Vrabel — Blue Merle Female Mini-Micro Bernedoodle

Vrabel — Blue Merle Female Mini-Micro Bernedoodle

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Vrabel.

Blue Merle Female · Mini-Micro Bernedoodle · F1B

Born January 21, 2026
Breed F1B Bernedoodle
75% Poodle · 25% Bernese
Parents Mavi × Benny
Estimated Adult Size 20–40 lbs
Color / Markings Blue Merle
Coat Type Furnished · Low-shedding
Wavy to curly
Placement Fee $6,000
STK-VRABEL-260121-BND-MM-F-LPK-MAVI.BENNY-05
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Key Dates

21 January 2026 Date of Birth
4–5 March 2026 Temperament Assessment — Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test conducted at 6–7 weeks
14 March 2026 Selection Day — families choose their puppy in official waitlist order · Learn more
21 March 2026 Go-Home Day — 8 weeks of age · standard pickup for families not enrolled in training
21 March 2026 Doodle School Begins — 4-week structured training program · Details
18 April 2026 Doodle School Go-Home — trained puppy returns to family at 12 weeks
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Lineage & Genetics

Dam Mavi (SDD Emmentaler Stokes) · 50% Bernese Mountain Dog / 50% Small Poodle · ~30 lbs · Embark DNA
Sire Benny · Poodle (Small + Standard ancestry) · 20 lbs · DNA Profile
Generation F1B — first-generation backcross to Poodle
Breed Composition 75% Poodle · 25% Bernese Mountain Dog
Merle Status M/m — single merle copy inherited from sire · no double-merle risk in this pairing (dam is m/m)
Color Genetics Blue merle — black-based pigment (B inherited from dam) with merle dilution from sire, without the tan-point pattern of a tri-color
Furnishings Furnished — both parents carry furnishing genes · low-shedding coat expected
Genetic Health Notes — This Pairing

ALT Activity — Both parents carry one copy of a variant associated with naturally lower ALT values on blood panels. This is not liver disease. Your veterinarian should establish a baseline ALT while your puppy is healthy for accurate future comparison.

PRA-prcd — Mavi is a carrier (one copy). Not expected to impact her health or produce affected offspring in this pairing.

DCM1 — Mavi tested; not expected to increase clinical risk per Embark interpretation.

No overlapping recessive risk is expected from this pairing based on available genetic data.

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Temperament Assessment

Vrabel was evaluated using the Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test at approximately 7 weeks of age. Her profile reveals a socially warm, environmentally brave puppy with specific physical sensitivities — a combination that rewards gentle, attentive ownership.

Assertiveness Moderate
Approaches readily with tail up — confident and willing on first contact
Confidence High
Walks directly to novel objects and investigates — bold and unafraid in her environment
Motivation Moderate
Shows initial interest in tasks — cooperative without being driven
Nerve Strength Good
Processes briefly and then relaxes — recovers well from mild stress
Touch Tolerance Sensitive
Quick response to pressure — benefits from gentle, patient handling
Energy Level Moderate
Engaged and social — channels energy toward people and interaction
Sound Sensitivity Low
Calm awareness — locates sound without concern
Sight Sensitivity Low
Observes moving stimuli with mild interest — no alarm or avoidance
Prey Drive Low
No fixation on movement or chase behaviors — settled around stimulus
Human Focus High
Follows with confidence and stays engaged — warm, willing connection with people
Tenderhearted Moderate
Affectionate and warm — cuddled up naturally during evaluation
Dog Friendliness Observed Separately
Assessed via controlled introduction outside of PAT
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About Vrabel

Vrabel is one of the most approachable puppies in this litter. Her blue merle coat and petite build are immediately appealing, but it is her social warmth that families tend to notice first. She approaches people with her tail up, follows with confidence, and cuddles when she arrives. There is nothing hesitant about the way she connects with people — she chooses to be near you, and she does it readily.

Her environmental confidence is equally notable. During evaluation, she walked directly to an unfamiliar object and investigated it without hesitation — the same bold Stability response seen in only a few puppies across this litter. She is not a dog who hides behind furniture or waits for permission to explore. She moves through the world with quiet bravery.

Where Vrabel asks for understanding is in her physical sensitivity. Her touch tolerance is higher than most of her littermates, meaning she responds quickly to pressure and benefits from a gentle approach to handling, grooming, and physical correction. Her response under restraint was fully compliant — she did not resist at all — which suggests a deeply deferential relationship with authority. She will accept guidance willingly. She simply does better when that guidance comes with softness rather than firmness.

This combination — socially forward, environmentally brave, physically sensitive — makes Vrabel an excellent companion for someone who is naturally gentle. She does not need to be coaxed into engagement, and she does not need encouragement to explore. What she needs is a handler who recognizes that her willingness is a gift, not an invitation to be heavy-handed. In the right home, she will be one of the most connected, trusting, and affectionate dogs a family has ever owned.

Socially Warm Approaches people readily with confidence and affection — no hesitation on first contact
Quietly Brave Investigates novel objects and environments without fear — bold in the physical world around her
Touch Sensitive Responds quickly to physical pressure — thrives with gentle handling, soft corrections, and patient grooming
Low Reactivity Calm in the presence of sound and movement — stable foundation for daily life and public environments
Petite Build Tracking smaller than her littermates — may mature toward the lower end of the 20–40 lb range
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Ideal Home for Vrabel

Vrabel's social confidence, environmental bravery, and physical sensitivity create a profile that thrives with gentle, attentive ownership. She does not need to be drawn out or encouraged to engage — she comes to you willingly. What she needs is a home that meets her softness with softness.

Individuals or couples who are naturally gentle handlers — her touch sensitivity rewards a soft, patient approach
Emotional support or therapy pathways — her social warmth, low reactivity, composure, and handler orientation are strong foundational traits
Homes with older children or adults — her physical sensitivity benefits from an environment without rough handling
Quieter households that still enjoy activity — she is socially forward and environmentally confident, just physically gentle
Families seeking the smallest puppy in this litter alongside a merle coat — Vrabel offers both in a warm, approachable temperament
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Coat & Size

Coat Type Furnished — soft, low-shedding coat with gentle waves to curls. Both parents carry furnishing genes, producing the classic doodle coat families expect.
Shedding Low-shedding to very low-shedding — consistent with 75% Poodle genetics. No coat is completely non-shedding. Families with significant allergies should discuss coat type before selecting.
Grooming Furnished coats require regular brushing and professional grooming every 6–8 weeks to prevent matting and maintain coat health. Vrabel's touch sensitivity means introducing grooming tools early with positive reinforcement will support a comfortable routine.
Color Blue Merle — black-based pigment (B from dam) with merle dilution from sire, without the tan-point tri-color pattern. Color may shift subtly as the coat matures.
Estimated Adult Size 20–40 lbs — reflecting the Mini-Micro range of this pairing. Vrabel is currently tracking smaller than her littermates, suggesting she may mature toward the lower end of this range. Sire is 20 lbs; dam predicts ~30 lbs.
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Next Steps

Pricing Full details on placement fees, training, and delivery options · Puppy Pricing
Process Step-by-step walkthrough of deposit to go-home · How It Works
Doodle School 4-week structured early training program · Program Details
Bootcamp À la carte intensive training at $200/day — scheduled around your go-home date · Program Details
Transport Nationwide and international delivery options · Transport Options
Health Guarantee Stokeshire's health commitment and coverage terms · Health Guarantee
Litter Page Full litter overview, waitlist, and parent DNA · Mavi × Benny Litter
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Assessment Disclaimer

Temperament scores are based on the Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test conducted at approximately 7 weeks of age. Scores reflect the puppy's first natural response and are intended to inform family matching — they are not guarantees of future behavior, trainability, or disposition.

Each puppy is an individual shaped by genetics, environment, and training. Stokeshire Designer Doodles does not guarantee temperament, adult size or weight, coat characteristics, or hypoallergenic properties. Coat outcomes may shift with age, grooming practices, and seasonal cycles.

Families are encouraged to invest in ongoing positive-reinforcement training, socialization, and veterinary care to support their puppy's development. By selecting a Stokeshire puppy, you acknowledge and accept these terms.

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