We're a family no longer breeding our purebred Bernese, Camellia. Page us up just for memories now. ❤️
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Courtenay, BC
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You’re expecting another litter! When are the puppies due? We’re going to breed Camellia in mid-February for a mid-April litter. We will announce the pregnancy and birth on this page. Who are you and where are you located? My daughters and I split our time between Hornby Island and Courtenay, BC. I (Kim) grew up in the interior of BC, with a mother who bred Cocker Spaniels. Years later, when we got Camellia, our Bernese Mountain Dog, I was shocked by how wonderful she was and thought everyone needed a Camellia in their lives. But I didn’t like the idea of breeding her with another Bernese because they are quite in-bred in Canada. So when I learned about Bernedoodles (Berner crossed with a poodle) I realized I could cross-breed to get the best of both worlds: low to non-shedding, a great combo of personalities - devoted, intelligent, playful, gentle, intuitive - and teddy-bear cute to boot. The more I researched these “curated cross-breeds” the more I was convinced this was that way to go. How much are your pups? The pups are $2300-$3000, depending on colouring. A $400 commitment deposit is required to reserve a pup. The rest of the payment is due the day you bring your pup home. Pups come with first set of vaccines, deworming and health-tested by our vet and a month of free puppy health insurance. We will also send you home with a photo of your sweet pup, a soft blanket from their bed to help them get used to their new home and some food to help with the transition. We are available afterward for any questions or recommendations for training resources. When will they be ready to go home? Pups need to stay with their mama for 8 weeks. Anytime after that is go-home day. :) What color are the pups? We’re not sure yet, but we will announce the colouring right here as soon as we know! What does F1 mean? F1 Bernedoodles are a first generation cross where the puppy is 50 percent Bernese Mountain Dog and 50 percent poodle. F1b Bernedoodles are a backcross, puppies are 25 percent Bernese and 75 percent poodle. F2 Bernedoodles are a second generation cross, which means an F1 Bernedoodle crossed with an F1 Bernedoodle. Our pups are F1s.
How big do you expect them to get? Camellia is a medium-sized Bernedoodles at 95 lbs. The stud, a standard poodle (TBA) weighs in at 60 lbs. So we expect these Bernedoodles to grow to somewhere in the middle but sizes do vary. Please note that these are standard Bernedoodles and not miniature Bernedoodles. Are Bernedoodles fully hypoallergenic? While there is no such thing as a fully hypoallergenic dog (sometimes people are allergic to a dog’s saliva, not their fur) Bernedoodles are “low to non-shedding”. The curlier the coat, the less they will shed. (So far, our pups have been curly. Another word for this is “unfurnished”.)
Will they be accustomed to being handled? YES! My daughters and can’t keep our hands off the puppies. We will also be having regular visitors as they get a bit older - I teach music lessons from home and my students and parents are happy to cuddle them. Bernedoodles, as a breed, love being held and played with. Are Bernedoodles easy to train? Well-bred Bernedoodles tend to blend the best attributes of the Bernese and the Poodle. They are fun, friendly, playful, goofy, sociable dogs. ... In fact, they make excellent therapy dogs as they are easy to train, very intelligent and love to work. Bernedoodles do need to be taught right from wrong and training is, of course, necessary. But as a breed, they are responsive and eager to please and don’t require harshness, just consistency. Are Bernedoodles prone to aggression? While they may be friendly and gentle, the Bernedoodle just might be too friendly and gentle to guard the house when you're away. Bernedoodles are not known to be noisy, and in fact, they bark infrequently and are definitely not agressive. They make a perfect family dog.
