Deposit for (Nova + Rico) Mini- Medium Furnished Mini-Australian Mountain Doodles - BREEDER’S CHOICE LITTER

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Deposit for (Nova + Rico) Mini- Medium Furnished Mini-Australian Mountain Doodles - BREEDER’S CHOICE LITTER

$500.00

This deposit ensures your spot on our official waitlist. First pay, first-serve basis. All lists are subject to change.

18 February 2026: Estimated Delivery Date
15 April 2026: Estimated Take-Home Date (8 weeks)

Estimated Adult Weight: 30–50 pounds

OFFICIAL WAITLIST – Currently still in flux

BREEDER’S CHOICE
BREEDER’S CHOICE
Petersen Family – Ankeny, IA‍ ‍(PICK OF LITTER)
Deterding Family – Middleton, WI - Male (PICK OF LITTER 2)
Akins Family – Minneapolis, MN – Female
Tavernier — Burke, VA – Brown Tri Merle AMD Male
Johnston Family — The Hills, TX – Blue Merle Female Blue Eyes
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Backup for Daisy x Rico
1. Petersen Family – Ankeny, IA Furnished (PICK OF LITTER)
2. Stephens Family - Katonah, NY - Merle (Doodle School) (PICK OF LITTER 2)
3. Stephens Family - Katonah, NY - Merle (Doodle School)
4. Johnston Family – The Hills, TX – Blue Merle Female Blue Eyes (Doodle School)
5. Sippel Family – Saint Cloud, WI – Blue Merle Tri ‘26
6. Marmont Family / C. Brabec - Lake Geneva, WI - Therapy - 4-Week Doodle School ) Red Fern (30lbs Max Size)
7. Rook Family – Female – Hicksville, NY, Furnished
8. Werbitzky Family - Kihei, HI Therapy
9. Shackelford Family - Willits, CA – Breeding

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Stokeshire Pairing Profile

Nova × Rico — Coat Color Genetics

Tap open each section to see parent genotypes and expected puppy outcomes by locus. (Some traits can be influenced by additional genes not currently tested.) 50% of Litter May Carry Merle Modifier

A Locus: 100% aᵗaᵗ K Locus: 100% kʸkʸ D Locus: 100% DD B Locus: ~50/50*

At-a-Glance

Pattern Base: kʸkʸ + aᵗaᵗ supports tan points / phantom-style patterning.
Dilution: DD × DD → no dilution expected.
Cocoa: NN × NN → no cocoa.
White: S locus indicates mostly solid with possible small white.

*B Locus note: One parent is confirmed bb; the other is reported as Bb or bb. Outcomes below show the common “bb × Bb” scenario, with an alternate note if the second parent is bb.

Parent Genotypes (as reported)

Parent A E: E/E • K: kʸ/kʸ • A: aᵗ/aᵗ • D: D/D • B: b/b • S: S/sp

Parent B E: E/e • K: kʸ/kʸ • A: aᵗ/aᵗ • D: D/D • B: B/b or b/b • S: S/sp

Intensity loci: Intermediate red pigmentation (affects light hair tones such as tan/yellow).

E Locus (MC1R)

EE × Ee 50% EE / 50% Ee

50%

E/E No recessive red; pattern expression allowed.

50%

E/e Carrier of recessive red; still not red (needs e/e).

Parent B ↓ / Parent A →	E	E
E	E/E	E/E
e	E/e	E/e

Takeaway: No e/e predicted in this pairing → recessive red is not expected.

Pattern Foundation (K + A)

K Locus (CBD103) kʸkʸ × kʸkʸ → 100% kʸkʸ

Meaning: A patterned haircoat background (kʸkʸ) allows A-locus patterns to show.

100%

kʸ/kʸ Pattern expression supported (not dominant black).

A Locus (ASIP) aᵗaᵗ × aᵗaᵗ → 100% aᵗaᵗ

Meaning: aᵗaᵗ is associated with tan points / phantom-style patterning (final appearance can be influenced by other modifiers).

100%

aᵗ/aᵗ Black/brown base with tan-point pattern potential.

B Locus (TYRP1)

Common Scenario: bb × Bb 50% Bb / 50% bb

50%

B/b Black pigment base (carrier of brown).

50%

b/b Brown pigment base (chocolate/liver).

Parent B ↓ / Parent A →	b	b
B	B/b	B/b
b	b/b	b/b

Alternate: If Parent B is also bb, then puppies would be 100% bb (all brown pigment base).

Pigment Modifiers

D Locus (MLPH) DD × DD → 100% DD

Meaning: Dark areas are not lightened → dilution (blue/lilac) is not expected.

100%

D/D No dilution expected.

