The Stokeshire Puppy Email List
The Puppy
Email
List.
Early notice when new Stokeshire litters are confirmed. Our puppies are placed intentionally, and availability is limited. Families on our list are the first to know.
what matters.
Families who are prepared move forward quickly.
Know the breed
before you fall in love.
Every Stokeshire cross is chosen for genetic diversity, temperament stability, and health. Understanding what each brings helps you know which fits your life — not just your wishlist.
Intelligent, athletic, and deeply bonded to their people. Aussiedoodles thrive with active families who enjoy outdoor life and consistent mental challenge. Their herding heritage means they love having a job — and a handler who takes training seriously.
The signature Stokeshire cross. Combines the Aussie's intelligence and work ethic with the Bernese's gentle loyalty and the Poodle's lower-shedding coat. Exceptional family dogs with therapy-grade temperaments and extraordinary versatility across lifestyle types.
A Poodle-free cross of Aussie and Bernese Mountain Dog. Stunning markings, sleeker coat, moderate shedding. Ideal for families who love the temperament of our AMD program but prefer a more natural, lower-maintenance coat and a look closer to their parent breeds.
Gentle, calm, deeply affectionate. Bernedoodles carry the Berner's sweet, steady temperament with the Poodle's intelligence and lower-shedding coat. Exceptional with children, older family members, and multi-generational households. The dog that bonds once and bonds deeply.
The classic doodle — eager to please, warmly social, consistently gentle. Golden Retrievers bring one of dogdom's most reliable temperaments; the Poodle adds intelligence and a lower-shedding coat. An ideal first dog for families who want a companion that's forgiving and joyful.
Three breeds known for their affectionate, family-oriented temperaments — the result is a dog built for connection. The Golden Mountain Doodle is warm, steady, and deeply bonded. Particularly well-suited to families who want a dog that integrates seamlessly into the rhythm of daily life.
How big is the
right fit?
Full adult size is one of the most practical decisions in choosing a dog. Think honestly about your living space, activity level, and who in your household will be handling the dog day to day.
Commanding presence, deeply affectionate, built for outdoor life and active families with space. Standard Poodle lines. Available across most AMD and GMD litters. Proportionally higher food, veterinary, and boarding costs.
Best for active families with outdoor space and the bandwidth for a physically substantial dog.
The most versatile size — substantial enough for outdoor families, manageable for smaller homes and urban living. The most common size across our program. Broad range within this category; we'll provide specific puppy projections at selection time.
The most popular choice. Works across the widest range of families and living situations.
Apartment-friendly, travel-ready, and endlessly charming. Mini crosses use Miniature Poodle lines. Same big temperament, same Stokeshire curriculum — in a smaller package. Available primarily in Mini Bernedoodle litters.
Ideal for urban households, travelers, and families where physical handling capacity matters.
Size in doodle crosses is influenced by both the Poodle parent's size and the other breed's genetics. Projected sizes are estimates, not guarantees — individual puppies within the same litter can vary by 10–20% from projections. We will always share projected adult weights for specific puppies before selection day.
A range of markings
across our breeds.
Color is aesthetic, not temperament. That said, it matters to most families — knowing what's possible helps you know what to look for when a litter is announced.
Classic tricolor with a predominantly black base and tan/white points on the face, chest, and paws.
Warm, rich tricolor with chocolate/brown base and tan/white points. Highly sought after, particularly in Bernedoodle litters.
Distinctive marbled grey and black pattern — often with blue or heterochromatic eyes. A gene pattern, not a color. Produced only in Aussie-cross litters.
Warm, marbled red-brown tones with merle patterning. Available in Aussie and AMD litters. Increasingly sought after for its golden warmth and visual depth.
Clean, high-contrast bicolor — striking and classic. Common in AMD and Bernedoodle lines.
Warm chocolate and white — reminiscent of the classic Bernese Mountain Dog. Most common in Bernedoodle and GMD litters.
Predominantly white with distinct color patches. Parti coloring requires both parents to carry the parti gene. Available on a limited basis in select litters.
Soft, warm, golden tones ranging from pale cream to rich apricot. Common in Goldendoodle and GMD litters — the most classically "golden" look.
What coat works
for your actual life?
Coat type affects shedding, grooming frequency, and allergy compatibility. Be honest with yourself about your grooming commitment before the puppy comes home.
Coat texture
three options.
A sleeker, more natural coat that lies flat or slightly wavy. Easiest to maintain at home — but will shed lightly. Best for families who prefer less grooming commitment but can tolerate some hair in the house.
Brush weekly · Professional groom every 12–16 weeks
The most popular texture — soft, flowing, and low-shedding. The classic "teddy bear" doodle aesthetic. Requires regular brushing to prevent matting and consistent professional grooming. This is a genuine time and financial commitment.
Brush every 1–2 weeks · Professional groom every 8–12 weeks
Dense, tight curls that shed minimally — the best option for allergy-sensitive households. Requires the most grooming commitment of any texture. A doodle with a curly coat that isn't brushed regularly will mat severely, which is painful and requires a full shave-down.
Brush daily to every other day · Professional groom every 6–8 weeks
Facial coat —
furnished or unfurnished?
Carries the RSPO2 furnishings gene — resulting in facial hair, eyebrows, and a beard or mustache. The look most people picture when they think "doodle." Typically associated with lower visible shedding and a softer coat texture overall. Most of our puppies are furnished.
RSPO2 negative — no furnishings gene, resulting in a smoother, shorter face more reminiscent of the Berner or Aussie parent. Lower facial grooming needs. Will shed more than furnished counterparts. A striking, natural look that many families genuinely prefer — and an excellent option for anyone who finds heavy facial grooming difficult to maintain.
Furnished coats generally shed less because the furnishings gene is linked to the coat texture gene that produces wavy and curly coats. Unfurnished dogs typically have a straighter coat that sheds more. Neither is objectively better — it depends on your grooming priorities and aesthetic preference.
No dog breed is truly hypoallergenic. The allergen is a protein (Can f 1) found in saliva, urine, and dander — not in the hair itself. Lower-shedding coats distribute less dander in the home, which many allergy sufferers tolerate significantly better. If allergies are a primary concern, we recommend spending time with a doodle from a similar litter before committing, and consulting your allergist.
What generation
of doodle matters?
Generation affects coat predictability and degree of hybrid vigor. For most families, generation matters less than temperament — but it's worth understanding.
One purebred parent × one Poodle. Greatest hybrid vigor and health diversity. Highest coat variability — some F1 puppies will shed more than expected. Widest temperament diversity. A strong choice for families who prioritize genetic health over coat predictability.
F1 doodle bred back to a Poodle. More predictable, lower-shedding coat — a better choice for allergy-sensitive households who want more coat consistency. Slightly less hybrid vigor than F1, but still excellent genetic diversity.
F1 × F1 breeding. More variable outcomes than F1B in terms of coat. Can produce a wider range of coat types within one litter. Less common in our program — most families in need of predictability prefer F1B or Multigen.
Multiple generations of intentional doodle × doodle breeding. Coat, size, and temperament are the most consistent and predictable of any generation. Stokeshire's long-term intentional development program works toward this generation across our AMD and GMD lines.
Tell us what
you're looking for.
Your preferences help us understand future demand, guide our breeding planning, and reach out to the right families when the right litter is near.
This is not a public waitlist. It is a quiet way to stay informed — nothing more, nothing less. Joining does not reserve a puppy or require a commitment of any kind.
Families who are ready when a litter opens move forward. Families who aren't simply wait for the next one. There's no pressure either way.