The Fear Stage

One thing I always like to prepare new puppy families for is the fear stage—because it can catch you off guard if you’re not expecting it.

Around 8–16 weeks (and sometimes again later), puppies go through a developmental phase where the world suddenly feels a little bigger and a little scarier. Sounds they didn’t notice before, new environments, even familiar things can make them pause or react differently. You might see your confident puppy hesitate, startle easily, or act unsure in situations they were previously fine with.

This is completely normal. 🥰

What matters most during this stage is how we respond. The goal isn’t to force them through the fear, but to gently guide them through it with confidence.

Ways to do this:

Keeping experiences positive and low-pressure Letting them observe at their own pace.

Pairing new or “scary” things with treats, praise, and calm reassurance.

Avoiding overwhelming situations.

If a puppy gets spooked, I always recommend creating a little space, letting them reset, and then reintroducing the situation in a softer, more controlled way. Confidence is built in layers, not in leaps.

Also—consistency is your best friend here. Keeping routines, food, and environment as steady as possible gives your puppy something solid to rely on while everything else feels new.

The biggest takeaway: this stage passes. With patience and positive experiences, you’ll see your puppy come out the other side more confident and trusting.

Remmeber, it’s not a setback—it’s part of the process of growing up. ❤️

Why We Raise Multigen Goldendoodles & Aussiedoodles

When people begin researching doodles, they often don’t realize that “generation” matters just as much as breed. Not all doodles are created the same — and the difference comes down to genetics, predictability, and intentional breeding.

At our program, we focus on Multigen Goldendoodles and Multigen Aussiedoodles for one simple reason:

Consistency matters.

Understanding First Generation (F1) Doodles

A first generation (F1) Goldendoodle is a direct cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle.

An F1 Aussiedoodle is a direct cross between an Australian Shepherd and a Poodle.

These pairings can absolutely produce wonderful dogs. However, genetically speaking, they are a 50/50 mix of two very different purebred gene pools.

Because of that, traits can vary widely within a single litter, including:

Coat texture (straight, wavy, curly), Shedding levels Allergy friendliness, Energy levels, Drive and temperament

This variability happens because the genetics have not yet been stabilized. Each puppy inherits a random combination of traits from both parents.

For some families, that unpredictability can be a challenge — especially when allergies or temperament expectations are involved.

Why We Raise Multigen Goldendoodles

Golden Retrievers were bred for stamina, retrieving drive, and enthusiasm. Poodles were bred for athleticism and intelligence. In early crosses, those traits can stack in unpredictable ways — sometimes resulting in higher shedding or elevated energy levels.

With Multigen Goldendoodles, we are breeding doodle to poodle or doodle over multiple generations. Through careful selection, we reinforce:

Low to non-shedding coats, furnished, allergy-friendly coat genetics, moderate, family-focused temperaments and structural soundness.

Over generations, these traits become more consistent. Instead of reintroducing a full retriever gene pool each time, we are refining and stabilizing the characteristics that make Goldendoodles wonderful companions.

While no dog is truly 100% hypoallergenic, Multigen lines significantly increase the likelihood of reduced shedding and lower environmental dander.

Why We Raise Multigen Aussiedoodles

Aussiedoodles require even more intentional selection.

Australian Shepherds are brilliant, loyal, and incredibly driven working dogs with strong herding instincts. Poodles are equally intelligent and athletic. When combined in a first generation cross, you can sometimes see very intense working-drive traits emerge — including heightened reactivity, excessive nipping, or nonstop energy.

That doesn’t make F1 Aussiedoodles “bad” dogs. It simply means they can be a lot for the average household.

With Multigen Aussiedoodles, we intentionally select for:

Balanced, trainable temperaments, moderated herding instinct, emotional stability and consistent low-shedding coats

Over generations, this selective breeding creates a dog that retains the intelligence and beauty of the Aussiedoodle while being better suited for companion and family life.

The Science in Simple Terms

First generation = high genetic variability.

Multigen = stabilized traits through intentional selection.

When you breed two very different purebreds together each time, you reset the genetic variability. When you thoughtfully breed similar, selected lines over multiple generations, traits become more predictable.

For families inviting a puppy into their home — especially where allergies, children, or lifestyle expectations are involved — predictability is not a luxury. It’s important.

Our Philosophy

We don’t raise Multigen doodles because it sounds impressive.

We raise them because it allows us to:

Produce consistent, low-shedding coats, offer more allergy-friendly outcomes, provide balanced, intuitive temperaments and create dogs that thrive in family environments

Intentional breeding is about combining heart and science.

