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13 weeksAge

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Zeus

Sheepadoodle

1 day

Sheepadoodle13 weeksFemale

$1,500

Santuario Esperanza

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 Zeus, Named for the God of Lightning They named him before they knew what they were naming. The first time the sky went dark over the sanctuary, Zeus sat up, faced the window, and announced the storm before the first crack of thunder — chin lifted, chest out, a low rolling grumble building into a full-voiced declaration. Then the lightning came, and he didn't flinch. He just looked back at us, satisfied, like he'd called it. A young Sheepadoodle with Old English Sheepdog and Poodle in his bloodline, black-and-white with a broad white chest and a tail that curls at the tip, he has spent every day since behaving exactly like his name. Zeus is the sky. Loud, warm, impossible to ignore, and constantly rolling something over. He's not a barker so much as a broadcaster — a running commentary of grumbles, huffs, and three-syllable pronouncements on everything from the lateness of dinner to the audacity of a closed door. Where Cesar is a comedian, Cleo is a shadow, Lucky is a greeter, Odin is a colleague, and Apolo is a houseplant, Zeus is weather. He arrives in a room the way a front moves in: fast, announced, and rearranging everything. And like weather, he's magnificent when you're not fighting it. He's the most expressive dog in the litter by a mile — full-body wiggles, theatrical flops, ecstatic play-bows, a groan of pure drama when you sit somewhere he wanted to be. He's gentle with kids, endlessly patient about being dressed up and hauled around in a wagon, and easy with other pets so long as he's allowed to be the one who announces them. He has opinions, he delivers them, and then he leans into your leg to make sure you know it was all in good humor. Under the thunder is a very soft dog. Zeus attaches hard and follows with a monologue, settling only once everyone is where he thinks they should be. He's clever in the way that makes training fun and negotiating constant: he offers behaviors before you ask, notices the second a session is winding down, and tests every new rule exactly once to see whether it's real. Sit, down, recall, a decent leash walk — he'll learn all of it quickly for a piece of cheese, then argue about bedtime for a week to see if you mean it. Fair, consistent, unbothered handling gets you a devoted dog. Wavering gets you a debate. His coat is black-and-white with that white chest, thick and wavy, and low-shedding rather than no-shedding — brush several times a week, groomer every 4–6 weeks, or he'll mat. He's at that young-dog stage, nearly grown and still very much a puppy, and he needs the daily walk, the training, and the boundaries. The honest caveat is volume. Zeus alerts to everything and comments on all of it, so thin walls and noise-sensitive households will need to work on "quiet." He'd be far happier in a house with a yard and people around, ideally kids who find the commentary the best part of their day. He's not a dog for someone who wants silence. He's a dog for someone who wants a sky. If you've got room for a storm — the noise, the warmth, the weather of him — Zeus is already at the window, watching for you to pull in.

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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

SexFemale

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

Available

Apolo

Male$1,500

Available

Cesar

Male$1,500

Available

Cleo

Female$1,500

Available

Lucky

Male$1,500

Available

Odin

Male$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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