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The Bernedoodle Guide
What families ask most about Bernedoodles, answered plainly: how big they get, which generation sheds least, how long they live and how to care for that coat.
- 10 to 24 lbToy, roughly
- 25 to 49 lbMini, roughly
- 50 lb and upStandard
- Not AKCA cross, not a breed
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The Questions Families Ask First
How Big Do Bernedoodles Get? Full Grown Size and WeightHow big do Bernedoodles get? Full grown height and weight for toy, mini and standard sizes, a hedged growth chart by age...Read the guide
Bernedoodle Generations: F1, F1b, F2 and MultigenF1, F1b, F1bb, F2, F2b and multigen Bernedoodles explained: what each label means, how it relates to coat and shedding,...Read the guide
Do Bernedoodles Shed?Do Bernedoodles shed? Shedding by generation and coat type, furnished versus unfurnished, and an honest answer on...Read the guide
Breed Basics
What a Bernedoodle is, how big they get, the generations, how long they live, the colors, and how they compare with the Goldendoodle.
What Is a Bernedoodle?What is a Bernedoodle? A plain-English look at this Bernese Mountain Dog and Poodle cross: where it came from, sizes,...Read the guide
How Long Do Bernedoodles Live?How long do Bernedoodles live? Commonly quoted ranges, what the Bernese and Poodle parents tell us, mini versus standard,...Read the guide
Bernedoodle ColorsTri-color, merle, phantom and moreSee the colors
Bernedoodle vs Goldendoodle: How Do They Compare?Bernedoodle vs Goldendoodle compared fairly on size, coat, temperament, health and lifespan, plus Aussiedoodle and...Read the guide
Health and Care
The health questions worth knowing about, and the everyday care: shedding, grooming and food.
Bernedoodle Health Problems and Health IssuesCommon Bernedoodle health issues, from hip dysplasia and cancer to eye and skin problems, plus the tests that exist and...Read the guide
Bernedoodle Grooming GuideBernedoodle grooming made simple: how to brush and line brush, handle mats, bathe, clean ears and nails, plus teddy bear...Read the guide
What to Feed a Bernedoodle: Food, Amounts and ScheduleThe best food for a Bernedoodle: what to feed puppies and adults by size, how much, a feeding schedule by age, foods to...Read the guide
Sizes
Mini, micro, standard and toy: what each label means and how big each one gets.
Living With a Bernedoodle
What they are like at home, names, what a puppy costs, and how to choose a breeder.
Bernedoodle Temperament and PersonalityWhat the Bernedoodle temperament is really like: energy, intelligence, barking, training, kids, other pets, apartments...Read the guide
Bernedoodle Names: Ideas for Boy and Girl PuppiesBernedoodle names for boys and girls, with ideas drawn from Swiss heritage, coat colors and size, plus how to teach a...Read the guide
Bernedoodle PriceWhat affects the price of a BernedoodleLearn more
Bernedoodle BreedersHow to choose a Bernedoodle breederLearn more
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