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Sweet London: Sixteen Years of Love and the Beautiful Gift of Growing Old Together

Because it’s London’s birthday month, I found myself sitting on the floor with her the other day, just watching her.

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Ears That Listen

The Science Behind Those Velvet Ears
All dogs hear at extraordinary ranges — far beyond what we can.

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A Nose That Knows: The Secret Superpower of Our Doodles

Well y’all… after last week’s blog about why dogs sniff each other’s behinds (and yes, I still chuckle when I think about it)..

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The Great Butt Sniffing Mystery

(A Kid-Approved Investigation Into Why Dogs Are… Like That)
If you’ve ever hung out with kids and dogs at the same time, you already know the truth:

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2026 Is Your Puppy Year: Plan Ahead… or Fall in Love Today

There’s something about a new year that makes us want a fresh start — new routines, new goals, more joy in the home…

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Let’s Talk Merle (Kindly, Honestly, and With Receipts)

Every time we post a Merle Poodle, we see the same comments:
   •   “Merle doesn’t exist in Poodles.”
   •   “If it’s merle, it’s not purebred.”

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Naughty or Nice? A Doodle’s Holiday Report Card

Are doodles on Santa’s list… or are they running from it?
Right about now, every parent, every child, and every doodle owner starts wondering...

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Christmas Through the Eyes of Our Doodles

It’s that magical little stretch right before Christmas — the one where the house feels warmer, the nights feel softer, and everything looks prettier!

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What Your Doodle Prep School Tuition Really Covers

If you’ve ever looked at our training program total and thought,
“Wow… that sounds like a lot just for training,”
this post is for you. ✨

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Happy Thanksgiving from Me, Phoebe & All the Smeraglia Doodles!

By now, I’m sure your home is smelling festive – roasted turkey, warm casseroles, pies in the oven, and all the cozy goodness of Thanksgiving.

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