
About Us
Hey y’all! We are Amanda and Andy Shelton out of the North Metro Atlanta area of Georgia. We have a combined 10+ years of breeding experience, and we are pretty passionate and proud of the program we’ve built. Our program started 11 years ago after falling in love with the breed, we were not happy with the puppies/breeders of Goldendoodles we found, there seemed to lack transparency, and the dogs never seemed to be the biggest priority- so we set out to change this. After much research we bred our Goldendoodle, Annie, and acquired Grace, our matriarch. Our goal from day one was to produce a dog that loves everyone, is well equipped from an early age to handle different situations, and fits in with their family. We are a family first, striving to provide other families with the true gift of the power and privilege of a dog. All our pups are hand raised in our home with our 5 children and 3 adult dogs. While many breeders sell their breeding “stock” after retirement, our pups are our family and will remain that way for their entire lives. We do not have a separate outdoor kennel with several breeding dogs and do not want one. Because of this, we grow our program through the use of Guardian homes. Guardian homes are close friends and family hand chosen by us to raise and care for a breeding boy or girl in our program. We get to see our pup several times throughout the year, and the pup will return to us and “the family” for whelping.
We pride ourselves in producing the healthiest, socially adjusted, beautifully colored Goldendoodles possible. We offer a very active Southern Skies community and keep in touch with all of our families. We host “The Family Reunion” twice a year, have a partnership with Justin Hall with Right Tree Dog Training and offer free range boarding through Mama Jude and The Captain’s Bed and Bark who only boards Southern Skies Doodles pups. We hope you will become part of the Southern Skies Family!

Nice to Meet You!

Amanda Shelton– Co Founder, Puppy Whisperer, Customer Service Specialist, Genetics Nerd
If you are a part of the Southern Skies family, you know Amanda. Amanda puts 110% in every day towards the betterment of the puppies, parents and customers.
Andy Shelton – Co-Founder, Director of Operations, Dog Obsessed, Our Rock
Andy is responsible for the build out of our kennel set up, never saying no to adding another dog to our program, and for being our “steady” through the emotional ups and downs that are inevitable in breeding.

Andy Shelton – Co-Founder, Director of Operations, Dog Obsessed, Our Rock
Andy is responsible for the build out of our kennel set up, never saying no to adding another dog to our program, and for being our “steady” through the emotional ups and downs that are inevitable in breeding.
The Kids- Directors of Socialization
When we say our puppies are highly socialized we mean it. We expose your puppy to various sounds, smells, textures, tastes, sights and challenges. What is exceptionally unique is that all our pups- both adults and puppies- are handled and played with every day by us, our dogs, our kids, and our friends. Your puppy has been raised by a human centered mama dog in a human centered environment, which is something that must be truly authentic to achieve the temperaments we produce in our pups.
Grace- Matriarch, Top of Our Line, Laziest Dog in America



Our Grace is a purebred English Cream Retriever imported from Europe. Every dog we have ever produced comes from Grace’s impeccable genetics. We lost our Grace in 2024 but her genetics are still very much alive and in our lines today. English Cream retrievers are a beautiful icy white color, but also have blockier heads and a more laid back personality compared to their American Retriever cousins. We love this effect in a Goldendoodle, the outcome is a gorgeous dog that favors the look of a Golden Retriever more so than the poodle. By using the English Cream Golden Retriever as our matriarch, we can ensure a dog with a “calmer” temperament as compared to some of the other popular doodle breeds. That’s not to say the Goldendoodles cannot be working dogs, we have several pups in our program that have grown to be service, therapy and even diabetic alert dogs. Contrary to popular belief, Goldendoodles can come in any variety of colors and patterns including red, white, apricot, chocolate, sable, phantom, merle and parti.
Blue- Our Big Baby


Grace had 2 litters, one purebred English Cream Retriever litter and one F1 Goldendoodle litter. Blue was a boy we kept back from her Golden Retriever litter that we hoped to stud. Blue has a giant blocky head, excellent structure and comes from Champion lines…however he was missing one crucial feature of a stud- fertility. Blue was never able to pass along his genetics, but he shares his spirit with us every day! He’s our big baby and attention hog, for sure!!! To know our boy Blue is to love him!
Tessa Mae- Our Goldendoodle Mama Bear






