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DNA Testing vs. OFA Screening for Bernedoodles: What Each Tells You
Compare canine DNA testing with OFA orthopedic and other clinical screening, and learn why responsible breeding programs may use both.
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Do Bernedoodles Shed?
Bernedoodles can shed very little, moderately, or more noticeably. Shedding is influenced by several coat traits and family history, so no generation or marketing label can guarantee a completely non-shedding…
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The Hoosier Bernedoodle Journal
Do F1 Bernedoodles Shed? The Truth Behind Their Coats
Learn why F1 Bernedoodle shedding varies, how wavy and curly coats differ, what genetics can influence, and which grooming routines help manage the coat.
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F1, F1B, and Backcross Terms
F1 commonly describes the first cross between a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Poodle. F1B commonly describes an F1 Bernedoodle bred back to a parent breed, but the breeder should…
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F2 and Later-Generation Bernedoodle Terms
F2 generally refers to a second-generation pairing involving two F1 Bernedoodles. Later-generation labels can be used differently across programs, so the exact parentage should always be written out.
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The Hoosier Bernedoodle Journal
FAQs About Bernedoodles
Get straightforward answers to common Bernedoodle questions about temperament, adult size, coats, shedding, grooming, training, exercise, and health.
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Furnished vs. Unfurnished Bernedoodles
Furnishings are the longer facial hairs that create a beard, eyebrows, and the classic shaggy doodle face. An unfurnished Bernedoodle has a smoother face with less pronounced facial hair. Furnishings…
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Hoosier Canines Bernedoodle Types
Hoosier Canines uses four core labels in its Bernedoodle program: Mini, Standard, Ultra, and Multi-Gen. Mini and Standard describe expected size. Ultra and Multi-Gen describe breeding type or lineage. They…
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Hoosier Canines Bernedoodle Types
Hoosier Canines uses four core labels in its Bernedoodle program: Mini, Standard, Ultra, and Multi-Gen. Mini and Standard describe expected size. Ultra and Multi-Gen describe breeding type or lineage. They…
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