Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Bernedoodle?
A Bernedoodle is a cross between a Bernese Mountain Dog and a standard, miniature, toy or teacup poodle. This hybrid blends the beauty, sweetness, loyalty and gentleness of a Bernese Mountain Dog with the intelligence, cleverness, goofiness and low to non-shedding of a poodle. With these and many more qualities Bernedoodles make excellent family and therapy dogs and are a great option for people with allergies.
How big do Bernedoodles get?
Bernedoodles size is determined by the type of poodle you use.
Standard bernedoodle is a cross between a standard poodle and a Bernese Mountain Dog. It will typically weigh between 50-90 pounds and be 23-29 inches at the shoulder
Mini bernedoodle is a cross between a miniature poodle and a Bernese Mountain Dog. It will typically weigh between 25-45 pounds and be 18-22 inches at the shoulder.
Tiny Bernedoodle is a cross between a Toy poodle and a mini Bernedoodle. It will typically weigh between 10-24 pounds and be 12-17 inches at the shoulder.
What color can a Bernedoodle be AND What are the different generations of Bernedoodles?
F1 Bernedoodles come in traditional tri-color like the Bernese, phantom, Sable, Brindle, black and white and Merle.
F1 Bernedoodle: is a first generation cross where the puppy is 50% poodle and 50% Bernese Mountain Dog.
F1B Bernedoodle: is a backcross where a Bernedoodle is bred with a poodle and the puppy is 75% poodle and 25% Bernese Mountain Dog.