Grace welcomed her second litter on December 30th, 2017- a beautiful litter of F1 English Cream Goldendoodles with Beaux, a white standard poodle. Grace had 7 beautiful puppies and we kept Tessa Mae, the “purple collar puppy” as our own with hopes to breed her one day and carry on Grace’s lineage. Tessa Mae has been an incredible mama in our program, she has welcomed 3 beautiful litters- “Tessa’s 12 Pack with Prince”, “Tessa’s Irish 10 with Bandit”, and “Tessa’s Reinadoodles with Sir Benjamin Buttons”. Tessa was retired and spayed after her final litter in early 2022. We have kept several boys and girls from Tessa and Grace’s lines in Guardian homes and continue to carry on their heritage.
Our Gentlemen
Here at Southern Skies doodles, we are pleased to offer 6 amazing studs. In addition to siring our own litters, our goldendoodle studs are also available for outside service to approved programs. We offer live coverage here in Cumming GA or we ship nationwide using our reproductive vet, Dr. Ana Adams at Westside Village Animal Hospital. Dr. Adams is one of the busiest repro vets in the Southeast and always has a teaser for a great collection. In fact, Dr. Adams uses our studs to breed her own girls- many who she purchased through our program. In addition to Dr. Adams as a valuable resource, Amanda can also perform artificial insemination, guaranteeing services if you use one of our boys. All our boys are 100% clear of genetic diseases and fully health tested to GANA Gold Level Status. Every boy has DNA testing in addition to OFA hips, elbows, patella’s, cardiac, thyroid and eyes. We are experts in genetic counseling and will guide you on choosing a boy to maximize your goals and in determining timing for your girls best chance at pregnancy. Please call/text Amanda at 770-572-0722 for info on stud service. Now, let’s meet the boys!
Rhett Butler
Rhett is a multigenerational goldendoodle boasting 28.4% golden retriever and a stunning chocolate Merle wavy coat.
Rhett is clear for all genetic diseases and is a very eager breeder. Rhett lives in a guardian home with the Train family and has an amazing temperament, especially to his brand new baby sister! Rhett Butler is ready to sweep your girl off her feet!
Arnold Palmer
Arnie is a mini goldendoodle weighing in at 22 lbs! He is clear for all genetic diseases and is a 10/10 intense red parti weigh a wavy coat.
Arnie throws some gorgeous markings!!! With SS girls he throws amazing tuxedos. Arnie lives with the Turco family and is so loved! Arnie is ready to hit a hole in one with your girl!
Austin Riley





“Riley” is formerly “Bob Marley” from Sailor x Jaspers Superstar litter.
Riley is a true English Cream Goldendoodle with a bright white coat. He has liver points which includes amber eyes and a pink nose. Riley lives with the Lawson family in a guardian home and has produced true service dogs. Austin Rileys is ready to hit a grand slam with your girl!
Huckleberry Finn







Huck Finn, formally “Snoop Dogg” from Sailor x Jasper’s Superstar litter, is a blue merle abstract English Cream Goldendoodle.
Huck Finn carries black, chocolate, phantom, parti, is visibly merle; and has a wavy coat. He lives with Amanda’s cousin in a guardian home and is being trained to be a diabetic alert dog. Huckleberry Finn is ready to make history with your girl.
Sutton Fox
Sutton Fox is a standard goldendoodle boasting 40% golden retriever and Irish Spotting. He is 10/10 intense brown based red with a wavy coat, liver nose and amber eyes. He carries chocolate and phantom and has produced a rainbow of puppies! He is in a guardian home with the Keller family where he is adored and sometimes referred to as “Chewbacca”. Sutton is ready to make your standard goldendoodle dreams come true!
Beau Banks
Beau is a chocolate goldendoodle with a fully furnished straight coat. He does not carry for red (EE) which means he is a rainbow maker! He will give you the best chance of puppies expressing chocolate, merle or phantom- no hidden Merle or phantoms possible with him. Bonus that Beau is a straight coat meaning he will produce all wavy coats even with poodle mamas. Beau is ready to make your goldendoodle dreams come true.
Our Celebs and how we Give Back to the Community:
Arthur






Arthur formally “Guinness” from Tessa x Bandit’s Irish 10. Guinness will always have an extra special place in our heart. Guinness was born with one foot turned slightly inward, and because of this, he had a tough time bracing himself to nurse. We tube fed Guinness around the clock for the first 4 weeks of his life. He grew to be big and strong and his foot completely resolved on its own. Guinness (now Arthur) is living his best life with Justin and Liz Hall, Justin owns Right Tree Dog Training and has been training dogs for over 16 years. Arthur loves showing other pups how to have manners. Justin and Arthur give each litter 2 Zoom sessions as part of our program and Justin and Arthur offer discounted rates for training and boarding for all Southern Skies Doodles Puppies.
Milo




Sweet Milo lives with the Fox family, including sweet Esther – a 7 year old sweetie with Down Syndrome. Milo has received his canine good citizen training and is also a certified therapy dog at GiGi’s Playhouse which is a resource for families with Down Syndrome. We are proud to be a sponsor for Gigi’s and are donating a spot for a future pup to be raffled off at the annual gala to help raise money for GiGis.
Bean
We donated Bean to West Forsyth High School as a therapy dog! Bean is trained by an assistant principal and loves going to school.
Sam
We donated Sam to the Forsyth County Police Department. Through their partnership with Sit Means Sit Dog training, Sam is a trained Trauma Response pup for any mental health crises that the police may respond to. Sam is trained to diffuse a mental health crisis and loves riding on calls with his deputy.
Milo the Mobility Support Service Dog
Milo is from Pearl x Rileys Cream Puff litter and lives in New York with his family. He has been professionally trained to be a true mobility support dog for a young girl named Georgia with cerebral palsy. Milo has brought their family so much joy and is helping Georgia get stronger everyday. They love to play soccer together!
CURE Childhood Cancer
We have donated a spot for a future puppy to CURE Childhood Cancer for the last several years. This organization raises money to support families faced with childhood cancer.
Forsyth County Schools
Partner in Education for past several years. We love supporting our amazing school system!
The Family Reunion
One of our most favorite events is the Family Reunion! We invite all our pups 2x a year to be off leash for a family friendly experience! Each pup will get a bandana to denote littermates and mom and dad! We are fur-ever family!