Archie The Clumberdoodle

Clumberdoodle Archie’s Favourite Ivybridge Walks

We are so lucky living where we do down here in glorious Ivybridge in Devon that Archie our Clumberdoodle has some beautiful walks that we enjoy from our house. Therefore during lockdown we have been able to continue walking around this lovely area without the need to get into a car. I thought I would share some photos and videos of Archie enjoying his local environment at different times of the year. [Read more…] about Clumberdoodle Archie’s Favourite Ivybridge Walks

Muddy Dog Needs A Mud Daddy.  Archie the Clumberdoodle definitely becomes a muddy dog out on his walks and needs a Mud Daddy to help with the cleaning when he comes home.  Archie is definitely a mud magnet due to his thick fur but any dog owner should have one of these.

Even in the height of summer Archie manages to find some of mud and I am sure even in the desert he would stumble across some mud somewhere (really I am not joking).  Now he hates the hosepipe and there is no way we can get him anywhere near one so after nearly every walk it was a sponge and bucket to wash the mud off.

Enter Mud Daddy a fantastic portable washing device that is environmentally friendly as it uses no power or electric.  As stated above Archie hates the hosepipe so we were not sure if he would be okay with a Mud Daddy, but after some gentle persuasion he was absolutely fine. [Read more…] about Muddy Dog Needs A Mud Daddy

To Castrate or not to Castrate a Dog Who Decides??

When Archie our Clumberdoodle was a puppy, I really wanted him castrated, but my husband Steve was dead against it.  However when Archie had his yearly inoculations we had a discussion with the Vet regarding castration and he said that it was an unnecessary operation and would recommend it only being done if we were having problems with Archie. [Read more…] about To Castrate or not to Castrate a Dog Who Decides

There could (could, being the operative word) be some more little Archie’s coming into the World.   Our Clumberdoodle Archie who is now 3 years old is still entire (for those of you who are not doggy people, he still has his important bits!!!).  My husband and myself were at odds with each other whether to have Archie neutered or not when he was younger. My Husband (naturally) was for him keeping his important bits, but I wanted them removed.   We did speak to our Vet and he said that it was an unnecessary operation and if Archie was okay then best to leave them for now, but if problems arose later then to think again, (huge sigh of relief from both Steve (my husband and Archie!!).   Now Archie has never dry humped, he as never shown any signs of aggression towards other dogs (who are still entire, which can happen and can be a problem) and has never shown any interest in the females-until!!! [Read more…] about Archie Could Become a Daddy