BERNEDOODLE BREEDER — SALEM, OR
Bernedoodle Puppies for Salem & the Willamette Valley
Salem sits in the heart of the Willamette Valley, and it has a particular quality to it — the mix of parks, neighborhoods, and the slower pace that makes it one of the more livable cities in Oregon. It's the kind of place where a bernedoodle fits right in: calm enough for a relaxed family evening, sociable enough for a Saturday morning at the Salem Saturday Market, and sturdy enough for the trails at Silver Falls State Park.
High Desert Family Doodles is located in Madras, just over Santiam Pass from Salem — a scenic drive through the Cascades. We already place mini goldendoodles with Salem families — see our Salem goldendoodle page if you're considering either breed. We are Oregon's only breeder with both a GANA Gold Level and a Good Dog certification, raising every puppy in our home on the Puppy Culture and BadAss Breeder curriculum. View our available litters to see what's coming up.
The bernedoodle personality — a natural fit for Salem families
Bernedoodles blend the Bernese Mountain Dog's warm, loyal temperament with the poodle's intelligence and low-shedding coat. All of our bernedoodle parents are tested to the standards of both GANA and Good Dog — OFA hip, elbow, patella, cardiac, and eye clearances, plus full genetic panels. Read about our parent dogs and their clearances here. We breed mini, medium, and standard bernedoodles, all with a two-year written health guarantee.
How We Raise Our Puppies for Salem
Our puppies are born and raised inside our home in Madras, just over the mountains from Salem. We begin Early Neurological Stimulation and Early Scent Introduction in the first days of life, and follow the Puppy Culture and BadAss Breeder curriculum as they grow. Our heart is that the first few days with your new puppy feel joyful — not stressful. The goal is that they grow into resilient, confident, and cheerful bernedoodles who are a pleasure to be around, and make everyone’s day better because they spent some time with your bernedoodle.
Getting your puppy to Salem
Madras is just over the pass from Salem via Highway 22 and Santiam Pass — a beautiful two-hour drive through the Cascades. We can also meet at Roberts Field (RDM) in Redmond, or fly your puppy into Salem Municipal Airport (SLE) or PDX. Your bernedoodle puppy is a beautiful, pleasant Cascade drive away. Nearby Willamette Valley families may also want to see our Portland bernedoodle page or Eugene bernedoodle page. When you're ready, apply for a puppy here.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Do you place goldendoodles in Salem too?
A: Yes — we have an existing Salem goldendoodle page and have been serving the Willamette Valley for some time. If you're open to either breed, let us know.
Q: How far is Madras from Salem?
A: About two hours via Highway 22 over Santiam Pass. It's a beautiful drive and many Salem families enjoy the chance to see our setup and meet the parent dogs in person.
Q: What bernedoodle sizes do you have?
A: Mini (15–35 lbs), medium (35–50 lbs), and standard (50–80 lbs). All three are popular with Willamette Valley families.
Q: Do you also serve Keizer?
A: Yes — Keizer borders Salem directly. Our upcoming Keizer bernedoodle page covers that community as well.