



I'm Tara J., the breeder behind Sweet Creek Pups located in Cambridge, OH. Our intentional breeding philosophy focuses on the physical, mental & emotional health of our dogs & puppies- And we think it makes all the difference! Our dogs live in our home as family members and our puppies have their own nursery room. We pour our heart into this program, so our pups grow up to be well-rounded dogs who flourish!

Why did you start breeding?
What makes your program special?
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Where do your breeding dogs live?

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Mollie
Female

Billie Rae
Female

Quinn
Female

Griffy
Male

Finn
Male

Bixby
Male

Salem
Female
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(Trained) Stevie Jo
Female

Ollie Bear
Male

Ripley
Male

Atlas
Male

Winston
Male

Bramble
Male

Evey
Female

Hattie
Female

Dutch
Male

Nora
Female

Bruno
Male

Henry
Male

Ruthie
Female

Norma Jean
Female

Honey- F1b Sheepadoodle- pad trained
Female
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Little Buttercup- F1b Sheepadoodle (Petite)
Female

Clover - F1b Sheepadoodle- pad trained
Male

Daffy
Male

Reed - F1b Sheepadoodle- pad trained
Male

Aster
Male

Cosmo
Male

Fern
Female

Blossom
Female

Iris
Female
Tara 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.

"Includes veterinary exam, 1st & 2nd vaccinations, wormings, microchip & 30 days of Trupanion pet insurance. You will be given vet records & any paperwork on go-home day. Each pet receives a puppy kit in one of our custom tote bags exclusively made for your family. Deposits are non refundable, but can be applied towards a future litter if agreed upon by Sweet Creek Pups."
Tara 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 Tara 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 Tara directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tara.
Meet in Cambridge, OH
4185 miles away
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Meet at Pittsburgh Airport
4111 miles away
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Meet in Pittsburgh, PA
4104 miles away
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Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, Associate Dog Trainer.
Tara has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Tara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

Sweet Creek Pups meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

Tara J.
Santa’s Helpers— Reporting for duty! ❄️🎄 Our 6 week photo collection•Newfie Siblings ~Gertie, Dorothy, Leroy, Fannie, Kevin, Gladys & Joanie~








Clark and Millie Jo's litter

Tara J.
Newfie Puppies 🩷 Week 5 Update ✨A BIG time for our social development!✨ • We are learning so much from our Mama & littermates! And we’re being exposed to lots of new sights, sounds & textures which will give us confidence down the road. The human children give us snuggles every day and we even met a kitty! • As Mommy has begun weaning us, we are now eating softened food several times a day (Iams Large Breed Puppy). But we still love our milk breaks when we can get them! Our baby teeth have been coming in, and the puppy breath is in full swing! • This week we’ll each be spending more one-on-one time away from the litter. This will help prevent separation problems when we are older, develop independence, and will encourage bonding with the human people. • Our senses are fully developed and we are enjoying playing with our toys and exploring our fun space! Once we have our 1st shots, then we’ll be able to go outside to play in our recess area. We can’t wait! Stay tuned… the fun & fluff has just begun!








Clark and Millie Jo's litter

Tara J.
Halloween Pups 🎃 We received some pawsitively adorable pupdate pictures from our families!! It truly means the world to us that we can watch our pups growing up and having adventures of their own. It’s why we do what we do ♥️ Here we have: • Gilly (Sheepadoodle) with his 1st pumpkins • Daisy Mae (Newfie) as the cutest Minnie Mouse we’ve ever seen! • Honey (Sheepadoodle) in her pumpkin costume 🥹 • Bear (Newfypoo) as a Doodle Spider! Adorable! • Benji (Newfypoo) twinning with his little bestie! He gets to grow up alongside 4 sweet girls 🥰 We have the best families in the world!! Thank you for sharing these memories with us!





