BERNEDOODLE BREEDER — SAN JOSE, CA
Bernedoodle Puppies for San Jose & Silicon Valley
San Jose and Silicon Valley attract a particular kind of dog owner — thoughtful, research-oriented, and deeply invested in getting things right. Bernedoodle families in the South Bay tend to ask the best questions, and we've come to appreciate that. The breed is a natural fit for the area: loyal, adaptable, low-shedding, and genuinely wonderful with tech-corridor families who keep unusual hours and need a dog who's grounded.
High Desert Family Doodles is based in Madras, Oregon. We are the only bernedoodle breeder on the West Coast 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. We fly bernedoodle puppies into San Jose Mineta International (SJC) or SFO. We also place goldendoodles in the South Bay — see our San Jose goldendoodle page if you're weighing both breeds. View our available litters.
The accountability behind our health testing
GANA Gold Level and Good Dog both set specific, verifiable passing standards. Our bernedoodle parents pass OFA hip, elbow, patella, cardiac, and eye clearances plus full genetic panels before entering our program — not because we're required to, but because we believe it matters for the life of your dog. Read about our parent dogs and health testing here. Every puppy comes with a two-year written health guarantee. Mini, medium, and standard bernedoodles available.
How We Raise Our Puppies for San Jose
Our puppies are born inside our family home in Madras and raised there through eight weeks. Early Neurological Stimulation begins in the first days of life. We follow the Puppy Culture and BadAss Breeder curriculum throughout — building confidence, curiosity, and the kind of adaptability that serves a dog well in a busy South Bay household.
Getting your puppy to San Jose
We fly into SJC or SFO — whichever is more convenient for your South Bay location. Bay Area families are also welcome to fly into Roberts Field (RDM) in Redmond, Oregon, or drive to Madras. Nearby Bay Area families should also check our San Francisco bernedoodle page and our upcoming Oakland bernedoodle page. When you're ready, apply for a puppy here.
Related pages: San Jose goldendoodle page | San Francisco bernedoodle page | Sacramento bernedoodle page | LA bernedoodle page | upcoming Oakland bernedoodle page
Frequently asked questions
Q: Which airport do you fly into?
A: SJC or SFO — whichever is most convenient for your South Bay location. Just let us know your preference when you apply.
Q: Do you also have goldendoodles for San Jose families?
A: Yes — see our San Jose goldendoodle page. If you're open to either breed, let us know in your application.
Q: What sizes are most popular in Silicon Valley?
A: Mini (15–35 lbs) is very popular for condo and apartment living in SJ proper. Medium (35–50 lbs) and standard (50–80 lbs) are great for larger South Bay homes.
Q: What makes you different from local breeders?
A: We're the only bernedoodle breeder on the West Coast with both a GANA Gold Level and a Good Dog certification. See our health testing page for details on what that means.