Meet Betsy and Murphy’s Bernedoodle puppies
Betsy and Murphy’s litter arrived on October 10, and Dexter is one of the sweet puppies still waiting to meet his family. This whole litter is mellow, affectionate and playful, with warm personalities and soft coats. They love everyone they meet, they’re wonderful with kids, and they fill our home with wagging tails and happy cuddles every day. They’ll be ready to go home on Saturday, December 5, in time for Christmas.
These puppies are Irish Golden Bernedoodles, a cross of Bernese Mountain Dog, Irish Golden Retriever and Poodle. You may also hear them called Golden Mountain Doodles or Bernese Irish Goldendoodles. Whatever you call them, they’re a Bernedoodle and a Goldendoodle in one sweet family dog.
Meet the parents
Betsy, the mom, is a mellow, people-focused girl who loves to be wherever her family is, and this litter has her sweet, gentle nature. Murphy, the dad, is a parti Poodle with OFA Excellent hips and a friendly, easygoing nature. You can see both parents, with their photos and health testing, on Betsy’s page and Murphy’s page. We own both parents and their grandparents too, so we can tell you exactly where your puppy comes from and how they were raised.
Raised with our family, on a protocol that hasn’t changed
Our children, elementary age to teens, handle every litter daily, starting the week the puppies are born. Each puppy has Early Neurological Stimulation in the first weeks, then socialization following Jan Fennell’s Amichien Bonding method, and crate training is already underway. We’ve raised puppies at Sunshine Acres since 2001, and both parents are fully health tested.
How to bring your puppy home
Start with our free application, and we’ll be in touch within 24 hours to answer your questions and talk about Dexter. We’re happy to introduce you to him by FaceTime, Zoom or phone, so you can see him in action before you decide.
A $500 deposit by Venmo or Zelle holds Dexter for you. Once you choose your puppy, your deposit becomes a non-refundable earnest deposit held for that puppy. The balance is due at pickup and can be paid by Venmo, Zelle, cash or personal check. If you’re paying by Venmo or Zelle, check your account’s daily limit ahead of time, since some accounts cap daily payments.
Puppies are ready to go home on Saturday, December 5. If you’d like a later homecoming, just let us know and we’ll work out the details with you. We’re about 1½ hours from Chicago and Indianapolis, and many of our families drive in from Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin. Too far to drive? We offer air delivery or flight nanny.
Every puppy comes with
- A 3-year written health warranty
- Up-to-date vaccinations and deworming
- A thorough veterinary exam, plus a health record of immunizations given
- Microchip identification
- An introduction to grooming
- Crate training started, for a head start on house training
- A blanket with mom’s and littermates’ scent, and a sample of puppy food
- Lifetime support from our family
- A $200 rebate when your puppy earns the AKC Canine Good Citizen certificate
“Family ran, yet professional at every turn… Healthy, happy, and sometimes a bit goofy, George gets mistaken for a puppy to this day… I can’t say enough good things about this breeder and the way they socialize their puppies with such warmth and care.”— Joe H., George’s family, back for a second puppy · BBB review
Ready to meet Dexter? Apply today (it’s free), or text us with any questions. You can also see all of our Bernedoodle puppies for sale near Chicago.
