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Avidog Conference and Scottish Connections

This past week, Kyle, Molly, Aidan, and I attended the Avidog Conference in Lebanon, Indiana with our dear friend, Alastair McKinney from Lomond Hills Labradoodles. We met Alastair and his family a few years ago when we took our entire family on a once-in-a-lifetime...

A New Commitment: Continuing Education

We sell dogs NOT puppies. Just as a wedding does not predict the success of a marriage, adopting a puppy does not guarantee that you will have a perfectly trained dog at a year. It is VERY important to invest time and energy throughout your dog's life to keep a well...

Corabelle on the Belle of Louisville

On April 18th, Corabelle attended the "Who Works the Rivers" event on the Belle of Louisville: a 100+ year old stern-wheeler based in Louisville, KY. The event is an opportunity for local high schoolers to consider careers in the waterways industry. A number of...

We Love These Kinds of Notes…

Mindi,   Thank you so much for sending JJ a birthday card on her 1st birthday. We had a family pizza/birthday party for her.  Even gave her an edible birthday card.  She had so much fun.   I can't begin to tell you how precious she is and how much we love her.  She is...

Lomond Hills Rory of Fife

A few years ago, my husband and I decided to take our six children to Scotland to trace his ancestral history. It was such an amazing experience showing our kids Castle Sween where his ancestors lived and the precious little fishing village and chapel where his family...

What is the size of a standard labradoodle puppy?

We are regularly asked this question. The Australian Labradoodle Association of America says that a standard puppy is over 55 lbs and 20". The reality is that the medium sized puppy per the ALAA is over 25-54 lbs and over 15" up to 20." That is a very large spread of...

Puppies With A Purpose

We have not shared lately how Colonial Village has been involved in ministry  in the Winter of 2016.As you may have read, we donate to various causes, charities, and minstries that are near and dear to our hearts. In the winter of 2016, CVL has donated to Safe...

Help! My Puppy Chews Up My Shoes!

I have been thinking about this issue quite a bit lately. We have had two older puppies here and they LOVE our shoes. After housebreaking,I would say this is our most requested issue that people ask for help. How do you stop your dog from chewing your shoes? People...

Birdie!

Here are some adorable pictures of Birdie (also known as Lady Bird Johnson). Not only is she a beloved part of her family but also a part of our breeding program! She's expecting a beautiful litter! Here are some precious family photos. Her mom writes: She got groomed...