Schaefer Acres Doodles and Shepherds

Cheryl S.

Breeder of Goldendoodles

Fort Wayne, IN

Meet the breeder

I'm Cheryl S., the breeder behind Schaefer Acres Doodles and Shepherds located in Fort Wayne, IN. Everyone deserves to receive the love of a loyal dog. We are dedicated to providing our buyers and our puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, early training. We focus on producing only the healthiest, happiest puppies.

Q. & A. with Cheryl

Why did you start breeding?
My husband started breeding German Shepherds 40+ years ago. We fell in love with the mini Goldendoodle’s in 2020 and the rest is history.
What makes your program special?
We create a clean, safe, loving & learning environment for our puppies. It’s very important to work with puppies from the beginning to help them excel to live a happy life. They start learning young and are more open to experiencing new smells, noises and exposure early on. We take advantage of this and work with each of these every day. They are socialized with other dogs, people and children.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies include petite and miniature 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, black, phantom, merle, and parti. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Bobtail aka Miss Bobi
Went home
Female
Tanker
Went home
Male
Wiggles
Went home
Female
Pumpkin Loves
Went home
Female
Western Star
Went home
Male
Beanie
Went home
Male
Snowflake
Went home
Female
Mittens
Went home
Male
Fleece
Went home
Female
Boots
Went home
Male
Snuggles
Went home
Female
Toasty
Went home
Male
Blizzard
Went home
Male
Blizzard
Went home
Male
Boots
Reserved
Male
Birch
Went home
Male
Baby Oakly
Went home
Male
Timber
Went home
Male
Willow
Went home
Female

Getting a puppy from Cheryl

Cheryl has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,600 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Puppy is vet cleared health*DNA of parents*take home bag*1st set of vaccinations*acclimated to sounds*kids *touch*scents*exposed to big/little dogs*bathing*ears *nail clipping*potty train began*deworm. Deposit is required and is non-refundable. It may be applied to future litters.”

Contract & health guarantee

Cheryl 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 Cheryl 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 Cheryl directly.

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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
  - Car rides
  - 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
- Extras
  - Puppy starter kit
  - Toys
  - Food & treats
  - Basic obedience & manners
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Cheryl.

Breeder's location

Meet in Fort Wayne, IN

434 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Fort Wayne Airport

430 miles away

Meet in Columbus, OH

301 miles away

More about Cheryl

Cheryl has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Cheryl was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Cheryl’s links

Cheryl is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Schaefer Acres Doodles and Shepherds 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

Chata Rose, mom
Goldendoodle
About Chata Rose
Chata is a Red & White Tuxedo Miniature Goldendoodle. She weighs 24lbs. Chata loves to play frisbee and communicates very well with her words. In fact, sometimes I think she won’t let me have the last word. Lol. Doodles are very cuddly and active; they love to spend time with their people and their personalities are by far the best I believe, of course I am very bias🌹 she has been health and DNA tested.
Kaluha Crème, mom
Goldendoodle
About Kaluha Crème
Kaluha is a Petite Blue Merle Goldendoodle, she is a menber of our family. Kaluha’s personality is bigger than life, she is your best friend! She wants to hang out with you and go whenever you want to go. Just say the words, let’s go load up! She has been health and DNA tested.

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Schaefer Acres Doodles and Shepherds 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.

Animal Genetics Panel, DNA Disease Panel
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 Cheryl to bring home their puppies.

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Maddy G.
Verified owner · Apr. 2025
Cheryl was great, from the first interaction to the giving of my loving pup. You can tell she takes great pride in what she does and cares a lot about the puppies. I am so blessed that I was given my Ziggy, he is just a ball excitement. Cheryl is truly the best, sending pictures and sending toys, brushes and informing me of things to stay away from and things that are best for these doodles. Couldn’t be more happier with working with her she was amazing, and I hope to work with her again in the future. Absolutely amazing
Jason F.
Verified owner · Apr. 2025
Cheryl was very responsive in our interest in our new puppy! I have a young family with three kids under 3 and we wanted a family dog to grow up with our kids and become part of our family. Cheryl was amazing in educating me on Goldendoodles and even getting our new puppy Boots a kick start on potty and crate training as well as getting him used to being bathed and groomed. She was amazing to work with and we had our puppy within three does of becoming interested in him. We definitely recommend!