Our Breeding Program | Bernedoodle Puppies
It all starts with ensuring our breeding dogs have the best life possible.
Our dogs are not bred until all health and genetic testing is completed. Pairings are selected based on size, temperament and appearance producing the healthiest, most beautiful, well behaved puppy possible.
Our breeding dogs either live with us in our home or are in Guardian Homes and loved as pets. Our moms and dads are part of a family and our puppies are raised in our home as creatures to be loved on.
All of the dogs in our program are fed a nutrient rich diet specifically formulated for their body type, age and season of life. We work with a specialized reproductive Veterinarian that provides competent and compassionate care to ensure the highest quality of life for our dogs and puppies.
Pairings are selected based on size, temperament, and genetics. Given the variety of breeds and sizes in our program, we are confident we can pair a male and female to produce a healthy loving puppy to perfectly match your needs and wants.
We strive to pair you and your family with a beautiful, healthy, loyal companion.
A Purpose-Driven Bernedoodle & Cavapoo Breeding Program
Bernedoodle Boutique is a purpose-driven breeding program specializing in Bernedoodles and Cavapoos. We focus on health, structure, temperament, and early development to produce exceptional companion dogs for families across the United States.
Every decision we make—from pairing to puppy raising—is intentional, with long-term success in mind for both the puppy and the family.
Training and exposure begins at 3 days old.
Puppies are presented with Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) to introduce puppies to mild forms of stimulations and stressors. These stimulations kick-start their neurological system and improve their natural abilities and coping skills. The US Military discovered they could improve the performance of future military dogs by providing timely and appropriate neurological stimulation exercises during the neonatal period. The results are staggering. Although it takes time and commitment every day, the puppies that receive ENS training are better suited to deal with environmental stressors for the rest of their life making for a spectacular well rounded dog.
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"Our joy is breeding yours." ™
Our puppies live in our home as part of our family. They are loved on and played with by each of us. We have the joy of giving your puppy its' first cuddle, its' first kiss, its' first bath and its' first socialization. When a puppy leaves our home it brings us joy knowing you chose a puppy from our program and are committed to ensuring a good life for your dog. The evident heart-felt excitement we get to witness on “Go Home” day makes our hours of work and the buckets of love we’ve invested worth it.
If you’re looking for a thoughtfully bred, well-prepared puppy and want guidance throughout the process, we invite you to apply.
Health Testing & Genetic Standards
All of our parent dogs undergo comprehensive health and genetic testing before being included in our breeding program.
We prioritize structure, temperament, and long-term health in every pairing—not just appearance.
Early Puppy Development & Socialization
Early puppy development is one of the most important parts of our program. We incorporate Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), daily handling, and structured enrichment.
These early experiences help shape confident, adaptable puppies that transition more smoothly into their new homes.
Matching Puppies to the Right Families
We don’t believe in first-come, first-served puppy selection. Instead, we work closely with each family to match them with the puppy that best fits their lifestyle, goals, and preferences.
This approach leads to better long-term outcomes for both families and puppies.
We have an uncompromising approach to raising puppies.
Puppies are raised in our home—not in a kennel environment. They are exposed to everyday sounds, interactions, and routines that prepare them for real family life.
Puppies are whelped in a stress-free calm environment where mom's and puppies' safety is our number one priority. From the moment a puppy arrives in our home they are provided top tier care, training and love. We raise puppies in our home with us; not in a separate kennel. Puppies are loved on, played with and cared for by our whole family until the day they go home with you.
The puppies spend the first 4 weeks of their life in our living room with their mama, and then are moved to a specially designed and built puppy nursery in our home so they can continue exploring, playing, learning and growing.
We introduce puppies to potty-training techniques at 3 weeks old. This is started in their whelping area and then is expanded on when they are settled in to the Puppy Nursery. They learn there is a specific and correct spot to go potty. It's amazing how fast puppies pick up on this!
The puppies are introduced to crate training at 5 weeks. Although we don’t believe a dog should spend their life in a crate, we recognize this is a valuable skill best learned as a puppy. We agree there are times that your dog benefits from being in their crate; whether it be for the night, while you are out running errands or at work, or you or your puppy just simply need a break. It’s the equivalent of putting a baby in their crib for a safe space. Crate training also aids tremendously to potty training.
Right around 7 weeks of age, we create Puppy Observation Videos for each puppy. These individualized videos give families a close, authentic look at how each puppy interacts with us, responds to simple experiences, and reveals early hints of their developing personality.
Every puppy is filmed in the same deliberate and consistent way, so you can see each one experience the same set of interactions. This creates a helpful side-by-side understanding of the puppies. The videos are a useful tool for understanding which puppies may be the best fit for your family’s lifestyle and preferences (don’t worry, we’ll help you choose!). And of course, they’re also incredibly adorable to watch!
All puppies are taken for a final vet visit and given an individual report card. At this wellness visit the vet looks closely at each puppy and provides a detailed, individualized, 3-page report card for your puppy.
Your puppy will go home with all vaccinations up to date. We provide a 2 year health guarantee and offer 1 month of complimentary pet insurance through Trupanion which you can continue if you wish. To help your puppy deal with separation anxiety as it transitions to a new home, we send along a Snuggle Puppy that has familiar scents and a heartbeat.
To help you get prepared for a new puppy check out "Getting Ready to Bring a Puppy Home."
Our relationship doesn’t end at go-home day. We provide guidance, resources, and ongoing support to help ensure a smooth transition.