The bernedoodle breed is the combination of two amazing purebreds Bernese Mountain Dog and the Poodle. So they inherit the clever goofiness of the poodle and kind, a friendly and loyal behavior of the Bernese Mountain Dog. Bernedoodles are also called Bernese Mountain Poo, Bernesepoo, Bernesedoodle, Bernepoo. These two breeds originated from the same part of the world, the Berner from Switzerland, and the Poodle native to France and Germany. Due to its buttoned eyes and nose, fluffy and silky coat the Bernedoodle is known as Teddy Bear Dog.
History of Bernedoodle
Bernedoodles are known as the best companion dog. They are very playful and interact well with children and spend time with human families. As the Poodle can be seen in three different sizes, the Bernedoodle breed is also of three different sizes. Toy Bernedoodle ( 12 to 18 inches tall, weighing 10 to 24 pounds ), Mini Bernedoodle (18 to 22 inches tall, weighing 25 to 49 pounds ) and Standard Bernedoodle ( 23 to 30 inches tall, weighing 70 to 90 pounds ). Their lifespan is about 12 to 18 years. Their coat can be curly, wavy or straight. Bernedoodle was first bred by a lady named Sherry Rupke of SwissRidge Kennels in 2003 in Ontario, Canada.
As Bernedoodle is a cross between Bernese Mountain Dog and Poodle, so let’s have a look at these parent dogs.
Parent breeds
Bernese Mountain Dog
It is a tri-colored, big sized working dog from the farmlands of Switzerland. Bernese mountain dog is the only dog with long hair in four types of Swiss Mountain dogs. It is also known as Burner, Berner sennenhund or Bernese cattle dog. It is a working dog used to pull carts, drive cattle and protect the family members. Berner is well-known as one of the best dog having a very good temperament. Berners are affectionate, loyal and intelligent. Their lifespan is comparatively short. There are some health issues in the Berners, that’s why there veterinary can be costly. The main problem of this breed is shedding. The American Kennel Club recognized the Berner in 1937.
Bernedoodle full grown
Bernedoodles, which are a cross between a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Poodle, can vary in size depending on the size of the parent breeds. Miniature Bernedoodles typically weigh between 15-30 pounds when fully grown, while Standard Bernedoodles can weigh between 50-90 pounds.
It’s important to note that the size and weight of a Bernedoodle can vary greatly depending on the specific genetics of the individual dog, so it’s difficult to predict exactly how large a particular Bernedoodle will grow.
In general, Bernedoodles are intelligent, affectionate, and good-natured dogs that make great family pets. They are known for being loyal and protective of their families, and they are often good with children. They may inherit the Poodle’s hypoallergenic coat, but they do require regular grooming to maintain their coat. As with any breed, it’s important to do your research and understand the specific needs and traits of the Bernedoodle before deciding if it’s the right fit for you.
The Poodle
It is also known as Pudelhund and Caniche. The poodle is a companion dog, weighing from 45 to 70 pounds and height from 1 foot 10 inches t the shoulders. The lifespan of the Poodle is 11 to 15 years. Poodles are known as extensively groomed show dogs. It is the most intelligent and can be trained easily. One can teach Poodle good manners. It is also of three different sizes, Toy, Mini and Standard. It is one of the oldest breeds originated in Germany. The poodle is known for his intelligence and loyalty. There are some diseases found in Poodles, so you should be careful about their health. They should be given food as the schedule recommended by your veterinarian. Some other famous Poodle crosses are Cockapoo, Maltipoo, Goldendoodle, and Shih Poo.
Let’s have a look at the Pros. And Cons. of Bernedoodles
Bernese mountain dog pros and cons
Bernese Mountain Dogs are intelligent, loyal, and devoted dogs that make great family pets. Some pros of owning a Bernese Mountain Dog include:
- Bernedoodles are everyone’s choice these days.
- Excellent Family Dog.
- Bernedoodle dogs behave good with other pets.
- Very good pet for new owners.
- Hypoallergenic.
- Very good swimmer.
- They do not need big houses to live as they can live happily in the small apartments.
- Fewer health concerns.
- Easily trainable dog breed.
There are also a few cons to consider when it comes to owning a Bernese Mountain Dog:
- In high demand, so a bit expensive.
- If not given time can misbehave.
- Moderate Grooming required for the curly coat.
- Trainability may be difficult.
- Require daily outdoor exercise.
Taking care of Bernedoodle
Tiny and Mini Bernedoodles are best for the apartment, and standard bernedoodles need to go outside for a walk or need a wide yard to run around. As they are very intelligent, they learn good habits very easily, so they can learn bad habits if you don’t give time or don’t take care of them. Their behavior can be handled by early socialization, by meeting with new peoples and pets. Try to make Bernedoodle a good social companion and give enough time. If you are a busy person and you don’t have enough time for pets, then Bernedoodles is not a good choice for you. Spending good time with them, give bernedoodles a chance to adapt to the different lifestyles.
