Yes, I caved and ten days ago we bought a mutt - they call them 'golden doodles' - but we know they are mutts. The Princess hoped to keep the Golden personality and add non shedding characteristic. This is a smart, good puppy, and I think she will mature into a great dog. First night in the crate she cried sporadically - not a sound since, and the last two nights she has even put herself to bed. One accident in the crate, and that was a management mistake on our part. She is wearing me out. There is a reason old people should not have babies. That also applies to puppies.