All About Bernedoodles | Bernedoodle Puppies, Sizes, Colors & Temperament
What Are Bernedoodles?
Bernedoodles are a wonderful combination of the fun and playful poodle and the laid-back, lazy, and loyal Berner, which is why they have become one of the most desirable doodle breeds in the last few years.
More and more Bernedoodles are being seen in public, and their attractiveness combined with their wonderful temperament is drawing more and more people to this wonderful designer dog breed!
Although we ourselves are passionate about the Bernese breed, we understand that not everyone is able to have one. Whether it might be a dog allergy, the excessive shedding, or their massive size, not everyone can handle the 100+ pounds of love and hair that go along with owning a Berner!
For more information on this breed specifically, please reference our Bernese Mountain Dog page. In a nutshell, Berners are happiest anywhere they are with their people, regardless of what they might be doing! They’re truly an easy-going breed that are not hard to love, and now everyone has the opportunity to enjoy life with a Berner in one way or another through a Bernedoodle puppy.
Bernedoodle Temperament & Personality
The Bernedoodle counterpart, the Poodle, is INCREDIBLY intelligent. Originally bred as hunting dogs, they have a very keen sense of smell and are easily trained. They are clever and very goofy animals that add excitement and a healthy level of spunk to our lives!
Outside, we’ve noticed they can be slightly aloof and found off on their own, exploring. However, inside, they are lovable snugglers and happy to lie around, waiting for the next opportunity to get outside and dirty!
This combination is what makes the Bernedoodle temperament so desirable — affectionate, intelligent, loyal, and family-oriented.
What Size Bernedoodle Is Right for You?
Bernedoodles come in all sizes and colors. We can now offer a variety of sizes based on different pairings within our program and adjust our litter plans to accommodate what the families on our waitlist desire.
★ Be sure to let us know what size you prefer during your phone interview.
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Ultra Bernedoodles (varies)
Ultra Bernedoodle puppies have a higher percentage of BMD than poodles. We can produce a variety of colors, sizes, and hypoallergenic Bernedoodle options. This mix is VERY UNIQUE and has a lot of diversity within the cross.
For that reason, please visit our Ultra Bernedoodle page for additional information on these puppies.
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Standard Bernedoodles / Full Size Bernedoodles (65–90+ pounds)
These pups are typically from our F1 Bernedoodle crosses, so they are 50/50 BMD/Poodle mixes. These pups will consistently have traditional markings similar to BMDs and maintain a very similar disposition.
They are highly human-focused, athletic, and easily trained — making them a great option for families looking for full-size Bernedoodles.
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Medium Bernedoodles (40–70 pounds)
We have a variety of medium Bernedoodles in our program. Medium F1’s are produced using a smaller Poodle and BMD, but we can also pair our dogs to produce larger F1B crosses.
These crosses are a wonderful option for those who have more severe allergy concerns but prefer a slightly larger dog. Temperament depends on the specific cross.
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Mini Bernedoodles (25–50 pounds)
This cross is produced by taking an F1 Bernedoodle back to a smaller Poodle. Families with severe allergy concerns or who desire a smaller dog prefer this cross.
These pups are highly intelligent, playful, and sweet-natured — ideal for families searching for a Mini Bernedoodle or Mini Bernedoodle puppies.
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Micro Mini Bernedoodles (under 25 pounds)
We do not use any Toy Poodles in our program in order to maintain the temperament we desire; however, some of our crosses will produce puppies that are micro mini in size.
Because we are working with a giant breed (BMD) it takes a few crosses to size down our dogs to this micro miniature size.
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Bernedoodle Colors & Coat Types
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Traditional Tricolor Bernedoodle Puppies
Traditional Tricolor Bernedoodle puppies resemble the purebred BMD in their coloring and markings. They have the traditional black base coat with white on their face, paws, and the tip of their tail.
They all have the traditional white cross on their chest and brown points on their face and legs. Typically, traditional tricolor Bernedoodle puppies will fade a little less than your sable Bernedoodle puppies, remaining dark in their adult life or sometimes lighten to more of a silver for their base coat.
Our traditional tricolor Bernedoodle puppies come from a variety of pairings and can be done in any generational cross.
For information regarding which upcoming litters will produce traditional tricolor Bernedoodle puppies, be sure to review our Upcoming Litters and Future Litter Plans.
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Phantom Bernedoodle Puppies
Phantom Bernedoodles are very similar to traditional tricolor Bernedoodles, but do not express a white blaze on their face. A phantom abstract Bernedoodle puppy will still be able to express white on their paws/tail/chest!
Typically, phantom Bernedoodle puppies will mature similarly to traditional tricolor Bernedoodles, retaining their dark coats, or sometimes will lighten to more of a silver for their base coat.
We can produce a wide variety of phantom Bernedoodle puppies from countless dogs in our program. Be sure to read their bios on the Our Dogs page and our Future Litters page to see upcoming litters.
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Sable Tricolor Bernedoodle Puppies
Sable Tricolor Bernedoodles (also referred to as sable and white) are a unique twist to your traditional tricolor Bernedoodle puppies.
Sable Bernedoodle puppies start out with a very dark brown, where the black pigment is on the traditional tricolor Bernedoodles. They still have similar, lighter brown markings and express white on their face, paws, tail, and chest.
These puppies will lighten dramatically as they age, as the dark brown pigment grows out and is cut off with consecutive grooming.
Typically, your lighter, straighter-haired pups will end up varying shades of creams/whites, whereas your darker, more wavy pups will mature to a light brown, almost gray, and very curly coat.
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Merle Bernedoodle Puppies
We are THRILLED to announce the addition of Merle Bernedoodles into our program.
Merle coloring gives Bernedoodles an additional POP of color, with patterns that are rare and show-stopping! The marble look created by the merle gene takes the traditional tricolor beauty one step further!
Due to the genetics of Merle, there is only a 50% chance that puppies born from a merle dog will be born merle, which is why they are harder to produce.
Merle Bernedoodle puppies can come in a variety of patterns:
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merle tricolor
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phantom merle
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phantom merle abstract
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merle parti combinations
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Unique Bernedoodle Colors
More information coming soon!
We can produce a wide variety of unique and different color patterns in a multigenerational Bernedoodle.
Some of these fun colors are:
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Brindle
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Parti
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Parti with black ticking
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Brown (liver)
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Brown merle
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Red
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Learn More About Our Bernedoodle Puppies & Adoption Process
To learn more about our program, Bernedoodle adoption, and pricing, please visit the information on our Pricing & Process page and in our Puppy Application.
COUNTLESS pictures and videos are being shared DAILY in each private litter group for families to follow their growth and development over these 8 weeks.
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