Bluff Country Bernedoodles

10/12/2025

From here on, Orange Girl will be known as Appaloosa. I can’t think of a more beautiful name for this lovely puppy. The word appaloosa is used about a specific horse breed known for its spotted coat pattern. Appaloosas are used in a variety of activities, ranging from cattle work to Western riding to dressage and jumping. Our Appaloosa has it all: athleticism and graceful movements, even at this young age. She is open to new experiences and loves to explore. Being held is one of her favorite activities; she curls up in our arms, ready to take a nap. Will our Appaloosa become someone’s mascot? She is worth it.

10/12/2025

Purple Boy is as handsome as a carefully constructed quilt. His coat is a patchwork of black, silver, white, and rust, outlined by delicate stipples or stitches. Of course, his name will be Patch or Patches. He is a stunner. In addition to his good looks, he has the sweetest personality. He is someone who could patch up any argument. He truly seems to get along with everyone in the whelping box: yielding when necessary and charging ahead when the coast is clear. Sometimes when I look at him, I see a black patch around his eye, making me think of a mischievous pirate. He is so playful, always ready for a game.

10/12/2025

Yellow Girl wears a striking coat in black and white, but what really stands out are the golden flecks above her eyes. When she opened her eyes today, it was almost as if they, too, shimmered with light. We will name her Flecka. A fleck, of course is a small patch that stands out from the background: a fleck of light, a fleck of paint, a fleck of dust. Sometimes the stars in the night sky are described as flecks of light. Our Flecka carries an inner light of contentment. She is easy to love. She happily snuggles up against my chest, sending flecks of warmth, which I return with the kind of love only a sweet puppy can spark.

10/12/2025

10/12/2025

I really like the word Pinto. It seems just right for the sweet puppy previously known as Green Boy The word pinto is of Spanish origin and means “spotted” or “painted.” It is used to describe a spotted coat pattern, most often seen in horses, but also in other animals, including dogs. Pinto does look like his coat was carefully painted to achieve a lovely pattern of black on white with a dab of rust. The margins are perfect. The painter made sure there was a thin white blaze and left the tip of the tail white, just for effect. Pinto has the full rounded body of a pinto bean. When I hold him, the word comfort is one of the first ones that comes to mind. This boy is so at ease with the world.

10/12/2025

Turquoise Boy was the second of Ruby's cockapoo puppies to arrive on the scene. When this guy was born, my first reaction was, “Look at all those spots. Amazing.” They form a perfect pattern on his back. How could he be anything but Spot? He is such a sweet and handsome boy. He is white with silver markings and rust eyebrows and cheeks. And your eye will be drawn to those unmistakable spots on his back. There is no doubt this boy will be in the spotlight. He is an active boy who loves to be in just the right spot, meaning among his littermates or out exploring the boundaries of the whelping box. I can’t wait to see who claims him. Go, Spot!

10/11/2025

Will you help guess the theme for Ruby's cockapoos? Guess the word and some of the synonyms, and I'll declare you a winner. Here is your clue.

10/09/2025

We lost Chava, our beloved Bernese mountain dog, yesterday, and we are heartbroken. At almost 10 years of age, she lived as long as could be expected for a dog her size, but of course it was much too soon for us to say goodbye. Chava was truly a gentle giant. Every morning, she was the first to come around, waiting for a pet and placing herself on our feet so that we couldn't get up or move. I always told people that Chava leaned in for love. And she did. I miss her so much already. I will always remember her devoted eyes. It comforts me that many of her descendants are out doing good in the world.

10/05/2025

Maybe it's just me. I find a basket full of puppies to be an adorable sight. So young, so tender.

10/03/2025

Nursing seven puppies is hard work. Ruby is eating triple her normal amount of food. She is simply ravenous. She just had another snack, and now she is taking a little time to relax before getting back to mothering.

10/02/2025

Oh, these puppies. I just changed their bedding. Then they had breakfast with Mama Ruby, and now they are already engaged in their other main activity: snoozing.

09/30/2025

Here is a closer look at the nursing puppies. They are filling out already from all that good milk. At this young age, the puppies spend most of their time nursing or sleeping.