Australia's Best Bernedoodle Breeders all in one place.
Bernedoodle Breeders Australia connects families with ethical Bernedoodle breeders who prioritise health testing, temperament assessment, transparency, and lifelong dog welfare.
Did you know there’s no official breed club for Bernedoodles in Australia?
Bernedoodle Breeders Australia was created by a small group of ethical Bernedoodle breeders who decided to do something different. Instead of competing, we collaborate, sharing lines, knowledge, and resources to responsibly diversify Bernedoodle genetics in Australia and build a stronger foundation for this beautiful breed.
Every breeder within our carefully selected collective is committed to transparency, comprehensive health testing, and ethical breeding practices. No secrecy. No shortcuts. Just good humans breeding good dogs.
With Bernedoodles on the rise in Australia, now is the perfect time to set a higher standard and that’s exactly what we’re doing.
If you’re looking for a Bernedoodle, start with breeders who work together to better the breed, not against each other.
Our Ethical Bernedoodle Breeding Standards
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At Bernedoodle Breeders Australia, our breeders don’t follow trends they follow evidence-based, ethical breeding standards designed to protect the long-term health, temperament and genetic integrity of Bernedoodles in Australia.
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Every breeder within the Collective is committed to transparent health and genetic testing, informed coat and shedding genetics, and deliberate temperament assessment prior to breeding.
These standards exist to reduce preventable health and behavioural issues, improve consistency across established lines, and give families clear, honest expectations not marketing promises.
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Below, we outline the minimum standards required for Bernedoodle breeders within the Collective, so prospective puppy buyers can understand what has been tested, what hasn’t, and why it matters.
Health & Genetic Testing
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Hip and elbow scoring as a minimum standard
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DNA testing for breed-relevant conditions
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Eye, heart and thyroid testing optional
Coat & Shedding Genetics
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Shedding traits are genetically tested
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Breeders explain results openly to applicants
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No misleading “non-shedding” claims
Temperament Tested
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Behavioural and temperament screening prior to breeding
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Focus on emotional stability and confidence
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Reducing inherited anxiety-related traits
These standards apply to all of our carefully selected Bernedoodle dog Breeders
Jen Moody, Northern Beaches Groodles and Bernedoodles
Ethical breeding isn’t about chasing trends or pumping out puppies — it’s about making decisions that hold up years down the track. Bernedoodle Breeders Australia gives breeders a space to slow down, do the work properly, and be honest about genetics, limitations, and outcomes. That’s how trust is built, with buyers and within the breed itself.
Sharlene Bysouth, Apache Park Puppies
One of the biggest risks in any emerging breed is narrowing the gene pool too quickly. What I value about the Collective is the focus on genetic diversity and informed pairing decisions, not just repeating what’s easy or commercially popular. Working together allows us to strengthen Bernedoodle lines responsibly, rather than fragmenting the breed.
Anna Howard, Lighthouse Labradoodles and Bernedoodles
Consistency doesn’t come from one breeder working in isolation, it comes from shared knowledge, proven lines, and breeders being willing to collaborate instead of compete. Bernedoodle Breeders Australi creates that framework. It’s about lifting standards across the board, not just individual programs.