Tiny Bernedoodle Guide: Size, Price, Temperament, Lifespan etc.

Tiny Bernedoodles (AKA Tiny Bernepoos or Tiny Bernese Mountain Poos) are a designer dog breed, the result of breeding a Bernese Mountain Dog with a Toy Poodle. Their friendly and playful nature paired with their tiny size makes them highly sought after, fetching high prices!

If you are interested in Tiny Bernedoodles keep reading this article to find out the all the answers to your questions about this dog breed!

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What Is A Tiny Bernedoodle?

A Tiny Bernedoodle is a cross between a Toy Poodle and a Bernese Mountain Dog. They are the smallest version of the Bernedoodle. Tiny Bernedoodles have curly or wavy coats that can come in a variety of colors such as tri-color, black & white, black, chocolate, red, red & white, merle, sable etc. That said, tri-color and black & white coats are the most common.

As there is such a large size difference between the Toy Poodle and the Bernese Mountain Dog, the Bernese Mountain dog needs to be the female and the Toy Poodle the male in this cross.

Tiny Bernedoodles are also sometimes called Micro-Mini Bernedoodles or Toy Bernedoodles.

What Is The Smallest Bernedoodle?

The smallest Bernedoodle is the Tiny Bernedoodle. The next largest Bernedoodle is the Mini or Miniature Bernedoodle followed by the Medium Bernedoodle and the Standard Bernedoodle.

Tiny Bernedoodle Characteristics

Toy Bernedoodle Characteristics
Size	12 to 17 inches (30.5cm to 43.2cm).
Weight	10 to 24 pounds (4.5kg to 10.9kg).
Temperament	Goofy, loyal, affectionate.
Activity Levels	Moderate to high.
Exercise Requirements	30 to 60 min per day.
Lifespan	12 to 15 years.
Coat	Wavy or curly single coat.
Eyes	Brown.
Shedding	Low.
Apartment Adaptability	Can live in an apartment if given enough exercise daily.
Good with Children	Yes.

Tiny Bernedoodle Size

A fully grown Tiny Bernedoodle gets to 12 to 17 inches (30.5cm to 43.2cm) tall and weighs 10 to 24 pounds (4.5kg to 10.9kg). A Tiny Bernedoodle gets to its full size at 8 to 10 months.

Tiny Bernedoodle Price

Tiny Bernedoodles cost between $3000USD and $6000USD. They are one of the most expensive Berendoodle sizes as they are very rare and the breeding process is much more challenging than other sizes of Bernedoodle. It takes multiple generations to consistently achieve the Tiny Bernedoodle size.

Tiny Bernedoodle Temperament

Tiny Bernedoodles have a goofy, lovable and loyal temperament. They are people pleasers and love to be around family and children whether that is participating in games or sport. They are super affectionate towards their family however they can at times be apprehensive and unsure around strangers. That is why it is so important to socialize a Tiny Bernedoodle from a young age.

Tiny Bernedoodles are very intelligent so they love learning new tricks and doing some training. They do best with positive reinforcement training where they are rewarded with a treat, praise or their favourite toy.

Compared to other sizes of Bernedoodle, Tiny Bernedoodles have a higher tendency to bark. Their small size makes them more stressed out in various situations which can prompt barking fits.

Tiny Bernedoodle Lifespan

On average, Tiny Bernedoodles live for 12 to 15 years. You can give a Tiny Bernedoodle the best chance of living a long life by giving them plenty of exercise daily and also by feeding them a balanced and nutritious diet. Their lifespan can also be affected by their genetics, health conditions and general lifestyle.

Tiny Bernedoodle Shedding

Toy Bernedoodles are classified as light to non-shedders. They only drop a little bit of hair here and there throughout the year and do not go through heavy seasonal shedding like other breeds. One of the reasons why Tiny Bernedoodles were originally bred was to reduce the heavy shedding characteristic of the Bernese Mountain Dog by crossing them with a Poodle.

It is important to realise that there is no such thing as a totally non-shedding dog and that Bernedoodles along with other poodle mixes are the closest to this definition.

Are Tiny Bernedoodles Hypoallergenic?

