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August 2009 - CLIX Sound Phobia CD (thank you to Linda Rogers from Timshell Farm for sending this in) August 8, 2009 - Dogs as Smart as 2-year-old Kids - by Jeanna Bryner, Senior Writer • LiveScience.com August 2, 2009 - Goldendoodle wins dog agility contest at fair - by M.K. Guetersloh • Pantagraph.com July 2009 - Australian Labradoodle Smooth receives the Heart of Hospice Award |
Each year Hospice gives out an "Outstanding Volunteer Service Award".
This year it went to a Non-Human for the first time - Southern Cross Smooch ThD, AKC-CGC, (c:ed), (c:h) and the ranking Dood with Barksdale Labradoodles.
Smooch receiving the Heart of Hospice Award.
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April 17, 2009 - 'Bo' wins Register's Cutest Canine contest - by Mary Challender • Mchallen@dmreg.com March 13, 2009 - Mutley might not be top dog - but he was close! - article by David Hemming in ThisIsTheWestCountry.co.uk March 5, 2009 - Kennel Club Crufts Announcement: Canine Genetics - article by K9 Magazine News Editor, DogMagazine.net March 2, 2009 - Unconfirmed Crufts Rumour: Big News Announcement re Crossbreeding - by Ryan O'Meara, DogMagazine.net February 22, 2009 - Quincy was on an episode of "Flight of the Concords". Not only can you see him they actually mention Goldendoodle in the episode! Quincy is in the front row on a chair! (Quincy's Page) January 27, 2009 - DNA tests show Almost Heaven kennel in Upper Milford tricked dog buyers - article by Bill White of The Morning Call January 15, 2009 - The Chai Story - This is an informational warning about unsafe toy balls. (A story well worth repeating - Thank you to Beth for sending this in) January 13, 2009 - Narrowed choice for Obama dog - ABC Chicago News news story - The Obama family has narrowed their choices for a presidential pooch. Features interview and video with Labradoodle and PWD owner, Greg Hiss. Greg's Labradoodle was bred by Tasha Miller of Naperdoodles. January 5, 200 - Cocoa Bean Mulch is Toxic to Dogs (Thank you to Al of Barksdale Labradoodles for sending this in. It's been printed before, but it's well worth repeating) December 14, 2008 - Hypoallergenic hounds: Many breeds can be easy on the allergies - Written by Teri Greene for The Montgomery Advisor. "...According to goldendoodles.com Web master Blue Sterling of Ontario, the hybrid breed was first deliberately bred in North America in the mid-1990s in an effort to achieve a larger version of the beloved cockapoo."
December 12, 2008 - HSI Canada - Quebec is considered by many to be the puppy mill capital of Canada, producing hundreds of thousands of puppies annually for distribution across the country. By shutting down mills there, we are helping to cut off a major supply of puppy mill puppies. 
November 8, 2008 - Goldendoodle talked up as first dog - Breed reportedly in running for Obama family - The Boston Globe October 9, 2008 - A pet's best friend - An article in The Daily Record about sitters stepping in to provide companionship and exercise when the owners can't. October 7, 2008 - Dood sighting - An amazing video of a dog sculpture cake. The end of the video shows the model dog. October 2, 2008 - Animals Receive Medical Care After Massive Puppy Mill Raid - article from My Fox Philadephia (www.myfoxphilly.com) following the largest rescue of abused and neglected animals in Pennsylvania history. September 28, 2008 - The Chai Story - This is an informational warning about unsafe toy balls. (Thank you to Cyndi for sending this in) August 23, 2008 - CAA/AAA Petbook - Libby the Goldendoodle, owned by Donna in Ontario, has her picture on the back of the 10th edition of the AAA/CAA Petbook. The book lists all the pet friendly places you can stay with your pet on your next family road trip throughout North America. A copy can be picked up at your local AAA/CAA office or at Indigo or Amazon online. August 8, 2008 - What's The Deal With Hybrid Dogs, written