What is the most Beautiful dog breed?
The Most Beautiful Dogs in the World: Australian Mountain Doodles & Australian Mountain Dogs
History of the Australian Mountain Dog - Gorgeous Dogs
Despite its name, the Australian Mountain Dog is not from Australia—it is a purposeful crossbreed developed in the United States. Designed to blend the intelligence, agility, and herding instincts of the Australian Shepherd with the loyalty, strength, and affectionate nature of the Bernese Mountain Dog, this breed has quickly become a sought-after companion for active families and adventure lovers.
At Stokeshire Designer Doodles, we were among the first breeders in the Midwest to refine and promote this remarkable cross, ensuring both furnished and unfurnished varieties are available to meet the unique needs of dog owners. Our dedication to selective breeding has helped the Australian Mountain Dog gain recognition for its balanced temperament, striking coat patterns, and versatile athleticism.
With their stunning double coats, captivating color variations, and keen intelligence, these dogs resemble the unfurnished Australian Mountain Doodle, offering a more natural, low-maintenance alternative for those who prefer a sleek, straight-coated look. Whether on the trails, in a therapy setting, or simply by your side as a devoted companion, the Australian Mountain Dog is a breed with beauty, heart, and purpose—a true standout among designer breeds.
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The Most Beautiful Dogs in the World: The Stokeshire Australian Mountain Dog
At Stokeshire Designer Doodles, we believe that beauty goes beyond a stunning coat—it’s about the perfect blend of form, function, and temperament. That’s why we’ve dedicated years to developing the Australian Mountain Dog (AMD) and Australian Mountain Doodle (AMDoodle), a breathtaking cross between the Bernese Mountain Dog and Australian Shepherd, with or without Poodle influence. These exceptional dogs combine elegance, intelligence, and affectionate companionship, making them truly some of the most beautiful dogs in the world.
The Unfurnished Australian Mountain Dog: A Natural Beauty
At Stokeshire Designer Doodles, we take pride in offering both furnished and unfurnished Australian Mountain Dogs (AMD)—each with its own unique appeal. The unfurnished AMD stands out for its sleek, straight coat and more natural appearance, closely resembling the Bernese Mountain Dog and Australian Shepherd without the fluffy furnishings often associated with doodles.
What is an Unfurnished AMD?
Unfurnished Blue Merle AMD
The term "unfurnished" refers to the lack of the Furnishing (F) gene, which is responsible for the beard, mustache, and fluffy eyebrows seen in Poodle and Bernedoodle coats. Instead, unfurnished Australian Mountain Dogs have a smooth, straight, or slightly wavy coat with a soft, plush texture that showcases their stunning merle, tricolor, and bi-color patterns.
Why Choose an Unfurnished AMD?
🐕 Low Maintenance Coat – Less grooming and matting compared to doodle coats.
🏡 Ideal for Families with Mild Allergies – While not hypoallergenic, their shedding is often lighter than a pure Bernese.
⛰️ More Athletic & Natural Look – Leaner, agile, and closer in appearance to their working-dog ancestors.
❤️ Longer Lifespan & Robust Health – A carefully balanced blend of Bernese longevity improvements with the intelligence and energy of the Aussie.
At Stokeshire, we have intentionally bred both furnished and unfurnished varieties, allowing families to select the ideal coat type for their lifestyle. Whether you prefer the natural elegance of an unfurnished AMD or the fluffy, low-shedding coat of a furnished Australian Mountain Doodle, our breeding program ensures each puppy is raised for temperament, structure, and health.
What Makes the Australian Mountain Dog So Beautiful?
✔ Striking Coat Patterns & Colors – From rich tricolor markings to stunning merle patterns, no two are exactly alike.
✔ Expressive Eyes – Many inherit the piercing blue eyes of the Australian Shepherd or the gentle, soulful gaze of the Bernese.
✔ Balanced Build – With graceful agility and a sturdy frame, they have the ideal blend of athleticism and strength.
✔ Elegant Coat Types – Whether furnished (wavy/curly) or unfurnished (straight/smooth), their coats are both striking and manageable.
✔ Iconic Personality – Confident, loving, and loyal, they radiate beauty inside and out.
Our Australian Mountain Dog // Bernese x Aussie Mix Litters
Pioneering a Vision: Stokeshire’s Unique Approach
At Stokeshire, we were among the first breeders to refine the Australian Mountain Dog by carefully selecting for both furnished and unfurnished varieties. This dedication ensures we offer families a perfect match based on lifestyle, coat preference, and allergy considerations.
🐾 The Australian Mountain Dog (AMD) – The Classic Aussie Bernese Cross
A balanced blend of Bernese Mountain Dog and Australian Shepherd, these dogs carry the best of both worlds—intelligence, trainability, and stunning coats with less shedding than a purebred Berner. Their agile yet gentle nature makes them ideal adventure companions or therapy dogs.
At Stokeshire Designer Doodles, we’ve carefully introduced Mini American Shepherds with striking blue eyes into our multigenerational Australian Mountain Dog program to refine size while maintaining the breed’s intelligence, agility, and stunning coat patterns. By incorporating this smaller, highly trainable breed, we reduce the size of the Bernese influence, creating a more compact, athletic, and long-lived companion. This strategic pairing enhances brown and red merle variations, adding even more diversity to the breed’s already breathtaking appearance. The smaller size contributes to improved longevity, ensuring families can enjoy their beautiful, affectionate Australian Mountain Dogs for many years to come.
🐾 The Australian Mountain Doodle – A Stunning Hybrid
By incorporating the Poodle, we’ve developed an even more allergy-friendly version while maintaining the striking merle, tricolor, and sable patterns of the AMD. These dogs have wavy, hypoallergenic coats and are perfect for families looking for a low-shedding companion with high intelligence.
Why Stokeshire?
🌟 One of the First Breeders to Specialize in the Aussie Bernese & AMD Cross
🧬 Expert Genetic Planning – Health-tested and selectively bred for structure, temperament, and coat diversity.
🐾 Raised with Purpose – Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), socialization, and temperament evaluations for a well-rounded puppy.
🏡 Tailored to Your Lifestyle – Offering both furnished and unfurnished AMD & AMDoodles to meet different family needs.
The Perfect Companion for Beauty & Brains
Whether you’re drawn to the elegance of the classic Australian Mountain Dog or the soft, luxurious waves of the AMDoodle, these dogs are more than just beautiful—they are loyal, intelligent, and adaptable companions.
Interested in adding one of these stunning, rare breeds to your family?
📍 Stokeshire Designer Doodles – Ethical Breeders of Australian Mountain Dogs & Doodles
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QUICK FACTS ABOUT
Australian mountain doGs
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Male Standard Australian Mountain Dogs average 60-100 lbs and average 18-27 inches tall at healthy adult weight. Female Australian Mountain Doodles will weigh on average 50-80 lbs and will average 15-25 inches tall.
STANDARD AUSTRALIAN MOUNTAIN DOGS
Height: 20 -28 Inches
Weight: 70 + lbs
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Very similar to that of a Bernese and an Australian Shepherd. These dogs have a softer wavier coat than a purebred Aussie. These dogs will shed but will have lovely silky tri-merle coats.
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Black tricolor
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The Australian Mountain Dog is the perfect blend between a laidback Bernese, and a sporty emotionally attuned Australian Shepherd revered for their beautiful tricolored merled coats.
Our goal for our Australian Mountain Dog is to reduce the overall energy level of the Aussies while increasing the lifespan of the Bernese and keeping a traditional coat.
Additionally, we believe the coat structure and texture of the Australian Mountain Dog is preferable to both parent breeds.
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Our Well-Bred Aussie Mountain Dogs sell for around $3000 & $4000 for Black Tricolor Merle Coats.
With our new Aussie Bernese Stud, Apollo, an F1 Australian Mountain Dog we will breed to our Bernese Mountain Dog to produce the second generation of Australian Mountain Dogs that maintain the overall structure of the Bernese with the coat colors of the Australian Shepherd.