The My BerneDoodle Farm Blog

We’ve spent over 20 years combined as a family raising dogs, and this blog is where we share what we’ve learned from choosing the right Bernedoodle size for your home, to preparing for a new puppy, to what to expect as your Bernedoodle grows. Whether you’re just starting to research the breed or you’ve already reserved a puppy with us, you’ll find real, practical guidance here from a Columbus, Ohio breeder who lives with these dogs every day.

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F1 vs F1B Bernedoodle: What's the Difference? F1 vs F1B Bernedoodle

September 25, 2026/

  F1 vs F1B Bernedoodle: What’s the Difference? If you’ve started researching Bernedoodle puppies, you’ve probably run into these two labels — F1 and F1B — and wondered what they actually mean. It’s one of the most common questions we hear from families before...

What You’ll Find Here

Bernedoodle Basics What a Bernedoodle actually is, how Micro, Mini, and Standard sizes differ, generations like F1 and F1B explained, and what to expect from coat, color, and temperament.

Bringing Home Your Puppy Practical prep for go-home day, what to buy beforehand, the first week with a new puppy, and how our Puppy Culture socialization sets your Bernedoodle up before they even leave our home.

Training & Behavior Crate training, potty training, socialization tips, and everyday behavior questions from an owner’s-eye view, building on what we start during our Puppy Culture program.

Health & Care Grooming routines for a low-shedding coat, feeding guidance, and why health testing our breeding parents matters for your puppy’s long-term wellbeing.

Life With a Bernedoodle Updates from our farm, family stories, and what day-to-day life actually looks like with a Bernedoodle in the house.

Popular Questions We Cover

  • How big will my Bernedoodle actually get?
  • What’s the difference between a Micro, Mini, and Standard Bernedoodle?
  • Are Bernedoodles good with kids and other pets?
  • How much grooming does a Bernedoodle need?
  • What should I expect in the first week home with a new puppy?
  • Are Bernedoodles hypoallergenic?

Have a question you don’t see answered yet? Reach out and we may turn it into a future post.