by Melissa Gette. A terrific article on hybrids, featuring Labradoodles and Goldendoodles, with some words from Blue Sterling of Goldendoodles.com June 13, 2008 - Cocoa Bean Mulch is Toxic to Dogs (Thank you to Shari of Olympic Labradoodles for sending this) It is available at several large stores and is an attractive and nice smelling mulch. Too nice smelling to the dogs who will eat it! June 12, 2008 - Bluto is now the official mascot for WDHA- FM (NJ Radio Station)! (Congratulations to proud owner Rosalyn) June 9, 2008 - Is there a goldendoodle in the Obamas' future? An online article in the L.A. Times Blogs May 30, 2008 - 90 Dogs, Puppies Removed From Home - (Thank you Paul in Brookline for posting this). BOSTON -- About 90 dogs and puppies were rescued from a Randolph home. Donations are needed. For more information see - May 27, 2008 - Warning re Xylitol in sugarless gum & candy - (Thank you to Valerie for sending this in) This is true & serious. Xylitol found in sugarless gum or candy can be harmful to your dogs. Here is the link on the Snopes Urban Myths website - May 2008 - Canadian Gardening Magazine - Dood spottings! Dood in cover article and in 'Beauty Unearthed' (by Veronica Sliva, photography by Roger Yip) article of Canadian Gardening May Special container edition. Apr. 16, 2008 - Warning re ProMeris flea & tick preventative - (Thank you to NEDA volunteer DebM for sending this in). This warning status is undetermined, the link to it on the Snopes Urban Myths website - Apr. 9, 2008 - The benefits of Early Spay & Neuter - (Thank you to Al of Bark's Doodles for sending this in). Angel Wish.org sent out their newsletter discussing the benefits of ESN. Here's an wonderful article on their site ( This article requires Adobe Acrobat - 
) Mar. 19, 2008 - Dog Donations Needed at Blood Bank - Breeder Amy Lane of Fox Creek Farms was interviewed by the local news station about the need for dogs to donate blood - Mar. 14, 2008 - Buster Alert regarding herding breeds - there is an inexpensive mouth swab test that is helpful in detecting dogs afflicted with a mutation of the mrd1 gene : Mar. 3, 2008 - Bonzer Can Dance! (Bonzer has a page in our Special Stories section) Feb. 12, 2008 - Stem cell therapy offers hope for pets dogged by pain - USATODAY.com Jan 9, 2008 - CAA/AAA Pet Photo Contest - And the winner is..... Libby the Goldendoodle, owned by Donna in Ontario. Libby will appear on the 2008 edition of the book sold at CAA/AAA offices and Barnes&Noble locations across the U.S. and Canada. This book is recommended for people who take their dogs on road trips. Coming Soon - SuperDogs at the GM Centre in Oshawa on December 27, 2007. For a bit of family fun they are holding auditions for a cameo appearance in the SuperDogs show. To register and for more information go to - Nov. 24, 2007 - Stop the Ban on Labradoodles and Other Crossbred Dogs - An Independent Member of the NSW Parliament, Clover Moore, introduced a Bill in October 2007 that will effectively ban the breeding of Labradoodles and other crossbred dogs in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Oct. 26, 2007 - You Tube Tribute to Moss Creek Doodles - Owners of Kelly & Rens' pups have put together a wonderful video celebrating Moss Creek Doodles. Oct. 19, 2007 - Canine Rabies Studies - Two world-renowned giants of veterinary vaccine research -- Dr. W. Jean Dodds of Hemopet and Co-Trustee of The Rabies Challenge Fund and Dr. Ronald Schultz of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine -- have volunteered their time to ensure that critical 5 and 7 year rabies challenge studies are conducted in the United States. Read more about it on their website : Sept 13, 2007 - Help For Hounds - Stem Cell Therapy Goes to the Dogs--and Horses - This MSNBC.com online article discusses how stem cell therapy is already being used to treat dogs. Sept 10, 2007 - Reported problems with Smoke House Chicken Tenders - here is an online post on the eBay