Side by side
Put a few breeds side by side before you make up your mind.
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| Breed |  Sheepadoodle |  Bernedoodle |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | United States (modern crossbreed) | A twenty-first century designer cross first developed in North America, pairing the Swiss working Bernese Mountain Dog with the Poodle, aiming for the Bernese's gentle temperament and striking tricolour looks alongside the Poodle's trainability and lower-shedding coat. Most Bernedoodles sold today are first generation (F1) or first generation backcross (F1b) crosses. |
| Group | Crossbreed | Crossbreed |
| Size | Large | Medium to Large |
| Coat | Wavy to curly fleece | Wavy to curly, often lower shedding coat, typically tricolour black, white and rust, or black and white, sometimes phantom or sable |
| Weight | 20 to 36 kg | 11 to 41 kg |
| Height | 46 to 60 cm | 35 to 70 cm |
| Lifespan | 12 to 15 yrs | 12 to 15 yrs |
| Exercise need | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Affection | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Grooming needs | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Barking | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Good with children | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Good with other dogs | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Trainability | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Prey drive | 3/10 | 3/10 |
| Copes alone | 3/10 | 3/10 |
| Drool | 2/10 | 3/10 |
| Shedding | 3/10 | 3/10 |
| Flat fit | 4/10 | 4/10 |
| Running cost | €176 / month | €194 / month |
Sheepadoodle verdict
A big, soft-hearted shaggy dog with a grooming bill to match
Get one if
- · Active families with time at home
- · Owners happy to budget for regular professional grooming
- · Homes with a garden or easy green space
Think again if
- · Owners out at work all day
- · Anyone wanting a low-maintenance coat
- · Small flats without easy outdoor access
Bernedoodle verdict
The Bernese Mountain Dog-Poodle cross built for family life, with a striking coat and a short lifespan shadow to plan for.
Get one if
- · Families with children and space for a medium to large dog
- · Owners willing to commit to regular grooming and coat care
- · Households wanting a trainable, biddable companion
Think again if
- · Anyone wanting a guaranteed hypoallergenic or low-shedding dog
- · Flats or small homes with no outdoor access for a standard-sized adult
- · Households expecting an exact adult size or coat type from a first cross