The Best Lie I was Ever Told

I think back fondly and laugh my head off at the best lie I was ever told.

We decided to get a puppy for our sons. Our older son was terrified of dogs and we hoped that this would help cure him. Our younger son was having some attachment issues after we adopted him so we thought he could love a puppy and then transfer that love to us.

We agreed on getting a golden doodle. Part golden retriever, part poodle. I thought poodles were a little to strange for us (at the time.) We found a breeder in our area and she had some golden doodles that were ready to be seen.

We drove with anticipation into the country to a little farm and ran the door bell. Inside her office were many puppies running around and jumping up on us. We were all a little overwhelmed.

My older son began playing with one of the doodles and soon his allergies kicked in. He began sneezing and his eyes got puffy. We couldn't get the doodle because of his allergies.

The breeder kindly told us that she had pure breed poodles also that were ready. If we wanted to come back the next day and see one of them we could. We decided to do that.

I couldn't believe we were going to see a poodle. I never considered having one for a pet. When we arrived the next day we met a beautiful poodle. He was caramel in colour and as soft as a teddy bear.

This is where the lie comes in. When we asked how big he would get we were told he would grow to be a minature poodle. About 20 pounds when grown. This was perfect for our family. Not too big, and not too small.

Half a year goes by and I take our poodle in for a vet checkup. He is tipping the scales at 35 pounds. The vet tells me that he is a standard poodle and will keep on growing.

WHen all is said and done and we now approach his second birthday he is 60 pounds!!!!!

This is the best lie someone ever told me because if I knew he would get that big I never would have bought him and I love him to pieces. He has brought so much joy to my life I couldn't be without him.

I laugh all the time about how we were tricked and how good it feels to be lied to for once!