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Standard Bernedoodles

  • Weight: 50-90 pounds
  • Height: 23-29 inches at shoulder
  • Bred from Standard Poodles
  • More substantial, sturdy build
  • Great for active families
  • Slightly shorter lifespan (12-15 years)

Mini Bernedoodles

  • Weight: 25-45 pounds
  • Height: 18-22 inches at shoulder
  • Bred from Miniature Poodles
  • More portable size
  • Ideal for apartments/small homes
  • Longer lifespan (14-18 years)

Both varieties share the wonderful Bernedoodle temperament - intelligent, affectionate, and great with families.

Every Home Trained Best Bernedoodle puppy goes home with a comprehensive starter package:

  • Veterinary health certificate from our licensed vet
  • Vaccination records with first round of shots
  • Microchip with pre-registration
  • Genetic health guarantee (2 years for genetic conditions)
  • Starter bag of premium puppy food
  • Blanket with mother's scent for comfort
  • Puppy care package with toy and grooming supplies
  • Detailed care instructions and feeding schedule
  • Lifetime breeder support - call us anytime!

Care & Training

Bernedoodles are exceptionally trainable due to their combination of Poodle intelligence and Bernese Mountain Dog willingness to please. Here are our top training tips:

Puppy Training Basics

  • Start training the day you bring puppy home
  • Use positive reinforcement (treats, praise)
  • Keep sessions short (5-10 minutes)
  • Be consistent with commands
  • Socialize early with people and other dogs

Advanced Training

  • Bernedoodles excel at obedience training
  • Many enjoy agility or therapy work
  • Can learn 100+ commands with patience
  • Respond well to clicker training
  • Thrive on mental stimulation

We provide all adopters with our exclusive Bernedoodle training guide and access to our recommended trainers.

Bernedoodles require regular grooming to maintain their beautiful coats. Here's our recommended schedule:

Professional Grooming

  • Every 6-8 weeks for full groom
  • Includes bath, haircut, nail trim
  • Ear cleaning to prevent infections
  • Anal gland expression if needed
  • Cost: $60-$100 per session

At-Home Maintenance

  • Brush 2-3 times weekly (daily during shedding seasons)
  • Use slicker brush and metal comb
  • Check ears weekly for debris
  • Trim nails every 2-3 weeks
  • Brush teeth several times weekly

Popular Bernedoodle haircuts include:

  • Puppy Cut: Even length all over (1-2 inches)
  • Teddy Bear Cut: Rounded face with medium body length
  • Summer Cut: Shorter all over for hot weather

Bernedoodles showcase a beautiful variety of coat colors and patterns. Here are the most common:

Standard Colors

  • Tricolor: Black, white, and brown (classic Bernese pattern)
  • Phantom: Black with tan points (eyebrows, cheeks, legs)
  • Sable: Black-tipped hairs over lighter base
  • Black & White: Similar to Border Collie markings

Specialty Colors

  • Merle: Marbled pattern (requires careful breeding)
  • Parti: 50% white with colored patches
  • Abstract: Less than 50% white markings
  • Solid: All black, chocolate, or cream

Note: Color can change as puppies mature. Our breeders can help predict adult coloring based on experience with hundreds of litters.

Health & Genetics

We go beyond basic health checks with comprehensive genetic testing on all our breeding dogs:

Bernese Mountain Dog Tests

  • Hip and Elbow Dysplasia (OFA or PennHIP)
  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)
  • Von Willebrand's Disease
  • Histiocytic Sarcoma markers
  • Eye Certification (CERF)

Poodle Tests

  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
  • Neonatal Encephalopathy
  • Osteochondrodysplasia
  • Von Willebrand's Disease
  • Sebaceous Adenitis

Bernedoodles typically enjoy longer lifespans than purebred Bernese Mountain Dogs thanks to hybrid vigor:

  • Standard Bernedoodles: 12-15 years
  • Mini Bernedoodles: 14-18 years
  • F1B Bernedoodles (75% Poodle): Often at the higher end of these ranges

Factors that influence lifespan:

Positive Factors

  • Quality nutrition
  • Regular veterinary care
  • Maintaining healthy weight
  • Dental care
  • Mental stimulation

Negative Factors

  • Obesity
  • Lack of exercise
  • Poor breeding practices
  • Neglecting preventive care
  • Excessive vaccinations

Bernedoodles are considered low-shedding to non-shedding, with their hypoallergenic qualities depending on their generation:

Generation Coat Type Shedding Hypoallergenic
F1 (50% Bernese, 50% Poodle) Wavy or curly Low to moderate Somewhat
F1B (75% Poodle, 25% Bernese) Curly, like Poodle Minimal Most hypoallergenic
F2 (F1 x F1) Varies widely Varies Less predictable
Multi-gen Consistently curly Minimal Very hypoallergenic

Important notes about allergies:

  • No dog is 100% hypoallergenic
  • People react differently to different dogs
  • We recommend spending time with an adult Bernedoodle if allergies are a concern
  • F1B and multigenerational Bernedoodles are best for allergy sufferers

Our breeding program focuses on producing F1B Bernedoodles specifically for families needing the most hypoallergenic options.

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What Our Families Say

"Our Mini Bernedoodle from Home Trained Best Bernedoodles is the perfect family dog - gentle with our toddlers, smart, and barely sheds. The adoption process was smooth and we still get check-ins from the breeder!"

— Sarah J.

"As someone with allergies, I was nervous but our F1B Bernedoodle has been amazing - no reactions at all! The health testing and care Home Trained Best Bernedoodles gave us confidence in our investment."

— Michael T.