well as an excellent working dog. So you can expect these qualities from a charcoal Labrador Retriever too. Due to their controversial dilute genes, they are not considered standard by the American Kennel Club AKC and are disqualified in shows. However, you can still register it as a purebred Labrador Retriever. Are Charcoal Labs Rare? Charcoal Lab puppies are considered rare. Their breeding process is not as straightforward as the typical Labrador Retrievers and may require a lot of time for charcoal Labs to emerge in a litter. They usually come from carrier genes , like silver Labs. However, because Labrador Retriever charcoal dogs are still purebreds, there might be exclusive silver and charcoal kennels out there. Silver and charcoal Labs are often interchanged with one another. Their appearance is sometimes taken as the same as Weimaraner dogs. However, if you look closely, silver and charcoal Labs have slight differences. These two types of Labs may both have diluted genes, but a silver Labrador comes from the dilution of chocolate Labradors while a charcoal Lab puppy comes from the dilution of black Labradors. Silver Lab variants have higher tendencies to be blue-eyed, and they have a bluish tinge in their coats. On the other hand, charcoal pups have a grayish fur tone. Nothing specific is documented about the charcoal Labs when it comes to history. However, we know they are among the most popular pet dogs globally and in the working dog breed line. They are sometimes called Newfoundland dogs because of their origin. Like their yellow Lab peers, they are bred to be retrieving gun dogs and popularly labeled as hunting dogs extraordinaire. The unique charcoal coat color is a product of gene dilution, carrier genes, and selective breeding, which we will discuss later on. Aside from the distinctive, silvery charcoal coats, charcoal Lab puppies share the appearance of the rest of the Labrador Retrievers. They are large dogs with evenly distributed muscles and athletic stances. Charcoal Lab puppies have well-defined muzzles, powerful jaws, and floppy ears. They have broad skulls, and their eyes could be dark or light, depending on parent genes. They have thick and long tails known as the otter tail that helps them to maneuver and move easily in water. In terms of colors, one can look like a charcoal silver Lab puppy or a charcoal grey Lab. Their furs can vary in intensity. Some may be darker, while others are a little bit darker. But not as light as a silver Lab. Charcoal Labrador dogs have color similarities with male and female Weimaraners. In fact, both Weimaraner dogs and charcoal Labs carry and come from the same dilution gene for their fur color. Moreover, like other Labrador puppies, a charcoal Lab puppy grows fast into a large dog. They can stand between 21 and 25 inches and weigh around 55 to 80 pounds, making them more suitable in ample-sized homes. When it comes to genetics, a charcoal Lab is documented to come from a recessive dilute gene. This means that both parent dogs should have a copy of this dilute gene for charcoal Lab puppies to emerge. Specifically, this dilute gene is also known as the little d , and two copies from the parent dogs will be the dd genotype. When breeding charcoal Labrador puppies, DNA testing can help determine which ones have the little d. So charcoal Lab breeders can produce them through selective breeding. The same DNA testing process is done when breeders want to avoid a charcoal Labrador puppy in a litter. However, it may not be very apparent for a charcoal Labrador puppy. They may only lighten or darken in a very subtle manner. However, they will still maintain the same coat colors they have from childhood to mature dogs. In contrast, senior dogs may develop whitish hairs and a more grayish appearance due to aging, but the charcoal coat color will still be predominant in their bodies. Charcoal Labradors are really smart dogs. They are natural fast learners and love fun activities. They are also quite affectionate and protective, making them excellent family dogs. Aside from its tremendous work ethic, it is also a fantastic guard dog. Charcoal Labs will happily guard your property and alert you of any dangerous intruders just to keep you safe. A charcoal Labrador loves children and is pretty much gentle with them. No wonder this breed is considered a popular pet dog. However, like other dog breeds, socialization and training them as puppies are crucial factors to help them understand how to behave appropriately. Luckily, obedience training and learning commands will not be very challenging. They are people pleasers and would always love to show their best to everyone. Averagely, a charcoal Labrador Retriever dog has a 10 to 12 years lifespan, making them great as a companion. However, their lifespan and health will vary based on different factors. One of the most critical factors that affect their health is where you acquire them. A reputable and responsible breeder who prioritizes breeding healthy puppies is the one you should be looking for. However, like other breeds, a charcoal Labrador puppy may be prone to health issues despite being generally healthy. Most of these are genetically linked. Anti-inflammatory drugs, supplements, and daily exercise can help treat hip dysplasia. Seizures: Seizures are also known as epilepsy. This can be caused by abnormal and uncontrolled neurological activity, resulting in variations of movements, such as involuntary twitching and harsh tremors. Obesity: A charcoal Labrador Retriever can gain weight fast, and not giving them the proper diet and exercise may lead to obesity. Though this is reversible, excess body fat can often lead to cardiac problems and even death, so make sure your Lab receives nutritionally-balanced dog food daily. This condition is also highly preventable if we are responsible pet owners. All their life, they will rely on you, so you must prioritize their well-being at all times to prolong their life span. They will need essential items to transition smoothly into your home. Tweet on Twitter This is your complete guide to the charcoal Labrador. And whether it affects charcoal Labrador personality, health, or grooming needs. The charcoal Labrador is still considered to be a purebred Labrador retriever dog in spite of the controversy over the dilute gene that causes the charcoal, or silver, coat color. These dogs—the most popular pet dogs in the history of pet dogs—hail from Newfoundland in what is now Canada. These are hunting dogs extraordinaire. This gene is a recessive gene, which means that both parent dogs must contribute a copy in order for a puppy to pop out with the charcoal coat color. Experienced breeders of show yellow, black, chocolate Labs that are well-versed in dog breed genetics can control against the dilute gene in future litters of puppies. Newer breeders that are learning the purebred breeding craft may inadvertently produce charcoal Lab puppies until they develop a more complete genetic map for their breeding stock. And some breeders deliberately create charcoal Lab puppies using that same genetic map. Working Versus Show Labrador Retriever Charcoal Dogs If you have ever attended a dog show you likely noticed that the Labrador retriever is also a frequent contestant in the show ring. However, only three coat colors of Labrador are currently eligible to be shown—yellow, black and chocolate brown. The champagne yellow dilute silver chocolate dilute or Labrador retriever charcoal coat black dilute colors are currently not eligible to enter dog shows. Among Labrador retrievers with show-eligible coat colors currently, these are yellow, black and chocolate Labs , there are two recognized breed lines: the working line and the show line. There are some notable differences between the working vs show Labs , including appearance, rate of maturity, personality, temperament and trainability. Since the charcoal coat color is a recessive dilute gene that may have been present all along in the Labrador retriever gene pool, it is entirely possible that a charcoal Lab could come from either a show dog or a working dog breed line. For this reason, it is worth asking your breeder about the breed line itself because this can give you valuable clues about what to expect as your charcoal Lab puppy grows up. However, as of the time of this writing, a charcoal Lab is still not eligible to be shown. If you have ever seen a Weimaraner dog, with their distinctive silvery-charcoal coats, you can already visualize what many charcoal Labrador dogs look like. And in fact, both Weimaraner dogs and charcoal Labs carry the same dilute gene, which is responsible for their shared unusual coat color. Also, as with all other dog breeds, the charcoal coat color can appear in a range of colors from lighter to darker. In other ways, the charcoal Lab will typically resemble his or her black, chocolate and yellow Lab peers. Often, this is a matter of personal opinion, since some people say they can see a difference while other people say the charcoal Lab looks like all other Labs. As research shows, Labradors are not just the most popular pet dog, but also the dog most likely to become obese. The responsible gene is now called pro-opiomelanocortin POMC , and Labs can have one or more than one copy of it. The more copies a Lab carries, the fatter that dog is likely to be. Labrador retrievers often show gender-based differences in height and weight at adulthood. The female Lab will generally weigh between 55 and 70 pounds and stand .The male Lab will typically weigh between 65 and 80 pounds and stand .Labs rarely meet a stranger, with their easygoing personalities and gentle natures. Labs are also really smart dogs and they are fast learners, which makes training beginning in puppyhood a must to help your dog learn to become a productive member of a multi-species family and community. Is the Charcoal Lab Good with Children? The charcoal Lab, like all Labrador retriever dogs, is a very good family pet dog. The top layer is waterproof and coarse while the bottom layer is softer and highly insulating. What this will mean for you is a dog that sheds a lot. You will want to invest in a slicker brush as well as a pin and bristle brush for frequent de-shedding and brushing sessions. This will help keep coat shedding cleanup duties manageable. Training a Charcoal Lab Dog The biggest determinant of how easy your charcoal Lab is to train is which line working or show your dog has been bred from. Dog breeding and training experts assert that the working dog breed line generally produces Labs that mature more rapidly and are easier to train overall. Here again, the breed line that your charcoal Lab hails from can have a great influence over how much exercise your Lab needs and craves. The working line of Labs tends to stay more active and vigorous throughout life, while the show line can become more sedentary in adulthood and later in life. On average, the Labrador retriever dog can live 10 to 12 years. The first and most important is to ensure you work with a reputable and responsible breeder to choose your charcoal silver Lab puppy—a breeder who prizes breeding healthy puppies above all else. This condition is not curable but it is manageable. In addition to follicular dysplasia, charcoal Labs can be susceptible to all other known health issues associated with the purebred Labrador retriever breed lines. The latter is to test for the coat color gene. Optional but recommended additional health tests include centronuclear myopathy, cardiac issues and progressive retinal atrophy. Picking Out Charcoal Labrador Puppies You can count on finding that charcoal Lab puppies are just as cute and irresistible as all Labrador puppies. Instead, start by carefully researching charcoal Lab breeders to find a health-focused breeder who ensures all parent dogs are prescreened and health tested according to current CHIC guidelines. This will rule out known genetic heritable health issues and help you select the healthiest charcoal Lab puppy. The charcoal Lab, like all Labrador retrievers, is generally considered to be an ideal family dog. There are two main issues to consider before making up your mind that a charcoal Lab is the best, future dog for your family. The second issue is that a Lab may be the soul of friendliness, but this dog can still be quite strong and powerful, especially during puppyhood. This can make for rough play that may be a bit overwhelming for very young children. There is no right or wrong answer about whether a charcoal Lab is the right pet for you in years to come. There is only the answer that best fits your lifestyle, interests and time availability to parent an active, young dog. For the right person or family, a charcoal Lab can make a wonderful family pet. Readers Also Liked. For over 20 years, Silver and Charcoal Kennels has worked to establish itself as the highest-quality Labrador breeder around, including silver lab puppies! Today, as a household name throughout the Greenwood, MS area, they strive to uphold this reputation by providing you and your family with the Labrador puppy of your dreams. Whether you are interested in silver , charcoal , champagne , red or white lab puppies, you can rest easy knowing that the quality of our labs will not be compromised by color. At Silver and Charcoal Kennels, they bring only the finest lab litters into this world. They believe all their breeds, including silver Labrador retrievers , are the kindest, most intelligent breed of dog, which is why all of their puppies are treated with only the highest level of affection and care. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Silver and Charcoal Kennels today at .They look forward to speaking with you! Check out the current litters of silver and white labs for sale. These labs are the highest quality of labs that can be produced with fourth and fifth generation pups! They are located in Greenwood, Mississippi. If you are picking up your lab puppy from their location, your lab will come with some of the most sought after breed traits and health guarantees including: Sire has numerous Field Trial Championships and has a Senior Title When grown, their adult Labs are large in size and have great temperaments All pups come with AKC Registration month hip guarantee on pups free from genetic defects Puppies are current on all vaccinations If choosing to have your lab puppy shipped, Silver and Charcoal Kennels can arrange to have your puppy shipped once it is eight weeks old. Be sure to inquire about this service, as the time of year and shipping location may affect delivery. Deposits are nonrefundable and puppies will be sold with limited AKC registration unless otherwise discussed. Their Current Litters page allow interested buyers to see new arrivals and to learn about upcoming puppies! Contact As a breeder that lab lovers trust, Silver and Charcoal Kennels welcome your inquiries! Life Span Did You Know? Charcoal Labrador Retrievers, or Charcoal Labs, are playful little helpers that just want to explore. Their loyalty and independence make them a perfect pet for beginners. Interestingly enough, many breeders believe the gray tint appeared from outside labrador lineage. However, genetics has been able to provide more than enough evidence to support that these are indeed Labradors, albeit rare ones. Their genes contain a diluting factor in coat color dominance traits that are responsible for the gray hue — something that is also present in Silver and Champagne Labs as well. Quizzical and adventurous, Charcoal Labs have a penchant for chasing woodland critters. As a Retriever, they make great companions or service dogs and are perfect for hunters. Besides their working dog nature, Charcoal Labradors also exhibit a playful and patient attitude. This makes them perfect for families, even those with small children that may be too exuberant for other breeds. Highly adaptable, Labs are happy in almost any environment. While they definitely love to get attention, they are not a high maintenance breed and are content to spend time guarding over their family. They do tend to have natural retriever urges though, such as digging and minor barking, but exercise and some training will usually take care of this issue. These dogs are happiest when they are with their family, are well-exercised, and have plenty of mental stimulation. They can adapt to apartment living, but they must get enough exercise, attention, and mental stimulation in order to do so. Their double coat makes them a good fit for almost any climate. As with most dog breeds, they are sensitive to extreme heat or cold. Overall, Charcoal Labs tend to be a healthy and active dog breed. Regular visits to the vet will take care of most common issues, but owners should keep an eye out for overeating in their pup. Later on in life, Labs are likely to develop common age-related issues such as eye disorders and joint problems. Ideal for first-time owners, Labrador Retrievers are highly independent and adapt to almost any living situation. They are also highly trainable and are eager to please their owners. As companions, Labs can make the change from lap dog to guard dog and make a great fit for most owners. Grooming is fairly low maintenance for Charcoal Labs when compared to most breeds. Charcoal Labrador Retrievers will shed moderately year-round and will go through two heavier shedding cycles each year. A thorough brushing once per week, and the occasional bath will do just fine. If your pup likes to swim a lot or gets muddy on a hike or run, it may be necessary to bathe them more often. Bred to be working dogs, Labs are fairly active and need regular exercise as part of their routine. Daily walks and runs, trips to the park, or the occasional hike or swim will help them to stay active and healthy. They do tend to calm down a little once they get around 2 years old, but they will still be a high energy and active dog. Charcoal Labs grow up to be medium to large dogs. Typically, they get to be about 23 inches in height, weighing in at an average of 75 pounds. Males tend to range between 65 and 80 pounds while females range from 55 to 70 pounds. Labs enjoy a nice longevity, providing companionship for 10 to 14 years. Labrador Retrievers have a thick, tapering tail. Featured Charcoal Labrador Retriever Article.

