About · The breed
Learn More About the Bernedoodle
Gentle, clever and devoted to their people: here's what to know before bringing a Bernedoodle into your family.
Where they come from
A Bernedoodle is a cross between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Poodle. The first were bred intentionally in the early 2000s, to pair the Bernese's gentle, loyal nature with the Poodle's intelligence and coat.
What F1 and F1b mean
An F1 Bernedoodle has one Bernese Mountain Dog parent and one Poodle parent. An F1b is an F1 Bernedoodle bred back to a Poodle, so it carries more Poodle and often a curlier, lower-shedding coat. Ellie is an F1b.
Size
Size depends mostly on the Poodle in the family tree. Standard Bernedoodles are large dogs; minis and smaller sizes come from smaller Poodle lines.
Temperament
Bernedoodles are known for being affectionate, people-oriented and smart. They tend to want to be with their family, which is why early socialization and a home-raised start matter so much.
Coats and colors
Coats range from wavy to curly, in colors like tri-color, black and white, sable and merle. Ellie is a blue merle.
Care
That beautiful coat needs regular brushing at home and professional grooming every several weeks. Like any smart, social dog, they thrive on daily exercise, training and time with their people.
Every dog is an individual. No breed or generation guarantees a particular coat, size or level of shedding.
Our first litter is expected in November 2027.
Puppies go home at about 8 weeks. Tell us about your family and you'll hear from us first.