Our Story: The Heart Behind Our Wisconsin Bernedoodle Breeding Program
We Are the Tritz Family
Our first Berner, Tillie, is the most loving dog we have ever known.
We’re Travis and Jessica Tritz. We live in Vesper, WI, on a 60-acre cranberry marsh with our 6 children and family dogs, Tillie and Maggie.
We fell in love with the Bernese Mountain Dog (BMD) breed after having a heartbreaking experience with our first family dog. When our son was bit by our malamute, we vowed never again to bring a dog into our family that we thought might hurt someone.
After years of healing and countless hours of research, we knew we’d found the right breed for our family: the Bernese Mountain Dog. Our first Berner, Tillie, makes anyone who meets her fall in love with the breed, and we’ve had our hearts stolen by countless other Berners over the years as our program has grown.
We knew we wanted to add a Standard Poodle to our family after we learned how intelligent, playful, and sweet they are. Our first Poodle, Willow got us completely hooked on the breed, and our current standard poodle, Maggie, is a trained therapy dog that has never met a stranger and has an entire school and nursing home enamored by her sweet and gentle disposition from her weekly visits. We love how the best traits of poodles compliment that of the Bernese in so many ways. Our Bernedoodles are a wonderful reflection of the best of both breeds.
Since deciding to expand our small program, we have developed a profound love of Bernese, Poodles, and Bernedoodles of all kinds. This is our specialty and our passion, because we wholeheartedly believe they are the most amazing family dogs.
Today, as a family-run Wisconsin Bernedoodle breeder, we are honored to raise Bernedoodle puppies in Wisconsin that are known for their temperament, beauty, and ability to thrive as family companions.
Meet Your Breeder
I’m Jessica Tritz, the breeder at Central Wisconsin Bernedoodles.
If you’re finding me here—hello from cranberry country in the heart of Wisconsin! I was born and raised in Wisconsin Rapids, went to school in La Crosse, and graduated from one of UW–Madison’s satellite programs with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. After the birth of our first child, my husband and I decided to set down roots in his hometown of Vesper, a small town just outside the city.
I worked as a nurse in the hospital on a pediatric and medical-surgical unit before moving closer to home in the pre/post-surgery department. I’ve always had a passion for people and for science, and nursing allowed me to live out both.
After our fourth son was born, I made the decision to stay home with the kids. It was a busy, beautiful season of life—especially as we later added two daughters. I continued to use my nursing knowledge daily and never once regretted stepping away from my career to be with my children.
As time went on, though, I missed adult connection and conversations beyond toddler talk—ha! On a whim, I decided to have a litter of puppies with our family dog and fell completely in love with the process. I found joy not only in caring for the puppies but in connecting with their adoptive families. I was hooked. Over the years, my nursing background has helped me provide the highest level of care for my breeding dogs and their pups.
Since then, my program has grown in ways I never could have imagined. I’ve let God guide each decision and listened closely to what you—my puppy families—have asked for. What began as a one-woman show has evolved into a full-scale breeding program with dedicated staff on site 365 days a year. Watching these young women grow into confident, skilled professionals and mentoring them as they mature is one of my greatest joys. Our on-site groomer and trainers have refined their craft alongside our growth, and the care they provide gives them both independence and purpose in a truly special environment.
As I continue my work at CWB, I genuinely love being the captain of this crazy ship! My teammates have become family, and my puppy families—some of my closest friends. What truly sets us apart is the CWB community. There’s something so special about the relationships built through this shared passion. Anyone who’s talked with me knows that once you get me started on dogs, I can talk for hours! But what keeps me going are the connections, the friendships, and the sense of purpose that remind me daily why God led me here.
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While my program continues to grow and meet the needs of families looking for an ethical and positive approach to puppy adoption, I remain deeply committed to preparing every family for success. I’ve even written an entire Puppy Handbook to guide them through their eight-week journey with us. My goal has always been to provide the most extensive puppy socialization curriculum possible, so each puppy leaves our nursery confident, curious, and ready for independent life.
For families searching for an ethical dog breeder or Bernedoodle adoption experience in Wisconsin, this level of preparation is at the heart of everything we do.
Tethered by Grace
When I lost my beloved Alexa suddenly in 2025 following complications from her spay surgery, this community carried me through. That heartbreak reignited my motivation to connect with others on a human level and reminded me that while our journeys are unique, emotions like love, grace, and grief unite us all. The outpouring of support I received inspired a new direction for our program.
We recently launched Tethered by Grace, the nonprofit branch of CWB.
Our mission is to celebrate the deep connections between people and animals and the healing, joy, and purpose they bring to our lives. I’m thrilled to be leading this new adventure in outreach and compassion.
Should you find yourself researching further and ultimately choose to adopt from our program, I hope you’ll feel the heart behind everything we do. There is truly something special about CWB. Together, we can raise the bar for breeding everywhere—and it’s my greatest joy to be on this journey with you.
What Sets Us Apart From the Rest?
We breed a variety of Bernedoodle crosses, as well as purebred BMD’s, and have lots to choose from in the upcoming months! We utilize our master waitlist to determine breeding combinations, and love being able to produce so many incredible breeds. If you are looking for an amazing family dog to add to your family, the pairs we are expecting will be truly incredible options! Let me help guide you to the one that makes the most sense for your situation, based on your specific needs.
As a trusted Bernese Mountain Dog and Bernedoodle breeder in Wisconsin, our goal is not just to match you with a puppy—but to help you find the right fit for your family and lifestyle.
Our Program Community, puppy curriculum, and enrichment activities are unparalleled in the market. At CWB, our focus is on creating confident pups with a head start on training and socialization. In addition to that, families LOVE the connections they form in our CWB family and the breeder support they receive. We also now offer EVERYONE extended-stay training options! In 2023, with the addition of ULTRA BERNEDOODLES and UNFURNISHED BERNEDOODLES, people from across the country are finding us and looking for ethical and honest information to help guide them on their search.
Whether you’re local or searching for Bernedoodle puppies in Wisconsin from out of state, find out why so many are choosing us over anyone else when it comes to adding a puppy from out of state.