Mini Bernedoodle Grooming

Providing your Mini Bernedoodles with proper care is as important as everything else, so it's good to know what their needs are. Brushing is an essential step in keeping your Mini Bernedoodle dog clean and healthy. It helps remove loose hair, prevent matting, and distribute natural oils throughout the coat. The frequency of brushing depends on the type of coat texture your Mini Bernedoodle has. Most often, Mini Bernedoodles come in a wavy-textured coat that requires one or two brushings every week.

Your Mini Bernedoodle will also benefit from regular bathing with dog shampoo, preferably once every month or so. Regular bathing helps remove dust, grease, and dirt that are likely to gather on the skin. Your Mini Bernedoodle’s nails should be clipped every 2 or 4 weeks to avoid the issues that come with overgrown nails. Dental care is also essential in keeping your dog healthy, It is recommended to brush your Mini Bernedoodle’s teeth regularly to avoid tartar buildup and other dental issues. 

Mini Bernedoodle Exercise Needs

Most Mini Bernedoodle puppies grow up to be low-to-moderately active adult dogs with low exercise needs. Given that they are a calm, family-oriented dog breed, Mini Bernedoodles often match their needs with their owners’. If your Mini Bernedoodle is on the more energetic side, you will need to provide up to an hour of daily exercise with 2 or 3 walks and plenty of fun indoor games. If your dog is more relaxed, 1 or 2 walks and some interactive games indoors will suffice. Mini Bernedoodles are also a very sociable and friendly dog breed that craves interactions with other dogs, so it is beneficial to provide weekly play dates and visits to the neighborhood dog playground. 

Mini Bernedoodle Health

As a hybrid breed, Mini Bernedoodles are generally healthy dogs that are not prone to the same ailments as their parents, but there are still some conditions that they may develop. These include allergies, hip dysplasia, cataracts, dental issues, and elbow dysplasia. Mini Bernedoodles can also be predisposed to excessive weight gain when they are not sufficiently exercised or overfed. The Mini Bernedoodle size can vary from dog to dog, with some reaching as much as 50 pounds fully grown and some as little as less than 20 pounds. Some Mini Bernedoodle adults are also more energetic than others, so it is recommended to consider their energy levels, weight, and exercise needs when deciding on their daily food portions. 

Mini Bernedoodle Lifespan

Mini Bernedoodles are a healthy and long-lived dog breed that has a lifespan of 12 to 18 years. Keeping up with your dog’s exercise needs, recommended food portions, and regular vet checks, will help your Mini Bernedoodle have a life expectancy of 16+ years. 

Mini Bernedoodle Training

Training Mini Bernedoodle puppies is the first thing to look forward in the first moments of your new puppy’s arrival home. Like the Poodle, Mini Bernedoodles impress with keen intelligence and a strong drive to please their owners. They can be energetic and hard to keep up with at first when they are very young, but once their attention is captured with a treat or a preferred toy, they are all ears. Like most dogs, Mini Bernedoodle puppies are big fans of attention and rewards. They are most responsive to a gentle and fun approach. Providing them with their favorite toys and delicious treat rewards will ensure that they are motivated and ready to focus.

You can begin training your Mini Bernedoodle puppy as soon as it arrives home. The first lessons should include basic training commands like recall words, come, sit, stay, as well as potty training and crate training if necessary. Leash training and socialization should follow suit. It is recommended to avoid using raised voices or punishments when training a Mini Bernedoodle puppy, as they often prove to be counterproductive. Training lessons should be started in a low-distraction area where the puppy can focus entirely on its trainer.  

Leash training and socialization training should be done gradually before your puppy’s first walk. Socializing is an important step in training that should not be avoided. It's important to introduce your young Mini Bernedoodle puppy to new people and pets as soon as vaccinations are up to date. A safe and low-distraction environment is also recommended when introducing your small puppy to others.