Long or medium, water resistant Coat Colors Bi-colored, range from black, cream, sable, black, and amber. Above all, know that these dogs are by no means small! In fact, they can grow to be quite large. This mix will grow to be somewhere in between how big its parents are. Male and female German Shepherds have a better big difference in height and weight. While males grow up to 24 and 26 inches cm , females get to be about 22 and 24 inches cm. As far as weight, males can be 65 to 90 pounds kg heavy while females are only between 50 to 70 pounds kg. The Golden Retriever looks a bit different. Again, there is a difference between the sexes. Females can grow as tall as .Males are inches 58 — 61 cm tall and pounds 29 — 34 kg heavy. But what does this mean for your Golden Shepherd? As mentioned above these dogs grow to 20 to 26 inches cm tall and 60 to 85 pounds 27 — 39 kg heavy. It really is just a guessing game with this breed. Hands down, they the best out of the best when it comes to guarding. Golden Retrievers are on the opposite end of the spectrum. They are very easy going, love all strangers, and are loyal to any family members. These dogs are social and beloved because of their awesome people pleasing skills. The Golden Retriever German Shepherd Mix could inherit any combination of these behaviors from their parents, just as the same as their appearance. Their cleverness makes training easy. Kids and Golden Shepherds get along great. Your dog will always be up for some fetch or tug-of-war. Since there is hunting blood in their veins, watch them around smaller animals. Or you might witness lots of chasing. Be on the Lookout for These Possible Health Problems source As mentioned in the first paragraph Golden Shepherds have a life expectancy of around years if they receive enough love and high-quality care. However, German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers have numerous health issues that can pass down to their puppies. Work closely with your breeder to prevent this from happening to you. German Shepherd Health Risks These dogs have been bred for multiple centuries. Because of this, they run into many medical problems. However, here are the top three problems that you might run into. Hip and Elbow Dysplasia This is a pretty common disease for most, but unfortunately, the German Shepherd is more prone to it than others. In fact, 1 out of 5 German Shepherds are expected to have this. This could be blamed on their energetic personality and big stature. Regardless, hip and elbow dysplasia is when the hip or elbow joint frequently pops out of its socket. As you can expect, this can cause the bones to wear down over time and, eventually, cause lameness. Perianal Fistula In other words, doggy diarrhea. It can be particularly alarming as it is often accompanied with bloody poop. It all starts when the skin around the anus begins to gets infected. Osteoarthritis Or, when the joints begin to wear down after normal living. Most specifically for German Shepherds, it happens around the spine. If you take good care of your German Shepherd, as well as schedule regular vet visits to be proactive in their health, you can expect 11 happy years together. The most alarming of these is cancer. Aside from this, you can expect .Here are several of their other health problems: Atopic Dermatitis : Otherwise known as allergies! Most commonly, dogs can be allergic to pollen, animal dander, plants, insects, food, and medication. This breed is known to have lots of issues with this. Aortic Stenosis : This is a medical condition that affects the blood flow in the chambers of the heart. Eventually, this can thicken the heart walls and lead to serious heart issues and even failure. Just like with German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers are also prone to hip and elbow dysplasia. Many do debates whether this is true. The unfortunate side of this is that examples have shown us over time they may change into something not as healthy. A great example of this is the English Bulldog. Yet, on the other hand, mixing combines the positive traits of two types while getting rid of the negative. It takes a lot of time and hard effort, but it can happen. Regardless of this debate, whether your pup is healthy comes down to the breeder you choose and the parents. But what should you specifically work on? Make sure to socialize your Golden Shepherd early in case they adopt the nervousness around strangers from their German Shepherds parents. Have visitors, other animals, and children over often. The more experience they have around strangers, the better. Plan for many daily walks. Because of this, a house with a yard is better. But an apartment can work if given enough daily exercise. Since German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers are prone to having joint problems and your pup could inherit these issues, be cautious when exercising. As well, overeating can be a problem because extra weight increases the load on the joints. Make sure to use a brush that can reach both layers of the coat. Heading to the bathtub too often can damage their skin. As well, pay attention to how long their nails have grown and clip when necessary. Brush their teeth weekly to avoid the buildup of plaque and stinky kisses. And check their ears weekly for too much wax. This depends on where you buy from and the pedigree. The good news is that there are breeders everywhere! Also across Canada and the UK. As we mentioned before, do your research! Make sure anyone you purchase from is raising healthy and happy pups. Do a quick search in your area on sites like:. Although a playful pup sounds endearing, consider how many games of fetch or tag you want to play each day, and whether you have kids or other dogs who can stand in as playmates for the dog. Click here for more information on this characteristic Golden Shepherd Highlights Golden Shepherds are mixed breed dogs. The main colors of Golden Shepherds are black, tan, red, cream, and blue. Sometimes their coats are solid, and sometimes they have a mix of colors. While they are not a good choice of dog for allergy sufferers, their coats are pretty easy to care for. A good brushing per week will probably do the job. They shed quite a bit. The Golden Shepherd not only loves kids, they enjoy the commotion they bring with them. Though, as with all dogs, playtime with kids should always be supervised. Golden Shepherds have high energy levels. Make sure your dog gets at least one hour-long walk per day. Hiking and other adventurous activities are strongly recommended. Breeders wanted to mix the two parent breeds to minimize health problems that affect many purebreds as well as create an ultimate family companion and watchdog. They continued to create Golden Shepherds as demand for the mixed breed pups climbed. Even though Golden Shepherds got their start as a designer breed, some have ended up in shelters or in the care of rescue groups. Consider adoption if you decide this is the dog for you. Check your local shelters, look up Golden Shepherd rescues, or check with breed-specific German Shepherd and Golden Retriever rescues, as they sometimes help to re-home mixed breeds. That said, as a mix between German Shepherd and Golden Retriever parents, you can expect the Golden Shepherd to be on the large side. Most weigh in at 60 to 95 pounds and range in height from 20 to 27 inches at the shoulder. That said, many can be smaller or larger. Golden Shepherd Personality Golden Shepherds make excellent family companions and watchdogs. Protective in nature, they will alert when strangers approach. However, once they befriend you, you have a friend for life. These pups hail from a line of two working parents. Their Golden Shepherd parents regularly work as military, police, and guard dogs, while their Golden Retriever parents have jobs as hunting and guide dogs. Golden Shepherds like to work and need to have a job to do, whether big or small. Give them a sense of purpose, and this dog will earn their keep ten fold. They are highly trainable, and thrive on positive reinforcement. Do not leave them alone for long periods. They can easily become board, depressed, and frustrated, which will result in unwanted behaviors. While most are generally healthy, some may be prone to a few health issues, which is why it is important to maintain good care and regular veterinary checkups. Your vet can help you develop a care routine that will keep your dog healthy. Golden Shepherds are prone to weight gain, and they have high energy levels. Check their ears for debris and pests daily and clean them as recommended by your vet. They should not be clicking against the floor. Your groomer can help with this. You should brush their teeth daily, as this mixed breed is prone to tartar build-up. Normal play on grass is fine, as is puppy agility with its one-inch jumps. Crate and kennel training should start in puppyhood. Golden Shepherd Feeding An ideal Golden Shepherd diet should be formulated for a large breed with high energy. They have a tendency to gain weight if they are overfed, so you should stick to a regular feeding schedule and not leave food out during the day. Limit their amount of treats, as well. As with all dogs, the Golden Shepherd dietary needs will change from puppyhood to adulthood and will continue to change into their senior years. You should ask your veterinarian for recommendations about your Golden Shepherd diet, as there is far too much variation among individual dogs—including weight, energy, and health—to make a specific recommendation. They usually have medium length, dense coats, and while they are not a good choice of dog for allergy sufferers, their coats are pretty easy to care for. A good brushing per week will probably do the job and bathing is recommended every few months with a mild shampoo. Too much bathing can strip the coat of its natural oils. Their double coats do shed quite a bit. You will definitely want a vacuum on hand. You will need it. Have you tried robot vacuums? See if the Eufy RoboVac is right for you! Their double coat gives them an edge when it comes to extreme weather. Many of these dogs absolutely love to run and play in the snow. Their double coats also helps to keep them cool during hot summer months. Keep in mind they are an indoor dog and need to live indoors with their family. Like all dogs, however, Golden Shepherds need to be trained how to behave around children and vice versa. As with every breed, you should always teach children how to approach and touch dogs, and always supervise any interactions between dogs and young children to prevent any biting or ear or tail pulling on the part of either party. No dog, no matter how friendly, should ever be left unsupervised with a child. Learn more about this awesome breed by reading about their parent breeds the German Shepherd and Golden Retriever. Golden Shepherd Rescue Groups It may be hard to find a breed-specific rescue for Golden Shepherds because they are a mixed breed. However, you may want to try German Shepherd Dog or Golden Retriever breed specific rescues, as they often care for mixes, as well. Here are some rescues you can try:. This dog is a cross between the German shepherd and the Golden Retriever. Crossbreeding entails incorporating the best qualities and attributes of two pure breeds to bring about new breeds commonly referred to as crossbreeds, hybrids, and designer dogs. Taking care of Golden Shepherds is not daunting, as long as the pup gets placed with a vibrant family who can assure them company and match their energy levels. The German Shepherd and the Golden Retriever dogs are friendly, loyal, intelligent, playful, and full of energy. These two breeds are well-known and make the most loyal dog breeds in the entire animal kingdom. So what happens when you mix the two? Mixing the two integrates exceptional qualities from both parents, bringing about this large, robust, and charming bundle of joy. To get a more profound understanding of this mix, it is imperative to learn more about the parent breeds. Origins of The German Shepherd The German shepherd is one of the most common and recognizable breeds that have been in existence for more than years. These dogs began as sheepherders in Germany and were highly esteemed for their work ethics more than their appearance. Towards the beginning of the 20th century, an effort was established to create a specific dog of Germany. The first German shepherd breed club was started by Max Emil Frederick von Stephanitz, where he came up with a club to maintain and control the breed standards. He also purchased a stud that he perceived as the perfect German shepherd, which he then went ahead to breed. His continuous efforts led to a dramatic surge in the popularity of German Shepherds. This breed later gained back its popularity with the public during the s and has been used more by the police and the military. The breed was started by a British aristocrat known as Lord Tweedmouth. Although the breed is known to be of Scottish heritage , Tweedmouth bought the first Retriever in Brighton, England, where he later coached the dog to retrieve birds. As time progressed, he decided to breed the dog with a type of water spaniel that is non-existent today. Eventually, the Golden Retriever was bred to be a sporting dog. Since the dog is extremely intelligent, it is usually used to track and sniff out contraband for law enforcement and carry out charity tasks such as guiding the blinds. However, it began becoming popular amongst breeders in .It is a crossbreed of purebred Golden Retriever and a purebred German shepherd. The Golden shepherd appeared as a designer dog during its initial stage but eventually found its way into the shelter and rescue organizations. This pup has no dull days as they are fun, energetic, boisterous, a great companion, and exhibits so much affection to all family members, including small kids. They also blend so well with strangers and outsiders. Contrary to the nature of his GSD parent, German Shepherd Golden Retriever Mix, is patient, attentive, eager to learn and work, and does not cause trouble. Apart from being social and friendly, they are loyal and highly devoted to their master and will always offer protection in case of any danger. Since they get a deep connection with their immediate family, they have an increased potential risk of developing extreme separation anxiety. Therefore, it is not advisable to leave them alone for more than a few hours. This dog can make a great exercise partner if you love hiking and other more adventurous activities. They Require a Healthy and Balanced Diet Depending on their age, weight, and activity level, ensure to feed this pup with a quality diet rich in protein, fats, carbs, vitamins, and minerals. Also, refrain from incorporating additives, fillers, artificial flavors, or preservatives in their diet. They are Typically Easy To Train German Shepherd Golden Retriever Mix responds exceptionally well to positive reinforcement training since they are always eager and quick to learn. When training this dog, involve more praise treats and allow them to relax when you realize they are getting tired, bored, or overwhelmed. They are Not Pure Breeds Like the Individual Parents German Shepherd Golden Retriever Mix is not a pure breed like their individual parents but rather a recently developed hybrid involving breeding a purebred golden retriever with a purebred German Shepherd. They are Not a Good Choice for Owners with Allergies The individual parents are highly known for their picturesque double coats. As a result, the German Shepherd Golden Retriever Mix has