We picked up our new family member, 3 month old Labradoodle and ball of cuteness Ralphie on Boxing Day. When he’s not sleeping or being cuddled, he’s constantly on the go and a challenge to photograph but he’s settling in remarkably well!
On the way home we stopped by a pet store to get a few supplies and he picked out the toy below, worn out after his first big day in a strange house. To our surprise he’s slept right through the first two nights.
The next day was hot, damn HOT!! Topping out somewhere over 30 degrees C, so I put some cool water in a wading pool and, well, Ralphie wasn’t overly keen but it did cool him down.
I took the shots below shortly before dark tonight, with a big run in a paddock to wear him out. He seems to be liking his new home. Welcome to the family Ralphie.
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He’s beautiful, look forward to seeing him growing up.
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Thanks George, he’s delightfully photogenic but very active between sleeps 😛
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Hi Ralphie. : ) It seems you will be one of the lucky ones having a family that loves and adores you. Prepare for more photo shoots!
Love those angel eyes peering upwards!
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We’ve woken up this morning like having a two year old! Into everything, shoes, curtains, power cords, pillows, it’s like child proofing the house again. Don’t let those angel eyes deceive you 😉 So much fun!
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OH MY!! I was entirely deceived! Although feeling bad for you two, it is an adorable thought. I understand your woes there. We’ve had to raccoon-proof our house (Gypsy-proof). When we leave, Murph gets his cage locked with a gun lock – and we close Gypsy’s bedroom door (but she has attempted to use tools in the past)! We have child locks on the cabinets under the sink, no plants within digging reach, and now she knows how to open the refigerator, so we keep a strip of Gorilla tape there to seal it shut (if we remember). Following her trail of mild tampering and/or destruction is like looking at a Family Circle comic strip… we can see everywhere she’s been. Why are their messes so cute, Tas?! : ) Your sweet booger better stop chewing on those cords!
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Hi Ralphie. He’s adorable!
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Thanks, He’s adorably into everything he shouldn’t be today!
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That’s a puppy for you. Juneau is now 2 and she is still into everything she’s not supposed to be into. 🙂
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Ralphie is so cute! I think he will definitely be a photo star!
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Thanks Morgaine, he doesn’t make it easy as he rarely sits still, but he’s a full on fluffy ball of fun!
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Hello Ralphie. He looks a lot like Shovell our cockapoo but I hope he has more common sense.
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He seems pretty smart, perhaps a little too smart. He gets his mind set on something – often something he shouldn’t be into – and it’s a challenge to distract him away from it! He can be very determined.
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I guess it’s a question of finding his cheesy nubbin/ chicken bite/ squeaker!
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He seems to like a red lobster with 8 rope tussles for legs. LOBSTER ATTACK!!! And balls :😀
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Love it 🦞
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Oh my gosh, Ralphie is beautiful! My folks have the same breed but a blonde color hence her name is Blondie. These dogs are so smart and love people so much, great choice, Tone! ❤️
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Thanks John. After two pound puppies – lastly the dominating and over protective Stormy, Ralphie is a refreshing change! He want’s to be everyone’s friend 😀 He’s already proving to be a mischief maker if not kept amused though, but it’s not hard to give him plenty of attention.
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That is how my folks’ Labradoodle is! Such sweet dogs. ❤️
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He’s cute, but the fur in his eyes must be driving him crazy.
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He already needs a hair cut! It’s great to have a dog that doesn’t leave fur balls everywhere 😀
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I agree. We are always dealing with dog hair. I always wonder why our dog isn’t bald – she sheds so much.
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He is a beauty 😊. Wonderful photos of Ralphie!
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What is there not to love about Ralphie? The camera loves him! Nothing like having a canine mate when out on a photography foray, I say. Great photos.
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He is adorable. 😊
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the shot of the very wet dog is interesting – he looks both annoyed and that “what the hell” look…
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Great looking dog ! all the best for 2023 Tone !
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Awww, he’s so cute! Hey, Ralphie! Who’s a good boy?!
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What camera, what lens? The colour rendering is lovely – and super sharp.
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Oh my gosh … he is adorable … even wet & muddy! Great pics!
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This sweet Doggie caught my attention.
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