Breed Info

Temperament

Loyal & Affectionate

  • Can vary based on dominant genes
  • Playful
  • Affectionate
  • Intelligent and easy to train
  • Loyal and family friendly
  • Can be wary of strangers
  • Energetic

Appearance

Sturdy & Intelligent

Build:

  • Round skull with flat cheekbones
  • Straight muzzle
  • Dar and oval eyes
  • Wide and thick ear leather
  • Varying tail length

Coat Type and Color:

  • Curly, dense and highly textured
  • Corded, hanging in tight even cords of varying length
  • Tricolor: black base w/ rust and white markings

Size:

  • Weight: 4-50lbs
  • Height: 10-21 inches tall

Exercise

Medium Activity

  • Moderately active
  • Love daily walks
  • Tendency to wander and hunt
  • Playing fetch and other games
  • Thrives on human interaction

We Recommend:

  • 60+ minutes of daily exercise
  • Help them use their intelligence by teaching them new tricks

The Bernedoodle is a hybrid that combines the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Poodle.

The History of Bernese Mountain Dogs

  • Developed in the Swiss farmlands
  • Working dogs
  • Herding dogs
  • Watch dogs
  • Bred for their temperament, obedience and tracking abilities

The History of Poodles:

  • Can be traced to Roman & Egyptian times
  • The French used the variety of poodle sizes for duck hunting, sniffing out truffles and small companions
  • Used in circuses because of how quickly they learned tricks
  • Was the most popular breed in America from the 1950's to the 90's

Grooming:

  • Brushing twice a week
  • Low seasonal shedding is to be expected
  • Trimming every few months
  • Only bathe when necessary
  • Regular nail, eye and ear care

Training

  • Early training recommended
  • Important to train them properly as puppies
  • Skills practice throughout their life
  • They are intelligent and energetic, training them will help keep them happy and obedient