Is the Bernedoodle or the Saint Berdoodle better for families with children?

Both the Bernedoodle and the Saint Berdoodle are considered good with children when properly socialised and supervised.

Which sheds more, the Bernedoodle or the Saint Berdoodle?

The Bernedoodle and Saint Berdoodle shed a similar amount (low).

Which is easier to train, the Bernedoodle or the Saint Berdoodle?

The Bernedoodle is generally the easier of the two to train, making it a better pick for less experienced owners.

Is Bernedoodle or Saint Berdoodle bigger?

Saint Berdoodle is the larger breed; Bernedoodle is smaller and more compact.

Which barks more, Bernedoodle or Saint Berdoodle?

Both bark a similar amount (low).

Which is better for apartment living, Bernedoodle or Saint Berdoodle?

For apartment or flat living, Bernedoodle and Saint Berdoodle are an even match — either can work well.

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Bernedoodle vs Saint Berdoodle: full comparison

Trait	Bernedoodle	Saint Berdoodle
Size	Large	Very Large
Energy level	Medium	Low
Trainability	High	Medium
Friendliness	Very High	Very High
Good with children	Very High	Very High
Grooming needs	High	High
Shedding	Low	Low
Barking	Low	Low
Protectiveness	Medium	Medium
Adaptability	High	Medium
Typical lifespan	11 years	9 years
Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes

Key differences at a glance

The Saint Berdoodle is a larger dog than the Bernedoodle, which affects space, food and exercise needs.

Size and living space

The Bernedoodle is a large dog that wants a roomier home and ideally a garden to move around in. By comparison, the Saint Berdoodle is a giant breed that requires real space: bigger rooms, a bigger car and a bigger food budget. If space, transport or budget are tight, the smaller of the two is the more practical choice.

Exercise and energy needs

The Bernedoodle thrives on daily walks plus a bit of active play. The Saint Berdoodle needs light but regular activity to stay content. If you have a busy schedule, the lower-energy of the two will be easier to keep satisfied; if you are active and want a dog to keep up, the higher-energy breed is the better match.

Grooming and shedding

The Bernedoodle requires frequent brushing and regular professional trims and drops very little hair. The Saint Berdoodle requires frequent brushing and regular professional trims and drops very little hair. Both are considered hypoallergenic, so either works well for allergy-conscious homes. Grooming upkeep is similar for both.

Temperament, training and family life

The Bernedoodle learns quickly and enjoys the training process, speaks up only now and then and is renowned for its patience and gentleness with children. The Saint Berdoodle trains reasonably well with regular positive sessions, speaks up only now and then and is renowned for its patience and gentleness with children. On guarding instinct, Bernedoodle will alert you to visitors but is not an aggressive guardian, whereas Saint Berdoodle will alert you to visitors but is not an aggressive guardian.

Which is better for…

For apartment or flat living, Bernedoodle and Saint Berdoodle are an even match — either can work well.
For families with young children, Bernedoodle and Saint Berdoodle are an even match — either can work well.
For first-time dog owners, Bernedoodle has the edge, as it is easier to train and more forgiving of beginner mistakes.
For being left alone during the workday, Bernedoodle and Saint Berdoodle are an even match — either can work well.
For allergy sufferers, Bernedoodle and Saint Berdoodle are an even match — either can work well.

Which should you choose?

Choose the Bernedoodle if you want a longer-lived breed, you want an easier dog to train, or you want a more adaptable dog.

Choose the Saint Berdoodle if you want a calmer, lower-energy companion or you want a bigger, more substantial dog.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Bernedoodle or the Saint Berdoodle better for families with children?: Both the Bernedoodle and the Saint Berdoodle are considered good with children when properly socialised and supervised.
Which sheds more, the Bernedoodle or the Saint Berdoodle?: The Bernedoodle and Saint Berdoodle shed a similar amount (low).
Which is easier to train, the Bernedoodle or the Saint Berdoodle?: The Bernedoodle is generally the easier of the two to train, making it a better pick for less experienced owners.
Is Bernedoodle or Saint Berdoodle bigger?: Saint Berdoodle is the larger breed; Bernedoodle is smaller and more compact.
Which barks more, Bernedoodle or Saint Berdoodle?: Both bark a similar amount (low).
Which is better for apartment living, Bernedoodle or Saint Berdoodle?: For apartment or flat living, Bernedoodle and Saint Berdoodle are an even match — either can work well.

Bernedoodle vs Saint Berdoodle