About Bernedoodles
BERNEDOODLE SIZE
Average Height: 24" to withers
Average Weight: 70-85 lbs
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These are standard size doodles. Our goal is to create the best family dog for you, so we prefer the nature of the standard poodle mixed with the BMD as opposed to the smaller poodle breeds which have a different nature (we do not breed mini bernedoodles.) As always with mixed breed sizing, there will be exceptions to the rule.
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GOOD WITH KIDS AND PETS
The kind and gentle nature of the BMD combined with the intelligence of the Poodle makes for the best overall family dog. They love children and get along equally well with other animals. Our puppies are introduced to kids from day one! Bernedoodles have also proven to do very well as therapy dogs!
SHEDDING AND ALLERGIES
Poodles are a hypoallergenic breed that do not shed, when crossed with the BMD (who sheds profusely in spring and fall) it reduces the shedding of the Bernedoodle to a minimum (low to non-shedding) and almost always retains the hypoallergenic qualities that are necessary for allergy sufferers. Our puppies have successfully been placed in many homes where allergies were a big concern.
LIFESPAN
As this is a newer designer breed the average lifespan is not well documented yet, but it is estimated at 12 -15 years.
EXERCISE
Moderate exercise of about 30-60 min throughout the day for adult dogs. Bernedoodles love to be outdoors and need to be with their family.
HEALTH CONCERNS?
The common health concerns of either parents' pure breed are dramatically reduced by cross-breeding, this is called hybrid vigor (the puppies are actually healthier than either parent breed).
Common health concerns are hip and elbow dysplasia, and Von Willebrand Disease, all our dogs are tested for (as well as other concerns) and are not bred if they carry concerns for either.
*Puppy comes with a 1 year health guarantee on debilitating hereditary disease.
*Puppy also comes with 1 month free pet insurance coverage.