forum : Aug 15, 2007 - Breeding more than puppy love - Service Dogs for Self-Reliance seeks volunteers - by Margaret Slaby, The Fresno Bee. Cayden the Labradoodle, bred by Carol McDonald of Rainbows End Puppies, is being trained as a service dog for an autistic child. Aug 2, 2007 - Therapy dog ready to aid others - by Vidya Padmanabhan, Daily Record Maggie, an Australian Labradoodle, was donated by Barbie of Landmark Labradoodles to the NorthStar Foundation and is currently being trained as a therapy dog. July 10, 2007 - My Story - I Designed a Dog - by Wally Conron (originator of the Labradoodle). Article is in Reader's Digest Australia - June 14, 2007 - Designer Dog - Maureen Holloway's blog, The Last Word on Q107 - Maureen owns a Golden Doodle and talks about life with a Dood in her blog - June 12, 2007 - A bit of ruff - Kelsey Munro's article in the Brisbane Times gets opinions from purebreed supporters and hybrid enthuastics. Kathy Young of Cloudcatcher Labradoodles in Australia is interviewed as well - May 25, 2007 - Canine Heritage Breed Test featured on the Today Show May 16, 2007 - Service Dogs For Self Reliance - Two Labradoodles bred by Carol McDonald of Rainbows End Puppies are in the videoclip in this news article. May 3, 2007 - RABIES CHALLENGE FUND - May 2, 2007 - FDA's Updated List of Recalled Pet Foods - Apr. 26, 2007 - Chenango Valley pet foods issues voluntary recall - Apr. 20, 2007 - LiveSmart Weight Management Chicken and brown rice recall - Apr. 19, 2007 - Royal Canin USA announces voluntary recall of dry food - Apr. 17, 2007 - Menu Foods Refines Recall List - Apr. 16, 2007 - New information on Natural Balance Dog Foods Mar. 31, 2007 - 'Del Monte Pet Products Voluntarily Withdraws Specific Product Codes of Pet Treats and Wet Dog Food Products - Please read this article on more products being recalled - Mar. 30, 2007 - 'Dry Food added to recall' - The recall has expanded to include dry foods as well. For more on this story see CNN.com Mar. 17, 2007 - 'Menu Foods Recall Information' - list of affected foods Mar. 17, 2007 - 'Recall of Pet Foods manufactured by Menu Foods, Inc.' - The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has placed a warning and affected pet food list on their site - Feb. 22, 2007 - 'Bark to the future' - Chic canine crossovers like the spanador and the cockapoo are redrawing the doggy map of Britain, by Kathryn Hughes of the Guardian Unlimited - http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/story/0,,2018477,00.html Feb. 20, 2007 - 'Protection by Dogs, Part 1' - Two Labradoodles, bred by Cindy of Blue Ridge Puppies, have been trained to protect their owners as 'alert dogs'. Link to a video new story on FoxCarolina.com. Click on 'Protection by Dogs, Part 1' Feb. 19, 2007 - Don Burke on Channel NIne's "Mornings with Kerri-Anne" shows and discusses some of Australia's favourite hybrids. Link to video segment on You Tube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXHJWYyZXp8 Feb. 14, 2007 - 'PETA Animal Cruely Trial: The Fallout Continues' - WRAL.com Jan. 27, 2007 - 'PETA workers' cruelty trial to enter second week' Jan. 21, 2007 - 'Pooch to order nothing to sneeze at...' - GROODLES, cavoodles and schnoodles are displacing labradors and German shepherds in Australian backyards. - The Sydney Morning Herald - Jan. 17, 2007 - 'Labradoodle saves owner from Santa Cruz cottage fire' - Santa Cruz Sentinel Dec. 14, 2006 - `Designer Mutts' - CBC News Dec. 11, 2006 - `Designer dogs breeding some discontent' - The News and Tribune: Dec. 9, 2006 - 'Hunter Shot Dog' - The Athens Banner-Herald Dec. 5, 2006 - `Designer dogs' caught in divorce' - The Labradoodles were turned over to animal control after their breeders split. Orlando Sentinel: Sept. 12, 2006 - `New Monopoly: Here & Now tokens remodeled to reflect “Here & Now” icons' - Hasbro 2006 - New Labradoodle Plush Toys available from Douglas Cuddle Toy and Aurora World 2006 - New Goldendoodle Plush Toy from Aurora World: