A Bernese Mountain Dog crossed with a Poodle: wavy-to-curly coat, gentle temperament, and a goofy streak that never quite grows up. Come find the puppy that fits your family.
What to look for in a Bernedoodle breeder, and what to ask before you pay a deposit.
The breed
Names and photographs below illustrate Bernedoodle temperament. They are not listings — we are not currently offering individual puppies, and we will only ever name a breeder we have verified.
Cuddly and food-motivated. Learns fast when treats are involved.
Calm and watchful. Already the first to greet visitors at the door.
Goofy and social. Never happier than when he is next to a littermate.
Why a Bernedoodle
Three things people fall for, every single time. First time buying one? Read our first-time buyer checklist for the whole process in order, budget to homecoming.
Bernedoodles inherit coat texture from both sides, so littermates can look noticeably different. Most land somewhere between a loose wave and a tight curl, often in the classic tri-color pattern of black, white, and tan. Grooming needs scale with curl: wavier coats need a weekly brush, curlier coats need more.
From the Bernese side comes a calm, affectionate, family-first temperament. From the Poodle side comes sharp intelligence and a playful streak. Put together, you get a dog that is easy to train, sweet with kids, and just a little bit of a clown well into adulthood.
Breeders typically offer tiny, mini, and standard Bernedoodles, depending on the Poodle parent's size. A standard can land anywhere from 70 to 90 pounds, while a mini often settles in the 25 to 50 pound range. Ask a breeder for the expected adult weight of both parents before you commit. See our full mini vs standard size guide for growth timelines and what else changes with size.
Allergic to dogs?
Shedding and dander vary a lot by generation and coat type. A curlier, more Poodle-heavy Bernedoodle sheds less than a straighter-coated one, but no dog is truly hypoallergenic. Read the full breakdown before you count on this breed for allergy relief.
Read the Full ExplainerLife with a Bernedoodle
Give them a family to shadow, a walk, and a lap after dinner, and a Bernedoodle makes itself at home within days.
Browse available puppies from health-tested Bernedoodle litters and start a conversation with the family raising them.
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