- When will they be ready to leave ?
- At 8 weeks, we do not keep puppies beyond this time as we feel that the 8 - 10 week socialisation period with new families is vital for the puppies development.
- Can I visit my puppy as he/she is growing up ?
- You will meet your puppy at around 4 to 5 weeks when you come to meet Maggie and the litter. I will send regular photos and videos of the litter.I also keep a what's app group for all the new owners to see videos and share ideas and photos as they grow older.
- Will they be microchipped and vet checked and insured ?
- Yes, we take the puppies to the vet and each one is checked over and microchipped. We give an insurance certificate with Petplan for 4 weeks.
- Will I have ongoing support ?
- Yes - telephone and email support and return within 4 weeks for full refund if any health issues found.
- How big do they grow?
- Standard F1B Bernedoodles are large dogs, similar in size to a standard Bermese Mountain dog.
- Do I need to clip them ?
- Yes, they are non/low shed dogs, they will need to be clipped regularly depending on whether you prefer them with a long or short coat. When their coat is long, it is curly and wavy and soft but can get knotted. So they need to be brushed and groomed.
- I suffer from allergies , is a F1B Bernedoodle a dog for me ?
- F1B Bernedoodles are 3/4 poodle and 1/4 Bermese Mountain Dog, this makes them more hypoallergenic than most other dogs but this is not always guaranteed and we do not encourage people with severe dog allergies to have a puppy.
- Are they good with children and other pets ?
- Excellent temperament, non aggressive, placid dogs, but they will all need to get to know each other and learn the house rules.
- Are they intelligent ?
- Very and easy to train.
- Do they develop health problems ?
- As they are a mix of genetics and breed, they will have some hybrid vigour and both parents have been checked for many genetic problems, but please talk to a vet for further advice.
- Do they like water ?
- Not with the enthusiasm of a Labrador, but yes possibly on a hot day !
- Do they fetch a ball ?
- Absolutely, their favourite pastime !
- Will I get a puppy pack with food etc ?
- Yes, we wean them on beta puppy, you will have a bag of puppyfood, a blanket that smells of mum and the litter, some puppy toys and copies of documentation.
- Are they used to a crate and what size crate should we have ?
- Your puppy will have been with his/her siblings and will not be used to a crate but we do encourage the use of a crate once you take your puppy home. We will give you a blanket that smells of the litter. I find putting old blankets around 3 sides helps the pup to feel more secure. remember to tell young children that if your pup is asleep in the crate, this is his safe area and he is not to be disturbed. A medium crate will be sufficient.
- What is an F1B Bernedoodle ?
- An F1B is an F1 Bernedoodle (one poodle parent and one Bermese Mountain Dog parent who has been bred with a pure poodle, to produce a litter of puppies who will be more curly as they have more poodle genes than an F1 Bernedoodle, they tend to be less /no shed and more hypoallergenic.
- I would like to choose a puppy, what do I do ?
- Just either email me, text me, fill out the contact form on the contacts page , or give me a ring and we can discuss you coming to visit . The waiting list is open.
