How Much Does a Bernedoodle Cost

Bernedoodles are the perfect doodle mix! They come from poodles and Bernese Mountain dogs. This means they will have the intelligence of a poodle while having the fun personality of the Bernese Mountain dog! Bernedoodles are perfect family dogs; we can see why you want them. There are many options as to where you can get a Bernedoodle, but each of them come with risks you need to be aware of. Here are the three common places to get a Bernedoodle.

Cost of a Bernedoodle

Bernese mountain dogs are known to have a lot of health risks and issues, causing their life span to only be around seven years. However, the Bernedoodle hybrid mix luckily doesn’t inherit these health risks! Bernedoodles’ lifespan is usually around 12-18 years! 

Between the different sizes of Bernedoodles, the lifespan is about the same. However, the smaller Bernedoodles usually live a few years longer than the bigger standard-size Bernedoodles.

Cost of a Bernedoodle from a Rescue Shelter $150 - $500

Usually, people get a dog from a rescue shelter because they want to help a puppy who needs a loving family. It is okay to want to get a bernedoodle from a rescue shelter, but it can be hard to get a specific breed. Especially breeds like bernedoodles that aren’t very popular or common.

Plus, there are many more risks when you choose to get a dog from a rescue shelter. You have no records of any previous diseases the puppy has had in the past or diseases it could inherit from its parents. Also, most dogs that live in shelters often have a rough past and could be traumatized by these experiences. It is possible to help dogs with fears like this, and it will always build trust in your relationship, but it takes a lot of devotion and consistency to get to where you want to be with your dog.

Usually, each city, or almost every city, will have its animal shelter, so you can call and ask whether they have a Bernedoodle or not.

Cost of a Bernedoodle from a Puppy Classified $500 - $800

A puppy classified is places like KSL and Good Dog. On websites like these, people don’t have to worry about having the best puppies, as the ranking depends on how recently you posted your puppies, not your popularity. This leads to many people caring more about the money than the puppies! However, there are some good puppy parents; you must do a lot of research to find one.

Getting a puppy from a classified has the most risks. You have the chance of getting scammed as it is very easy for sellers to scam people. So if you do plan to buy from a puppy classified, make sure you do your research. Ask the seller if you could do a video call or see the puppies in person.

If you are worried about someone being a scammer, you can also ask them if you can talk to their previous buyers and see what their experience with the seller was.

Another red flag is if the seller wants to meet in a public place like a park rather than their home. There have been people who do this, and once they get the dog, they realize there are some issues with it and have no way of contacting the seller. However, some sellers may not feel comfortable letting strangers in their houses, so if you have a way of contacting them if any issues arise, then meeting in the park is fine.

Here are some other common red flags you want to watch out for when buying a puppy from classifieds.

Cost of a Bernedoodle from a Reputable Breeder is $1,000 - $3,000

Getting a Bernedoodle from a reputable breeder will cost the most, but it also has the least risk. Reputable breeders usually will make sure the puppies are vaccinated, taken very well care of from the beginning and easily be confident that you are getting a fair deal. Plus, reputable breeders usually have other side benefits like a longer health guarantee and a training option. 

There are a lot of places you can decide to get a Bernedoodle from, and as long as you do your research, you will be able to find your perfect puppy!