13 weeksAge
MaleSex
$1,500Price

Apolo

Sheepadoodle
1 day
Sheepadoodle13 weeksMale
$1,500

Description

Sheepadoodle Puppies: A Loving New Companion with a Special Purpose We recently welcomed a litter of Sheepadoodle puppies to Santuario Esperanza — and they're doing double duty. These pups are looking for committed, loving homes, and while they wait, they're helping us rebuild. Generously donated by a sanctuary supporter, the litter is part of a special fundraising effort rather than a rescue intake. Every placement fee goes straight into sanctuary upgrades and rainy-season preparations — the repairs and reinforcements that keep our animals safe, dry, and comfortable through the months ahead. A home for one puppy means a better, sturdier sanctuary for everyone in our care. Includes: age-appropriate vaccinations and deworming received prior to placement, plus complete health records Born: August 9, 2026 Ready for new homes: the weekend of November 20, 2026, subject to veterinary clearance Families are responsible for remaining puppy vaccinations and ongoing veterinary care. Every placement is carefully screened — our priority is finding families prepared to give the time, patience, training, and lifelong commitment each puppy deserves. Meet the Sheepadoodle Part loyal Sheepdog, part clever Poodle — all heart. These are the teddy-bear friends who follow you from room to room, greet you like you've been gone for years, and believe your lap is the only correct place to be. Size: 50–85 lbs Personality: affectionate, playful, gentle with kids and other pets Brains: very smart — keep them busy and they'll learn anything Coat: fluffy, wavy, black-and-white; low-shedding, but not no-shedding Care: a daily walk, a good brush, and a groomer every 4–6 weeks The catch: they hate being alone. This dog wants you. Meet Apolo Apolo is solar-powered. Every morning he finds the one warm rectangle of floor where the sun lands, turns a slow circle, and stretches out full length in it with his chin flat and his back legs splayed. When the sun moves, he moves. When it goes behind a cloud, he sighs, gets up, and comes to find you. A young Sheepadoodle with Old English Sheepdog and Poodle in his bloodline, he's black-and-white with a soft curl to his coat and one ear that flops over permanently, and he has never once been in a hurry. Where Cesar is a comedian, Cleo is a shadow, Lucky is a greeter, and Odin is a colleague, Apolo is a houseplant. He is spectacularly relaxed. Nothing ruffles him — not the vacuum, not a slammed door, not a room full of new people. He meets all of it with the same mild interest and then goes back to the business of being comfortable. He's the pup who'll fall asleep on his back in the middle of the kitchen floor while you're cooking, and the one who'll drape himself across your feet and stay there until your legs go numb. His affection is enormous and entirely tactile. Apolo leans, presses, nudges, and melts into belly rubs with a groan. He wants contact constantly and has no concept of personal space, which is either the best or the funniest thing about him depending on your tolerance for a sixty-pound dog on your lap. He's gentle as anything with kids and other pets — he's too laid-back to have a conflict with anybody — and he's a natural at being climbed over and hugged. He is not, however, a puddle. Apolo plays, and he plays big and goofy, throwing himself into wrestling and tug-of-war with a ridiculous growl. He just doesn't see the point in sustaining it. Ten minutes and he's done, back to the sunbeam. That means his exercise needs real management: he'll happily skip a walk, and he'll get round and bored if you let him. He's food-motivated to a fault — training him is easy, keeping him out of the kitchen is not, and he'll counter-surf if the counters are reachable. He's smart and biddable, and short, cheerful sessions will teach him anything, especially with a piece of cheese on offer. His coat is black-and-white and softly curled, and he's low-shedding, not no-shedding, so he needs a brush a few times a week and a groomer every 4–6 weeks. He's at that young-dog stage — nearly grown, still a puppy — so he needs a daily walk, some real play, and training while the habits are still easy to shape. Apolo would suit almost anyone, which is exactly the risk: he'd be equally happy on a couch with a retired couple or in a busy family house, and he'd be equally happy to become a loaf if nobody made him move. He's ideal for a home that wants a devoted, easygoing, hilariously tactile dog and will commit to a walk every single day whether he asks for one or not. He'll meet you at the sunbeam. Bring cheese, and a plan to walk.
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Litter details

LocationChula Vista, California
Puppies in litter4 male / 2 female
BreedSheepadoodle
Age13 weeks, 5 days
Ready to LeaveNov 20, 2026
SexMale

Health & Docs

Microchipped by collection dateVaccinations up to dateWorm treatedVet checkedParents are health testedRegistered

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Adv. TypeFor sale
Original breeder
Other puppies in this litter
Cesar
Available
Cesar
Male$1,500
Cleo
Available
Cleo
Female$1,500
Lucky
Available
Lucky
Male$1,500
Odin
Available
Odin
Male$1,500
Zeus
Available
Zeus
Female$1,500

Pros

Loving and playful, forming strong bonds with families
Low-shedding coat beneficial for allergy sufferers
Intelligent and eager to learn, excelling in training
Gentle and tolerant with children and other pets

Cons

Requires frequent grooming to avoid tangles and mats
High exercise and mental stimulation needs unsuitable for inactive owners
Can develop separation anxiety if left alone too long
Large size may be difficult in smaller homes
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