
Meet
Marlowe is 4 months and 2 weeks old.
Breed
Mini Australian Labradoodle
Born
December 24, 2025
Sex
Female
Came Home
February 18, 2026
She was named after Philip Marlowe, but more for the feel of the name than the detective. Warm, steady, a little old-fashioned. It fit her before we even met her.




Marlowe is warm, steady, curious, and a little old-fashioned in the best way. She wants to be close to her people, keeps tabs on the boys, and has a way of making ordinary family life feel fuller.
She is part of the mornings that move fast, the after-school chaos, the workday routines, and the quiet moments in between. The goal has never been a separate dog life. It is helping her fit into the life we already have.
She loves frozen lick mats, the boys' socks, morning sniffs, being held like a baby, and any small adventure that lets her feel brave without being rushed.
She is still learning. So are we. That is the whole point of this page: following along as Marlowe grows up and as we keep figuring out what actually works.
The basics
01
Born
December 24, 2025.
02
Came home
February 18, 2026.
03
Breed
Mini Australian Labradoodle.
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Her life
A real family home with two kids, daily routines, outdoor time, naps, meals, and plenty of learning as we go.

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