Only recently adding the Bernedoodle into our breeding program, after many years of undergoing the import process to get some beautiful Bernese Mountain Dogs from Ireland, we have had our first two successful litters in 2023. We have Irish & polish lines, and at the end of 2026 we are importing from the USA a beautiful chocolate merle phantom parti Standard Poode boy to add to our program. We are currently breeding the following generations:

F1 Mini Bernedoodles - Bernese Mountain Dog x Mini poodle (fleece coats low to non shedding, grow approx 15-20kg)

F1b Medium Bernedoodles - Standard F1 Bernedoodle x Mini Poodle (some puppies have curlier coats, some have fleece coats typical of a first generation look, will grow 15-20kg, all low to non shedding)

F1 Standard Bernedoodles - Bernese Mountain Dog x Standard Poodle (fleece coats low to non shedding, will grow approx 30-40kg)

We are hoping our bernedoodles will make great family pets. So far our feedback from our puppy families seem to tick the boxes for the typical bernedoodle nature - goofy, affectionate, loving, easy to train (most of the time!). My Bernese Mountain Dogs are extremely loving, loyal, a little bit goofy, and very laid back, so I'm hoping these traits will show in their puppies. I also love my standard poodle girls they are being crossed with, who are also beautiful laid back girls, very gentle and graceful, and are happy to lay around the yard all day.

Overall personality

F1 Mini Bernedoodle

• More energetic and playful.
  
• Often has a "big dog personality in a smaller body."
  
• May be more alert and quicker to react to noises or visitors.
  
• Well suited to active families or people who enjoy training and interactive play.
  

F1 Standard Bernedoodle

• Generally calmer and more easygoing.
  
• Often inherits more of the gentle, patient nature associated with the Bernese Mountain Dog.
  
• Better suited to families wanting a relaxed companion who enjoys long walks and spending time with people.
  

Keep in mind

Because they're F1 crosses, there's quite a bit of variation. One mini may be calmer than another standard. Factors that often influence temperament include:

• The personalities of the individual parents.
  
• Early socialisation and training.
  
• Genetics beyond size alone.