thick, double-coated fur that sheds heavily. When this pup blows his coat, it ends up losing a lot of hair. Unfortunately, it is not advisable to shave its hair, leading to heatstroke and skin and hair problems. Therefore, if you suffer from allergies or one family member has allergies, this is not the perfect dog for you. Its Average Lifespan is About Years Numerous factors can affect the overall lifespan of your dog, including a healthy diet, regular vet visits, the right exercises, genetic factors, and others. However, others can exceed this age. Some will simply refer to them as a German Sheperd Golden Retriever mix but there are other names for the breed as well such as the Golden German Shepherd, German Retriever, Golden Shepherd, or much more. More on Dog Knowledge:. Furthermore, since they have deep ears, these dogs accumulate ear wax quicker than the other dogs. These dogs need 45 — 90 minutes per day of exercise These activities also reduce the chances of having health issues in the future. This said trait may result in an unintentional aggressiveness to strangers. To fix this issue, these dogs should have proper training and enough socialization in their early years. Note sure the Golden Shepherd is right for you? Ever wonder what a Golden Retriever Corgi looks like? These dogs are very loyal to their owners and are also intelligent which prevent the dogs from causing trouble. They are generally patient, attentive, and eager to learn and work. They are an affectionate and a great companion 2. Guarding Ability Golden Retriever mixed with German Shepherd dogs are large and muscular dogs due to the genetics of the parent breed German Shepherd. These features allow you to have dogs that can protect you and the people around you. Environmental Adjustments With proper training, these dogs are remarkably adaptive. This characteristic gives you an easy time particularly if you move around frequently to regions with many changes in the weather and environment. So, If you want to travel with your pet, this breed is the one for you. Their body is longer than it is tall. Golden Retriever mixed with German Shepherd dogs weigh from 60 lbs to 80 lbs while their height can range from 20 inches to 25 inches. This breed has variations in coat types and colors. Their coats are commonly long, dense, thick and doubled; resulting in a higher chance of constant shedding. These energetic dogs like outdoor activities such as swimming, long walks, and jogging but you need to be wary of extreme heat because of their thick coats. Early socialization training for these dogs is valued. This breed tends to be reserved and nervous towards strangers. Nonetheless, they can learn to be friendly immediately by going out regularly. German Shepherd Golden Retriever Mix dogs usually express extreme loyalty and a loving personality to their owner and the family they belong to. The German Shepherd mixed with Golden Retriever is not an official dog breed yet; however, the following organizations recognize them as a designer mixed-breed. A reliable breeder should provide you with valuable documents. If everything checks out, a contract that shows clear briefing of the conditions is essential. Doing research and exploring your community is the best way to find reliable breeders. Remember, adopting a dog will always cost less. Visit your local animal shelter to ask about the availability of this dog breed. Moreover, try looking into the private dog rescues as some dogs may be transported there. Grooming Your Golden Retriever German Shepherd German Shepherd mixed with Golden Retriever dogs require regular coat brushing because their coat tends to be tangled and matted together. Regular brushing promotes a shiny and healthy fur for this mixed breed. Here are some products that you might need for this pet. Pro Slicker Brush for Dogs and Cats This slicker brush either has a flat or curved head with lots of thin wire pins which help to untangle and shed loose fur. This mixed breed features a double-coat that requires constant brushing making this item a must-have for all dog owners. Dog nails can hurt other people or animals when they get playful. Sometimes, dogs snap their nails off unintentionally, and the pain can be excruciating for them. To use, gently hold their paws and snip off small bits of the toenails. Promptly discontinue if any bleeding occurs. Apart from the items suggested, bathing is one of the most important steps in pet care to remove unpleasant odors and dirt on their coat. When giving a bath, make use of dog shampoo to avoid accidental allergy attacks and fleas. This dog breed typically has large ears that can accumulate wax. Observe your dog for symptoms of ear problems; healthy dogs do not habitually bother their ears. Wax, dirt, and other elements may cause ear infections. For better cleaning and disinfection, use liquid ear cleaners and cotton balls. Golden Retriever mixed with German Shepherd dogs need regular trimming, so make it a habit to schedule appointments with your veterinary clinic at least once or twice a month. Make sure they get trimmed around the eye area for better vision , around the anus for hygiene , and the chin for easy eating. Mixed-breed dogs are ordinarily healthier than their parent breeds, yet this specific breed is more prone to certain health conditions than others. Most of these health problems are seen as the dog gets older. This breed enjoys being active and playing which can cause a harmful impact and damage on their bones and joints. Receiving an average level of activity would prevent them from having these problems. Here are some more health hazards that you need to be aware of: Allergies Both parent breeds are prone to allergies and German Shepherd Retriever Mixed dogs share this trait. Their common allergies mainly affect their skin and flea bites or certain foods typically cause these. Fleas are tiny parasites that dogs can accumulate from outdoors. You can prevent this by avoiding physical contact with environmental allergens. The symptoms include mouth or nose bleeding, blood in the urine, and excessive bleeding, and unfortunately, there is no cure yet. Joint Dysplasia In dogs with joint dysplasia, the joints fail to develop correctly, scraping and grinding upon each other instead of sliding smoothly. Bloating Bloating in humans and bloating in dogs are different. It is harmless in humans, however, in dogs it is deadly. Immediate treatment for bloat is needed. It would be best to take your dog to a veterinarian as soon as possible because there is no first aid that you can do at home. Learning some first aids for this breed of dogs can also help. Awareness over these usual problems of the Golden Retriever crossed with German Shepherd breed will result to their proper care. Your furry friend should get the best, so pick their food wisely. You can find lots of options in the best dry dog food list. Whelps need energy to be active, which means lots of proteins too. Food that gives them everything their body needs is on the best puppy food brands list. Older canines have different requirements, so skim through the best senior dry dog food list. It will help them stay healthy and show off proudly. Steer clear of the worst dry dog food at all costs. You can also find some ideas on the best dry dog food for small dogs or best large breed dry dog food lists, which may contain some food that your pooch will love. Because of their energetic personality, these dogs need a diet that can fulfill their nutrition needs. Dogs may be omnivores, but they highly rely on protein to survive. It is also the building block of their muscles. Although dogs love fat in their meals, it is necessary to maintain the amount of fat that you give them. Too much fat is harmful to their well-being and too little creates skin problems. Make sure that your dogs are hydrated, especially if you live in a hot place. Ingredients and supplements for joint and bone development are also needed to prevent possible injuries for this very active dog. Giving your dogs vegetables, fruits, and other minerals is proper for their growth. However, you need to be wary of the portions since it varies depending on their age and body size. Avoid products that contain these ingredients since they are not good sources of carbohydrates for dogs. The Golden Shepherd tends to be a friendly, energetic, and affectionate dog that is loyal to their family and tends to be protective of them. Although they are not recognized by the American Kennel Club, they are recognized by other notable organizations like the American Canine Hybrid Club, Designer Breed Registry, and more. A Golden Shepherd tends to bring the all-around friendly personality of the Golden Retriever and the intelligence and devotion of the German Shepherd into one dog. They love their families and tend to get along with everyone including children. These dogs are not necessarily suspicious of strangers, but they are alert and will tend to bark if they see something they feel you need to know about. Golden Shepherds are moderately adaptable dogs. Because they are high-energy, they tend to do better in homes with yards where they can run. They can adapt to apartment living as long as plenty of time is dedicated to giving them the daily exercise they need. They tend to do well in most climates. But, as with any dog breed, they are sensitive to heat. Because Golden Shepherds are devoted to their families and thrive on spending time with them, they do not like to be left alone for long periods of time. A mixed-breed dog can inherit the potential health issues common to one, both, or neither of their parent breeds. As a larger, barrel-chested dog breed, the Golden Shepherd, like their parent breeds, is also at a higher risk for bloat. The Golden Shepherd is a highly trainable dog breed. They are intelligent, eager to please, and pick up on things quickly. This makes them a good fit for owners of all experience levels. Puppy training classes can still be a great idea because they offer opportunities to socialize a puppy while also strengthening your bond with them. The Golden Shepherd will have a thick double-coat that sheds moderately year-round and more heavily twice a year as seasons change. A quick daily brushing, especially during seasonal shedding sessions, will help remove loose fur to make your dog more comfortable and also help keep more fur contained to a brush instead of everywhere else. Bathing is on an occasional, as-needed basis. Monthly nail trims are usually enough to keep nails from growing too long or causing issues. Plus, if anything is starting to happen, you can get the vet before it gets more serious. Because many dog owners overlook this, gum disease is one of the most common health issues in dogs. Brushing teeth or using an enzyme toothpaste every day is ideal. The Golden Shepherd comes from two high-energy dogs, so they require a lot of daily exercise to be happy and healthy. Daily walks plus playtime and time to run are the minimum. But, a Golden Shepherd will likely be up for more activity if you are. A trip to the dog park for some off-leash time, playing frisbee or chasing a ball, hiking, swimming, running, and more can all help this dog expend some extra energy. You want to keep their activity low-impact as they are still growing, but once they finish growing, try different activities to see what you both love doing together. You could even try training them for dog sports! A fully-grown Golden Shepherd usually stands inches tall and weighs pounds. A Golden Shepherd generally lives for years. Currently, we do not have any Golden Shepherd puppies available, but we can alert you when new Golden Shepherd puppies are available! Just enter your email address and click submit! Please enter a valid email address! Related Breeds. We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. Golden retrievers and German shepherds are two of the most popular dog breeds in the world. Both medium-to-large dogs that are highly intelligent, easy to please, and great with families, it was only a matter of time before someone created the golden shepherd by mixing these two breeds. But what can you expect if you decide to adopt one of these amazing dogs into your family? Read on as I take you through exactly what you can expect from a golden retriever-German shepherd mix, including their size, appearance, temperament, and the care they need to thrive. Is the golden shepherd the right dog for you? Learn more below! Essential Statistics Breed: Mix of golden retriever and German shepherd Height: 21 — 26 inches Coat Type: Medium-long high shedding coat Colors: Black, cream, white, gold, yellow, brown, chocolate, liver Lifespan: 7 — 12 year lifespan Temperament: Highly intelligent, easy to train, playful, friendly, does well with families Exercise: High energy and exercise needs History Of The Breed Golden retrievers were first bred in the United Kingdom to retrieve shot waterfowl. Their soft mouths allow them to retrieve ducks and other game without damaging them. As a highly intelligent breed that is eager to please and with a naturally good nature and understanding of how to act around children, goldens have been popular working dogs since the s, and you will often see them working in search and rescue and disability assistance. German shepherds , also known as Alsatians, were first bred in Germany just before the start of the 20th century as herding dogs. When natural sheep predators began to die out in Germany at the start of the 20th century, German shepherds were taught to do other kinds of work. While German shepherds are not an aggressive breed, they developed a bad reputation in the 20th century when the German Nazi army started using them as working dogs. The breed was also adopted by gangsters and bootleggers in the United States. Fortunately, today, their reputation is largely recuperated, and they are often seen working with police and in roles such as search and rescue. Golden shepherds were first bred around .The intention with this mixed breed was to create a dog with the courage, quickness, and alertness of the German shepherd but also with the good nature of the golden retriever, which is also intelligent, highly trainable, and easy to please. The results are excellent working dogs and family pets. Golden retrievers are usually 21 to 25 inches tall and will usually be the mother in a first generation golden shepherd coupling. They weigh 55 to 75 pounds. German shepherds are slightly larger, measuring 22 to 26 inches tall and weighing 50 to 90 pounds. As you would expect, their golden shepherd offspring measure 21 to 26 inches tall and weigh 50 to 90 pounds on average. Both parent dog breeds have medium-to-long coats that are known to be high-shedding, so you can expect the same from a golden shepherd. Being a mixed breed, they can come in an extensive range of colors, including black, cream, white, gold, yellow, brown, chocolate, and liver, and they will often be bicolor. The color of their coat tends to be highly unpredictable in the first generation. Because they are high-shedding, they do need regular grooming, which means brushing at least once a week to keep shedding under control. Still, there is no escaping all that dog hair, and you will definitely need to invest in a good vacuum cleaner. The way their facial features will develop is less predictable, since they are still a new breed and breeders are still learning to control for desirable features. They can also either have the pointed ears of a German shepherd or the drooping ears of a golden retriever. Either way, they are sure to be a gorgeous pup! Golden Shepherd Temperament And Intelligence