In November 2019, Marie’s husband survived a heart attack but was disabled after surgery. Soon thereafter the Covid pandemic hit and separated everyone. With families used to being hardworking and outgoing, staying at home became challenging. The loneliness translated into talk about  getting a dog.

At the time the two friends had no idea that goldendoodles existed. Marie’s husband wanted a therapy dog and sought a poodle for their unmatched intelligence in the canine world. On the other hand, their youngest son wanted a golden retriever after the memory of their first dog, Tucker, who passed away in 2009. When trying to compare the two, Google practically suggested combining them — unbelievable right?! 

After speaking to her best friend about the decision, Silvana also became convinced that her family also needed a goldendoodle. The two friends spoke for months about their incoming babies, laughing about how they would need toys and walks them daily to the park just like human children.

2020 was hard year for purchasing puppies, however, Silvana suggested signing onto two different waiting lists, one in Clark County and another in Utah, with the plan to choose whoever delivered first. Trouble was: The litters coincided! Silvana then suggested to accept both for some diversity rather than have the dogs be related. 

As the luck of fortune cookies would have it, everyone got exactly what they wanted! Marie and her husband were blessed with Bonnie, who’s exceptionally intelligent and considerate. Silvana received Winston, who’s just as outgoing and energetic as she is. Bonnie came a few weeks after Winston. They were childhood friends from the first meeting.