We’re a family team dedicated to raising exceptional, intelligent, and loving family pets. Our puppies grow up in our home, surrounded by children, other pets, and endless love.

Our Story

With over 30 years of experience with Golden Retrievers, we decided to bring a Goldendoodle named Calliope Jane into our family. She introduced us to the joys of this breed, combining the loyalty and playfulness of Retrievers with low-shedding coats of poodles which are perfect for families.

Our Approach

At Pasatiempo Ranch, we prioritize temperament, health, structure, and sound nerves in our puppies. Our dogs are integral to our family life, participating in daily activities like walks, car rides, and cuddling.

Meet Our Family

Our household is a lively mix of humans and animals. We have a permanent resident, a lovable Newf/Pyr blend, who adds to the socialization of our younger pups. Each family member contributes to the care and well-being of our dogs, from laundry and food prep to training, photography, and logistics.

Our Breeding Philosophy

At Pasatiempo Ranch, we’re dedicated to responsible breeding practices that prioritize health, temperament, and well-being. Our goal is to create well-rounded, low-to-non-shedding puppies with excellent temperaments, suitable as beloved family companions, service dogs, or therapy dogs.

We value the freedom to make choices that prioritize the health, happiness, and integrity of our dogs. We’re committed to ensuring that our decisions are guided by the best interests of our dogs and puppies as a whole – even if those choices come at a personal cost. By maintaining our independence and not relying solely on breeding as our primary source of income, we can guarantee that our priorities remain focused on the welfare and betterment of our beloved animals.

We’re committed to producing successful generational puppies, carefully selecting breeding pairs to ensure optimal health and temperament. This approach allows us to provide detailed knowledge of each puppy’s ancestry, including parents and grandparents.

Our program strives to combine careful breeding practices with a passion for raising healthy, happy puppies, we aim to make a positive impact on families and communities, one puppy at a time.

Think of our puppies as being raised in a private early-childhood academy for dogs — where confidence, calm, and connection are gently built day by day.