Do Bernedoodles Shed? Things You Need To Know Before Bringing One Home:
Bernedoodles are often loved for their low-shedding coats, but not all Bernedoodles are completely non-shedding. How much they shed can depend on their generation, genetics, and furnishings. Some Bernedoodles inherit more of the Poodle’s low-shedding coat, while others may shed more like a Bernese Mountain Dog. Understanding coat types and generations can help families choose a Bernedoodles that best fits their lifestyle, especially when shedding or allergies are a concern.
For families looking for a low- to non-shedding Bernedoodle, generation can make a difference, although no breeder can guarantee that a dog will be completely non-shedding or hypoallergenic.
F1 Bernedoodle – 50% Bernese Mountain Dog and 50% Poodle. Coats can vary significantly, and some F1 Bernedoodle may shed.
F1B Bernedoodle – Typically 25% Bernese Mountain Dog and 75% Poodle. Often a good choice for families wanting a lower-shedding coat because of the higher Poodle influence.
F1BB Bernedoodle – Typically 12.5% Bernese Mountain Dog and 87.5% Poodle. Generally has an even greater likelihood of a very low-shedding coat.
Multigenerational Bernedoodle – Produced from later-generation Bernedoodle. When parents are carefully selected for coat genetics, breeders can produce consistent low-shedding coats while maintaining Bernedoodle traits.
Coat genetics matter just as much as the generation. Furnishings and other coat-related genes can help predict whether a puppy is likely to shed, so genetic testing of the parents can provide more useful information than relying on the F1/F1B label alone.
Furnishings are the longer facial hairs that give Bernedoodle their classic fluffy “teddy bear” appearance—especially the beard, mustache, and eyebrows.
In Bernedoodle, furnishings are also important when discussing shedding. A furnished Bernedoodle generally has the fluffy face and is more likely to have a lower-shedding coat, while an unfurnished Bernedoodle has shorter, smoother facial hair and may be more likely to shed.
However, furnishings alone don't guarantee a non-shedding dog. Generation, coat type, and other coat genetics also influence shedding.
A non-furnished Bernedoodle has a smoother, shorter-looking face without the fluffy beard, mustache, and eyebrows typically associated with Bernedoodles. Their appearance often resembles the Bernese Mountain Dog more closely. Non-furnished Bernedoodles are also more likely to shed than furnished Bernedoodles, although the amount of shedding can vary depending on their individual coat genetics.