And that’s why we choose Multigen — for both our Goldendoodles and our Aussiedoodles.

Why We Don’t Offer In-Home Puppy Visits (And What We Do Instead)

Choosing a puppy is a meaningful decision, and it’s completely natural to want to feel confident in the breeder you’re working with. Transparency and trust are important to us—and that’s exactly why we’ve chosen a thoughtful, intentional approach to how our puppies are raised.

Our Commitment to Safety and Biosecurity

Our puppies are raised in our home, not in a kennel or commercial facility. For both personal safety and the health of our dogs, we maintain a strict no-visitor policy.

Very young puppies have developing immune systems, and limiting exposure during their first eight weeks is a critical part of responsible breeding. A closed environment helps protect puppies from illness and allows them to thrive during this vulnerable stage of life.

Protecting Our Mother Dogs

The wellbeing of our mother dogs is just as important as that of the puppies. The weeks following birth are a sensitive time, and unfamiliar people entering their space can be stressful and disruptive.

Our dogs are family members, not display animals. Maintaining a calm, predictable environment allows mothers to focus on caring for their puppies without anxiety or interruption.

Why Early Visits Aren’t Helpful for Choosing a Puppy

At two or three weeks old, puppies are still in very early development. Temperament, energy level, and personality traits haven’t yet emerged, which means early visits don’t provide meaningful insight into long-term compatibility.

Instead, we wait until six weeks of age, after evaluations are completed. We then talk thru a FaceTime call and help you make your decision. You’re able to watch the puppies and see them as they play. Puppy selections take place in deposit order, and we guide families through choosing the puppy that best fits their lifestyle and household after evaluations are completed.

Why We Don’t Operate Like a “Puppy Zoo”

If we opened our home to visits from every interested family, it would quickly become a revolving door of people coming through our living space—bringing unknown germs, scents, and stress into an environment designed to be calm and controlled.

Our puppies aren’t here for casual visits or entertainment. They deserve consistency, safety, and structure during their earliest weeks of life.

Staying Connected Every Step of the Way

Although we don’t offer in-home visits, we share frequent photos, videos, and updates so families can see exactly how our puppies are raised. We also offer FaceTime so you can watch your puppy grow in real time and feel connected throughout the process.

A Thoughtful Approach to Raising Puppies

Clear boundaries allow us to focus fully on raising healthy, well-socialized puppies and supporting our mother dogs. These practices help ensure thoughtful matches and lifelong success for both puppies and families.

Xoxo, The Pasatiempo Ranch Family

The Purrfect Puppy Litter

🐾✨ Introducing: Dolly’s Purrfect Puppy Litter

🐱 Inspired by Dolly’s love for cats and her own big-cat personality! 🐱

We are absolutely thrilled to announce the arrival of the Dolly × Swayze litter — a truly special group themed after the world’s most iconic and beloved cats. This litter is extra meaningful because Dolly adores our pet cats and has always been our “big cat in a dog’s body” — graceful, curious, playful, and full of feline charm.

🍼 Born: January 6, 2026

🏡 Go Home: March 3, 2026

This stunning group is full of star power, personality, and cuddles!

🌸💖 The Girls

🎀 Miss Hello Kitty of Sakura Dreams

Sweet, timeless, and absolutely precious.

🎀 Madame Marie of Parisian Grace

Elegant, dainty, and full of charm.

🌙 Lady Luna of Silver Moonlight

Soft, dreamy, and just a little magical.

💙🐾 The Boys

🍝 Sir Garfield of Lasagna Manor

Confident, cuddly, and larger-than-life.

🧡 Mister Morris of Classic Orange

A true classic gentleman with timeless appeal.

🐭 Captain Tom of Cartoon Legends

Playful, clever, and always up for adventure.

🎩 Duke Sylvester of Tuxedo Heights

Dapper, charming, and full of personality.

🎖️ Sergeant Tibbs of Royal Guard

Brave, noble, and loyal to the core.

We are so excited to watch each of these puppies’ personalities unfold and to begin matching them with their perfect families at six weeks of age. This litter is expected to have beautiful curly or wavy coats, with black noses and rich, dark eyes. When fully grown, we anticipate they will mature around 55–60 pounds. These puppies will be loyal, affectionate companions with non-shedding coats and wonderful, stable temperaments.

The Bakery Bebes Litter

Sweet as sugar. Soft as cream.

The Bakery Bebes Litter Has Arrived! 🧁🐶

We are thrilled to announce that Winnie & Swayze’s sweet litter of cream & apricot Goldendoodles arrived on January 21, 2026!

