Frequently Asked Questions
Which Kind of Doodle is the best?
We love all doodles, we even have a goldendoodle, Ellie. But Sheepadoodles are the most likely to NEVER shed as neither parent sheds, whereas Goldens, Bernese Mt Dogs, etc. all shed, so that means there is a higher likelihood your other doodles may shed. AND Sheepadoodles have amazingly fun, silly, lovable personalities.
What does F1 and F2 mean?
F1 means one parent is an Old English Sheepdog and one is a poodle. F2 means both parents are Sheepadoodles. There are no pro or cons of either one.
How much are your puppies?
Our Spring/Summer Puppies will be Olive's and are $2500. All of our puppies are raised inside our homes with full time training and cuddling. They come with current vaccinations, dewormed, microchipped, health checked by a licensed veterinarian, free 30 Health Insurance with Trupanion, a bag of their current food, collar, chew toy, water dish, blanket with littermate and moms scent, a birth certificate. You will receive many photos and videos of your pup as it grows.
How large will they be?
Olive's puppies will be around 45-65 pounds. I will have a better idea of the size of each puppy as they grow so when it comes time to choose your puppy you will have an estimate of their future size.
Will my Sheepadoodle shed?
While not guaranteed, it is highly unlikely your Sheepadoodle will shed, I would say a 99.9% chance they won't shed LoL! This is because Old English Sheepdogs do not shed (this is hard to believe with how furry they are but this is indeed the case as they actually have hair rather than fur, just like poodles) and Poodles do not shed. For people desiring a non shedding doodle, Sheepadoodles are the best option.
What will their fur texture be like?
It will either be shaggy, wavy or curly. Most are wavy or curly.
Do you temperament test your puppies?
Yes we do. At around 6 to 6.5 weeks we do temperament testing so that when it comes time to choose your puppy you can make the best possible match with the information we have. We are also with them full time from their moment of birth so will have many observations and videos to share.
How can I choose my puppy?
Puppy picks happen in order of deposit placed. You can choose either via video or in person, or we will allow you to choose via sharing our personalities observations and video/photos, which is how most people tend to choose since most of our families are from out of town. So far ALL of our puppies have wonderful personalities and will bond with you, are well behaved as long as you train and love them.
When can I take my puppy home?
At 8 weeks of age.
How Can I get my puppy?
You have options! We often find our doodles homes with out of town families such as Oregon, Portland, Salem, Seattle, Port Angeles, Bremerton, Hood River, Idaho, Montana and other places, so we meet you part way. Or you can pick up at our house in Spokane.
How much is the deposit?
Deposits are $500 and are non-refundable unless otherwise agreed. The deposit applies towards your purchase price. In rare situations we may refund 50% of your deposit if we find another suitable home within a short time frame.
Why do I have to fill out an application?
While I am sure many breeders do not require an application, we do. When you are with puppies from the moment they are born until they go home, when you raise them, teach them, feed, clean, play with and above all, love them, you want them to go to the best home possible. It is extremely important to me to make sure my pups are homed in the right families as I am responsible for their lives and for their happiness.
Why is the holding fee non-refundable?
Our holding fee is non-refundable because people who are “shopping” for any puppy, rather than being committed to purchasing a puppy from Northwest Sheepadoodles, can significantly inflate the number of people on the waiting list. This gives a false impression to serious buyers regarding timelines and can prevent truly committed families from reserving a puppy.
Additionally, the amount of time spent communicating with clients is significant. Just like your time is of value, so too is ours. In the event that a family decides to not take a puppy, we still expect to be compensated for our time and efforts, the Reservation Fee covers this.
Do you ship?
No, we do not ship puppies but you can arrange a flight nanny. We are happy to meet you at the Spokane airport (airport code GEG) or elsewhere. We will meet you partway to areas in Washington, Seattle, Portland, Oregon, Montana, Idaho at no charge.
What to bring when taking your puppy home:
This is always a question that is asked but the answer is much simpler than you might think. I suggest that you bring a towel or two, just in case of an 'accident' by the puppy, and someone to hold him/her on the trip home. Most make it home without incident, but the towel will be ready in case they do not, and we will provide you with pee pads as well :) Puppies do experience some trauma when leaving their littermates. It is a bit of a shock to them and they need all the snuggling and reassurance they can get!
Putting them in a crate is too impersonal but may be the only option for you. They are lonely since they are used to having multiple other siblings to play with at a moment's notice up until that time. When you hold them, or place them on the floorboard where you can reach them to reassure them, then the trip is less frightening to them. The close contact on the trip also allows for bonding to take place with the puppy, and whoever is holding them. This is a good thing. This helps prevent as much trauma as possible and actually secures his or her dependence upon you or your family right away.
IMPORTANT NOTE* When taking the pup to a pet store, any store, or the vet, it is always wise to carry them at all times. This is because they have had only one set of shots at this time and dogs with full immunity will be tracking all sorts of diseases in on their feet. This does not harm them but can harm the young pup that is just beginning to build its own immune system now that it is away from mom. Once they have had their three sets of puppy shots you will not need to worry about this.
We love all doodles, we even have a goldendoodle, Ellie. But Sheepadoodles are the most likely to NEVER shed as neither parent sheds, whereas Goldens, Bernese Mt Dogs, etc. all shed, so that means there is a higher likelihood your other doodles may shed. AND Sheepadoodles have amazingly fun, silly, lovable personalities.
What does F1 and F2 mean?
F1 means one parent is an Old English Sheepdog and one is a poodle. F2 means both parents are Sheepadoodles. There are no pro or cons of either one.
How much are your puppies?
Our Spring/Summer Puppies will be Olive's and are $2500. All of our puppies are raised inside our homes with full time training and cuddling. They come with current vaccinations, dewormed, microchipped, health checked by a licensed veterinarian, free 30 Health Insurance with Trupanion, a bag of their current food, collar, chew toy, water dish, blanket with littermate and moms scent, a birth certificate. You will receive many photos and videos of your pup as it grows.
How large will they be?
Olive's puppies will be around 45-65 pounds. I will have a better idea of the size of each puppy as they grow so when it comes time to choose your puppy you will have an estimate of their future size.
Will my Sheepadoodle shed?
While not guaranteed, it is highly unlikely your Sheepadoodle will shed, I would say a 99.9% chance they won't shed LoL! This is because Old English Sheepdogs do not shed (this is hard to believe with how furry they are but this is indeed the case as they actually have hair rather than fur, just like poodles) and Poodles do not shed. For people desiring a non shedding doodle, Sheepadoodles are the best option.
What will their fur texture be like?
It will either be shaggy, wavy or curly. Most are wavy or curly.
Do you temperament test your puppies?
Yes we do. At around 6 to 6.5 weeks we do temperament testing so that when it comes time to choose your puppy you can make the best possible match with the information we have. We are also with them full time from their moment of birth so will have many observations and videos to share.
How can I choose my puppy?
Puppy picks happen in order of deposit placed. You can choose either via video or in person, or we will allow you to choose via sharing our personalities observations and video/photos, which is how most people tend to choose since most of our families are from out of town. So far ALL of our puppies have wonderful personalities and will bond with you, are well behaved as long as you train and love them.
When can I take my puppy home?
At 8 weeks of age.
How Can I get my puppy?
You have options! We often find our doodles homes with out of town families such as Oregon, Portland, Salem, Seattle, Port Angeles, Bremerton, Hood River, Idaho, Montana and other places, so we meet you part way. Or you can pick up at our house in Spokane.
How much is the deposit?
Deposits are $500 and are non-refundable unless otherwise agreed. The deposit applies towards your purchase price. In rare situations we may refund 50% of your deposit if we find another suitable home within a short time frame.
Why do I have to fill out an application?
While I am sure many breeders do not require an application, we do. When you are with puppies from the moment they are born until they go home, when you raise them, teach them, feed, clean, play with and above all, love them, you want them to go to the best home possible. It is extremely important to me to make sure my pups are homed in the right families as I am responsible for their lives and for their happiness.
Why is the holding fee non-refundable?
Our holding fee is non-refundable because people who are “shopping” for any puppy, rather than being committed to purchasing a puppy from Northwest Sheepadoodles, can significantly inflate the number of people on the waiting list. This gives a false impression to serious buyers regarding timelines and can prevent truly committed families from reserving a puppy.
Additionally, the amount of time spent communicating with clients is significant. Just like your time is of value, so too is ours. In the event that a family decides to not take a puppy, we still expect to be compensated for our time and efforts, the Reservation Fee covers this.
Do you ship?
No, we do not ship puppies but you can arrange a flight nanny. We are happy to meet you at the Spokane airport (airport code GEG) or elsewhere. We will meet you partway to areas in Washington, Seattle, Portland, Oregon, Montana, Idaho at no charge.
What to bring when taking your puppy home:
This is always a question that is asked but the answer is much simpler than you might think. I suggest that you bring a towel or two, just in case of an 'accident' by the puppy, and someone to hold him/her on the trip home. Most make it home without incident, but the towel will be ready in case they do not, and we will provide you with pee pads as well :) Puppies do experience some trauma when leaving their littermates. It is a bit of a shock to them and they need all the snuggling and reassurance they can get!
Putting them in a crate is too impersonal but may be the only option for you. They are lonely since they are used to having multiple other siblings to play with at a moment's notice up until that time. When you hold them, or place them on the floorboard where you can reach them to reassure them, then the trip is less frightening to them. The close contact on the trip also allows for bonding to take place with the puppy, and whoever is holding them. This is a good thing. This helps prevent as much trauma as possible and actually secures his or her dependence upon you or your family right away.
IMPORTANT NOTE* When taking the pup to a pet store, any store, or the vet, it is always wise to carry them at all times. This is because they have had only one set of shots at this time and dogs with full immunity will be tracking all sorts of diseases in on their feet. This does not harm them but can harm the young pup that is just beginning to build its own immune system now that it is away from mom. Once they have had their three sets of puppy shots you will not need to worry about this.