Golden retrievers are known for being playful and friendly dogs that love everyone they meet and therefore make terrible guard dogs. They are playful and loyal to the family with whom they have developed a bond. While they can be wary of strangers or anything that seems out of place, they are more likely to alert you with a bark than attack. You can expect a golden shepherd to be playful and friendly, but a little bit warier of strangers than your standard golden retriever. Both parent breeds are highly intelligent and also eager to please. German shepherds, in particular, are also independent thinkers and problem solvers. This means golden shepherds are easy to train, as they learn new commands quickly and enjoy the rewards that come with completing them, but they are also good at knowing what is required of them in new circumstances. Golden shepherds, like both of their parent breeds, are incredibly loyal and will want to be around their people all the time, whether that is out and about, or curled up on the couch at home. This can lead to frustration and destructive behavior. They are naturally protective of children, and despite being large breed dogs, they are very aware of their own size and strength and know how to play gently with children. However, it could be a struggle to have this breed with very young children, as they have lots of playful energy, and this can be overwhelming for smaller folks. Golden Shepherd Energy And Exercise Golden shepherds, like both their parent breeds, are high-energy dogs. Additionally, golden shepherds need at least an hour of fairly intense exercise each day. This means running around the dog park and sniffing everything, playing catch, and going for a swim rather than just a casual walk. They should be getting less exercise as puppies, despite their apparent energy, as too much exercise can undermine their proper development. While they are growing, they should have about five minutes of exercise per day per month of age. So at four months, they need 20 minutes of exercise each day, and at six months, they need half an hour. As adult dogs, they will love joining you on longer adventures, such as hikes and boat trips and will have no problem keeping up. Bear in mind that, while they are natural swimmers, if you go out on a boat, they should be wearing a flotation vest. As well as formal exercise, they need to be able to move around and play throughout the day, and a decent-sized backyard is the best thing for this. Golden Shepherd Health Concerns Of course, when you adopt a dog into your family, you will want to closely monitor and care for their health. This means ensuring they are vaccinated for all the most transmissible canine diseases, such as Parvo , protection against fleas and ticks , and proper dental care, which ideally means daily brushing. But certain dog breeds are also more susceptible to certain health conditions than others. With mixed breeds, they could be less susceptible to some of the most common ailments of their parent breeds, or they could be more susceptible to certain conditions. The best thing to do is inform yourself about the common health issues for both parent breeds and monitor your puppy for all of them. This means for golden shepherds, you will want to be on the lookout for: Elbow and hip dysplasia, common in both parent breeds Eye conditions, common in both parent breeds Bloating gastric dilation volvulus , common in both parent breeds Epilepsy, common in German shepherds Allergies, common in golden retrievers Hypothyroidism, common in golden retrievers Degenerative myelopathy hemangiosarcoma, common in German shepherds Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, common in German shepherds Of course, just because some dog breeds are more susceptible to these conditions does not mean they will get any of them, and your golden shepherd could pass their entire 7-toyear lifespan without being affected by any of these. But if you know the symptoms, you can catch any problems early and ensure a better quality of life for your dog. One other health concern with both the parent breeds of golden shepherds is obesity. They love their food, and we love to reward them with delicious treats. Remember, every treat you give them also contains calories! Also, never feed them off your own plate. They already tend to think they are human, and this can just lead to begging at the table and food theft! Plus, a lot of the foods humans eat are toxic to dogs. This not only includes chocolate and fake sugar, but also common kitchen staples such as onion and garlic. Invest in good quality food for your dog and avoid giving them table scraps. No doubt having read my guide you are interested in bringing a fantastic golden shepherd into your family. These are the questions you should ask yourself to determine whether you are a good fit for this unique breed. Do you have an active lifestyle? Your dog is going to need lots of exercise and is happiest when they can accompany their humans in energetic activities. Are you out of the house a lot? Golden shepherds love company and need to be around their people most of the time. They need a home where there is usually someone about or where they can accompany someone to work. Do you have much space? Golden shepherds thrive when they have space to use their energy, and they are fairly big, so they can make a small apartment feel claustrophobic. Are you willing to accept dog hair as a part of life? Are you a first-time owner? Golden shepherds are easy to train and control, so they are actually great choices for first-time owners. Do you have kids or other pets? Golden shepherds are great around kids and other pets if they are properly socialized. But these big dogs with lots of energy could be challenging if you have very small children. Let these questions guide you as to whether a golden shepherd is the right dog for you. In short, if you are low on space, time, or energy, a different breed might be a better match. If you find a breeder selling for less than this, be wary, as you may be dealing with a puppy mill. You may also find golden shepherds in your local shelter , because despite being amazing and pliable dogs, their energy and attention and exercise needs often prove too much for some owners. What do you think of the golden shepherd? Does it mix the best aspects of the German shepherd and golden retriever? Is this the kind of dog you would like to adopt? Helps ease anxiety in their new home. We love using Bully Sticks to help divert these unwanted behaviors. Check out more of our favorites on our New Puppy Checklist. Colby Colby Morita has been raising and training guide and service dog puppies for over 13 years. Colby has been writing to the PuppyInTraining.

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Hide Caption Golden retriever gets belly rub from burglar stealing from owner's home Camera footage catches the moment a burglary suspect got distracted while taking a bike from a garage by a very friendly golden retriever dog. An usual burglary was caught on a security camera last month in the Pacific Beach neighborhood of San Diego, California. In the clip posted to social media by the San Diego Police Department on Thursday, a man can be seen wheeling a bike out of an open garage door. The man walked into the garage around p. But before the man left, one of the home's residents stopped him in his tracks. For some belly rubs. The tail-wagging golden retriever approaches the man with an excited jump. I love you, too. You're a sweetheart. The non-guard dog even licks the man on the face, prompting laugher and smiles. Dad, where are you!? The curious pup follows with its tail still wagging the whole way. Police say the man did ultimately get away with the bike, despite the distraction. Police are still on the lookout for him. It's unclear whether the dog has found any other passers-by to administer much-needed belly rubs. Your neighbor stopped by for an unexpected visit, and as the back door opened, before you had time to act or even think, your visitor was on the floor. The culprit? Your well-meaning, but overly excitable golden retriever. When you brought home your cuddly ball of fluff, that excitability was pretty adorable, as was the jumping and licking that went along with it. Can you train your dog to tone it down and stop jumping up on people? Of course you can! Keep reading to find out how. They also jump up because they want to be closer to your face so they can smell you. Lastly, your dog jumps up because you never taught them what to do instead. As with most behavioral issues, the buck stops with you. Dogs who start out jumping on people as puppies and get told how cute they are, and encouraged to do so, will continue to jump up as adult dogs. That is, unless we teach them how to greet people properly. There are so many reasons why jumping up should not be tolerated. There are children smaller than your golden retriever that get easily knocked over. There are also children who are afraid of dogs. A dog who jumps could traumatize or hurt them. Your full-grown retriever could easily knock over a healthy adult, but you should be especially concerned with the elderly, infirm, and disabled who could suffer real harm if knocked down. Not only would you feel terrible, but you could also face a lawsuit. Most golden retrievers are saying hello in the only way they know how. Some dogs, however, jump up to express more than just an excited greeting. If your dog jumps up while growling or barking, they could be showing aggression, not excitement. It is not a behavior that can be taken lightly or treated yourself. Yes, it takes patience. Yes, it can be frustrating, but your dog truly wants to please you, and will learn this important skill if you are steadfast in your training. Here are four methods you can use to help you keep your dog from jumping up. First and Foremost — Remove the Reward To your dog, the obvious reward for jumping up is getting up-close-and-personal with you or the person they are greeting. Your dog wants your attention and jumping up is their way of demanding it. And they will do it again next time. Therefore, when your dog jumps, remove all attention, both positive or negative. Do not look at your dog, do not reach your hands out to push them away. Simply walk past or away from them, and go about your business. This may leave your dog wondering what happened. It may also encourage your dog to try new tactics. But only when your dog puts all four feet on the floor to greet you should you turn to them and offer up treats , pets, and calm praise. Do not offer up too much excitement, which may cause your dog to jump up again. If this happens, go back to ignoring your dog. Only four on the floor should earn any form attention from you! And we shall discuss a little later, you must do this every time, all the time. Never, not once, can you encourage or reward jumping. If you do, it will never end. Turn Aside from the Jump When your dog attempts to jump, get out of the way. When your dog jumps up, turn around, do not make eye contact, and fold your arms across your chest. Some dogs will try to nuzzle your hands and folding your arms removes that possibility. When they manage to keep four on the floor, you can initiate a calm greeting. This technique works well for dogs who need immediate feedback. Be sure to treat and praise them as soon as they have all four paws on the ground. Mark and reward the correct behavior. Leave The Room In some situations, you may be able to simply leave the room when your dog jumps up. First, say hello at the door. If your dog jumps up, turn around and walk out. Stay away for 30 seconds, then go back in and say hello. If your dog jumps again, repeat the procedure. They need an alternative behavior to replace the jumping. You need to teach what they should be doing instead. So teach your dog to sit when saying hello. A sit is a calm position and with their bum on the floor, they cannot possibly be jumping. So a reliable sit is the easiest alternative behavior to jumping. First be sure your dog knows the cue to sit reliably through all kinds of distractions. Practice sits in different locations until your dog will do it anywhere. Once your dog is sitting reliably, practice having them sit through common triggers that will signal a greeting — when the doorbell rings or when a car pulls into the driveway. Every single time your dog successfully sits, praise and treat them generously. Practice coming home with treats at the ready. When you walk in the door, ask for a sit. If your dog sits, reward them with delicious treats, kind words, and gentle petting. If your dog jumps up, immediately use one of the first three methods above. Before long, your golden retriever will be sitting every time they greet you. This is the hard part. Teaching your dog manners is hard work, but it will be all for naught if you and your dog are the only ones working at it. Therefore, extend your training to encompass your family and friends. In order for your dog to learn the rules, they must be consistent across the board for everyone in the household, as well as friends and visitors. If you are practicing sit for greeting, keep your dog on a long leash and be sure your friend backs away if your dog breaks the sit. You want to avoid any occurrence of your dog successfully jumping up. A long line enables you to do this. Strangers Can Help Too. Have your dog sit beside you and treat them lavishly as the person approaches to say hello. If your dog breaks a sit, the stranger must back away and ignore the dog. With you, all friends and even strangers doing the same thing and not rewarding jumping with any attention, before long your dog will learn they get longer hellos and a lot more treats and attention if they keep all four on the floor. This phenomenon is known as an extinction burst and it means your tactics are working. This post from examiner. Consider crating. Crating your dog can sometimes make them even more excited to meet visitors to your home. Perhaps let your dog hold a toy to greet people. Dogs who become quickly over-excited sometimes find it easier to hold a toy when greeting. It has a calming effect, something else to focus on. Like a pacifier with a baby. Keep a few toys by the door where you receive visitors and encourage your dog to grab a toy as soon as you or someone else enters your home. Stay calm yourself when greeting your dog. Excitement is contagious and excited dogs love to jump around. Be Patient. Your dog just wants to please you. Be consistent. And everybody has to work with this same rule: Family members, visitors and strangers. Shouting will only confuse your dog, and depending on their personality, they will either become afraid, or even more excited. Do not knee your dog in the chest. Many books and web articles suggest you raise your knee to block your dog when they jump. This can work, but we cannot condone this method. Please use the force free, positive methods above, not violence! Do not push your dog off you. And rewarded behaviors increase. So, no pushing! Do not punish your dog after they have jumped up. Your dog will not understand punishment after the fact. Instead, ignore unwanted behavior removing any reward and pile in with rewards for the behaviors you do want to see. But to have that wonderful companion dog, who you can take with you wherever you go, good manners are crucial. By taking the time to teach your dog to stay off people, you are paving the way for more outings, more socializations, and more fun. A dog who respects boundaries is a pleasure to be around, and a steadfast companion in every situation.