This beautiful litter includes 8 precious puppies — 4 girls and 4 boys — all healthy, fluffy, and already full of charm.

🍰 Meet The Bakery Bebes:

• 🍩 Baroness Beignet Powderpuff

• 🍪 Duchess Cookie Cream Heart

• 🫐 Lady Muffin of Blueberry Hill

• 🧁 Princess Cupcake Frostine

• 🥖 Sir Cannoli Sweetcream

• 🍩 Lord Sprinkles von Dough

• 🥐 Monsieur Apricot Croissant

• 🍰 Count Tiramisu Velvet Cream

These little bakery babies will be ready to go to their forever homes on March 18th, 2026 💕

We can’t wait to watch their personalities bloom and to match them with their perfect families. These puppies will have either curly or wavy coats with liver noses and light eyes. We anticipate they will be 45/55 pounds when fully grown.

Doodle Coats

This is a Multigenerational Goldendoodle; she is a third generation born here at Pasatiempo Ranch and has a beautiful wavy coat with no shedding

Decoding the fur

Hey there, doodle lovers! Ever wonder what it means when it comes to Goldendoodles, Aussiedoodles, Saint Berdoodles or any other doodle breed and their coats? 🤔 We are going to break it down in simple terms – no genetics degree required!

Coat Types & What They Mean for You

This is a third generation goldendoodle born here at Pasatiempo Ranch; she is a Multigen with a Goldendoodle Mom and a Poodle Father. You can see her coat is curly.
  • Curly Coats: Low shedding, standard grooming needs (think poodle-like).
  • Wavy Coats: Moderate to no shedding depending on generation, moderate grooming.
  • Straight Coats: More shedding, less grooming (but still need brushing! ).

Grooming & Shedding Tips

  • Curly/wavy coats: Regular brushing + trims = happy doodle!
  • Want low-shedding? F1B or Multigen might be your jam.
  • Not sure what coat type your doodle will have? We can help with that!

Our multigenerational doodles are highly desirable not only because of their personalities but because of their non shedding coats which are perfect for allergy sufferers as they tend to be completely non shedding. We can help you to see which puppies from which litters will be more or less curly and which ones will be wavy or soft and silky.

This is also a third generation born here; she is a Merle aussiedoodle with silky loose waves and does not shed

One thing to always remember is that because of a doodles coat they need regular brushing/combing and grooming . We use our grooming time as a bonding technique for our dogs and ourselves. We begin grooming and bathing at a very early stage long before your puppy ever goes to his or her forever home. Cutting their nails, touching their faces regularly and running a blow dryer over their coats is just the beginning of teaching your puppy about how grooming is a positive experience.

Want to learn more about doodle generations or find your perfect doodle? We are here to guide you to find your perfect furry friend ❤️

Here you can see second generation Goldendoodle sisters; one is curly and the other has a wavy coat. Both are non shedding. We have the experience to guide you at a very young stage to determine which coat trait your puppy will have.

Supporting Dog Health

As breeders, our top priority is the health and well-being of our pack. As our puppies grow and age, we want to ensure they’re getting the best possible support for a long and happy life. We are always excited to share our experience with NuVet supplements.

NuVet offers a range of high-quality, veterinarian-recommended supplements specifically formulated for dogs. We’ve been using NuVet with our dogs since long before our breeding days began.

Here’s the best part: we start our puppies on NuVet from day one! As soon as they start eating mush, we add NuVet powder to their food, and their moms take it throughout pregnancy and weaning. This early introduction sets them up for a lifetime of optimal health.

Benefits of NuVet for aging puppies and dogs:

  • Supports joint health and mobility
  • Promotes healthy skin and coat
  • Boosts immune system
  • Antioxidant-rich formula

As some of our dogs approach five years old and beyond, we’ve noticed the added support of NuVet helps maintain their energy, shine, and overall health. It’s never too early to invest in preventative care, and NuVet’s tailored formulas make it easy to support your dog’s unique needs.

When you’re a pet parent like us we know how seriously each little addition to your pups life is researched and thought out; we only recommend what we use and if you know us you know if we don’t like a product we will tell you. NuVet is a great addition to your dog’s wellness routine. The best part about this brand of vitamins are that they are human grade and that is such a huge deal to us because our dogs are our life! Use our code 668809 for 15% off your order! 

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Meet our Newest Additions!

Meet the Berenstain Bear litter, Brother and Sister; Sheepadoodle puppies, now three weeks old! Their eyes are open, they’re walking around on all fours, and they’re loving exploring their world. These sweethearts will be ready for their forever homes just before Christmas (or we can hold them post-holidays if needed).

