ZaraDoodles

Julius & Sarah A.

Breeder of Goldendoodles

  • Urbana, IL
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Julius & Sarah A., the breeder behind ZaraDoodles located in Urbana, IL. We’re so excited to be able to help families experience the longtime loyalty of welcoming a new puppy into their lives! Over the years we’ve learned valuable methods for socializing our dog Zara. They're being raised in a clean and safe environment and chance of becoming amazing family members!

Q. & A. with Julius & Sarah

  • What makes your program special?

    It’s more than breeding to us. It's the joy of raising healthy puppies that grow to become incredible additions to families. Our goal is to have healthy, well mannered puppies that are well socialized with both other animals and children so that they can easily become a part of your home.

  • 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.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Julius & Sarah

Julius & Sarah 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Julius & Sarah partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $200 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $1,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Price includes all vaccination shots, a care package kit and more. The $200 is to hold your puppy. This ends up going towards the take home kit for them. It is non-refundable and goes towards the total. The remaining amount would be paid at pick up.”

Contract & health guarantee

Julius & Sarah 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 Julius & Sarah 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 Julius & Sarah directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • 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
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Julius & Sarah.

Breeder's location

Meet in Urbana, IL

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Chicago Midway Airport

Flexible meeting point

Julius & Sarah can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Julius & Sarah

  • Julius & Sarah has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years

    Julius & Sarah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Julius & Sarah’s links

Julius & Sarah is a trusted Good Dog breeder

ZaraDoodles 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

ZaraDoodles 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, 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 Julius & Sarah to bring home their puppies.

  • Koral K.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    Julius and Sarah were quick to respond and are very knowledgeable when it comes to these puppies. They would send weekly pictures so my fiancé and I could feel involved while our puppy was growing. They also allowed us to visit our puppy at 6 weeks.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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