Bernedoodle Diet
As the Bernedoodle comes in three different sizes, so you should choose a formula according to the size. The Toy and Mini Bernedodles must be fed as small-breed dogs, and Standard Bernedoodle should be offered food as large-breed dogs. You should be very very careful about the bernedoodles diet because they will eat whatever you put in front of them. Keep an eye on them so that they should not consume any unhealthy food. Ask your veterinarian about their daily diet and also search on the internet about what they like to eat. The good option for them is yogurt, boiled potatoes or pumpkin. Animal meat-containing diet is likely healthier for Bernedoodles.
Serving your dog with cottage cheese, tofu, boiled chicken or liver is also a good option. According to some people, high protein is not good for their coat. So, be careful while giving them high-protein foods.
Read the complete article about Bernedoodle Diet
Types/Sizes of Bernedoodle
There are three different types of this breed that have been found yet. Smaller the dog, the longer it lives. Some information about their types is described below;
Standard Bernedoodle
It is the cross of a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Standard Poodle. The estimated lifespan of a Standard Bernedoodle is 12 – 15 years. Their full-grown height is 23-29 inches at the shoulders. Adult weight is about 50-90 lbs (22-40 kg)
Mini Bernedoodle
It is the combination of Bernese Mountain Dog and the Mini Poodle. Mini bernedoodle‘s estimated lifespan is up to 17 years. Their full-grown height is about (45-55) cm at the shoulders. Adult weight is about 25 to 49 lbs (11-22 kg)
Tiny Bernedoodle
Tiny bernedoodle is the cross of Bernese Mountain dog and the Toy Poodle. Their estimated lifespan is up to 18 years. Their full-grown height is about 12 to 17 inches. Adults weight is about 10-24 lbs ( 4-10 kg)
Appearance of Bernedoodle
Bernedoodle coat type
The coat of a Bernedoodle can be curly, wavy or straight. Their colour can be white, black and brown or a combination. The coat can be pure black, black and white or black and brown. Bernedoodle’s coat can be tri-coloured. Their thick coat protects them from cold in winter and from sunlight in hot weather. Their coat must be brushed regularly to avoid dust and other and to look more beautiful. The coat must be trimmed after every few months.
Colour
Mostly Bernedoodles are Black, Brown, black and white, black and brown or tri-coloured black, white and brown.
Behaviour / Temperament
Bernedoodle is known as the best family dog. As, they are the cross combination of two different breeds, so the temperament of the puppies will be a combination of personality traits from each parent breed depending on the amount of each breed involved in the cross. Bernedoodles are playful, affectionate and responsive. They are very good with the children and behave very good with the family members. Bernedoodles will sit next to the owner while he is watching TV, cooking or sleeping.
They can run and swim very well. As they are very social, they don’t do well when left alone for a long period. They can be a little wary of strangers so that’s why early socialization is important one should not leave his Bernedoodle alone for a long time. This breed can be trained easily as compared to others as they are known as intelligent dogs.
Bernedoodle Health
People don’t know about his breed’s common diseases, as this is a new breed. This breed is a comparatively healthy breed. Like other dog breeds, they also may have serious diseases, but no case has been found of cancer or any other serious or fatal disease in bernedoodles like Bernese Mountain Dog or Poodle. However, some diseases like hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, eye problems, and skin issues such as allergies and hot spots can be found in this breed. This breed has some exercise needs that are met with at least one daily walk. The toy and mini Bernedoodles tend to be more active than the Standard Bernedoodle. According to the Bernedoodle’s breeders, Australian Bernedoodles and F1 generation bernedoodles are more likely to have better health records. Digestive diseases and immune system diseases can suffer Tiny Bernedoodles.
Read more about Bernedoodle’s health issues and their treatment
Different Generations
F1: The generation cross in which the Bernedoodle puppy is 50% Bernese Mountain dog, and 50% Poodle is called F1. According to the breeders and experts, these puppies are more likely to be healthier than other generations.
F1B: The combination of 25% of the Bernese Mountain dog and 75% of Poodle is the F1b generation. A bernedoodle is bred with a poodle in this generation type. As the contribution of Bernese in his type is more (75%) than Poodle (25%), F1b type pups have more Bernese traits. This type can be more allergy-friendly and non-shedding.
F2: When F1 Bernedoodle is crossed with another F1 Bernedoodle, the F2 type pups are bred by this type. F2 puppies may have a coat which is not soft like the normal Bernedodles that we love.
Recognition
Bernedoodles are recognized by American Canine Hybrid Club, Dog Registry of America, Inc., and International Designer Canine Registry®. Their recognized name is Bernese Mountain Poo.
FaQ’s
Is there any similar dog breed like Bernedoodle?
Actually, the Bernedoodle is the cross of the Poodle, which is the best-known and loved dog breed. We know many crosses of Poodles that looks like Bernedoodle like Labradoodle, goldendoodle or Schnoodles.
What is the size of a Full-grown Bernedoodle?
The Standard full-grown bernedoodle is 40 to 120 pounds and 22 to 30 inches tall.
What is Flat Coated Bernedoodle?
The Bernedoodle with flat coats is the flat-coated Bernedoodle.
Also, read about the following adorable breeds:
