Bernedoodle
Puppies
in Wisconsin
A Wisconsin-based Bernedoodle breeding program built around health screening, structured early development, and thoughtful family matching. The gentle loyalty of the Bernese Mountain Dog meets the intelligence and low-shedding coat of the Poodle.
What is a
Bernedoodle?
A Bernedoodle is a cross between a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Poodle. The pairing is intended to combine the Bernese's calm disposition and loyalty with the Poodle's intelligence, trainability, and low-shedding coat genetics. The result is a companion often described as gentle, people-oriented, and adaptable to a range of family environments. Individual temperament, coat type, and size vary based on parentage, generation, and early development.
Also known as the Bernese Mountain Doodle, Bernese Doodle, or Bernepoo. The Bernedoodle is not AKC or FCI recognized and has no governing breed standard. Stokeshire produces Bernedoodles in standard, medium, mini, and micro mini sizes, in both furnished (low-shedding) and unfurnished (straight-coated) varieties, across a range of colors including traditional tricolor, merle, phantom, sable, and brown tri.
For the comprehensive breed guide, visit our Bernedoodle breed page.
The Bernese provides the heart. The Poodle provides the mind and the coat. The breeder provides the method.
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Our breeding program prioritizes comprehensive genetic screening and structural health evaluations for all parent dogs. Testing is an ongoing process as dogs mature and enter our program. Health screening aims to reduce, but does not eliminate, the risk of inherited conditions.
Structured foundational training at approximately $200 per day. Covers crate conditioning, recall, leash introduction, and household manners before go-home. Training outcomes vary by individual puppy.
Furnished and
Unfurnished Bernedoodles
Stokeshire produces both furnished and unfurnished Bernedoodles. The right choice depends on your household's sensitivity to shedding, grooming preferences, and aesthetic preference. Both coat types carry the same Bernedoodle temperament traits.
Furnished Bernedoodle
Blue Merle Micro Mini, 6 Weeks
Furnished Bernedoodles carry the RSPO2 gene, which typically produces the wavy or curly coat with a bearded, teddy-bear face. These dogs tend to shed less and are generally considered more suitable for families with mild to moderate dander sensitivity. Furnished coats require regular brushing (2-3 times weekly minimum) and professional grooming every 6-8 weeks. No dog is truly hypoallergenic. Allergy responses vary by individual and should be discussed with your physician.
Unfurnished Bernedoodle
Unfurnished, 12 Weeks
Unfurnished Bernedoodles lack the RSPO2 furnishings gene. They typically present with a smooth face, shorter muzzle hair, and a straight or lightly wavy coat that more closely resembles their Bernese lineage. Unfurnished Bernedoodles do shed, though many families report less shedding than a purebred Bernese Mountain Dog. They generally require less professional grooming, which may reduce annual maintenance costs. Not recommended for allergy-sensitive households. Shedding levels vary by individual dog.
Learn more: Unfurnished Bernedoodles · Unfurnished Doodle Guide · Merle Bernedoodles · Ultra Bernedoodles
Micro Mini to
Standard.
Adult size is primarily influenced by the Poodle parent used in the pairing. The ranges below reflect typical outcomes. No specific adult size, weight, or lifespan is guaranteed in any hybrid breeding program.
| Size | Typical Weight | Typical Height | Est. Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Mini | 10-25 lbs | 10-15 in | 14-18 yrs |
| Mini | 25-45 lbs | 15-20 in | 12-16 yrs |
| Medium | 45-70 lbs | 18-22 in | 11-14 yrs |
| Standard | 70-100 lbs | 23-29 in | 10-13 yrs |
Bernedoodle puppies at Stokeshire start at $5,000 depending on size, coat type, and generation. Puppies completing our Doodle School training program are typically $10,000 or more, reflecting the investment in 28 days of structured foundational training. Pricing is subject to change.
Placement includes genetic health panel, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, microchip, health guarantee (see terms), and ongoing breeder support. View our full pricing page for current details.
Four pillars of
intentional development.
Our program prioritizes genetic screening and structural health evaluations for all parent dogs. We monitor coefficient of inbreeding (COI) across generations with the aim of supporting genetic diversity. Health testing reduces risk but cannot eliminate it entirely.
ENS protocols beginning Day 3. Structured socialization, environmental enrichment, sound desensitization, and confidence-building exercises. Puppies are raised in our home alongside our children. Early development is intended to support, not guarantee, behavioral outcomes.
Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test conducted at weeks 7-8. Each puppy is evaluated and matched to a family based on observed energy, confidence, sociability, and household composition. Matching is informed by assessment data but does not guarantee temperament outcomes.
Doodle School: 28 days covering crate conditioning, potty foundation, recall, leash introduction, and household manners. Training builds a foundation; continued reinforcement at home is essential. Learn more.
Puppies raised for families.
By a family.
Raised with Kids
Bernedoodle, 6 Weeks, Stokeshire Home
At Stokeshire, James and Katie Stokes raise every litter in their home alongside their ten children. This is not a marketing detail. It is the environment. From birth, puppies experience the sounds, movements, schedules, and affection of a large, active household. By the time they leave, they have been held by small hands, acclimated to the cadence of family life, and exposed to the kind of real-world stimulation that kennel-raised puppies may never encounter.
Many families report that this home-raised foundation contributes to smoother transitions and more confident behavior in the early weeks at home. Individual outcomes vary based on the puppy's genetics, temperament, and the owner's continued socialization and training.