Cocoa (HPS3) NN × NN → 100% NN

Meaning: No cocoa alleles reported → cocoa expression not expected.

Intensity Loci Intermediate Red Pigmentation

Meaning: Any light hair (tan/yellow areas) is likely to present as a mid-range intensity rather than very pale cream or very deep red.

Pattern Modifiers

Saddle Tan (RALY) II × NI → ~50% NI / 50% II

50%

N/I Likely saddle tan influence possible.

50%

I/I No saddle tan allele.

Saddle tan affects how tan-point patterning can “open up” over time; expression can vary with background genes.

S Locus (MITF) S/sp × S/sp

Reported as “likely solid colored, but may have small amounts of white.” With S/sp in both parents, puppies can range from minimal white to more noticeable white depending on inheritance and modifiers.

Parent B ↓ / Parent A →	S	sp
S	S/S	S/sp
sp	S/sp	sp/sp

Reminder: White patterning is complex—MITF is helpful, but not the whole story. Expect variation within the litter.

Health

DNA Health Testing — Clear Litter Predictions

Both parents have been DNA tested. Based on their results, this pairing is predicted to produce all-clear puppies for the conditions listed below.

Predicted Clear: 6/6 Expected Litter COI: 3% Sire COI: 2% Dam COI: 1%

Predicted Clear Conditions

Status: Clear — 6 results with the probability of all-clear puppies.

View the 6 predicted-clear conditions (most relevant to this mix)

Chondrodystrophy & Intervertebral Disc Disease (CDDY/IVDD), Type I IVDD
Identified in Standard Poodles and Small Poodles
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)
Identified in Bernese Mountain Dogs and Standard Poodles
GM2 Gangliosidosis
Identified in Standard Poodles and Small Poodles
Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEWS)
Identified in Standard Poodles and Small Poodles
Osteochondrodysplasia (Skeletal Dwarfism)
Identified in Standard Poodles and Small Poodles
Von Willebrand Disease Type I (vWD Type I)
Identified in Bernese Mountain Dogs, Standard Poodles, and more

What “clear” means: No affected puppies are expected for these conditions based on the parents’ DNA results.

Other item noted on the report (not considered breed-relevant)

Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM1) Not breed-relevant in this context

Genetic Diversity (COI)

Expected Litter COI 3%

Sire COI 2%

Dam COI 1%

COI is a genetic estimate of relatedness. In general, a lower COI supports stronger diversity (all else equal).

Note: COI is one of several factors considered alongside health testing, temperament, and structure.

Litter Overview

This planned pairing brings together two thoughtfully bred Bernedoodles with complementary structure, genetics, and temperament. By combining SDD Nova Apollo’s Foxfire Stokes and SDD Leonora’s Rico of Phoenix, this litter is designed to produce balanced, people-focused puppies with excellent coat variety, strong genetic diversity, and manageable adult size.

Both parents have been fully DNA tested and selected with long-term health, coat predictability, and family suitability in mind.

Meet the Parents

Dam: SDD Nova Apollo’s Foxfire Stokes

Nova is a beautifully balanced Bernedoodle with a strong foundation of Standard Poodle, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Australian Shepherd ancestry. Her genetic profile reflects athleticism, intelligence, and versatility, paired with a confident yet gentle temperament.

Nova contributes size, structure, and working-dog stability to this pairing, along with a rich mix of coat and color genetics that add depth and variety to the litter.

Breed Composition:

50% Standard Poodle
21.9% Bernese Mountain Dog
19.6% Australian Shepherd
8.5% Miniature / MAS-type Australian Shepherd

Sire: SDD Leonora’s Rico of Phoenix

Rico is a striking, compact Bernedoodle known for his expressive features, affectionate nature, and highly desirable coat traits. With a strong Small Poodle foundation balanced by Bernese Mountain Dog and Standard Poodle, Rico brings refinement, consistency, and a smaller frame to the pairing.

His genetics support coat quality, lower shedding tendencies, and a friendly, people-oriented personality well suited for family life.

Breed Composition:

61% Poodle (Small)
19.7% Bernese Mountain Dog
19.3% Poodle (Standard)

Genetics & Health Focus

Both Nova and Rico have undergone comprehensive DNA testing. This pairing was selected to prioritize genetic diversity, reduce inherited health risks, and support predictable outcomes for coat type, color, and size.

This litter is expected to offer:

Strong overall genetic diversity
Excellent health transparency
Clear expectations for coat traits and adult size

A detailed genetics and coat breakdown is provided below.

Expected Adult Size

Based on parental genetics and breed composition, puppies from this litter are expected to mature into small-to-medium sized Bernedoodles, with variation depending on individual structure and growth patterns.

Estimated Adult Weight Range: