What Is a Bernedoodle?
What would you get if you mixed a Bernese Mountain Dog with a Poodle? A Bernedoodle. No, it’s not another lame dad joke. Bernedoodles are real, and they are here to steal your heart. But before we tell you more about why you should get one, let us first introduce you to this beautiful designer breed.
In short, a Bernedoodle is a mixed breed, which implies Bernadoodle puppies come from mixing two different dog breeds. In this case, the two parent breeds are a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Standard Poodle.
What’s important to note is that Bernedoodles are yet to be recognized by the American Kennel Club. They are, however, recognized and praised by other high-end registries, such as the Designer Breed Registry and the American Canine Hybrid Club.
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Why Should I Get a Bernedoodle Puppy?
Like many other types of Doodles, the Bernedoodle breed is well known for its high intelligence, loyalty, great health, and longevity. In addition, the mini Bernedoodle doesn’t shed as much, which is beneficial to dog lovers dealing with allergic reactions. As loyal as they can be, the Bernedoodle is quite gentle and goofy when it comes to their personalities. With such a big and loving heart, the Bernedoodles can also serve exceptionally well as guard dogs. Furthermore, Bernedoodle dogs tend to be quite attached to their owners and beloved family members – if that’s not loyalty, we don’t know what is.
Another vital Bernedoodle trait is that they are highly intelligent, meaning that miniature Bernedoodles aren’t as difficult to train in comparison to other dog breeds. Bernedoodles are also incredibly friendly dogs and great around children, which makes them a fantastic family dog breed!
Why Central Illinois Doodles?
No matter the size of your doodle, we ensure your cute Doodle companion becomes your family’s new best friend. All Bernedoodle puppies for sale at Central Illinois Doodles derive from purebred Bernese Mountain Dog and Poodle parents. Our Bernedoodle pups are also raised according to the highest ethical standards and undergo early socialization, ensuring they grow healthy, well-mannered, and incredibly friendly. And if you need proof, the insurance of health warranty backs up our Bernedoodle Puppies.
No matter what you may call them (nicknames include Bernese Mountain dog poodle mix, the Bernese Mountain Poo, the Bernedoodle, the Berne-doodle, and even just the Doodle), the mini Bernedoodle is the perfect companion for all lifestyles.
Check out our Bernedoodles for sale at Central Illinois Doodles today. We are one of the best Bernedoodle dog breeders in the Midwest, helping you find your high-quality Bernedoodle companion.
History of Bernedoodles
As covered, the Bernedoodle is a mixed dog breed. It derives from two parent breeds – a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Standard Poodle. The Bernedoodle breed was officially introduced in the early 2000s, although it’s possible that it had already been bred before.
Due to their pedigree, Bernedoodles are very affectionate, incredibly loyal, and good-natured, which are the traits they inherit from Bernese Mountain Dogs. Bernedoodle puppies are also very well-mannered, a trait common among Poodles. But while Poodles are relatively popular, most people in America aren’t as familiar with Bernese Mountain Dogs. At least not to the level this magnificent breed deserves.
Bred from Great Mastiffs and other types of guard dog breeds, the Bernese Mountain Dog was brought over to Switzerland approximately 2,000 years ago by the Romans. Aside from being known for having a loving personality, these breeds are only one of the four kinds of Sennenhund-type dogs from the Swiss Alps. These dogs were generally known as farm dogs that worked hard. Eventually, the Bernese Mountain Dog breed mixed with the Poodle breed led to the creation of the incredible Bernedoodle dog breed.
And while their Bernese Mountain Dog parents aren’t as popular in the US as they are in Europe, Bernese Mountain Poo breeds have become one of the favorite designer breeds among American families, who value Bernedoodles for their friendly and loyal traits.
Types of Bernedoodles
As you search for Bernedoodle puppies for sale (from a reputable breeder like Central Illinois Doodles), you’ll likely come across several different Mini Bernedoodle genetic classifications. The two most common Bernedoodle types are:
- F1 Bernedoodle breed (First Generation Cross): As a first-generation hybrid cross, you can expect the Bernedoodle to be 50% Bernese Mountain Dog mixed with 50% Poodle. The first-generation cross between two purebred dogs is considered the healthiest due to a genetic trait called hybrid vigor. Since the Bernedoodle is a first-generation crossbreed, the likelihood of inheriting a genetic disease is unlikely unless both purebred dogs were carriers.
- F1b Bernedoodle breed: An F1b is a back cross between an F1 Bernedoodle mixed with a Mini or Standard Poodle. That means that the newborn Bernedoodle puppy will be 25% Bernese Mountain Dog mixed with 75% Poodle. Due to the curly hair and non-shedding genes of Poodles, the Bernedoodle is less likely to shed in comparison to an F1 Bernedoodle that is only 50% Poodle. With this combination, the F1B Bernedoodle is also known to be allergy-friendly.
Bernedoodle Puppy Temperament
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