Our trainers are also
our guardians.
Trainer & Guardian
Stokeshire Guardian Home Family
Several of our training partners are also guardian home families. This means the people who train your puppy during Doodle School are the same people who raise and love our breeding dogs in their own homes. It creates a continuity of care that kennel-based programs cannot replicate. Our parent dogs live as family pets first. They return to Stokeshire only during whelping and the early nursing period.
This guardian model is central to how we operate. It keeps our breeding dogs in low-stress, high-affection environments, which many breeders and veterinary behaviorists believe contributes to the emotional stability of the puppies they produce. Learn about our process.
Built on foundation lines.
Refined over generations.
Premier Stud
George, F2 Bernedoodle
Stokeshire's Bernedoodle program is built on carefully selected foundation lines. Our parent dogs are chosen for temperament, structure, coat quality, and genetic health profile. We produce F1, F1B, F2, and multigenerational Bernedoodles, each with different coat and shedding characteristics suited to different family needs.
We monitor coefficient of inbreeding (COI) across all pairings to support long-term genetic diversity. Pairings are planned based on waitlist needs, genetic compatibility, and the goal of producing puppies that reflect the qualities families are seeking. For detailed information about Bernedoodle generations and what each means for coat, size, and temperament, visit our generation guide.
Working with breeders
across the country.
Collaborative Genetics
Mini Bernedoodle Stud, Partner Program
Stokeshire works with select Bernedoodle breeders from across the United States to access genetics that strengthen our lines. This collaboration allows us to introduce new bloodlines, expand our color and size offerings, and maintain the genetic diversity that responsible breeding demands. Every outside stud or dam we work with is evaluated against our health screening and temperament standards before any pairing is planned.
This approach reflects a broader philosophy: the best outcomes come from a network of committed breeders who share information, hold each other accountable, and prioritize the long-term health of the dogs over short-term convenience.
Bernedoodle
puppies.
We plan multiple Bernedoodle litters throughout the year across a range of sizes, coat types, and color patterns. Litters are typically reserved through our waitlist before puppies are born. Early application may offer a wider selection of pairings and go-home dates. Availability, timing, and litter composition are subject to change.
View planned, confirmed, and available Bernedoodle pairings with estimated go-home dates.
Answer a few questions about your family, lifestyle, and preferences. We will use your responses to help identify the breed, size, and coat type that may be the best fit for your home.
Start the conversation. We review every application, schedule a call, and work with you to identify the right pairing.
Central Wisconsin.
Nationwide delivery.
Stokeshire Designer Doodles
W4954 County Road O, Medford, WI 54451
Wisconsin DATCP License #514401-DS
Medford sits in central Wisconsin, within a comfortable drive of the Midwest's major metros. Chicago is approximately 4 hours southeast. Minneapolis is approximately 3.5 hours west. Madison is approximately 3 hours south. Milwaukee is approximately 3.5 hours southeast. Green Bay and Appleton are approximately 2.5 hours east.
For families beyond driving distance, we offer nationwide puppy delivery via our flight and ground nanny network, currently covering the U.S., Canada, the UK, and Mexico. Availability and transport routes are subject to change. Transport details.
Rare Brown Tri
Brown Tri Bernedoodle, Stokeshire
Questions about Bernedoodle
puppies in Wisconsin.
Many families report that Bernedoodles, when raised with proper socialization and early training, tend to be gentle with children, responsive to household routines, and eager to participate in family activities. Their Bernese lineage is often associated with patience and loyalty, while their Poodle lineage contributes intelligence and trainability. Like all dogs, they require daily exercise and mental stimulation, and individual temperament varies.
Shedding depends on coat type. Furnished Bernedoodles carrying the RSPO2 furnishings gene tend to be low-shedding, which many families with mild dander sensitivity find more manageable. Unfurnished Bernedoodles have a straighter coat that does shed, though often less than a purebred Bernese Mountain Dog. No dog is truly hypoallergenic. At Stokeshire, every puppy's coat genetics are tested and disclosed before placement. We recommend consulting your physician if allergies are a concern.
Stokeshire produces Bernedoodles in micro mini (10-25 lbs), mini (25-45 lbs), medium (45-70 lbs), and standard (70-100 lbs) sizes. Size is primarily influenced by the Poodle parent and generation. No specific adult size is guaranteed. We work with each family during the application process to identify the size range that may be the best fit for their home and lifestyle.
Stokeshire Bernedoodles are available in traditional tricolor, blue merle, red merle, phantom, sable, brown tri, and bicolor patterns. Merle pairings are managed responsibly; we do not breed merle-to-merle. Color and pattern availability depend on planned pairings and are not guaranteed for any individual litter. View our merle Bernedoodle guide for details on merle genetics.
In most cases, yes. Stokeshire currently delivers puppies throughout the United States, Canada, the UK, and Mexico via our nanny network. Ground and flight options are available depending on route and season. Availability may vary. Visit our transport page for current details.
Start by submitting an application. We then schedule a call to discuss your family's lifestyle, goals, and preferences. A $500 deposit secures your waitlist position. Deposits and reservation terms are outlined in our purchase agreement. Learn more about our full process.
Nurtured with care.
The right Bernedoodle for your family may be in the hills of central Wisconsin. The process begins with a conversation.