Tara J.
✨Newfie Puppies Week 4 Pupdate✨ “It was sure a big week for us!! Our teeny little baby shark teeth are popping through, so we got to try REAL puppy food! We still like our Mama’s milk though! It will be a little bit before we are what they call ‘weaned’. And this week we moved into our big girl & big boy nursery room! Wow, it’s really cool!! With our strong legs we can get around so well and we love exploring the new space! We’re starting to play with our toys now and we’ve been practicing how to wrestle with our littermates- it’s SO much fun! We’re essentially learning the rules of the playground.. and how to be DOGS 🐶 We woof you, friends! Check in later” the puppies 🐾








Clark and Millie Jo's litter

Tara J.
8 weeks of learning, milestones & snuggles are coming to a close as some of our sweet puppies begin new adventures of their own. Their bags have been packed with care and they’re ready to take on the world. It’s the most bittersweet kind of feeling. The pitter patter of tiny paws excitedly bouncing across the floor will soon fade away as you hug their Momma tight. You know you’ve done your job well preparing them to leave the nest; they are well socialized, eager to learn and problem solve, and growing more confident by the day. They’ve received perfect health reports from the vet- And that’s sure something to be proud of. We’re thrilled to be passing the torch along to the special families who will now love these puppies just as we did. Memories will be made, adventures will be had. There will be countless smiles, laughs and cuddles over the years. They will grow to love these dogs as a member of their own family. And that right there- that’s it. That’s why you do what you do. Thank you for entrusting us for your new best friend. Welcome to the Sweet Creek family! We’re so happy to have you here ♥️







Max and Kinley Kay's litter

Tara J.
Week 6 Photos✨Our little pumpkins are growing so fast and their individual personalities are really shining through 🎃 •The next 2 weeks are critical for experiencing as many stimuli as possible. We’ve safely introduced different faces around here, other dogs and even a kitty. We’ll continue on with textures, sounds, etc. • The puppies are eating 3 meals a day of puppy food. We are still moistening it, until their baby teeth have come in fully. Momma does let them nurse but for short intervals • We’ve been practicing basic grooming techniques for weeks and have had our 1st baths now. Trimming claws weekly and examining/wiping mouths each day. • We’ve now had our 1st shots and can go outside to play! We will be doing this this weekend! We’ll have another round before we leave. Just 2 weeks ago it felt like we had all the time in the world with our little babies.. and now we are so close to go-home time. Contact Sweet Creek Pups to reserve your fluffy pumpkin today 🎃








Max and Kinley Kay's litter

Tara J.
Week 5✨Baby Sheepadoodle’s watching our sheep 🐑 • With all their senses now fully developed, the puppies continue to learn through play with their littermates. Moving around more, vocalizing, picking up social cues and practicing bite inhibition. This is a crucial moment in their social development! • As Momma begins weaning her puppies, we’ve introduced solid foods (puppy mush- yum!) They don’t have their baby teeth quite yet, but the puppy breath is in full swing 🥰 • We continue exposure to common household sights, sounds & textures which will help prevent fear-based behaviors later in life. • This week we’ve also started to spend more time with each puppy individually – slowly increasing the time they spend away from their littermates & mother. This will help to prevent separation problems, will develop independence and will encourage bonding with humans. Please feel free to reach out to learn more about our program 🐾








Max and Kinley Kay's litter

Tara J.
✨1 WHOLE MONTH OF ADORABLENESS✨ This was a big week for the puppies! We’ve officially left the whelping box behind and moved into our nursery room! We have lots of space to explore & work on enrichment activities in here! We think they are loving it so far! There’s a ton of learning going on right now- and they might not even realize it! This is a crucial moment for the puppies’ socialization. They’re picking up so much from Momma, their littermates, and from us, too! They’re essentially learning how to be dogs 🐶 And it’s the cutest thing you’ve ever seen!


Max and Kinley Kay's litter

Tara J.
Week 3 Photos✨ Each week, the puppies have a Photoshoot for our families. We think it’s fun to be able to look back at these down the road to see how much your dog has grown! The puppies seem to be changing every day! Now that our eyes have opened, we are ready to explore our world. They have been safely tucked into the whelping box with Mommy up to this point.. but pretty soon we will be moving to our big nursery room! This is always an exciting time as the babies have more room to explore and strengthen those little muscles. We will continue following our puppy curriculum and celebrate every milestone with them! Don’t forget, you can watch the puppies every day on our accounts. We want you to be here right along with us, not missing a thing! This is truly a special litter and we cannot wait to see everyone’s personalities shining through.



Max and Kinley Kay's litter

Tara J.
The sweetest snuggle bunnies


Max and Kinley Kay's litter

All breeds

Sheepadoodle

Poodle

Newfoundland

Sheepadoodle
About Kinley Kay
“Hi friends! My name is Kinley Kay but my Mom calls me KK for short. I am a first generation Sheepadoodle, grown up here on the farm. My Mom & Dad are both Sweet Creek Pups! So I’ve been here since I was born. I am a very sweet & affectionate girl who LOVES people! I love to snuggle or chase after my ball. My human Mom says I am such a good girl!”

Poodle
About Max
Max is an AKC Standard Poodle- 50 lbs. He has a wonderful, family-friendly temperament ♥️ A very good boy! Smart as can be and a quick learner. He is genetically clear of health preconditions.
Good health testing

Newfoundland
About Millie Jo
Millie is an AKC Newfoundland. She has a very sweet, incredibly laid back temperament. She’s completed AKC Puppy S.T.A.R., AKC Canine Good Citizen and AKC Trick Dog Novice. She has OFA certification in hips & elbows, as well as a clear DNA report!
Great health testing

Poodle
About Lucy
Lucy is the best girl we’ve ever had! She has an impeccable disposition! Extremely loving, smart as a whip! She will let you know when someone comes to the door, but she would never hurt a flea. She is amazing with my children! A great listener, well behaved. And surprisingly laid back! A very mellow, calm personality which her puppies seem to have inherited 🥰
Good health testing

Newfoundland
About Clark
Clark is an AKC Newfoundland. He has an excellent OFA hip rating! DNA clear. He has an amazingly loving disposition! Clark is a beautiful, giant teddybear by Moonacre Newfoundlands
Good health testing

Newfoundland

Newfypoo

Sheepadoodle
Great level
Sweet Creek Pups 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 Newfoundlands.
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 Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
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.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
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 Profile, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, DNA Disease Panel, Cystinuria Type 1A, Newfoundland Type
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).
Hear what other owners say about working with Tara to bring home their puppies.

Heather K.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
I can’t say enough wonderful things about Tara and the amazing puppy I got from her! My Sheepadoodle, Gilly, is everything I could have hoped for — incredibly intelligent, absolutely adorable, and so affectionate. From the moment I brought him home, it was clear he came from a loving and attentive breeder who truly cares about her dogs. Tara was wonderful to work with — communicative, knowledgeable, and clearly dedicated to raising healthy, well-socialized puppies. Gilly adjusted so easily to his new home, which speaks volumes about the environment and care he received early on. If you’re looking for a smart, loving, and well-bred Sheepadoodle, I can’t recommend Tara highly enough. She gave me not just a puppy, but the sweetest new member of my family! 🐾❤️

susan l.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025




We truly had a great experience from start to finish when we adopted our lovely sheepadoodle, Blossom. Sweet Creeks Pups are very thoughtful during the whole adoption process. Each week we received photos and updates on her growth, eating habits, and socialization with other pups. Now, when we got Blossom back to New York we really did not know what to expect with regard to potty training. But, to our surprise this eight-week old pup used the training pad twice before going to the door to be let outside. Also, she already knows how to sit and shake; maybe next week we’ll start her driving lessons. LOL! Moreover, she has a strong bark and she has a beautiful playful spirit. We could not be happier! And, Blossom’s parents, Max and Kinsley are gorgeous representatives of their respective breed. Just a blessing.

Lisa A.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025




Hi ! My name is Lisa we purchased a sheepadoodle puppy from Tara. I left Tara a message about my puppy, and she got a hold of us very quickly. Just from speaking to her on the phone my husband and l could tell that she was very caring and cared about who was wanting a puppy. We just got our puppy named Iris this past Friday, which Tara delivered her with her very own little puppy tote. We would highly recommend Tara from Sweet Creek Pups 🐶
Lindsey H.
Verified owner · July 2024




Lindsay was extremely responsive about our puppy! She continues to answer any and every question that comes up about Gunner. It has been an amazing breeze working with Sweet Creek Pups! Our Gunner is exactly as described by Lindsay! He is an incredibly gentle, easygoing, already house trained pup. Gunner is an amazing addition to our family, and we could not have found a better puppy to add to our family.

Helen T.
Verified owner · May 2024






We had such a positive experience with Sweet Creek Kennel. Right from the start they were communicative, professional and above all it was clear that they are really invested in taking care of their puppies and ensuring that they find good homes. Our puppy has a beautiful nature and it shows how well she was cared for in those crucial first weeks. I highly recommend them.