Tiny Bernedoodles are hypoallergenic as they are very light shedders and do not release much allergy inducing dander (dead skin cells) into the environment when they shed. In fact, all sizes of Bernedoodle are hypoallergenic however some generations are more hypoallergenic than others e.g F1b, F1bb, F2b etc.

Tiny Bernedoodle Generations

F1 Tiny Bernedoodle

An F1 Tiny Bernedoodle is the first generation of the breed created by crossing a purebred Bernese Mountain Dog with a Toy Poodle). They are 50% Bernese Mountain Dog and 50% Toy Poodle.

F1b Tiny Bernedoodle

An F1b Tiny Bernedoodle is the first cross-back generation of the breed created by crossing an F1 Tiny Bernedoodle with a purebred Toy Poodle. They are 25% Bernese Mountain Dog and 75% Toy Poodle.

F2 Tiny Bernedoodle

An F2 Tiny Bernedoodle is the second generation of the breed created by breeding a F1 Tiny Bernedoodle with another F1 Tiny Bernedoodle. They are 50% Bernese Mountain Dog and 50% Toy Poodle.

Sheepadoodle Colors (Merle, Golden, Black, Grey, Red etc.)

Tiny Bernedoodle Grooming

Tiny Bernedoodles need to be groomed every 8 to 12 weeks. If you prefer that your Tiny Bernedoodles has a shorter coat at all times they need to be groomed every 8 to 10 weeks. If you prefer a longer coat, they can be groomed every 10 to 12 weeks. This can be done at a professional groomer or you can learn how to cut your dog’s hair at home from watching YouTube videos and investing in a dog grooming kit.

Tiny Bernedoodle Colors

Tri-color Tiny Bernedoodle

Tri-color Tiny Bernedoodles have a coat that features black, white and tan however it can be a combination of three other colors such as apricot, brown, red, cream, sable, black, tan or white. Tri-color Tiny Bernedoodles are the most popular coat color of the breed. This coat pattern originated from the Bernese Mountain Dog.

Black and White Tiny Bernedoodle

Black and White Tiny Bernedoodles have a solid black coat with white patches on their chest, muzzle, head and paws. If they have white patches on their paws it looks like they are wearing boots or socks. Black and White Tiny Bernedoodles are quite common.

Black Tiny Bernedoodle

Black Tiny Bernedoodles are very rare. For a Tiny Bernedoodle to have a solid black coat they need to inherit the recessive gene both the Toy Poodle and the Bernese Mountain Dog. Some Black Tiny Bernedoodles may have white spots underneath their paws.

Tiny Berendoodle Training

Tiny Bernedoodles are very intelligent so they respond very well to training. You should start teaching your Tiny Bernedoodle basic commands such as their name, sit, stay and come from the moment they arrive home. You can then progress to more difficult tricks and commands.

When training your dog it is important to use positive reinforcement techniques as dogs repeat good behavior when it is followed by a reward such as a treat or their favorite toy. Clicker training is another type of positive reinforcement training that is a good method for learning new tricks. You use a clicker device so your dog can associate a new behavior with a click and then a reward.

Tiny Bernedoodle Exercise Needs

As Tiny Bernedoodles are smaller than Standard Bernedoodles they do not require as much exercise but that does not mean they don’t require any exercise. They are high energy dog, so need between 30 minutes and an hour of exercise each day. Tiny Bernedoodles enjoy going on walks, hikes, running and playing games. Mental exercise is also required so they don’t get bored and destructive.

Tiny Bernedoodle Pros & Cons

Pros

Tiny Bernedoodles are a fantastic family dog.
Tiny Bernedoodles are very intelligent and easy to train.
Tiny Bernedoodles are low shedding.
Tiny Bernedoodles are more suited to city living than larger sizes of the breed.
Tiny Bernedoodles are very cuddly and affectionate.

Cons

Tiny Bernedoodles bark more than the larger sizes of the breed.
Tiny Bernedoodles can be shy and apprehensive around strangers if not socialized properly.
Tiny Bernedoodles are high maintenance when it comes to grooming.
Tiny Bernedoodles can suffer from separation anxiety.