LargeNon-AKC

Bernedoodle

The Bernedoodle is a Bernese Mountain Dog × Standard Poodle cross originated in 2003 by breeder Sherry Rupke, popularized as a companion alternative to the short-lived Bernese.

Calculate Bernedoodle age

Lifespan12.1 yrrange 10–14

SizeLargeNon-AKC

Weight50–90 lb22.7–40.8 kg

Senior at6 yrgeriatric at 10

Gallery (3)

About

About the Bernedoodle

The Bernedoodle is a Bernese Mountain Dog × Standard Poodle cross originated in 2003 by breeder Sherry Rupke, popularized as a companion alternative to the short-lived Bernese. Mini and Tiny varieties use Miniature Poodle crosses. The breed is not AKC-recognized.

Aging

How Bernedoodles age

Parent-breed medians: Bernese 10.1y, Standard Poodle 14.0y (RVC VetCompass). Histiocytic sarcoma inherits from the Bernese parent (~25% of deaths in purebred Bernese); hybrid vigor reduces but does not eliminate parent-breed cancer risk.

Lifespan deep-diveAvg 12.1 yr · range 10–14 Senior careSenior at 6 · geriatric at 10 Common health issues5 tracked conditions

Physical

Physical characteristics

Weight: 50–90 lb(22.7–40.8 kg)
Height: 18–29 in(45.7–73.7 cm)
Coat type: Curly
Colors

Temperament

How Bernedoodles tend to show up around their people, other dogs, and the world.

affectionateplayfulintelligentcalm

Energy
3/5
Trainability
3/5
Good with kids
3/5
Good with other dogs
3/5
Shedding
3/5

Health

Common health issues

Full health profile

Moderatetypical onset ~2 yr
Elbow Dysplasia
Description and veterinary guidance for Elbow Dysplasia land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Inherited from Bernese Mountain Dog parent breed..
Moderatetypical onset ~2 yr
Hip Dysplasia
Description and veterinary guidance for Hip Dysplasia land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Inherited from both parent breeds..
Moderatetypical onset ~6 yr
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus
Description and veterinary guidance for Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Inherited from both parent breeds (deep-chested Bernese; DAP 2026 Poodle GDV risk)..