BERNEDOODLE BREEDER — PORTLAND, OR
Bernedoodle Puppies for Portland, Oregon
Portland has a rhythm to it that suits a bernedoodle well. The parks, the neighborhoods, the weekend energy of the Mississippi Avenue farmers market or a lazy afternoon in Laurelhurst Park — it's the kind of city where a warm, loyal, easy-going dog thrives alongside you. If you've been thinking about a bernedoodle, we think you'll find Portland is exactly the right place for one.
High Desert Family Doodles is based in Madras, Oregon — just two hours from Portland via Highway 26. We are the only bernedoodle breeder in the Pacific Northwest who holds both a GANA Gold Level and a Good Dog certification while raising puppies on the Puppy Culture and BadAss Breeder curriculum. One of us grew up in Portland, and we still make excuses to come back. We also place goldendoodles with Portland families — see our Portland goldendoodle page if you're weighing your options. View our available litters to see what's coming up.
The bernedoodle: what makes them a perfect Portland dog
If a bernedoodle were a person, they'd probably be the one suggesting the brewery and making sure everyone felt included. They blend the Bernese Mountain Dog's genial, deeply loyal temperament with the poodle's intelligence and playfulness. We test our bernedoodle parents to the standards set by GANA — OFA hip, elbow, patella, cardiac, and eye clearances, plus full genetic panels. Read more about our parent bernedoodles and health testing here. We breed mini, medium, and standard bernedoodles, all with a two-year written health guarantee.
How We Raise Our Puppies for Portland
Our puppies are born inside our home and stay there through their first eight weeks. We begin Early Neurological Stimulation and Early Scent Introduction on day two, and follow the Puppy Culture and BadAss Breeder curriculum as they grow. Portland is a wonderfully stimulating city — and we want your bernedoodle to be ready for every bit of it, from the crowded Saturday Market to a quiet evening on the back porch. We strive to send our Bernedoodle puppies home where they can thrive in all that the Rose City has to offer, and we believe in our approach.
Getting your puppy to Portland
Pickup is at our home in Madras — about two hours via Highway 26. For our customer that has their heart set on flying, we can also meet at Roberts Field (RDM) in Redmond. We could even fly your puppy into PDX. Nearby Portland-metro families may also want to see our Hillsboro bernedoodle page or Gresham bernedoodle page.
The majority of our Bernedoodle families call Portland home, so we’re familiar and accustomed to setting our Portland families up for puppy pickup.
Frequently asked questions
Q: What's the difference between a bernedoodle and a goldendoodle?
A: Bernedoodles tend to be calmer and more laid-back than goldendoodles. Both are wonderful — see our Portland goldendoodle page.
Q: Do you serve other Portland-metro cities?
A: Yes — we have bernedoodle pages for Salem, Gresham, and Beaverton, and goldendoodle pages across the entire metro.
Q: What sizes do you offer?
A: Mini (15–35 lbs), medium (35–50 lbs), and standard (50–80 lbs). All three are popular with Portland families.
Q: How far is Madras from Portland?
A: About two hours via Highway 26 — an easy same-day trip. You're welcome to come see where your puppy was raised and meet the parents before taking them home.