Mama Betty (70lbs) and Papa Swayze (55lbs) have created some stunning pups – expect standard size (on the sturdier side!), big personalities, and lots of love. Betty’s a gentle giant who loves snuggles and sofa time. Swayze’s a pro dad with a track record of amazing, calm puppies who are just perfect for families.

Ready to meet Brother & Sister? Contact us to reserve your cuddly new best friend!

Expectations – A repeat from July 2023!

New furbaby expectations VS reality….VERY useful advice!

As puppies head to their new homes I wanted to touch base on a common issue that breeders come across with new owners.


Realistic Expectations


You go to the breeders home. The pups are all social. They are quiet in the pen. The breeder shows you videos of them being totally relaxed. All looks amazing and you bring your puppy home.
Then reality hits. The puppy may cry in the crate for the first few nights making you tired and agitated. The happy social puppy is refusing to greet the half dozen overly excited friends you invited over to see your new puppy. The puppy refuses to walk on a leash. Many are wondering how did my perfect puppy turn into a nightmare.


So let’s discuss realistic expectations of when a puppy goes home. First of all the puppy has been in the breeders home since birth. They had their mother and often littermates. They had their routine, were taught expectations and were completely in their comfort zone.


Now suddenly they are taken to a totally new environment. Picture yourself being dropped into an unknown country, often in a different part of the world. You know only a few words of their language. Different trees, animals, smells, temperature and people. Now in the middle of this we are switching up your routine, decide to have a party with people you dont know, and ask you to do jobs you have no idea about. Overwhelming to say the least

This is what every puppy goes through when going to their new home. Stress manifests in different forms. From not eating, reluctancy to play and greet people. Being apprehensive at the vet’s office or as strangers reach for them. Diarrhea, vomiting and depression can occur.
So what can you as a new owner do to help your little one acclimate?

  • most puppies take 3-4 weeks to acclimate to their new home. Repeat after me THREE to FOUR WEEKS! Not a 1-2 days. I can’t stress this enough about how much time is needed for a dog or puppy to feel comfortable in their new home!
  • limit guests during the first week. We understand you are excited to show off your new baby but they need time to adjust. Plan on waiting 1-2 weeks before inviting people over – ask guest to sit on the ground and let the puppy approach them. No squealing and grabbing the puppy
  • set up a good routine
  • restrict the puppy to a small area of the house.
    This not only reduces them being overwhelmed but also allows you to watch them
  • don’t expect a new puppy to walk on a leash.
    Instead work at home with a leash where they are comfortable. Let them drag the leash, use treats to encourage them to walk with you
  • if your puppy is refusing to walk give them time.
    My first trips to town with puppies a walk around a small block took 1 1/2 hours. We only move when they initiate the movement as they need time to take in the different environment – understand your puppy needs time to see you as family. Expecting an immediate bond is unrealistic
  • train your puppy. This not only helps you to bond but the puppy to look to you for direction and input
  • lastly be patient. Don’t declare “omg there’s something wrong with this dog”. Nothing occurs overnight. Outings should be planned at puppy speed. So while you might imagine a fun walk around the lake in reality your puppy might only be able to handle walking a short distance that day.

    Remember if the puppy was wonderful at the breeder’s house but now is struggling, you as the owner, need to help the puppy adjust which takes time, patience and training. Most outings for me take a long time, as I am often just standing still as the puppy cautiously explores the new environment. Each puppy is an individual, don’t compare your current puppy to past pets and judge their behavior based on how another dog handled things. Lastly, try to see thing’s from a puppy’s perspective and adjust situations accordingly.

Bringing Home a New Puppy

Bringing home a new puppy is thrilling, but let’s not forget they’re leaving behind everything familiar – mom, siblings, and comforting routines. Those first few days can be tough for them (and us!). Late-night potty breaks, separation anxiety, and uncertainty are normal. Establishing structure, routine, and connection helps them feel secure and loved. Here are some tips for those crucial first weeks:

  • Create a consistent daily schedule for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks
  • Designate a quiet space for your puppy to relax and feel safe
  • Start training early, focusing on basic commands and housebreaking
  • Use positive reinforcement techniques, like treats and praise
  • Be patient with accidents and setbacks – it’s all part of the learning process
  • Make time for play and socialization to help your puppy develop good social skills

With patience, simple training, and support, we can make this transition smoother for our new furry friends. We are always a text or a phone call away with questions that may come up and we are always happy to walk you through questions that arise should you have any!