Available Bernedoodles

A Bernedoodle is a crossbreed dog that is a combination of a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Poodle (usually a Standard Poodle). This hybrid breed is often considered a designer dog, bred to combine the gentle, intelligent, and loyal nature of Bernese Mountain Dogs with the low-shedding, intelligent, and trainable qualities of Poodles.

# Characteristics of Bernedoodles

- *Intelligence*: Bernedoodles are highly intelligent, making them easy to train and adaptable to various living situations.

- *Loyal*: They are loyal and loving companions, often forming strong bonds with their families.

- *Gentle*: Bernedoodles inherit the gentle nature of Bernese Mountain Dogs, making them a great choice for families with children.

- *Low-shedding*: They inherit the Poodle's low-shedding coat, making them a great choice for people with allergies or who prefer less dog hair.

- *Variety of sizes*: Bernedoodles come in various sizes, including Standard, Miniature, and Toy, depending on the size of the Poodle used in breeding.

# Types of Bernedoodles

- *F1 (First Generation)*: A cross between a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Poodle, resulting in a 50/50 mix of both breeds.

- *F1B (First Generation Backcross)*: A cross between an F1 Bernedoodle and a Poodle, resulting in a 75% Poodle and 25% Bernese Mountain Dog mix.

- *F1bb (Second Generation)*: A cross between an F1b Bernedoodle and a poodle, resulting in a mix of both breeds, but with a less predictable outcome.

# Health and Grooming

- *Health*: Bernedoodles are generally a healthy breed, but they can inherit health issues from their parent breeds, such as hip dysplasia, eye problems, and cancer.  CCDP prides ourselves on producing the healthiest babies possible. Therefore, we genetically test all of our parents to make sure they do not carry any of the genetic markers that could cause these issues. 

- *Grooming*: Bernedoodles require regular grooming to prevent matting and tangling of their fur. They need to be brushed several times a week, and some may require professional grooming every 6-8 weeks.

# Living Situation

- *Active families*: Bernedoodles thrive in active families who can provide regular exercise and mental stimulation.

- *Homes with yards*: They require a secure, fenced yard to prevent escape and provide adequate exercise space.

- *Apartment living*: Bernedoodles can adapt to apartment living if provided with regular exercise and mental stimulation.

Overall, Bernedoodles make wonderful family pets for active families who can provide the necessary exercise, training, and attention.