Counting Sheep

Raised by Chris D.

Certified Breeder of Sheepadoodles

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Counting Sheep located in San Bernardino County, CA. We are an extended family of hobby breeders located throughout Southern California with family in Las Vegas so we can deliver to LV as well. We only have one litter per year to 18 months as is recommended by the vet and is the law. We believe the human canine relationship is a special privilege divinely designed to help us become the best of ourselves. That said we feel this is the case, regardless of creed, color, socioeconomics, preference, identification and so on. We feel it is a divine calling to serve humanity through our pup offerings. For this reason, we do not live off of our furfamily so we can keep our adoption fees low yet our rehoming standards high. We strive to produce highly trainable, healthy Sheepadoodle puppies that can excel as active family companions. Our priority is the health and happiness of our dogs and their families, so we breed with a focus on temperament, health, and ability, as well as conformation to the breed standard. We socialize our pups with care so they will be ready to join their new families in whatever role they are needed.

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Chris’s experience

  • Chris’s certifications & recognitions

    American Kennel Club Canine College, Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), Canine Nutritionist, DNA for Dog Breeders (Institute of Canine Biology)

Puppies

Bessie

Available

Female • Ready July 6, 2020

Old English Sheepdog

Boy 3

Reserved

Male • Went Home June 26, 2022

Sheepadoodle

Girl 3

Reserved

Female • Went Home June 26, 2022

Sheepadoodle

Girl 2

Reserved

Female • Went Home June 26, 2022

Sheepadoodle

Girl 1

Reserved

Female • Went Home June 26, 2022

Sheepadoodle

Boy 2

Reserved

Male • Went Home June 26, 2022

Sheepadoodle

Boy 1

Reserved

Male • Went Home June 26, 2022

Sheepadoodle

Newborn & upcoming litters

Newborn Old English Sheepdogs from Davy and Barb

Born May 2020. Ready July 6, 2020

Newborn Old English Sheepdogs from Davy and Barb

Born May 2020

Ready July 6, 2020

Getting a puppy from Chris

Chris 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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 range from $1,000 - $1,000.01.

Contract and health guarantee

Chris 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 Chris 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 Chris directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Children, puppy stroller walks, Interaction with Visitors, exposure to agility tunnel, wobble board and other novel items, meet approximately 100 people of all types, men in hats, women with jewelry and long nails, seniors with canes, children, teenagers, people with all skin colors, and strangers outside Walmart or grocery store, clerks at Home Depot, banker at drive through, waitress at restaurant outdoor seating, bartender at local brewpub - we bring them out but protect them - never to dog parks, dog stores, or similar places dogs frequent to avoid parvo., Socialized with Elderly, Socialized with Adult Dogs, We use individual daily human interactions for early socialization and stimulation, socialization with other dogs, bench practice , We take your puppy in our vehicle(s) different places to begin socialization and reduce fear, We intrudce them to gates and stairs and shallow water and riding in a vehicle. , Weekly Nail Trims , Early socialization, Agility training started, Touch, pets, and kisses are encouraged during human socialization., Pee pad, Potty pads,, Introduction to leash walking, We introduce collar and leash training, neural stimulation, Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) , and Biosensor Training.

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Puppy health practices

Puppies are vaccinated and veterinary checked before going to their Forever Family.

Extras

Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Counting Sheep hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.

Bringing your puppy home

Chris offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in San Bernardino County, CA or nearby

If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.

Get your puppy dropped off to you

Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.

More about Chris

  • Chris has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Chris was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Chris’s program has one size

    Chris’s Sheepadoodle puppies are medium size. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.

  • Chris’s program includes one color

    Chris’s Sheepadoodle puppies are black and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

Chris is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Counting Sheep 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

Meet Chris's parent dogs

All breeds

Old English Sheepdog

Sheepadoodle

Parent health testing

Sheepadoodle

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Counting Sheep 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 Sheepadoodles.

  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO), Congenital Stationary Night Blindness (CSNB), Congenital Macrothrombocytopenia, Congenital Hypothyroidism with Goiter (CHG), Cone-Rod Dystrophy (crd4), PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (PRA-crd1), Cone Degeneration, Compliment 3 Deficiency (C3), Cleft Palate (ADAMTS20), Cleft Palate (DLX6), Chondrodysplasia/Dwarfism, Hereditary Ataxia, Cerebellar Ataxia, Multifocal Retinopathy 3 (CMR3), Multifocal Retinopathy 2 (CMR2), Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Canine Scott Syndrome (CSS), Neonatal Ataxia, Bandera's Disease, Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS), Adult Paroxysmal Dyskinesia, Wisdom Panel, Cerebellar Cortical Degeneration (CCD), Amelogenesis Imperfecta (AI), Italian Greyhound Type, Alexander Disease, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Dalmatian Type, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)

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    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).