Bernedoodle Puppies cuddling and sleeping on a fur rug next to pumpkins

Located in LaGrange, Indiana, Hoosier Canines breeds a variety of Bernedoodles. Founded in 2016 by brothers Jay and Aaron Miller, our story began with a shared passion for raising exceptional family dogs. What started with Goldendoodles soon led us to the world of Bernedoodles, where we found our true calling, breeding intelligent, affectionate, and well-socialized companions for families just like yours.

We believe that every family deserves a dog that is not just a pet, but a lifelong companion. Our mission is simple: to raise happy, healthy Bernedoodle puppies with excellent temperaments, sound genetics, and a strong foundation in socialization. We take a hands-on approach to raising our puppies, ensuring they experience love, structure, and enrichment from the moment they are born.

Our Journey and Growth

As Hoosier Canines has grown, so has our family. Jay and Aaron, now both married, continue to raise their dogs between their homes, while their brother Martin plays an integral role in managing veterinary care and maintaining our website. Together, we remain committed to upholding the highest standards in ethical breeding and responsible puppy placement.

Adorable Bernedoodle puppies from Hoosier Canines enjoying their playtime in a spacious and safe outdoor area in LaGrange, Indiana.

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Reserve Your Bernedoodle Puppy Today

Contact Hoosier Canines today and take the first step towards bringing joy, laughter, and unconditional love into your home. Trust us to be your guide on this beautiful journey.

Our Commitment To Quality

At the core of Hoosier Canines is an unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of our dogs. We employ a comprehensive health testing protocol for our parent dogs, ensuring a lineage that is not only of exceptional beauty but of robust health as well. This dedication to excellence is what sets us apart. Here are some key aspects of our health testing process:

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA):

  • Purpose and Process: The OFA provides a standardized evaluation of skeletal and joint health, including hips and elbows, crucial for breeding dogs.
  • Importance: Ensures breeding dogs have healthy, structurally sound skeletons, reducing the risk of orthopedic diseases like hip dysplasia in offspring.
Learn more about the OFA

Paw Print Genetics:

  • Purpose and Process: Specializes in genetic health testing for dogs, offering screening for over 350 breeds to identify potential hereditary conditions.
  • Importance: Helps in making informed breeding decisions, ensuring puppies are at reduced risk for inherited genetic disorders.
Learn more about Paw Print Genetics

The Vital Role of Genetic Testing:

  • Disease Prevention: Identifies carriers of specific genetic disorders, preventing the passing of these conditions to future generations.
  • Healthier Puppies: Ensures puppies are born with the best possible start in life, free from preventable genetic health issues.
  • Informed Breeding Decisions: Provides breeders with the necessary information to select the best possible matches, focusing on the health and vitality of the breed.

This comprehensive approach to health testing underscores our commitment to the breed’s future and the well-being of every puppy born into the Hoosier Canines family. By investing in the health of our parent dogs, we’re investing in the happiness and longevity of your future companion.

Beautiful Bernedoodle Puppy Posing For Pictures at Hoosier Canines.
Beautiful Bernedoodle Puppy Posing For Pictures at Hoosier Canines.
Beautiful Bernedoodle Puppy Posing For Pictures at Hoosier Canines.

Puppies Raised With Love

At Hoosier Canines, the journey of our puppies, from birth to adoption, is paved with love, comprehensive care, and a deep commitment to their overall well-being. Our approach to raising puppies is multifaceted, focusing on their physical health, emotional development, and social adaptability. Here’s how we ensure each puppy receives the best start in life:

Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS):

  • Purpose and Benefits: ENS is a series of gentle exercises conducted during the early days of a puppy’s life. It’s designed to stimulate their neurological development, which is crucial for their growth.
  • Impact: This process has enhanced problem-solving abilities, increased stress tolerance, and improved the puppy’s capacity to adapt to new situations.

Socialization and Play:

  • Enriched Environments: Our puppies grow up in a setting filled with love, interaction, and various stimulating toys and obstacles. This enriched environment helps develop their curiosity and playfulness.
  • Play Area: They have access to a spacious play area where they can run, explore, and engage in healthy play with their littermates. This interaction is vital for learning social cues and developing good behavior patterns.

Human Interaction:

  • Regular Handling: Our puppies are gently handled frequently from an early age. This early exposure to human touch and interaction fosters a strong bond between dogs and humans, making our puppies well-adjusted and eager companions.
  • Diverse Experiences: We introduce puppies to various sounds, sights, and experiences to prepare them for a life full of adventures with their new families. This includes exposure to household noises, outdoor environments, and even car rides.

Health and Nutrition:

  • Veterinary Care: Each puppy receives comprehensive veterinary care, including vaccinations, deworming, and health screenings, to ensure they are healthy and ready for their forever homes.
  • Optimal Nutrition: We provide a diet formulated to support the nutritional needs of growing puppies, using high-quality food from Nutri-Source that promotes their health, vitality, and development. We also give each puppy a daily vitamin from NuVet.

Preparation for You Taking Home a Bernedoodle Puppy:

  • Adoption Readiness: Our goal is to ensure each puppy is ready for your home by their physical health and well-prepared to join their new family. This includes being well-socialized, introducing them to potty training, and fostering calm behavior.
  • Lifetime Support: We believe our responsibility extends beyond adoption. Hoosier Canines offers ongoing support and advice to new owners, ensuring a smooth transition and a fulfilling life for the puppy and their family.

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How We Stand Out

Recognition and Achievements

Our dedication to quality and care has not gone unnoticed. The Dogs Journal has proudly featured Hoosier Canines as one of the best Bernedoodle breeders in the US. We are celebrated among the Best Bernedoodle Breeders in Indiana by Bernedoodlebreed. These reflect not just our commitment to excellence but the love and joy that each Hoosier Canine brings into our extended family’s homes across the country.

An Invitation to Become Amazing Bernedoodle Puppy Parents

As our journey at Hoosier Canines unfolds, each day brings a renewed commitment to the legacy of love, health, and happiness we aspire to create through our cherished Bernedoodles. Our story, rooted in the humble beginnings of a family farm, has blossomed into a life’s mission to nurture, care for, and prepare these wonderful companions for a lifetime of joy with families like yours.

You’ve taken the time to learn about us, to understand the foundation of care, excellence, and passion that defines Hoosier Canines. You’ve seen the lengths we go to ensure each puppy is not just a pet but a lifelong companion, a source of unconditional love and joy. We invite you to take the next step in this journey together.

Become a Part of Our Family

We’re more than just breeders; we’re a community, a family that extends far beyond the boundaries of our farm in Indiana. As you’ve taken the opportunity to learn about us, we’re eager to learn about you—about the love, the laughter, and the life you can offer to one of our Bernedoodle puppies.

Screenshot of Hoosier Canines' user-friendly website and puppy reservation form, inviting potential Bernedoodle owners to become part of the family

Understand your lifestyle and preferences, ensuring the perfect match between you and your future furry family member.

Hoosier Canines puppies receive early neurological stimulation to enhance their adaptability and resilience, ensuring well-socialized future companions

Ensure that each of our puppies finds a loving, caring, and compatible home where they can thrive.

Veterinary health testing of Hoosier Canines' Bernedoodle parents for genetic conditions and orthopedic health through Paw Print Genetics and OFA

Begin a dialogue that helps us support you through the adoption process and beyond, ensuring a seamless transition for you and your puppy.

Your story with us doesn’t end with adoption; it’s just the beginning. As part of the Hoosier Canines family, you’ll receive our ongoing support, guidance, and an open line of communication to ensure your Bernedoodle thrives in their new forever home.

Veterinary health testing of Hoosier Canines' Bernedoodle parents for genetic conditions and orthopedic health through Paw Print Genetics and OFA
Veterinary health testing of Hoosier Canines' Bernedoodle parents for genetic conditions and orthopedic health through Paw Print Genetics and OFA