I have a mini Bernedoodle (50lbs) she is an incredible girl. True Velcro dog that is the best companion ever. Very smart, house broke in 7 days at 8 weeks old.
Very helpful! We have been trying to decide between the two breeds, and EVERYONE says the bernedoodles are much calmer--so really interesting insight that you have found the opposite to be true. Would love any additional feedback from all on this.
So the Standard Bernedoodle F1 which means it’s a first generation and a mix between a purebred Bernese Mountain Dog and a Purebred Standard Size Poodle can range in weight from 70 - 90. Burmese Mountain Dogs vary in weight from 70 to 130 so it really depends on the parents. So many doodle breeders are breeding F1b’s and F2’s which really affects size and looks and genetics. An F1b is a bernedoodle that has been bread to either a poodle or a Bernese Mountain Dog so the puppies will be 75% of the one breed and 25% of the other. F2’s are two doodle crosses bred together and not considered the healthiest of a mix. We have an F1 Standard Bernedoodle and she weighs 80-85 lbs. Her Mom was a standard poodle weighing 71 and her Dad was the Bernese weighing 91, and while colors and personality are all going to vary the basic look is the same. We have so many people tell us their Bernedoodle doesn’t look the same as ours and there are a lot of factors which make a difference. I researched the breed for a couple of years before we chose a breeder. Do your homework and really understand the differences and make sure you know what you’re getting.
Yes - everyone should do their research! If your breeder can't answer your questions well, it could be a red flag. There are a lot of opinions about generations and health, so always ask!
We send a lot of people to our local shelter also, actually! It doesn't have to be one or the other; breeder or rescue. Different things are right for different people. I'm not sure what about this video says that we're backyard breeders. We are hoping to educate people so that they don't make the mistake of getting the wrong dog, which is usually why dogs end up in the shelters. It's not their faults, it's the people that didn't do their research first or weren't ready for the responsibility of it.
