Charley's Goldendoodles
- Sterling, IL
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
Penny
4 weeks old · Female
Howard
4 weeks old · Male
Sheldon
4 weeks old · Male
Leonard
4 weeks old · Male
Upcoming litters
Expected Goldendoodle litter
Due Apr. 2026
Expected Goldendoodle litter
Due Apr. 2026
Expected Goldendoodle litter
Due Apr. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Sara S., the breeder behind Charley's Goldendoodles located in Sterling, IL. At Charley's Goldendoodle's we are SO passionate about our Goldendoodles. We love helping people find the perfect new addition for their families. All of our puppies are given full time care and attention. They are crate trained to sleep all night and go potty on artificial grass before going home at 8 weeks old! We truly pour so much time and energy into our puppies to do our very best at giving them the best start in life. When you adopt a puppy from us you become a friend for life. We love our puppy families and keep in touch with most all of them! Please reach out to learn more!
Q. & A. with Sara
Why did you start breeding?
Our first goldendoodle, Charley, made me fall in love with this breed. After many years of learning, research and being mentored, I opened Charley's Goldendoodles. I have a bachelors degree and a masters degree. Along with that my personality to always do my best has made me very successful in this business. Owning my own business has been a dream of mine and I absolutely love every day working with these amazing dogs and puppies.What makes your program special?
All of our dogs are genetically health tested through Embark and live in our home or in guardian homes. We perform handling exercises and exposure activities with the puppies. We do extensive crate and potty training so that our puppies come home sleeping all night in their crates and going potty on artificial grass nearly 100% of the time! Our puppies are raised in our home and given full-time care and love from our family. They are not only healthy but all our puppies have a non shedding, loose wavy coat that is gorgeous!What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies include miniature and medium sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include cream, apricot, red, and parti. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Stingray
Went homeMale
Dolphin
Went homeFemale
Coral
Went homeFemale
Seashell
Went homeFemale
Ocean
Went homeFemale
Snorkel
Went homeMale
Frosty
Went homeMale
Joy
Went homeFemale
Jingle
Went homeMale
Twinkle
Went homeFemale
Tinsel
Went homeFemale
Elfie
Went homeFemale
Buddy
Went homeMale
Primer
Went homeFemale
Satin
Went homeFemale
Matte
Went homeMale
Glossy
Went homeFemale
Sheen
Went homeFemale
Linen
Went homeMale
Cashmere
Went homeFemale
Cotton
Went homeMale
Chiffon
Went homeFemale
Silk
Went homeFemale
Denim
Went homeMale
Fleece
Went homeFemale
Velvet
Went homeFemale
Lace
Went homeFemale
Corduroy
Went homeMale
Flannel
Went homeMale
Relay
Went homeFemale
Mile
Went homeMale
Javelin
Went homeFemale
Dash
Went homeMale
Hurdle
Went homeFemale
Spike
Went homeMale
Jumper
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Sara
Sara has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Sara partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.
"Your deposit holds your selection spot. Around 6 weeks old we start the selection process and families select their puppy in order of deposit placed. So early deposits get the top selection spots but don't worry because all of the puppies are equally amazing. Many times our favorites are the last ones chosen! "
Price
"We perform ENS, handling exercise and exposure activities. Puppies are started on potty training, using a doggie door to go outside and crate training before going home. 2 year health guarantee, microchipping and 1st round of vaccinations included. Deposit is non-refundable but can be moved to another litter."
Contract & health guarantee
Sara may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Sara offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Sara directly.
What's included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sara.
Breeder's location
Meet in Sterling, IL
670 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Chicago Midway Airport
573 miles away
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Meet in Indianapolis, IN
466 miles away
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More about Sara
Sara has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Sara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Sara is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Charley's Goldendoodles meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Rosie, mom
Goldendoodle
About Rosie
Rosie is the calmest, smartest and sweetest dog. She is low energy and just wants to be by your side always. Her puppies will take on her temperament and gorgeous markings.
Harley, mom
Goldendoodle
About Harley
Harley is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sara decided to make her part of their program. Sara has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
CeCe, mom
Goldendoodle
About CeCe
CeCe is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sara decided to make her part of their program. Sara has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Ozzy, dad
Goldendoodle
About Ozzy
Ozzy is a male Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Sara decided to make him part of their program. Sara has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Minnie, mom
Goldendoodle
About Minnie
Minnie was born and raised right here at Charley's Goldendoodles. She was chosen based on her amazing calm and human focused temperament. She is the calmest and sweetest companion. Pure perfection! Her puppies take on her calm, human focused temperament.
Teddy, dad
Goldendoodle
About Teddy
Teddy comes from service lines and was raised on service curriculum. He is very attentive and human focused. He is calm natured and very sweet. His temperament and structure are perfect and he also has the most gorgeous tuxedo markings.m We are very excited for him to be a part of our program.
Hank, dad
Goldendoodle
About Hank
Hank is the most gentle, calm boy ever!
Cocoa, mom
Goldendoodle
About Cocoa
Cocoa is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sara decided to make her part of their program. Sara has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Toby, dad
Goldendoodle
About Toby
Toby is a male Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Sara decided to make him part of their program. Sara has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Suni, mom
Goldendoodle
About Suni
Suni is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sara decided to make her part of their program. Sara has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Wynter, mom
Goldendoodle
About Wynter
Wynter is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sara decided to make her part of their program. Sara has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Good level
Charley's Goldendoodles reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Goldendoodles.
Full Embark Panel, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Sara to bring home their puppies.
Karli H.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
My boyfriend and I brought home our first puppy together four months ago, and it has been a truly life-changing experience. Our goldendoodle girl is the apple of our eye and no question, my best friend ❤️ she has brought so much love into our lives. She is incredibly smart, a joy to train, and such a fast learner. What really stands out to us is how well-adjusted our puppy is. From day one, she has been confident, calm, and comfortable in new environments. The early potty training and crate training that they do at Charley’s really helps make the transition into our home nearly seamless. Sara, our primary point of contact, was warm, supportive, and genuinely invested in our experience. They are family-owned and in-home where the puppies are exposed to children and everyday household sights and sounds, and it truly shows in their temperament. We are incredibly grateful for the care, dedication, and hard work that was taken leading up to bringing home our sweet girl. We cannot recommend Sara and Charley’s highly enough and are already counting down the days until we welcome our second puppy from them. -Karli (Sweet girl Libby aka Liberty)
Courtney B.
Verified owner · June 2025
We had a wonderful experience with Sara and Charley’s Goldendoodles! From the first message to when we came to pick up our puppy, Sara was there to answer our questions and provide all the support we needed. Our little girl, Darcy is absolute perfection and we have been completely in love with her from the moment we met. We are incredibly grateful to Sara and her family for providing our puppy with the very best beginnings. Darcy sleeps through the night and has since her first night with us. She is so smart, confident, snuggly, loving, playful, and as one of our dear friends perfectly put it “absurdly adorable”. We can not recommend Sara and Charley’s Goldendoodles enough!
