Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Bernedoodles
What is a Bernedoodle?
A Bernedoodle is a crossbreed between a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Poodle. They are known for their friendly, affectionate nature and low-shedding coats, making them excellent family pets.
What are the different Bernedoodle generations?
⦁ F1 Bernedoodle: First-generation cross between a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Poodle.
⦁ F1b Bernedoodle: Cross between an F1 Bernedoodle and a Poodle, resulting in a curlier, more hypoallergenic coat.
⦁ F2 Bernedoodle: Second-generation cross between two F1 Bernedoodles, with a variety of coat types.
What is the temperament of a Bernedoodle?
Bernedoodles are loyal, loving, intelligent, playful, and good with children and other pets. They thrive on human interaction and enjoy being part of the family.
What kind of grooming do Bernedoodles require?
Bernedoodles have low-shedding coats that require regular grooming. This includes brushing several times a week and regular trips to the groomer to keep their coats healthy and free of mats.
What is the health and lifespan of a Bernedoodle?
Bernedoodles are generally healthy dogs with a lifespan of 12 to 15 years. It's important to choose a reputable breeder who tests their breeding dogs for common health problems.
What health guarantees do you offer for your Bernedoodle puppies?
All of our Bernedoodle puppies come with a 12-month health guarantee on all life-threatening, symptomatic, congenital defects, and genetic diseases. More information can be found on our puppy contract. We do not offer a health guarantee on anything contagious a puppy can contract as soon as they leave our care or can be caused by stress. This includes but is not limited to parvovirus, coccidia, giardia, roundworm, hookworm, tapeworm, any illness that can be brought on or caused by stress, and virus or bacteria.
What veterinary care do your Bernedoodle puppies receive?
All of our Bernedoodle puppies go to our vet for an 8-week puppy exam and are deemed healthy by our vet before they leave us. All clients are provided with a copy of this exam. Additionally, all puppies will be up to date on all age-appropriate vaccines when they leave us, and clients will receive up-to-date vaccine history forms from our vet.
What do you feed your Bernedoodle puppies?
We send all of our Bernedoodle puppies home with a bag of the food they're eating. We feed our dog and puppies Purina Pro Plan, both the Wet Puppy Food Pate and the Sport Development Large Breed dry food.
How big will Betsy Bloom & Tex’s puppies become?
In terms of size, the puppies could vary depending on the genetic influence of their parents. Given that Betsy Bloom is a miniature Bernedoodle and Tex is a standard poodle, the puppies might fall somewhere in between, making them a perfect balance of being big enough for outdoor adventures and cuddly enough for indoor snuggles.
- We hope this FAQ section helps answer your questions about Bernedoodles. If you have any other inquiries, feel free to reach out to us!