Now that you’ve learned about the different coats Mini Bernedoodles can have, you can see that there is no guarantee your Mini Bernedoodle will be completely shed-free. Because Bernedoodles have Bernese Mountain Dog genetics, there is always the chance that their fur sheds a little.
Mini Bernedoodles with more Poodle genetics than Bernese Mountain Dog genetics are your best bet at having a low to non-shedding dog. This is something to keep in mind when adopting a Mini Bernedoodle puppy. This can be determined based on the generation the puppy is a part of. Below you will find the Mini Bernedoodle generations that are least likely to shed.
- F1B Bernedoodle: 75% Poodle & 25% Bernese Mountain Dog
- F1BB Bernedoodle: 87.5% Poodle & 12.5% Bernese Mountain Dog
- F2B Bernedoodle: 62.5% Poodle & 37.5% Bernese Mountain Dog
- F2BB Bernedoodle: 81.25% Poodle & 18.75% Bernese Mountain Dog
- Multi-generation Bernedoodle: Varies
Tips and Tricks to Prevent Mini Bernedoodles From Shedding
As you can see, there are certain coat types and generations to look for if you want minimal shedding from your Mini Bernedoodle. That being said, there is no guarantee your dog will never shed. Even the lowest shedding dogs lose a little bit of hair, just like humans do. However, some essential tips and tricks ensure your Bernedoodle has healthy skin and hair, which reduces shedding to the bare minimum.
- Regular Trimming: Mini Bernedoodles, particularly wavy and curly-coated ones, require regular trimming typically done by a professional. These two curlier Bernedoodles need to be trimmed more often than their straight-haired counterparts. They do not shed their excess hair; therefore, their hair can become matted and overgrown when not appropriately groomed. Wavy and curly hair will require grooming once a month, while straight hair can go about 6-8 weeks between trimmings.
- Regular Brushing: As you can see above, regardless of the type of coat your Bernedoodle has, it will require regular brushing. Straight hair Bernedoodles require brushing every 3-4 days, whereas wavy and curly-coated dogs will need daily brushing. Brushing ensures that any stray hair gets removed from the dog in a concentrated spot instead of flying around all over the house.
- Good Nutrition: Nutrition is essential for your dog’s overall health, including its skin and hair. Omega-3 unsaturated fats have been proven to improve dog’s skin and coat health. To ensure your dog is getting the proper amounts of this in its diet, you can give it supplements created explicitly for dogs.
- Stress-Relief: Regardless of your dog’s coat, it can lose excessive amounts of hair if it is very anxious or stressed. If you think your dog is shedding because of stress, try to remove the stressors from its life. Some dogs experience anxiety when life changes are happening around them. To prevent this, you should ensure your dog is following a routine. Giving it lots of love and cuddles helps too!
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Bernedoodle Sheds Least?
Curly coat a.k.a. wool coat Bernedoodles shed the least, as they’ve inherited their coat type mostly from the Poodle’s side of the lineage. Curly coat Bernedoodles rarely come with an undercoat, and therefore there’s much less hair left around the house.
Typically, we can expect F1b, F1bb, F2b, and F2bb Bernedoodles to shed the least. This is down to the fact that their genetic makeup has a higher percentage of Poodle genes.
How Much Do Bernedoodles Shed?
- How much a Bernedoodle sheds mostly depends on their coat type. Interestingly, all Bernedoodles shed, just like you shed some hair every single day. For example, even curly coat Bernedoodles shed, but their hair just won’t fall out on their own.
- You’ll usually notice the loose hair on the brush after you’ve finished grooming them. On the other hand, straight coat Bernedoodles might shed all year round, but most during the summer and winter months, when their coat transitions from one season to another. Nevertheless, even Bernedoodles with undercoats don’t shed as much as their Bernese Mountain Dog parents.
Do Bernedoodles Need To Be Brushed Often?
Bernedoodles are high maintenance dogs when it comes to grooming. You should definitely brush your Bernedoodle often, preferably daily. Without a doubt, regularly brushing your Bernedoodle is the best and easiest way to combat shedding and avoid other issues with their coat.
How much do Bernedoodles cost?
Bernedoodles are expensive with a starting price of $800. However, that can reach all the way up to $5,000. The aspects of a Bernedoodle that determine its price include its size, color, generation, and breeder. Other recurring costs that go into a Bernedoodle include vaccination, food, and grooming.
Are Bernedoodles good family dogs?
Bernedoodles make for an excellent family dog! They have the intelligence of a Poodle and the happy-go-lucky-personality of the Bernese Mountain Dog. When it comes to dogs it doesn’t get much better than this. With socialization, in addition, they are great with kids and are suitable for family members who suffer from allergies.
Final Thoughts
Mini Bernedoodles are beautiful dogs inside and out. When it comes to shedding, some variables affect the amount of shedding that occurs. The generation of Bernedoodle you adopt and the type of coat your Bernedoodle has will influence the amount of shedding that happens. Overall, Mini Bernedoodles are considered low to non-shedding dogs, but that doesn’t guarantee your pup will never shed at all.