He is the size of a Labrador Retriever. He was at the shelter where he came in as a stray. They treated him there for an ear infection and some mild skin inflammation which he has long recovered from. We did notice cloudiness in both eyes and were diagnosed with cataracts. Surgery was done to remove them and has recovered well but will need 2 different eye drops for life. He can be very playful with other playful dogs and loves to play fetch, or, can cuddle up next to you just as well. Walks are his favorite activity. He is also good with calm, friendly smaller dogs. He has not been around cats. With children, he does better with 12 years and older. Leon becomes attached to his human and will follow them like a shadow. He can be a little stubborn and will growl and snap at times when disciplined or if bumped while sleeping. He has been adopted twice and returned for this reason. Once he is comfortable in his new home, he will do it less. He may have separation anxiety at 1st, but with time and patience, he gets over it. He does better with a furry companion. He just needs someone to give him a chance. We believe he would do good in a house with a big yard, another playful dog, or an experienced, active family. If you want to meet Leon and see if he fits you, email us at heartandhomerescueorg gmail. We raise high-quality Mini Labradoodles as well as a few other breeds. We also have partnered up with several other reputable breeders that raise mini labradoodle pups that meet our strict genetic criteria and testing. So we usually have a good selection of very high-quality puppies. View Our Available Puppies! F1B Mini Labradoodle Puppies are a second-generation cross or hybrid. The father is a Mini Poodle and the mother is an F1 Labradoodle. The F1B Minature Labradoodles usually have soft hair that is usually wavy or curly. Thes puppies are considered semi-hypoallergenic since they shed minimally. These puppies can be a good fit if a person that has mild pet allergies. Once F1B Mini Labradoodles reach 6 months old they require to be groomed once every 8 weeks or so to keep their fur healthy and to stop matting. Adult F1B Mini labradoodle dogs range in size from 14 inches in height and pounds in weight. The average life span is typically years of age. The F1BB puppies usually have curlier coats and will be totally hypoallergenic. Once the F1BB pup is 6 months they will need regular grooming every 6 to 8 weeks. F1BB Puppies are usually slightly smaller than F1B puppies and range from 12 inches in height and pounds in weight. Mini Labradoodles are known for their intelligence and the ability to be trained very easily. They make amazing family pets and love to participate in family activities like swimming, hiking, camping or just playing tag in the yard. This breed is also a good choice for people who live in apartments as long as they get at least minutes of exercise a day. So if you live near Huntington Indiana and are looking for a healthy and beautiful Mini Labradoodle puppy that can be delivered to you then check out our available pups now by Clicking Here. Below are some Mini Labradoodle pups that have been adopted.

By sharing knowledge and working together with other members of the ALAA, we can advance the health of the Australian Labradoodle. Membership in a professional organization ensures that you are working with a breeder who is invested in the breed, who abides by a Code of Ethics, and who will be here when you have questions or need support. We love what we do, and we want to do an exceptional job! We invest our time and resources into education, for us and for you! We continue to learn about health issues, breakthroughs in testing, puppy development, and socialization. We pass that information on to you. We are passionate about educating and helping new families become successful puppy parents. We look forward to partnering with you as you select your new family member! This keeps the health of the breed the top priority. There are different levels of health testing. Make sure you select a breeder who does all of the appropriate testing, not just some of it. She temperament tests all our puppies. There are 2 boys and 6 girls, and are apricot. Puppies will be mediums and are expected to weigh 30 to 35 lbs. Puppies will be going home the weekend of August 26 and .Order of list is in order of deposits received. We have regular open days for people to come visit us and meet our dogs. We also arrange puppy meet ups in local areas. Once puppies are born they are allocated in order of list. Puppy pick day is held when puppies are around 6 weeks old, we find this is the best time for you to make an informed decision, their personalities are developed by this time. Puppy pick is done in reserve list order. We temperament test the puppies beforehand to help you in making your decision. Puppies go home at 8 weeks, vaccinated, microchipped and with a full puppy pack which includes, food, scent toy, shampoo and a comprehensive guide to help you through the first few weeks. We also offer a lifetime of support. We sell our Australian Labradoodles for a pet price, this price is for an Australian Labradoodle that has been permanently neutered or spayed before reaching 12 months of age. Intact or un-neutered and un-spayed dogs reaching over 12 months of age cost more. We are planning quite far out and once a place has been reserved we do not accept deposits from elsewhere. The commitment is on both sides. However I do understand that circumstances change therefore you may choose to switch litters up to two years away for a maximum of 2 litters. However, if my prices have risen in the meantime, your deposit will be deducted from the higher price.

The mix will vary from pup to pup depending on which of their parents they take after. Sheepadoodles enjoyed a massive boost in popularity when Meryl Davis and her partner Fedor Andreev, both figure skaters, showed off their pet Sheepadoodle, Bilbo Tootie-Rose Baggins on social media. They inherit the best of both parents, making for a remarkable pooch! More about the Poodle Poodles were extremely popular as pets in the past, especially for upper-class ladies. This was due to the small Poodle size which meant that carrying them around was incredibly easy. Interestingly, they were first bred in Germany to help hunt waterfowl. Their popularity has led many dog breeders to conduct experimental crossbreeding, and one of those successful breeding programs was with the Old English Sheepdog a. Poodle More about the Old English Sheepdog Just like the name suggests, Old English Sheepdogs became popular in the s with farmers who used them to herd sheep and to help control other animals on the farm. For centuries training was for rather heavy tasks around the farm. Sheepadoodles have a fascinating history, as do their parents! But why this combination? As mentioned above, first generation Sheepadoodles inherit the intelligence and active nature of sheepdogs, and the low shedding and friendly nature of the Poodle. They can be very gentle and also tend to be quiet around little ones, which is an excellent trait, especially if your baby needs a nap! The perfect pooch indeed! Thankfully not. Even though they are large, you can make it work. If you live in an apartment, you might be pushing it, but if you commit to some serious exercise every day your new furry friend will be just fine! Standard Sheepadoodles are usually medium to large. As mentioned above the standard-sized Sheepadoodle grows to about 60 to 80 pounds 18 to 30 Kg and a maximum of 16 to 22 inches 40 to 55 cm in height. Sometimes, if the Sheepdog parent is huge, then the Sheepadoodle pup can grow quite a bit larger than other pups. One example is Zammy the therapy dog, which you can watch in this video: Also thrown into the mix are Mini Sheepadoodles that are a mix of Mini Poodles and Standard Sheepdogs. They measure under 20 inches 51 cm in height and weigh between 24 to 44 pounds 11 to 20 kg. Miniature Sheepadoodles are also sometimes called a Micro Sheepadoodle. Mini Sheepadoodles are in demand far and wide due to their utterly adorable good looks and charismatic charm. Mini Sheepadoodle 5 Hey Good Looking! Sheepadoodles have sturdy and solid builds, with square or rounded faces and elongation at the snout. The skull has a broad look and appears dome shaped. They also have signature gorgeous low hanging ears, and their eyes are small and set between medium length hair. Coats can be anywhere between straight and curly. Their different colors also make them a hit with potential owners. Sheepadoodles are born black, white or both. Their colors are separated in well-defined spots that can appear randomly on any part of the body. This makes for some adorable looking puppies, some of whom almost look like Panda bears, which make them even more endearing than they already are. Some Sheepadoodles come in white and red, but these usually cost more. There are also Sheepadoodles that are entirely brown or grey, but these are relatively rare. The parents normally determine the color of the pups. As mentioned in the first paragraph the Sheepadoodles have an average lifespan of about 12 to 15 years. How healthy are they? In general, the Sheepadoodle is a robust dog since it comes from two different purebred dogs. However, they may inherit some tendencies from their parents genetically. However, not all Sheepadoodles are hypoallergenic as it depends on the genes they inherit from their parents. They tend to have a short and curly coat like their Poodle parent and as we said before shed very minimally. Trimming the hairs around their ears is also another thing you can do if you want to help prevent ear infections. Watch how training takes place in this video: They can also be taught to be watchdogs as they can recognize strangers and be trained to bark at them. Training is pretty simple and easy to carry out. Sheepadoodles should have a diet that consists of high-quality kibbles. Once in a blue moon, some wet food is a great idea but take it easy on this one as it may lead to your Sheepadoodle becoming overweight. However, being a designer dog, they are allowed into the following organizations:. Like the Cockapoo , the Sheepadoole is a hybrid breed that has grown in popularity over the past couple of decades. Pros Bear the Sheepadoodle Photo: sheepadoodlebear Easy to train Thanks to their Poodle parent, the Sheepadoodle are usually pretty smart dogs. Poodles are second only to the Border Collie in terms of intelligence. Therefore, Sheepadoodles should be quite easy to train. A word of caution: Old English Sheepdogs rank th out of breeds for intelligence. These hybrid dogs are good-natured, loving and obedient. They like to interact with members of the family. He can best be described as a friendly clown. He loves to play, play, play at all times. He never gets tired and always wants to be part of the action. We take him on at least two long walks a day and he joins me and the kids at the park almost every day…and he still has excess energy! He loves every person and dog, and can often be found at the park surrounded by a gaggle of kids all smothering him with treats and snuggles. Sheepadoodles make amazing family pets! Cristina highlighted why Walter is such a treasured family pet. He is such a great addition to the family! So loving, loyal, and eager to please! These canines are trained to provide affection, comfort and love to people, whether it be at the hospital, in nursing homes or rehabilitation centres. One example is Sammy the giant Sheepadoodle. We asked Zammy why Sheepadoodles make such great therapy dogs. The combination makes for a unique breed that has all the wonderful qualities of both breeds combined. Zammy specifically makes a great therapy dog because I have never shaved him. I can honestly attest, I think Zammy is the only Sheepadoodle in the world more than three years of age that has never been shaved. Because people tend to lose the battle with the inevitable knots. For instance, Bear sheds about the same amount as his pet parent. Bear sheds about the same as I do, which is to say not much. I can wear black pants around him and not end up with any fur on them. However, he requires a lot of brushing and grooming in order to hold off mats and tangles. When I brush him, quite a bit comes out. Claudia highlighted that some Sheepadoodle might shed a little. They are mostly hypoallergenic — but as a cross breed it does depend on the genes they inherit from their parents. Having said that, you can train a Sheepadoodle to become a guard or protection dog if you contact an experienced dog trainer. Bertie loves his role as a watch dog. Bert seems to take great pride in watching over the house. He will bark if he sees or hears anything he thinks is questionable. Unfortunately, we are still working on training him that the neighbors taking their garbage to the curb or another dog walking by is not anything we need to be notified over! Walter is always on neighborhood watch and letting us know when someone is approaching our house. As a result, they may show some characteristics of sheepdogs from time to time, such as herding and nipping. Old English Sheepdogs would have to herd animals on the farm. Given they were trained to provide the function in agricultural practises, some Sheepadoodles may be predisposed to herding. This can be a promblematic behaviour with small children and other small animals in the family homes. Nipping would be used to control sheep and other animals. You should never leave children alone with a Sheepadoodle — or any dog for that matter! This is a condition that comes to the fore when your dog is left alone. It could be for a matter of minutes or hours. Symptoms of separation anxiety include persistent barking or howling, destructive chewing or digging, and even defecating inside the home. Using a dog camera can help to soothe separation anxiety as pet parents can talk to their distressed pooches. Other potential aides include aromatherapy, playing specific music for dogs with separation anxiety or crating your dog in their safe space. Cristina has experienced this issue with Walter — yet. Destructive chewing Destructive chewing is a problem that most pet parents will have dealt with at some stage. However, these gorgeous dogs are often described as a mouthy breed. This can equate to unwanted chewing of furniture, clothes and more. Sheepadoodles require a bath every couple of months to wash away dander and dirt that may have accumulated in their fur unseen to the naked eye. Bertie, for example, needs to be regularly groomed to keep his coat in good shape. Sheepadoodles have some high maintenance hair. We have to make sure we brush his hair often, otherwise it will tangle. If he gets too many mats in his hair, we have to shave him shorter than I prefer. Cristina tries to brush Walter a few times a week. Sheepadoodles need to be brushed a few times a week in order to keep their fur beautiful and avoid any dreaded matting. Sheepadoodles are no different. The price can vary from breeder to breeder. Both the Old English Sheepdog and Poodle require regular exercise — and the Sheepadoodle are no different. A lack of exercise can lead to unwanted behaviors listed in the cons above, such as destructive chewing and separation anxiety. A tired dog is a happy dog! The never-ending energy! Cristina underlined this point. Standard Sheepadoodles are big dogs that require exercise everyday! We try to walk Walter miles everyday and provide mental stimulation on a daily basis as well. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Call 11 Things to Know About Sheepadoodles All images on this page are Sheepadoodles from Grace Wood Farm Cute, fluffy, playful, loving, intelligent, fun - could the Sheepadoodle be the perfect dog? This breed is capturing the hearts of dog lovers more and more each day. Who could resist all this cuteness? It's like having your cuddly living stuffed animal to snuggle and love! Want to know more about this adorable doggie? Here are 11 things you should know about Sheepadoodles before buying one. What is a Sheepadoodle? Sheepadoodles are a hybrid cross between a Poodle and an Old English Sheepdog. Drawing the best from both breeds creates a fantastic combination. By nature, Poodles have minimal possible shedding, making them unlikely to trigger allergies and great indoor pets. Fully grown Sheepadoodle from our farm Poodles are among the most highly intelligent dog breeds, known for being easy to train. They have a playful nature and are one of the friendliest dogs around. They are affectionate, loyal, sociable, and enjoy games. They are low-aggression and get along well with children and other animals. But as anyone who's owned one of these breeds knows, these sweet doggies shed A LOT! Often, their fur would end up in every crack and crevice of a home, making it nearly impossible to keep up with cleaning. Additionally, these dogs trigger allergies in humans, and if a family member suffers from a dog allergy, these breeds were not an option. Was there a breed that was a lovable, down-to-earth family pet that also was low shedding and triggered pet allergies? The answer came from the "designer dog," a hybrid between a purebred Poodle and another family-friendly breed such as the Old English Sheepdog. They are the most famous "shaggy dog," known for their vast, fluffy coats. They have a low-key and mellow temperament and are natural people-pleasers who desire to make their people feel loved and happy. They love children and other animals and always watch everything going on. They aren't yappy or prone to bark senselessly but will bark at unknown noises or strangers, making them excellent watchdogs. Their playfulness, kindness, and sweet nature have people in love. Sheepadoodles are bred to bring the best traits out of both breeds by selecting dams mamas and sires daddies with the best qualities from each breed. They inherit intelligence and easy trainability from both sides. They are often graced to inherit the kindness and mellow temperament from the OES. They also are bred to carry the minimal shedding and low allergy-triggering coat from the Poodle. Sheepadoodles are friendly, loving, kind, and love to play. A breed that everyone is falling in love with! Torrun, one of our OES mamas 2. How big do Sheepadoodles get? Sheepadoodle from our farm An average standard Sheepadoodle will be lbs but can be as small as 45lbs and as large as lbs. Here at Grace Wood Farm, we have also introduced smaller sizes of Sheepadoodles to fit the lifestyles of all our pup parents. These smaller sizes are sometimes more desirable for older folks who feel they don't want to handle a big doggie, those living in apartments without the space, or those who don't just don't want a giant fur baby. Small Standard moyen Sheepadoodles will be in a weight range of lbs, with an average of around lbs. Small Standard moyen Sheepadoodles are a little larger than minis but won't have the chance of getting big like some standard Sheepadoodles. They are an excellent option for those who don't want a small dog and also don't want a huge dog. Moyen is the French word for "medium," a Small Standard moyen Sheepadoodle is a tremendous medium-sized dog option. Mini Sheepadoodles will be in a range of lbs. Mirco Sheepadoodles are a cross between a mini Poodle and a mini Sheepadoodle, with a weight range potential of lbs, depending on the parents. How much do Sheepadoodles shed? Sheepadoodle from our farm Sheepadoodles are minimally shedding dogs. But as Sheepadoodles are bred to inherit the minimal shedding from the Poodle, the Sheepadoodle will likely be as low shedding as possible. This minimal shedding also makes them a low allergy-triggering dog. Many people who suffer from pet dander allergies will find that their allergies aren't triggered around a Sheepadoodle. Some with extreme allergies may still be activated, and those allergic to dog drool may also experience allergies. But an average, non-extreme dog allergy can be avoided with a Sheepadoodle. We also breed F1b Sheepadoodles, which will have the highest level of common allergy-triggering traits to meet the needs of our doggie loves who suffer from allergies. Our Sheepadoodles love kids! When the proper Poodle and Old English Sheepdog parents are selected to breed for the ideal temperament as we do here at Grace Wood Farm , the result is a fantastic personality in the Sheepadoodle offspring. Sheepadoodles often have a relaxed and calm demeanor. In addition, they are friendly with children and other animals, making them fantastic family pets. They are obedient, easy to train, and love to please their family, making them an excellent addition. They are highly social dogs and will always love to be around their people. We do not recommend they be left alone without socialization for extended periods, as this breed needs to be around people and loves. If you work long hours and there is no one home for many extended hours per day, five days a week, the Sheepadoodle is not the right fit. This highly social breed could develop anxiety and depression and lead to destructive behavior if spending most of their time alone. Sheepadoodles are often very cuddly and will love to snuggle or crawl up in your lap. You will love your new snuggle buddy because they have such soft and fluffy fur! Our Sheepadoodles love snuggles! Snow from Grace Wood Farm Big, fluffy lap dogs 5. What are the colors and patterns of the Sheepadoodle's coat? The variety of coat patterns of our Sheepadoodles in the same litter Sheepadoodles are almost always born with a combination of black and white colors. As they get older, the black often can fade to various shades of gray, a trait often inherited from the OES. It is also possible for some black spots to fade or "clear" to white over time and disappear entirely! Some Sheepadoodles' adult coats can vary significantly from how they look as puppies, while others keep the same puppy colors and patterns into adulthood. Some Sheepadoodles can be almost entirely black or white, depending on the traits inherited from their parents. Coat patterns can include black markings like a tuxedo, abstract spots, polka dots, patch eyes, parti faces, masks, and many unique markings. There's always a wide range of variety in each Sheepadoodle litter! It is also possible to have Sheepadoodles in shades or with cream, brown, and red touches, although this is less common. Some can have a coat similar to the straight, fluffy hair of the OES, while others can have kinkier hair like a Poodle. On average, a Sheepadoodle bred for optimum coat will have thick, wavy hair, giving them that stuffed animal cuteness that is hard to resist. F1b Sheepadoodles are more likely to have kinky or curly hair than F1's. An average Sheepadoodle fluffy coat wave 6. What does the Sheepadoodle's coat maintenance look like? Since Sheepadoodles are mostly non-shedding dogs, you will save time by not having to clean up massive amounts of dog hair around the house. The trade-off for this luxury is that the Sheepadoodle coat will require more maintenance than some other dog breeds. Sheepadoodles must be brushed at least once a week to prevent and remove any matting in their fur. To keep an optimum coat, brush times a week or even daily if your dog looks their best. We recommend combining a de-matting brush and a regular hair brush to work through their entire coat. Sheepadoodles must also be routinely groomed to keep their hair trimmed, neat, free from matting, ears clean, and nails trimmed. You can either learn to do this yourself or, as most people do, take them to the groomer. Their ears also can get built up with dirt, moisture, and earwax, so they must be regularly cleaned to prevent problems and discomfort to the doggie. If you aren't ready to spend the time and money to groom them, this might not be the right breed for you. By nature, Sheepadoodles love to play with kids and other animals. Children often love these doggies because they look like big, fluffy stuffed animals. Don't be surprised if your kids find a new best friend in these sweet pups! Because Old English Sheepdogs are bred to herd sheep, they can be a breed that can nip at children. Some Sheepadoodles can pick up this tendency. This is most common while they are still a puppy under age 2 and is a trait that can be removed through proper training and reinforcement. Parents with young children should understand this propensity so they and their children can know what the puppy is doing and respond in a way to discourage the behavior. To better understand what a "nip" is, know they aren't biting hard or being aggressive or mean. Often it is just a herding tendency, and most often would happen when a child is running away from a group. The dog will gently nip at the child's clothes or hips like a herding dog would do to encourage a sheep to return to the fold. Because Sheepadoodles have such a strong desire to please their people and receive positive affirmation, they should quickly learn that this behavior is discouraged if they do have this tendency. With training, they should quit the behavior out of their desire to make you happy. One of the beauties of the Sheepadoodle's calm demeanor is that they get along excellently with children and are very gentle. They often will take a child's rougher play with little to no reaction and enjoy the attention they get. They also love playing games with kids and will enjoy burning off energy by running around and playing with their little humans. Sheepadoodles also love to play with other dogs and, with proper socialization, enjoy going out in public and visiting doggie parks. They also appreciate having doggie siblings and will get along great with any dogs you already have. Most dogs do best when you have two or more in a home. By nature, they are pack animals, and having a doggie sibling will help them not feel lonely or bored and often will keep them out of troublesome behavior. How long will Sheepadoodles live? Sheepadoodles have a years lifespan, meaning they will be a loving family member for years to come. How healthy are Sheepadoodles? An additional benefit to properly bred Sheepadoodles is that the likelihood of health issues more prone to the Poodle or Old English Sheepdog can be reduced through crossbreeding, often called "hybrid vigor. Crossing two healthy, purebred dogs from different breeds increases the likelihood that any negative recessive health issues will be eliminated. This doesn't mean they are impervious to health problems; with advanced age, any dog can develop health issues. Regular vet visits combed with proper diet and exercise will help a Sheepadoodle have a maximized healthy life. How active are Sheepadoodles? Sheepadoodles are an active and playful breed. They require daily exercise, play, and activity to be happy and healthy dogs. A minimum of 30 minutes per day should be given to your Sheepadoodle to exercise through walks, playing, fetch, etc. When responsibly bred for temperament, they should not be a hyperactive breed prone to exasperate their owners. The Sheepadoodle is the perfect activity level for most active families to fit your lifestyle. Do you have kids? Your children and a Sheepadoodle will love actively playing together and wearing each other out. As a parent, you can enjoy them all sleeping soundly at night after an excellent vigorous playtime. Sheepadoodles also, by