Bernedoodle Puppy Adoption

The Beloved Bernedoodle

Adopt a big and beautiful Bernedoodle puppy from Central Illinois Puppy, an acclaimed breeder of Bernedoodles and Aussiedoodles. The Bernedoodle is a mixed breed that occurs when a Bernese Mountain Dog is crossed with a Miniature Poodle.

Big, powerful, and built for hard work, the Bernese Mountain Dog is also strikingly beautiful and blessed with a sweet, affectionate nature. Berners are generally placid but are always up for a romp with the owner, whom they live to please. When crossed with a Poodle, the Bernedoodle breed was born! Contact us to schedule an appointment.

Genetic Classification Explained

F1 – First generation cross. 50% Bernese Mountain Dog and 50% Poodle. The F1 Bernedoodle cross is considered the healthiest, as the parents have the least likelihood of contributing genes for common inheritable diseases.

F1B – A back cross between an F1 Bernedoodle and a Poodle. 25% Bernese Mountain Dog and 75% Poodle. F1B Bernedoodles are even more likely to be non-shedding and allergy-friendly.

F1B Reverse- A back cross between a F1 or F1B Bernedoodle and a Bernese Mountain Dog. The F1B Reverse Bernedoodle will be 25% Poodle and 75% Bernese Mountain Dog (F1 Bernedoodle Parent) or 37.5% Poodle and 62.5% Bernese Mountain Dog (F1B Bernedoodle Parent). This mix will produce offspring with furnished and un-furnished faces.

Bernedoodle Temperament

• Gentle and docile
• Fun-loving and goofy
• Affectionate
• Loyal
• Highly Intelligent
• Easy to train

Advantages of Bernedoodles

• Very healthy with no serious illnesses due to hybrid genes
• Long lifespan of 15-18 years
• Very loyal, gentle, docile creatures
• Great family dogs
• Great with children, people, and other dogs
• Highly intelligent - Bernedoodles rank among the smartest dogs
• Easy to train and eager to please
• Enjoy spending time with humans, making them excellent companions
• Low-to-no shedding! One of the few larger dog breeds that hardly shed
• Allergy-friendly coats
• Make excellent service animals or emotional support dogs - Bernedoodles can be trained for conditions like PTSD and anxiety disorders

Bernedoodle Sizes

You may mistakenly assume that all Bernedoodles are very large animals. This is not the case, as Mini Bernedoodle puppies can come in a range of sizes depending on the size of their parents. Here are the sizes of our Bernedoodles.

• Micro (Tiny) Bernedoodle - 12-25 lbs with the average weight of 20 lbs
• Miniature Bernedoodles - 25-45 lbs with the average weight of 35 lbs
• Mini/Medium Bernedoodles - 35-55 lbs with the average weight of 45 lbs

Bernedoodle Coat Types

The F1B Micro-Mini (Tiny) Bernedoodle puppies will have wavy hair with loose curls and be low to non-shedding. The curlier their coats, the more allergy-friendly they will be. Typically, F1 Bernedoodles are suitable if you have a mild allergy. 

Our F1B Micro (Tiny) Bernedoodle puppies can have two different types of coats in the same litter. Some will have wavy hair with loose curls very similar to F1 Bernedoodle puppies and will be very low to non-shedding. The others will have curlier hair like their poodle fathers and also be non-shedding.

By two to three weeks of age, the different coat types can be properly identified. Curly coated F1B Bernedoodles are best for people with moderate or severe allergies. 

Although a relatively new breed, the Bernedoodle’s popularity has continued to grow due to the nature of its high intelligence, loyalty, superior health, and longevity. Also, the Bernedoodle is low to non-shedding, making it a good choice of breed if you suffer from allergies.

Bernedoodles are loyal dogs, with fun-loving, gentle, and often goofy personalities. Due to their nature, Bernedoodles make great guard dogs and are very attached to their owners and families.

Bernedoodles are also highly intelligent and therefore are very easy to train. Bernedoodles are good with children and excellent family dogs. Bernedoodles need less exercise and are overall more docile and less energetic than Aussiedoodles, but they still enjoy walking and playing outdoors.

You should choose a Bernedoodle if you have a slightly less active lifestyle and love a dog with a gentle, calm demeanor that requires less exercise.

Great cuddlers, snugglers, and always affectionate, the Bernedoodle is happiest when it’s around its owners. Although exercise isn’t at the top of their list, Bernedoodles still enjoy daily walks and exercise, so it’s a good idea to have outdoor space where they can stretch their legs.

If you suffer from allergies, Bernedoodles may be a great option, as their Poodle parents make their coats allergy-friendly. Bernedoodles also shed much less than their Bernese Mountain Dog parents, which is a huge bonus for most people. The curlier the coat, the less shedding and the more allergy-friendly they will be.

Bernedoodle puppies are easy to train because they are highly intelligent and are often used as service or emotional support dogs. Bernedoodles enjoy learning new things and are generally happy, easy-going, and eager to please their owners. When it comes to new tricks, Bernedoodle puppies will learn fast and will be able to keep up with you, making training a breeze.

Their calm, affectionate demeanor and generally adaptable sensibilities make them highly resilient creatures who adjust well to changes in the family such as new children or new living environments. Bernedoodle puppies tend to take their cues from their owners about new situations and people.

The Bernedoodle is a healthy breed and they do not suffer from any life-threatening diseases as long as they are given the proper nutrition and exercise. Bernedoodle puppies are a great choice for people with more active lifestyles or children.