Our Family
We're More Than Breeders
Breeding exceptional Bernedoodles and Cavapoos is far more than a business for us: it’s a purpose-driven family endeavor. From the very beginning, we committed ourselves to doing things thoughtfully and responsibly, with an unwavering focus on health, structure, temperament foundations, and lifelong success for both puppies and families. That commitment shapes every decision we make, from pairing and puppy raising, to the relationships we build with the families who welcome our dogs into their homes.
Our goal is simple but meaningful: to create a positive, fulfilling experience for everyone involved, including our family, your family, and most importantly, the puppies we raise.
Join our extended family
We believe in providing the best life possible for our breeding dogs. Many of them live with us in our home as family pets being loved on by our family. We can’t keep all of our breeding dogs in our home so rely on “Guardian Homes.” Guardian Homes provide a loving home for our breeding dogs when we are not using the dog for breeding purposes. The Guardian Family receives a puppy to love as their own. During breeding and whelping the dog stays with us; and then goes back home afterwards. When the dog exits our breeding program we spay/neuter the dog and the Guardian Family gets the dog to keep. It’s a win-win-win. The dog gets a loving family and doesn’t spend its’ life in a crate or kennel, we can keep diversification in our program, and the Guardian Family gets an amazing family pet.
We're a Family
Bernedoodle Boutique is the realization of a lifelong passion for Becky Meins, but it thrives because it is truly a family-run program.
Becky grew up surrounded by dogs and horses, developing a deep respect for animals and their emotional needs from an early age. With a background in biology and an intuitive connection with dogs, she leads our program with both science and heart. She is hands-on with every breeding, every mom, and every litter, guiding maternal care, puppy care, and early development from litter planning (sometimes years in advance) through go-home day. Supporting moms and newborn puppies is where Becky’s passion shines brightest.
Becky's husband, Curt, handles the operational and business side of the program. He supports marketing efforts, is the resident handy-man (there is literally always something to move, carry, build, or fix around here throughout the course of a day) and serves as one of our two on-staff flight nannies. That said, you will find him sitting on the floor with dogs and puppies any time he needs a break. There's something rejuvenating about petting a dog when you know your life is better with them in it; and you know they feel the same way.
Their three sons are an integral part of daily life here. Peyton, the eldest, has a busy schedule of his own. But he still manages to find time to cuddle with the dogs every day and help with chores as needed; which is especially appreciated on dog food delivery days. Bowen supports photography, puppy videos, and is our second resident flight-nanny. Nolan, Becky's youngest and self-proclaimed protégé, brings endless affection to every puppy and plays an active role in our early learning and extended training programs.
No program like ours runs without incredible support, and for us that person is Dana Towberman. Even though she has a different last name, she is part of our family.
Dana is the operational backbone of Bernedoodle Boutique. She keeps schedules running smoothly, manages organization and documentation, and maintains our puppy nursery to the highest standards of cleanliness and consistency ensuring stage appropriate stimulation for the puppies. Dana’s specialty is working hands-on with puppies between three and eight weeks of age, supporting their daily routines, enrichment, and early learning experiences. Her family is always ready to jump in wherever needed, and they are an irreplaceable part of our program.
All of our dogs, whether living with us or with Guardian Families, are first and foremost beloved family pets. Puppies begin their lives in our home, born into our living room, surrounded by daily interaction, gentle handling, and the natural rhythm of family life.
At around four weeks of age, puppies transition from our living room to our purpose-built Puppy Nursery, a space we designed specifically to give the pups more room to move, explore, and learn while keeping them safe, clean, and healthy. This environment emphasizes cleanliness, consistency, enrichment, and age-appropriate experiences that support confidence and adaptability as we prepare them to leave our family and join yours.
From birth until go-home day, every puppy receives daily engagement, thoughtful exposure, and genuine affection from our entire family. It’s not something we follow from a checklist, it’s simply how we live. We have the privilege of loving each puppy first, and we hope you feel that care reflected when you welcome one into your home.
