ULTRA BERNEDOODLES
We are EXSTATIC about the addition of Ultra Bernedoodles to our breeding program. This shift has been in the making for some time, and to have our first pups here feels like a dream come true. Our mission is to choose pairs with THE BEST BMD QUALITIES AND TRAITS to create Bernedoodles that are genetically a higher percentage of BMD. These puppies will be more similar to BMDs in structure and temperament, but many will have the same hypoallergenic and low-shedding qualities that people love about all bernedoodles. Our Ultras will be highly human-focused, laidback and incredibly intelligent puppies!
Depending on the pair, some of these pups will be furnished, fully furnished or unfurnished. For the average pet owner, this becomes a very complicated genetics lesson that I am happy to go over during our phone interview! It is important to note that ALL BMD's are Unfurnished, and it is because of that reason that they shed and are not a good option for those who have allergies. Basically, most families who want a bernedoodle come to us because they have allergies or they can't deal with the shorter lifespan or the shedding of BMD's. For those families, a furnished bernedoodle (one that has one copy of furnishings) is a great option! Families who have VERY SEVERE allergies should always consider adopting a bernedoodle that is FULLY furnished (has 2 copies of furnishings.) There is the lowest possibility of having an adverse reaction to these pups. Some of our Ultra bernedoodles will be what is referred to as unfurnished (NO copies of furnishings,) therefore, these pups will shed and are NOT a good option for families with allergies.
At the end of the day, we LOVE ALL OUR BERNEDOODLE crosses and helping you find the one that BEST SUITS YOUR NEEDS and desires is my favorite part! I love being here to guide you along that journey. Don't hesitate to reach out so I can go all science crazy with you! (Have an hour or two, over coffee?!)
As you are doing your research, the following information will help break down the different crosses of our Ultra Bernedoodles, but keep in mind every litter pair will produce a slightly different outcome. I am a huge Science Geek who LOVES the genetics that goes into breeding! I'm always here to go over those specifics by request and have tried to keep this as simple as possible to not confuse and over-complicate the genetics of Ultra Bernedoodles!
Which ultra bernedoodle cross is right for you??
REVERSE BERNEDOODLES
Reverse bernedoodles are 75% Bernese Mountain Dog and 25% poodle. This cross is incredibly unique, because about half of their pups will be similar to your typical bernedoodle and the others similar to purebred Bernese Mountain Dogs (BMDs.) The reason for this cross is to produce a bernedoodle that is the MOST SIMILAR in temperament to a BMD, but for those who cannot have a BMD for any number of reasons. This pair can produce BOTH Furnished AND Unfurnished bernedoodles. See the Reverse Bernedoodles section to learn more about how those two types of bernedoodles are different.
MULTIGENERATIONAL BERNEDOODLES
-higher percentage BMD than poodle
-more diversity in colors
-can produce 100% fully furnished, so the most allergy friendly and least likely to shed
-medium-mini sizes possible
-generally more laidback disposition
-same traits we love about all bernedoodles: highly trainable, athletic, friendly
-depending on the pairing, there can also be unfurnished puppies produced in a multigenerational litter, therefore having smaller unfurnished opportunities
REVERSE
REVERSE BERNEDOODLES
Statistically speaking, these bernedoodles are 75% Bernese Mountain Dog and 25% poodle.
The 2 types of puppies produced in this pair are:
Furnished:
-look just like your typical F1 bernedoodles with a wavy coat, and full face whiskers and shaggy tail
-typically the biggest Ultra's we can produce
-similar grooming needs to F1 bernedoodles
Unfurnished:
-look very similar to a BMD and therefore have less grooming needs and an easier coat to manage on a daily basis
-added health benefits compared to BMD's
-longer lifespan than BMD's
-increased athleticism
More detailed information regarding this cross:
The one “drawback” for some of the pups from this cross is that statistically half of these pups are what is referred to as ‘unfurnished.’ Typically when people are drawn to doodles of any kind, they are drawn to their hypoallergenic and low-shedding characteristics. Those traits come from a dog’s furnishings. For a family to choose an unfurnished Bernedoodle as their family pet, they must understand the true nature of the cross! A good breeder will educate families on the details of this cross, and it’s quickly becoming a popular type of Bernedoodle due to great education reaching more of YOU!
Unfurnished Bernedoodles are an amazing choice for someone who has always wanted a BMD but is afraid of their giant breed size, shorter lifespan from years of bad breeding and awful health issues (thankfully good breeding is improving that too!!), and high shedding qualities (sorry, can’t ever change that in a purebred .) Uniquely an unfurnished Bernedoodle should live longer, stay smaller, and shed less than a BMD! They also have a coat that’s easier to manage - with less brushing needed, doesn’t mat as easily and require less frequent trips to the groomer! Pretty awesome all around!!
UNFURNISHED BERNEDOODLES
With this being a new cross for our program in 2023, we have been collecting photos of this cross and will continue to add to the album as they age. As you are looking through the photos, you will notice how similar they truly are the purebred BMD's. Some of these pups have very straight and flat coats vs some have more thick or even wavy coats. It is really incredible to see the variations in coat texture as well as color when adding in the opportunity for MERLE pups!
FURNISHED ULTRA BERNEDOODLES
All of our furnished ultra bernedoodles look very similar to our F1 bernedoodles. Because this is a cross we just started in our program in 2025, we don't have as big of a gallery to include here. However, if you met an ultra bernedoodle, you would never be able to tell the difference in their appearance from any other bernedoodle pup. Look how much Tatum's Ultras resemble our other F1 pups, and Roo's Ultras do as well! Ultra bernedoodles can have both wavy or curly coats. Each pair can produce something very different, so it makes more sense to work through each individual litter and discus how many pups will be wavy vs curly, if that trait is important to you.
Tatum x Leo's Furnished and Avi (purchased from another breeder)- Full-size Reverse Ultra Bernedoodle Pups (75% BMD)
Roo x Zeke's Furnished Small Standard Ultra Bernedoodle Pups (62.5% BMD)
Let's Compare!
Furnished bernedoodle VS Unfurnished Bernedoodle
More than what percent BMD the dog is, the most important factor that directly impacts the overall look of the dog is whether it is furnished or unfurnished.
If the dog is an ultra bernedoodle or not is irrelevant when we are looking at how their coat will develop over time. Size may change depending on the percentage BMD, and some dogs are built more stocky than others. We have seen that each litter can have variances in body structure, no different than structure can vary from one cross to the next.
When you are choosing what look you most prefer, it's best to gather helpful pictures of dogs that you like the look of! Let's go through some of our past pups and talk about their different coats.
River and Muffin- F2 bernedoodles (Sofia x Wilson)
These sisters are both out of Sofia and Wilson’s full size F2 Bernedoodle litter. River’s coloring is Merle phantom abstract and Muffin is a Merle tricolor Bernedoodle. The biggest difference between these girls, however, is that River is unfurnished and Muffin is furnished. You can see how different their coats are- River’s being very flat and straight, whereas Muffin’s is extremely full, wavy and fluffy!!
Beyond just the different look, furnishings lead to the amount of shedding that the dog will have. When River is fully grown, she will lose her coat seasonally like a a BMD does and will shed. The advantage is that she won’t need to visit the groomer quite as frequently for regular haircuts and her coat won’t be as prone to matting. However, these families will definitely experience ongoing hair loss in their home and unfurnished dogs are not a good fit for families with allergies.
Phin, Betty & Bear- Reverse Ultras (Tatum x Leo)
Where these three siblings are all the same color wise, they couldn't be more different when it comes to overall look and coat texture. Each one of these pups has a beautiful merle tricolor coat pattern, but Phin (pictured first on the left) is a furnished dog out of this pair, whereas Betty and Bear are both unfurnished. Since these three were here for R&R camp, there are countless other pictures included on this page for you to check out. See if you can spot them, now that you know who AND WHAT they are!
Zeb, Kaiya, & Ava- ultra bernedoodles (Roo x Zeke)
These siblings are all unfurnished bernedoodles out of Roo and Zeke that stayed with us for Reset & Revamp camp, so we have LOTS of photos and videos of these pups. We just adored their smaller stature, and it's crazy how different the siblings all were. Ava is super petite, whereas Zeb and Kaiya both had a boxier build.