nature, should enjoy water and swimming, although some dogs' personality leads them to dislike water. Sheepadoodles will play hard, but they also love to crash hard. Don't be surprised for a Sheepadoodle to curl up for a nice hard nap around the house or in your lap! How easy are Sheepadoodles to train? When bred adequately from the ideal parents, Sheepadoodles are naturally very intelligent and long to please their people. They are quick learners, and with the proper training and positive reinforcement, they will pick up housebreaking and commands. We highly recommend that every puppy go through doggie obedience classes, and often you, as the owner, are the ones that will learn the most from the lessons! Understanding best practices with dog training will set you and your Sheepadoodle up for the best scenario to have a happy and positive human-to-doggie relationship. Sheepadoodles can also be trained to bark at unknown strangers or unusual sounds, making them excellent watchdogs. Yet their gentle demeanor as a breed will help them with positive reinforcement to learn to still interact well with new people and animals. Sheepadoodles can quickly learn commands and love positive reinforcement as they crave their people's approval. We've had dogs from our previous Sheepadoodle litters be trained by their new owners to participate in dog competitions, completing various tricks, obstacle courses, and complicated commands. Check out this video of Snow, one of the Sheepadoodles from our farm, in a competition: Sheepadoodles are so bright; this mom trained her pup to talk to her through a soundboard! If you've never seen this video, be prepared to be surprised, we've never seen anything like it! Put all this together, and you can see why we believe that Sheepadoodles are the best dogs around! The real question to ask yourself now is: why don't I have a Sheepadoodle yet? Interested in getting a Sheepadoodle? Call us today at or click here to get in line for one of our upcoming Sheepadoodle litters! Sheepadoodle Highlights Sheepadoodles are mixed breed dogs. They are not purebreds like their Old English Sheepdog or Poodle parents. The main colors of Sheepadoodles are a mix of black and white, but they can also be solid black and, in some cases, gray. Sheepadoodles tend to be a great choice for allergy sufferers since this mix is considered a low to non-shedder. They will need to be groomed roughly every eight weeks and must be brushed two to three times a week. Sheepadoodles will need daily walks and games of fetch for exercise. These smart pups will also need to play mentally stimulating games to prevent them from being destructive due to boredom. Their ability to emotionally connect with their owners has made the Sheepadoodle a popular therapy and emotional support dog. However, their need to be around their owners so much makes it difficult to leave them home alone for long periods of time, and they may require a dog walker or doggy daycare. Sheepadoodles are affectionate and even-tempered with children and are just as happy being around kids as they are being around adults. Sheepadoodles get along well with other animals if introduced gradually, calmly, and at an early age. They are naturally intelligent and very social animals and will enjoy the company of other pets in their household. Even though the Sheepadoodle got their start as a designer breed, some have ended up in shelters or in the care of rescue groups. Consider adoption if you decide this is the right mixed breed for you. Check your local shelters, look up Sheepadoodle rescues, or check with breed specific Poodle or Old English Sheepdog rescues, as they sometimes take in mixed breed dogs and find homes for them. Sheepadoodle Size As the Sheepadoodle is a relatively new mixed breed, there are few standards when it comes to size. That being said, the Old English Sheepdog parent can be mixed with a standard, miniature, or toy poodle parent, which will affect their size. Seeing as the most common Sheepadoodle pup is one with a Standard Poodle parent, you can expect the dog to be on the larger side. Most Sheepadoodles weigh in at 60 to 80 pounds and range in height from 16 to 22 inches at the shoulder. That said, the other varieties like the toy and mini Sheepadoodles, will be smaller in size. They will enjoy snuggling with you on the couch just as much as they would enjoy going outside for a brisk walk. Some Sheepadoodles will have acquired their herding drive from their Old English Sheepdog parent and will need to burn off energy with plenty of playtime outdoors. They are rather athletic and love to swim, play fetch, and please their owners by learning new tricks. Sheepadoodle puppies are often a bit boisterous and will require training at an early age. Both Poodles and Old English Sheepdogs are known to be very intelligent breeds, making the Sheepadoodle easy to train. They respond best to positive reinforcement and treats as rewards. These obedient dogs will also love to be taught a variety of tricks, especially because they need to be mentally stimulated. Their ability to emotionally connect with their owners has made the Sheepadoodle not only a very loyal companion, but they have become a popular therapy and emotional support dog. They adore children and adults alike, and will quickly become a wonderful addition to any family. However, their need to be around their owners so much makes it difficult to leave your Sheepadoodle home alone for long periods of time, and they may require a dog walker or doggy daycare. Sheepadoodle Health The Sheepadoodle may be a mixed breed, but they are still predisposed to some of the same conditions that the Poodle and Old English Sheepdog face. While most are generally healthy, many can inherit conditions that both parent breeds have, which is why it is very important to maintain good care and attend regular veterinary checkups. Some of the more common health problems Sheepadoodles suffer from include: Bloat. Distichiasis an eyelash that grows from an abnormal spot on the eyelid , Micropapilla a smaller-than-normal optic disc Progressive retinal atrophy Bloat Although bloat is generally seen in large dogs , including Standard Poodles, it has more to do with body shape than genetics, Brown-Bury says. Severe cases of bloat can lead to gastric dilatation and volvulus GDV , which is fatal if not treated. A procedure called gastropexy, which can be done on deep-chested dogs during their spay or neuter surgery , may be performed to prevent bloat from occurring later in life. Brown-Bury recommends feeding your Sheepadoodle puppy a large-breed puppy food. As your dog grows, choose a food appropriate for their life stage. For dogs at a high risk for GDV, pet parents should take some mealtime precautions: Feed your dog multiple small meals throughout the day, rather than one large meal. Restrict exercise before and after meals. Reduce stress at mealtime. Do not use elevated dog bowls. Take care not to overfeed your Sheepadoodle. Yes, they are a large breed, but they can still become overweight , which leads to other health problems. Keep in mind, treats should be included in the daily calorie count for a pup. Nutritional Tips for Sheepadoodles Your veterinarian is the best source of information on any nutritional supplements that might benefit your Sheepadoodle. Since both parent breeds are prone to hip dysplasia, you may want to ask your vet about a high-quality supplement containing ingredients like glucosamine hydrochloride, MSM, omega-3 fatty acids, and chondroitin to promote joint health. Behavior and Training Tips for Sheepadoodles Sheepadoodle Personality and Temperament Ideally, your Sheepadoodle will be adaptable, intelligent, affectionate, and playful, exhibiting the easygoing, good-natured temperament of their OES roots, while still providing all the energetic fun and clownish antics of their poodle parentage. That said, they may more closely resemble one parent breed or the other. Fortunately, since both the Poodle and the OES tend to be great family dogs, a well-socialized Sheepadoodle will likely love children and get along well with other pets with proper introductions and supervision. That said, they are generally rather alert, says Askeland. Sheepadoodle Training Although the Old English Sheepdog and Poodle have differing backgrounds, both dogs were bred to do jobs: The OES is a herding breed, and the Poodle has historically been a hunter and performer. Poodles tend to be eager to please and easy to train, while the OES has a herding instinct to work more independently, meaning they sometimes require a little more motivation in terms of treats and praise. That means pet parents might need to exercise a little more patience. Fun Activities for Sheepadoodles. They've become more popular in recent years because of their super-friendly personalities, low-shedding coats , and teddy bear-like appearance. Because the sheepadoodle is not a pure breed, there are no hard and fast rules about the dog's size, coloring, and appearance. However, the most common coat you'll find is a black-and-white patchwork pattern. The size of a sheepadoodle varies depending on whether the Old English sheepdog was crossed with a standard poodle , miniature poodle , or toy poodle. Appearance The sheepadoodle can tend toward one parent or the other in appearance—some will have more of the square face of an Old English sheepdog and others will have a more poodle-like domed head. But nearly all sheepadoodles share the patchwork of black and white markings that sometimes give them the appearance of a panda. These black and white markings can sometimes fade into gray similar to an Old English sheepdog's coloring as the sheepadoodle ages. On rare occasions, a sheepadoodle will be red and white. Sheepadoodles bred from mini poodles and toy poodles will be smaller. As with most poodle mixes affectionately termed "doodles" , the coat of a sheepadoodle can tend more to be straight or more curly—and it's generally hard to tell until the puppy gets a little older. Sheepadoodles are often compared to Bernedoodles , which are a mix between a poodle and a Bernese mountain dog. Bernedoodles have a similar giant teddy bear vibe: big fluffy paws; shaggy faces; and furry, floppy ears. However, Bernedoodles come in a greater variety of colors and share more of the Bernese mountain dog's personality traits. Temperament The sheepadoodle owes a lot of her easygoing temperament to the Old English sheepdog, a good-natured, shaggy breed that was developed to help bring cattle and sheep to market. Because of this cross breeding, there can be a pretty wide variety of personality traits depending on the individual dog. They're exceptionally playful and sweet, and they enjoy the company of other dogs. While they might alert you to a passing stranger with a bark , they're typically a little more mellow than breeds developed specifically for guarding the home. While Old English sheepdogs can at times be independent-minded, poodles are typically very eager to please their parents by sitting on cue and learning tricks. Sheepadoodles also inherit a great deal of intelligence from their poodle forebears and have a working dog's herding instincts from the Old English sheepdog side. Living Needs Unless you opt for a mini or a toy mix, sheepadoodles are typically large dogs that will do best in a house with a fenced yard. If you live in an apartment , you should be ready to provide your sheepadoodle with regular exercise. She recommendss finding ways to integrate your dog into your regular activity: bringing them on your runs , neighborhood walks , and hikes through the woods. With their thick coats, sheepadoodles are excellent dogs for cold-weather climates. In warmer climates, Choczynski Johnson says, their owners can trim their fur a bit shorter and make sure they can relax in cool indoor spaces with plenty of water. However, given the sheepadoodles' herding background, they occasionally have a tendency to try rounding up small animals and children, so keep an eye on them at dog parks that allow small dogs and large dogs to mingle. Care While no dog are fully hypoallergenic , the combination of the Old English sheepdog and the poodle results in a very low-shedding coat, even in the first generation. Because of this, sheepadoodles can be a good fit for people who are allergic to dogs. For sheepadoodle grooming, you'll want to keep her coat in great condition, brush her frequently during the week , and have her bathed and trimmed every 8—12 weeks. You'll want to clean her ears regularly of wax and debris and trim her nails , as you would for any dog. Because they become so attached to their families, some sheepadoodles can develop separation anxiety if they're left alone for too long. Bloom suggests using positive reinforcement training from the moment your sheepadoodle puppy gets home. You can gradually increase from second increments until the puppy starts to realize it's not a big deal. If you have to leave your dog at home alone for long hours, look into options like doggy day care or a dedicated walker. As with all breeds that go from tiny puppy to large dog, it's important to start sheepadoodle training with the adult dog in mind: Don't allow or encourage your puppy to do anything you wouldn't want a pound sheepadoodle doing a year from now. Health One potential advantage to a mixed breed dog is hybrid vigor, the idea of relatively lower occurrence of genetic diseases cropping up in offspring from two vastly different genetic lines. Some scientists, however, dispute that hybrid dogs are inherently healthier than their purebred brethren. Whether you're looking for a sheepadoodle or purebred pup, consider a breeder with an excellent