I'm SHERI R., the breeder behind Sugar Bay Doodles located in Fuquay Varina, NC. As conscientious breeders, we are proud of the loving, smart, beautiful, and sound puppies we’re able to provide for others. We are a selective breeding program that focuses on temperament and the overall well-being of our dogs. We breed to produce happy and healthy puppies that can continue to thrive in their forever homes.
Q. & A. with SHERI
Why did you start breeding?
You can read my whole story here: https://www.sugarbaydoodles.com/about-us-1
What makes your program special?
We love Goldendoodles as they are a combination of two of the top dog breeds in intelligence, gentle nature with children, and low to no shed hair offered a higher probability of a successful service dog training. Adding ENS, ESI, puppy curriculums and holding therapy (my own puppy snuggle training) increases training success in this designer breed. We are also Blue Ribbon GANA members, which requires rigorous processes to validate health testing, genetic assessment and lineage.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are miniature size. 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 chocolate. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from SHERI
SHERI 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 $350 deposit and $3,150 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Purchase of GANA certified Mini Goldendoodle Puppy, GANA certified parents, 2 year health warranty, All vaccinations, deworming, well puppy checks, Embark DNA testing, ENS, ESI, Badass training and curriculums
. A $350 non-refundable deposit is due when you apply, a 2nd $1000 non-refundable deposit when your Puppy is born and balance of $2150 is due 24 hours before Puppy pick-up.”
Contract & health guarantee
SHERI 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 SHERI 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 SHERI directly.
Sugar Bay Doodles 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
Elle Mae, mom
Goldendoodle
About Elle Mae
Elle Mae is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, SHERI decided to make her part of their program. SHERI 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Sugar Bay Doodles 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.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA), Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1
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).