Together again at last

Layla and Lucy reunited after two months 

Meet Joey, our neighbour's puppy

After another grueling car trip - this time without an overnight stop - we arrived in Tyrol. We weren't sure what to expect once the dogs were together again. It was so great to see how happy and excited they were to see each other. They play constantly and don't fight at all - I heard the fighting happens a lot between sisters once they get older - and it's hard to keep them apart. But I know it won't be a problem once we leave since it only took Lucy a day to get used to being alone with my parents. Both dogs still look very much alike but Lucy is a bit bigger and has a longer nose. Most people, including us sometimes, find it hard to tell them apart. 

Layla at six months

Our Goldendoodle at six months old. She looks more and more like a little teddy bear and everywhere we go people want to know about the breed. I am just too happy to tell them. Since her standard poodle mom has been on the smaller side I don't think she will grow much more. Lucy, her sister in Austria, is supposed to be much taller. I can't wait to see them together again at the end of June. Layla seems to have more Poodle than Golden Retriever gene since she doesn't like to swim very much (my daughter had to lure her into the pool and she never jumps into lakes during walks) and she certainly doesn't retrieve or chase after wildlife.  But she lets you do pretty much anything you want with her. She loves to play 'hide and seek' with V and loves to cuddle with the members of the family. She is still a bit wary of strangers which is just as well.