FAQs

What type of Bernedoodles do you breed?

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Our current litter is F1b. This means the mom, Aberdeen, is an F1 bernedoodle (50% poodle, 50% Bernese Mountain Dog) and she has been bred with a poodle, making the offspring roughly 75% poodle and 25% Bernese. Just a reminder no doodle is 100% hypoallergenic, even if a breeder makes the claim.

How often do I need to brush my dog and have them professionally groomed?

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Depends on their coat type. Straighter coat doodles don’t need to be brushed as often and don’t need to go to the groomer for haircuts.

Wavy or curly coat doodles need more attention. We recommend brushing these dogs 4-5 times per week. You want to ensure proper care so that your dog doesn’t get matted. Matting can be painful, cause hot spots and will often result in the dog having to be shaved right down. It is recommended to take these doodles to the groomers every 8 weeks. Yes they do need their haircut frequently. If this isn’t for you that’s ok, there are the straighter hair doodles to choose from that don’t need as much coat care.

What are furnishings?

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No we aren’t talking about the couch, furnishings refers to the longer facial hair, beard, mustache and eyebrows inherited from the poodle. Often gives the dog that teddy bear look. Furnished dogs often shed less than unfurnished dogs, but they do need frequent grooming. Unfurnished dogs will shed more, but the bright spot is you don’t have to take them for haircuts.

What is the lifespan of an F1b doodle?

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There are many factors to lifespan of course but typically a healthy well cared for F1b bernedoodle can live 13-17 years. This is a huge pro to crossing Poodles with Bernese Mountain Dogs, that often only live 7-10 years when purebred.

Frequently Asked Puppy Questions

  • Puppies have small stomaches and small bladders too. Feed them 3 times a day. At twice a day your puppy may vomit due to it’s stomach being too empty. 3 times a day is much better. Always have plenty of water available. It’s a good idea to take your puppy outside for 20 minutes after eating as they will need to do their business.

  • The “5 minute Rule” is good advice. 5 minutes per month of age, twice a day. For example a 2 month old puppy would get a 10 minute walk twice a day (or 10 minutes of fetch etc)

    At 3 months increase to 15 minutes twice a day.

    ** Avoid over exercising. Repetitive running and long walks can damage growth plates, soft tissues and hips leading to lifelong issues. Especially when they get to their senior years. Protect their joints now.

    Avoid letting your puppy do stairs for at least 16 weeks. For large breed dogs it’s recommended to wait till they are beyond 6 months to protect their joints.

  • There is an important period of time between 8-16 weeks when puppies learn many of their social skills, but it is also a time when fears and nervous behaviors can develop. We want our puppies to be kept safe from communicable diseases before they are fully immunized (which is typically under 16-18 weeks), but it is also important to have them meet new people, dogs, smells, sounds, and textures during this time. Having your puppy go with you to safe places - trusted family members and friends’ homes where you know that their dogs are healthy and fully immunized is a good compromise between keeping your puppy away from potential illnesses but also allowing them to experience new things to help them develop into confident, well-adjusted adults.

    Taking them for car rides, having positive experiences is SO important, but also keep them away from places that carry high risks for Parvo and other illnesses. Keep your under-immunized puppy away from pet stores and high-traffic places like dog parks and sidewalks. When you go to the vet, hold your puppy off the ground. Puppies lick their paws, and so be aware in the first 2 months that they can pick things up at places like the vet from other sick dogs, but taking precautions like removing your shoes before entering your house and not letting the puppy lick shoes and other contaminated surfaces will help reduce the risk. Don’t let your puppy miss out on fun new experiences, but just be careful about how you do it.

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  • I believe it is important to continue to socialize our puppy and puppy classes can fill very quickly. I would recommend booking into a class far in advance to avoid missing out on this experience for your puppy. Book in advance, just remember to wait till your pup is fully vaccinated before the classes actually start.

  • Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process. Our puppies go through a puppy curriculum so they are better adjusted and transition to their new homes easier. We care about our puppies physical and emotional growth.