Bernedoodle
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Bernedoodle
First recorded in 2005–10; Berne(se mountain dog) ( def. ) + by analogy with the earlier compound noun (Labra)doodle ( def. ); coined by Sherry Rupke (born 1983), Canadian veterinary technician and dog breeder, who first bred the hybrid in 2003
Example Sentences
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At the women’s feet, a mini Bernedoodle, Zipper, paces nervously, barking at arriving guests.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
That night, Goldberg went home and buried his face into the soft fur of his 100-pound Bernedoodle dog, Louie.
From Salon • Mar. 15, 2023
Especially a Bernedoodle who is supposed to be 30 to 40 pounds.
From Washington Post • Dec. 21, 2022
She clutched the leash of her mini Bernedoodle, Wizard, who dutifully trotted alongside her.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2019
The Islanders’ captain and star, John Tavares, lights up when the conversation turns to Bo, his young Bernedoodle, a cross between a Bernese and a poodle.
From New York Times • Nov. 25, 2016
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