The Miniature Bernedoodle should adapt well to most living situations. This hybrid will have a long coat, so be very cautious with hot temperatures. This breed should also adapt well to apartment living as long as they are given the proper amount of exercise and attention.

The Miniature Bernedoodle should be a generally healthy dog, as long as proper attention has been paid to the health of the parents. The Bernese is known for having some health issues in regards to their joints (hips, elbows, etc). The most common health problem for the Standard Poodle is Addison’s Disease, or chronic adrenal insufficiency.

This breed will have a longer coat like the Bernese Mountain Dog and will require the coat be well maintained to avoid any matting. One of the advantages of this breed is that the shedding will be decreased by crossing the Bernese with the Poodle, but daily brushing is still recommended. You should also brush your Miniature Bernedoodles teeth once per week, and trim their nails once a month.

The Miniature Bernedoodle should have a moderate activity level. Daily walks are recommended for any breed that does not have its own space to run and unwind freely.

Miniature Bernedoodles can range from 23 to 50 pounds. 2nd Generation crosses (Miniature Bernedoodle bred to a Toy Poodle) can be between 12 and 26 pounds. The height will vary but probably be somewhere between 10 and 20 inches at the withers.

10 to 15 years