Bernedoodles are clever, goofy, gentle and loyal. They are very intelligent and their temperament is playful and affectionate. With their friendly temperament and fierce loyalty, Bernedoodles make the perfect family dog. They are great with children and with other dogs, but they can be a bit protective so it’s important to socialize them early. Bernedoodles become very attached to their family, preferring to be with you every moment of the day. 

Standard Bernedoodle 70-100lbs
Medium Bernedoodle 50-70lbs
Mini Bernedoodle 25-50lbs

F1 Bernedoodle – These Bernedoodles are 50% poodle and 50% Bernese Mountain Dog. The F1 Bernedoodle can be bred with a Bernese Mountain Dog Dam and a Poodle Sire or, Vice Versa, a Poodle Dam and a Bernese Mountain Dog Sire.

F1B Bernedoodle – These Bernedoodles are 25% Bernese Mountain Dog and 75% Poodle. These puppies are from the reproducing of an F1 Bernedoodle and a Poodle.

F2B Bernedoodle – This is a mix between an F1 Bernedoodle and an F1b Bernedoodle.

Bernedoodle Coat

Bernedoodle’s come in lots of different colors, a solid color Bernedoodle may be black, sable, brown or possibly many more colors. Solid colors can have a white foot or 2 and sometimes a white snip on their nose or chest. A bi color Bernedoodle is classified as any Bernedoodle that has any separate two colors . Colors you may see in bi-color Bernedoodle’s may be black and white, sable and white, silver and white,Black and Tan and many more colors . A Tri color Bernedoodle is a Bernedoodle that has 3 different colors which may consist of black, white and brown and considered the traditional Tri color Bernedoodle, sable, white, and tan are considered a sable Tri Bernedoodle. They can also come in Merle colors, Phantom or Tri Merle, and parti Merle. 

Shedding/Allergy friendly

Bernedoodles come in a few different coat types, first and most common you will see the longer more wavy coat which will generally be a minimal shedding coat. You will also see a curly coat which will generally be minimal to non-shedding coat. When comparing the two coats the curly coat will almost certainly shed less than the wavy coat and may be more suitable for people with allergies. 

Bernedoodle Temperament

With the Bernedoodle being a combination of two different breeds, it is common to see traits from both sides of the breeds. You will certainly see the intelligence and ease of training from the poodle side and the affectionate, loving Bernese Mountain Dog trait. Bernedoodles, like Bernese Mountain Dogs, can be a little wary around strangers, so early socialization is important. Something to keep in mind about this breed is that they need a lot of human attention and do not fair well with being alone for very long periods at a time.

Bernedoodle Training

It is certainly recommended to start with training while your Bernedoodle puppy is still young. They are extremely intelligent and easy learners, although they can be a bit headstrong like the Bernese Mountain dog Consistency, patience, and a gentle hand are the key to a well trained Bernedoodle puppy. As a puppy they are eager to learn. Crate training and alone time training are highly recommended, as Bernedoodle’s can suffer from separation anxiety. They will need a multitude of different toys to keep them mentally stimulated.

Bernedoodle Health

Bernedoodles, being a hybrid mix breed are very healthy. A hybrid mix breed is less likely to develop congenital health defects than a purebred due to the gene pool being much larger. That is not to say that is is not possible for a Bernedoodle to develop a health problem, all breeds have the possibility to have health defects. Bernedoodle’s life span 12-15 years.

Bernedoodle Exercise

Perfect Exercises for Bernedoodle Puppies

• Walks around the block on a leash.  Make sure that this is at a slow enjoyable pace.
• Playtime in the backyard with some toys.  Let your Bernedoodle run and play while you are having fun with them!  Sometimes they can get too excited.  Try to keep them calm.
• Play a fun game of fetch or tug of war.  This is a great way to get in some exercise for your Bernedoodle puppy.

Bernedoodles are playful and goofy, like their Poodle parents, but they don’t require vigorous exercise. A good daily walk and plenty of playtime should satisfy your Bernedoodle’s moderate exercise needs.They are just as happy snuggling up on the couch with you as they are outside. They will be more than happy to go hiking, running and even swimming if they’ve picked up the poodles love for water. They enjoy the colder weather and especially love playing in the snow.

Bernedoodle grooming 

One of the desirable traits of Bernedoodle’s is that they shed very little making them a perfect candidate for people with allergies. Although they do not shed much they require to be brushed once or twice a week to prevent their coat from matting.  Approximately every two months their coats should be groomed/trimmed. Baths should only be given when necessary. Clipping its nails and keeping the eyes and ears clean are also part of the Bernedoodle’s grooming routine.