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Maverick

$3,800.00

Maverick is a sweet, mellow boy with a warm heart and a tail that never stops wagging. His beautiful merle coat is soft as can be, and he loves everyone he meets, from the littlest kids to the grown-ups who scoop him up for a cuddle. He’s ready to play when the toys come out and happiest snuggled close to his people, and he’s going to bring so much joy to his family this Christmas.

GenderMale · dark blue collar


BornOctober 10, 2026


Ready to go homeSaturday, December 5, in time for Christmas


TypeF1 Irish Golden Bernedoodle, also called Golden Mountain Doodle


Expected adult size55–65 lbs


MomBetsy, Bernese Irish Golden, 67 lbs. See Betsy’s health clearances


DadMurphy, parti Poodle, 40 lbs. See Murphy’s health clearances


DepositA $500 deposit by Venmo or Zelle holds Maverick for you. Balance due at pickup.

SKU: Puppy Microchip ID: 86501 Categories: ,

Description

Meet Betsy and Murphy’s Bernedoodle puppies

Betsy and Murphy’s litter arrived on October 10, and Maverick 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 Maverick. 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 Maverick 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

“Her communication was top-notch — she was friendly, responsive, and incredibly informative throughout the entire puppy selection process… And Erica didn’t just stop there — she continued to check in on Teddy days after we brought him home.”— Jenny H., Teddy’s family · BBB review

Ready to meet Maverick? Apply today (it’s free), or text us with any questions. You can also see all of our Bernedoodle puppies for sale near Chicago.

Additional information

3 Year Health Warranty

Every puppy comes with a 3-year written health warranty covering debilitating congenital defects. It's rarely needed, but we want to take responsibility and keep you covered. Full details: https://www.doodlepuppy.com/the-sunshine-acres-warranty/

Canine Good Citizen Rebate

We will mail you a check for $200 once your puppy has passed the Canine Good Citizen test. Sunshine Acres wants to reward puppies for good behavior. We have selected AKC's Canine Good Citizen basic test since it is a standardized test that is fairly easy to pass and is available all over the country. After completion, submit a copy of the certificate to Sunshine Acres and we will send you a check.

Microchip

Every puppy has an ISO RFID microchip, readable anywhere in the world. It isn't GPS. When scanned, it lets your contact information be looked up.

NeoTech Vaccines

We follow NeoTech's protocols for your puppy's core vaccines. Your veterinarian may recommend others for your region or lifestyle.

Socialization

Our family handles every litter daily, starting the week puppies are born. We use Early Neurological Stimulation in the first weeks, then socialization following Jan Fennell’s Amichien Bonding method.

Shipping

We deliver to most major destinations in the continental US and Canada, by flight nanny or airline pet carrier, and we're glad to handle the arrangements. The delivery fee is $550 by airline pet carrier anywhere in the US. Flight nanny cost varies by route but is usually $750-$900.

Veterinary Wellness

Every puppy is screened by our veterinarian: weighed, microchip scanned, and given a head-to-toe examination.