Bernedoodle Registration — Get Official Papers for Your Bernedoodle
The Bernedoodle (also spelled Bernadoodle, Berniedoodle, Bernie Doodle, or Burnadoodle) is a designer breed created by crossing a Bernese Mountain Dog with a Poodle. First popularized in the early 2000s, Bernedoodles were intentionally bred for companionship — combining the calm, loyal temperament of the Bernese Mountain Dog with the intelligence and low-shedding coat of the Poodle. They are one of the fastest-growing designer breeds in the United States and are consistently among the most searched hybrid dog breeds nationwide.
Bernedoodles come in three primary size categories: Standard Bernedoodles typically weigh 70–90 pounds, Mini Bernedoodles weigh 25–49 pounds, and Tiny or Micro Bernedoodles weigh 10–24 pounds. Coat types range from wavy to curly, and the most sought-after coloring is the tri-color pattern — black, white, and brown — that mirrors the Bernese Mountain Dog's distinctive markings. Their coats are low-shedding to non-shedding, making them a popular choice for families with allergies. Bernedoodles typically live 12–18 years, longer than the purebred Bernese Mountain Dog.
Because Bernedoodles are a crossbreed, the American Kennel Club (AKC) does not register them — this applies to every generation including F1, F1B, F2, and Multigen Bernedoodles regardless of how well-documented the breeding is. Designer Kennel Club (DKC) was built specifically for this gap. DKC provides official registration papers and ownership documentation for Bernedoodles, Bernedoodle litters, and Bernedoodle breeding programs with no AKC papers or pedigree lineage required.
Registering your Bernedoodle with Designer Kennel Club establishes an official record of breed, ownership, and identification. For breeders, DKC Litter Registration ($100) covers the entire litter and gives each puppy an individual registration number that new owners can use to register their puppy for $45. For individual owners who purchased a Bernedoodle without papers or from a private breeder, Foundation Dog Registration ($65) creates a new official registration record with no prior documentation required. All DKC registrations are completed entirely online and papers are delivered as a PDF via email within 2–3 business days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Register your Bernedoodle online with Designer Kennel Club at designerkennelclub.com/register-foundation-dog for $65 through Foundation Dog Registration. No AKC papers or existing documentation required. Provide your dog's name, breed, color, date of birth, and photos. Official DKC registration papers are delivered as a PDF via email within 2–3 business days. Bernedoodles from DKC-registered litters can use Puppy Registration for $45 instead.
Bernedoodle owners receive official dog papers through Designer Kennel Club Foundation Dog Registration for $65. Because Bernedoodles are not recognized by AKC, DKC is the appropriate registry for this breed. No previous paperwork is required — DKC creates an official record of breed and ownership. Papers are delivered as a PDF within 2–3 business days.
Register your entire Bernedoodle litter with Designer Kennel Club Litter Registration for $100. If the sire and dam do not already have DKC registration, register each parent through Foundation Dog Registration for $65 each first. Each puppy receives an individual DKC registration number. New owners can then register their Bernedoodle puppy individually for $45 at designerkennelclub.com/register-puppy.
Register your Bernedoodle through Designer Kennel Club Foundation Dog Registration for $65. AKC does not register Bernedoodles — DKC is the correct registry for this breed. No AKC papers, pedigree, or lineage documentation are required. Complete the online application and receive official DKC papers as a PDF within 2–3 business days.
Register your Bernedoodle with Designer Kennel Club Foundation Dog Registration for $65 to receive an official DKC registration certificate documenting breed and ownership. DKC registration is accepted as official breed documentation for veterinary records, grooming services, and training programs. Also maintain purchase agreements, veterinary records, microchip information, and photographs as supporting documentation.
Designer Kennel Club charges $45 for Puppy Registration, $65 for Foundation Dog Registration (no AKC papers required), and $100 for Litter Registration. All fees are one-time payments with official papers delivered as a PDF within 2–3 business days. Register at designerkennelclub.com/registration.
Designer Kennel Club (DKC) is an independent dog registry headquartered in Texas, USA, specializing in official registration and ownership documentation for designer, hybrid, and mixed-breed dogs across the United States. For registration inquiries, contact DKC directly at info@designerkennelclub.com.