track record who does health screening for both parents. That being said, sheepadoodles by all accounts are relatively healthy dogs that live from 12—15 years. As with all large dogs, it's important to know the symptoms of bloat , a condition in which a dog's stomach fills with gas and expands or twists to cut off blood flow to organs. This also helps your puppy learn how to have some independent time and get mental stimulation while eating. History The origins are the sheepadoodle are murky at best: While humans have been cross-breeding dogs as long as there have been breeds, the popularity of sheepadoodles as a special hybrid of their own really only took off in the past decade or so. Some articles indicate that the "doodle" naming convention started in , which is possibly when the mixing of poodles to create a line of low-shedding dogs started to take off. The sheepadoodle's ancestors, however, have long historical roots. Old English sheepdogs were developed in the west of England as drovers, or dogs that helped livestock move along the dusty roads to market. Their tails were docked to indicate that they were working dogs this also kept their tails away from wayward hooves , giving this breed the nickname "bobtail. The curly coat that protected them from chilly water and their superb intelligence made them excellent retrievers. Fun Facts One thing is undeniable: People really, really love their sheepadoodles. Popular sheepadoodle ambassadors on social media include Otis , a big fluffy boy with a small sidekick named Sully; Zammy , a giant floof who also volunteers as a children's hospital therapy dog; and Millie , a mini sheepadoodle who lives in New York and loves to smile for the camera. Bunny the "talking" sheepadoodle is a TikTok star, known for her funny button-speech conversations. The mixed breed took another leap in popularity when Olympic figure skaters Meryl Davis and Fedor Andreev announced that they had adopted a mini sheepadoodle named Bilbo. Was this page helpful? These dogs offer perks like non shedding fur, a loving and playful temperament, and a teddy bear face! Sheepadoodle Temperament Your average Sheepadoodle is very bright — with a high emotional IQ as well. After all, they are half Poodle — an intelligent breed! These dogs are known to be very playful. Their eagerness to play, socialize, with a love of children. They enjoy a bit of rough housing, making them a great family dog! These dogs are very affectionate, and love to be around and please their owners. F1 means his dad was purebred Standard Poodle, and his mom was purebred Sheepdog. Our situation: we have 4 kids, ages 4 through .We live on a half acre, with a good sized fenced in backyard. I work from home. Zion stopped growing around 75lbs — making him a giant sheepadoodle. Do not underestimate how much brute strength he has! The standard Sheepadoodle dog is between lbs, depending on the size of the parents. The dogs also can be bred in medium and toy size. Think carefully before committing to the giant Sheepadoodle- a smaller sized dog is easier to handle and might be best for you! Look carefully for a business that treats the dogs they breed as family pets. These breeders will take proper steps to hand over healthy, happy Sheepadoodle puppies to you! We spent almost an hour on FaceTime when it came time to pick out our pup from an East Coast breeder, finding out specific temperaments of our pup. I mean!! Can you handle that cuteness?? Training Sheepadoodle Puppies We quickly realized this was like having a toddler again! Two Toddlers: We crate trained him right away highly recommend for your own sanity! We kept his puppy crate in our walk-in pantry, with a blanket over it to make him feel cozy. I like this puppy crate because you can divide it in the middle, so a puppy still feels cozy and safe! The bottom is a tray that slides out. We could clean accidents easily without a mess. The crate helped set order, gave Zion somewhere safe to go, and made house training easier. Sheepadoodle puppies are particularly easy to house train. Buy the crate we used for Zion as a pup: Have you ever seen a crate big enough for a full size 75lb dog? This is our current XL crate that we bought after Zion outgrew his puppy crate around 10 months old. It is huge! As a home decor blogger this crate was cramping my style! Crate Training Schedule Keep a blanket over the crate at all times. His first few weeks his schedule was: In his crate around pm, we left him there all night Took him out at 6am to potty in the yard Breakfast and lots of playtime. Sheepadoodles puppies nip more than other breeds because they are herding dogs. These dogs have a natural instinct to nip to keep their sheep in line! For the first few months, Zion would follow around our 5 year old Leo and nip his clothes and hands all day. This was frustrating for us! Thankfully, Zion no longer nips, but it was work to break the habit and took almost the full first year. Serious redirecting by constantly giving him his favorite bully sticks to chew instead every time he wants to nip you. To a herding dog, the desire to herd animals is also the desire to herd any humans in the house, too. Luckily, sheepadoodles live to please and you can train them to control this urge! Learning the basic commands like sit and stay is a breeze with a sheepadoodle. This is the first step to controlling their instinct to herd. Direct the dog to stop and sit when they want to herd. Stop the herding before it begins is the most helpful. Sternly intervene when you see the dog wanting to herd each time. Once the dog understands herding is disapproved by his owner, you can make sure not running after kids and others becomes a habit. Do Sheepadoodles Shed? No, Sheepadoodle dogs are not supposed to shed. I was NOT pleased. Zion goes every 6 weeks to the groomer for a bath and cut, and every 3 weeks he goes in for just a bath. Regular baths and trims keeps their teddy bear look. Sometimes we bathe him ourselves. I LOVE and swear by this whitening shampoo to keep the white in his coat super bright white instead of off white or dingy. I just started buying the bigger jar here to save money on it, since we use it regularly. After a recommendation from my brother in law, we bought this high quality pin brush off Amazon — night and day from the cheap pet store plastic brushes! If you read the reviews you will know why. For his mats specifically, we like this slicker brush. You can go back and forth on the mats quickly and it untangles them without Zion even noticing. The pet store brushes were getting stuck in the actual mat and pull. Between those two brushes, you will never have to buy your dog another brush again! Splurge on the good brushes once, than buy a lifetime of cheapies from the pet store. For his teeth, our vet suggested giving him Greenies every few days to help with tartar control and his breath. It takes him a few minutes to chew them and he enjoys the taste. This guy needs serious speed and playtime. If the kids are outside playing, he wants to be there. He is all about that frisbee life! Any sort of high energy, running fast and playing keep away with the ball — Sheepadoodles live for that. This toy is indestructible and flies like a Frisbee! A good game of tug-a-wore followed by some fetch with the Chuck It Toy is favorite activity. It comes with little bags that are attached to the scooper, so the poop is collected directly into the bag. We recently started attaching old grocery bags to the scooper; they work just as well. We are his people and he just wants to be in the same room as us. That is usually his priority! We taught our kids how to be respectful. But the truth is, Zion really just wants to play with the kids at allllll times. This playfulness is a trait of Sheepadoodles and why we were so attracted to the dogs to begin with! Zion has attached himself to our oldest child more than anyone. He sleeps with him and he likes to come pick up the kids from school in the afternoons- mostly so he can sit in his lap all the way home. His love for him is heartwarming stuff! Pros and Cons Of Owning a Sheepadoodle Pros Extremely social He loves to interact and be near us Smart Easy to train, so quick to be housebroken Emotionally smart High emotional IQ so he picks up on our feelings — would make a popular therapy dog Hypoallergenic, no shedding Great temperament Playful, loving, gentle, confident, and obedient! No obnoxious barking, whining or anxiety. Your Sheepadoodle will be sad, lonely and destructive left alone. They need to be around people! Expensive grooming and regular upkeep to keep the fur from matting Herding The dog will have to be trained out of this instinctual behavior Nipping Another instinctual behavior to deal with Some chewing issues — not a lot Our Sheepadoodle has been trained to leave our home alone, but he did go to town on my rug as a pup. We have his favorite bully sticks out for him. These have been his favorite chews since day 1 and they last a little while, which is nice. Life Span Did You Know? A Sheepadoodle can be an F1 or an F1b. F1 Sheepadoodles are a first generation, which means their parents are an Old English Sheepdog and a Poodle. They are often confused, at least in name, with Shepadoodles, but they are not the same dog. Shepadoodles are a cross between a Poodle and a German Shepherd. Sheepadoodles are beautiful dogs inside and out. They tend to be extremely friendly and absolutely love their families. Because they are mixed with a Poodle, there is a chance that their coat will be low-shedding. Their kind disposition and energetic personality make them a good fit for families. Although they are not purebred dogs, and therefore are not recognized by the AKC, they are recognized by other dog registries and clubs. In addition to making a great family pet, Sheepadoodles also make great therapy dogs. A well-socialized Sheepadoodle is an intelligent and active dog who tends to be naturally friendly, calm, and sociable. They tend to get along well with other dogs, pets, and children. Sheepadoodles tend to be expressive and intuitive. They seem to innately know how to be gentle and quiet with younger children. They are a combination of a companion and working dog that loves their family and is devoted to them. This dog breed is moderately adaptable. Due to their exercise needs, they tend to be a better fit for homes with large yards. They can adapt to apartment living, as long as they get plenty of serious exercise every day. They tend to do best in moderate and cooler climates, but can adapt to other types. As with most dogs, they are sensitive to heat and extreme cold. Because they love their families, have a lot of energy, and get bored easily, they do not like to be left alone for long periods of time. Because the Sheepadoodle is a mixed breed, they can inherit none of the health issues of their parent breeds or can inherit the health issues from one or both of them. Good breeding practices make a big difference in the health of puppies and reputable breeders will screen their dogs to avoid passing preventable issues to puppies. Make sure you ask the breeder about the health and genetic history of both parents and about any health tests or clearances that have been done. As a large dog breed, a Sheepadoodle is also at risk for bloat like their parents. Bloat in dogs can quickly become dangerous, especially if gastric torsion occurs ie: the stomach flips. The Sheepadoodle is a highly intelligent dog that is eager to please their owners. This tends to make them obedient, fast learners who are a good fit for owners of any experience level. Although they are alert and natural watchdogs, well-socialized Sheepadoodles tend to be quiet and will have to be trained to bark at strangers. Because they seek the approval of their owners, they tend to be sensitive. Harsh scolding or tones can hurt your bond with them and could cause them to be withdrawn or unresponsive to training. They respond best to positive ongoing training methods that are consistent. The low-shedding coat is one of the reasons why there are so many Poodle mixes. Sheepadoodle coats can vary from straight to curly and coat colors can be any combination of those common in Poodles. This means you can have a Sheepadoodle that is black, brown, gray, white, or a mix of colors. They only need to be bathed as needed, so having it done while at the groomer is usually a good fit. Floppy ears are more likely to trap dirt, debris, and moisture, which makes them more prone to ear infections. Dental disease is one of the most common health issues in dogs. It is also one of the most preventable. By implementing good dental care for dogs early on, you can decrease the tartar buildup that causes gum disease and tooth decay. A Sheepadoodle is a high-energy dog breed. They need plenty of exercise and structured exercise routines to be happy and healthy. Their high energy and intelligence mean they need a lot of daily exercise and plenty of mental stimulation to avoid boredom. Giving them a job to do can help satisfy their working dog tendencies. They also tend to love water, so going swimming with your dog can be a good activity. Because they are also sociable, taking a trip to the dog park could be another great way to get rid of excess energy. Just make sure you keep activities low impact until puppies finish growing to avoid damaging developing joints. Fully-grown Sheepadoodles usually stand inches tall and weigh pounds. Generally, Sheepadoodles 20 inches or shorter are considered Mini Sheepadoodles. Sheepadoodles generally live for years on average. Sheepadoodles are also sometimes called Sheepdoodles, Sheepdogpoos, Sheepposs, and Sheep-a-poos. Featured Sheepadoodle Article.