Schaefer Acres Doodles and Shepherds

Cheryl S.

Breeder of Goldendoodles

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • Responds within a few days

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.

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 to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.

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

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Fort Wayne Airport

430 miles away

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Meet in Columbus, OH

301 miles away

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More about Cheryl

  • Cheryl has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 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

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!

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