Meet Uli. She is owned by the Cook family. Her parents are Molly and Pickle. She was born 10/4/2013. She is a mini a f1b bernedoodle that weighs 20 pounds at 21 weeks. Her final weight should be in the high 30lbs range.
Debbie says:

What I love about Swiss Ridge Kennels 
My husband wanted a Bernese Mountain Dog or a Poodle. I didn’t want the associated health issues with either breed; especially the average life span of the Bernese. While searching the internet for options, I found Sherry’s site. I had no idea that a hybrid existed. My interest was peaked with the Bernedoodle, but there was the initial sticker shock for a pup. I tried to find a breeder in the US. There are a few, but I wanted a smaller dog – medium sized at most to hopefully prolong it’s lifespan. Our family was in love with the Bernedoodle. I inquired with every US breeder that I could find. Not one was successfully breeding medium sized dogs. My search returned me to Swiss Ridge Kennels. I read Sherry’s book and was sold on the breed and her as our breeder.  

I was drawn to the effort that Sherry puts into selecting the breeding pair.  

The US breeders that I had spoken with seemed to lack this forethought. My impression of their process was this: I have a beautiful, affectionate Bernese female and am rolling the dice with a male poodle – he seems like a great guy. I hope the mating is successful and I will analyze the puppies genetics and temperaments to determine if I am following the right breeding path.  

Granted, all hybrid breeders do this, and it is an art, but Sherry seems to take a more scientific approach before the mating occurs.  

After A LOT of discussion and thought, spending this much money on a dog and a dog from Canada was scary for us – I spent a day pondering it after the husband said – do it, I sent a deposit for a “mini” and we were matched to an F1B litter. My wait was shorter because I guess people didn’t want an F1B puppy?? I researched Goldendoodle websites and discovered that MANY Goldendoodles are F1Bs, the breeders just don’t advertise it. And I figured, well if the Goldendoodle breeders have been doing it for years and years, then I will trust this stranger in Canada.  

After excellent breeding, and a lot of worrying on my part, Molly had her puppies.  
I must have stared at the litter’s photos for hours.  
After fantastic early puppy care, Sherry selected a spirited female for us. Uli is a perfect fit for our active and loudish family.  
She arrived on her 8th week birthday and shipped from Ontario to Denver. The arrival day was very long for Uli, but you could not tell. The paper in her kennel was dry. She was happy to be out of that crate, but didn’t seem phased AT ALL by the long travel. When I do it again, I will fly to Sherry and bring the pup home in-cabin. Uli’s travel was overly stressful for me!!!  

All of the above breeding attributes were evident when we held Uli for the first time. My husband said “You get what you pay for”. Training is beyond easy. Uli loves to learn and please. Potty training was shockingly a breeze.  

What we love about Uli 
Uli has the perfect combination of Berner and Poodle traits. She immediately adapted to each family member in a unique way. She must be a dog genius and is the perfect amount of spunk. She does not shed – not a trait that I thought I needed but a definite surprise, and now a requirement. Uli loves everyone that she meets, especially young kids. She believes every dog that she meets should play. Uli will play all day long but settles immediately when in her crate, on the couch or on the bed. The kids love how excited Uli is to see them after school, and you can hardly see her wagging tail. She has the most beautiful multicolored coat and white tipped, black tail. She loves to cuddle. She’s very playful and goofy.  
Thank You Sherry!!
Love the Cooks
If you would like to email Debbie to find more our about Uli her email address is acdc_98@msn.com
References - Mini Bernedoodles
Meet Finley, DOB 8/27/12, & Beckett, DOB 11/29/13, full blood sisters of Sheena & Pickle are a hoot! They are both owned by the Hutchin's famiy. Dawn says "So many funny stories, not sure which to share--Beckett jumping into the bushes and Finley following her (which she knows are or rather, WERE off limits, to playing Hide 'n Seek, thru the hedges (which has offered me the opportunity to re-landscape my backyard), to wherever Finley goes, Beckett follows, a sort of "Me and my Shadow" type of sisterhood. They are hardly ever apart unless Mom separates them (into their crates) or for the "Big Girls" walk (where I walk Finley & Anni, our 11.5 yr old Bichon). When Finley races around the yard taunting Beckett w/ toys & "you-can't-catch-me!" antics; it is hilarious to watch little Beckett tiptoeing, trying to stalk Finley from behind. But alas, Finley is too quick for little Beckett. As the weeks pass and Beckett matures, the distance between them in their cat-and-mouse game lessens. In a matter of time, Beckett will have Finley by the tail, matching her step by step. These two "Bookends" are definitely two peas in a pod! They bring so much laughter, joy, fun and lightheartedness to our everyday life. Our lives have been changed forever by Finley and Beckett's adoring presence in our family *:x lovestruck "
If you would like to email Dawn to find out more about these to adorable little girls her email address is threebichonlover@yahoo.com




Meet Bernie, he is a larger mini bernedoodle weighing in at 50lbs. He is owned by the Fairman family.

Richard says "Bernie is a great dog and has been an integral part of the family from the first day we brought him home. He has a great temperament and if you can believe it a great sense of humour. He is very intelligent which is both a plus and a minus. On the plus side he was basically house trained from the time he walked in the door. We have to think very hard to remember him having an accident in the house. He was very easy to train. In each of the 3 or 4 training classes we attended he was always in the running for the best dog in the class. On the negative side if you are not consistent and develop your role as the leader of the pack you will quickly find that he starts training you.

We have never had any issues of aggression towards humans or other animals since we have had him. In fact he at times can be overly friendly and become over excited when greating someone new. He is definitely a conversation piece. We have not met a person yet who in not immediately smitten by him and wants to take him home. We were in Hilton Head last March and walking the beach or in town we were constantly stopped by everyone wanting to pat him and find out more about him.

Sherry at Swiss Ridge is great. If you take the time to fill out your questionnaire completely and honestly she is very good at matching you with a pup that matches your family. We originally wanted a standard but the timing didn't work. I asked if she could provide me with a mini that would be close to 50lbs. Bernie at his last check up weighed in at 50lbs. As stated prior his is the perfect dog for our family and our stage in life. 

Sherry has always been there to answer any questions we have had in a timely manner and has always been very supportitive.

As much as I feel my opinion is biased over the summer Swiss Ridge held its first annual Doodle Romp. Over 80 owners from all over North America attended. It was at this event that I realized that Bernie was not the exception but the norm when it came to Swiss Ridge Doodles. Both the owners and dogs seemed cut from the same cloth. With over 80 dogs engaging in various forms of free play and interacting with a large number of humans there were not any issues of aggressiveness or inappropriate behaviour that I witnessed. Swiss Ridge owners are very special and dedicated to the breed as witnessed by the Swiss ridge group on face book. Here you find owners who share their good times the rough spots and very good advice and support.

Some tips I can give are 1- find a good training book and enroll your pup in puppy classes and others as needed. As stated the doodles are very smart dogs who are easily trained but you need to know how and be consistent to establish you and your family are the pack leaders. Because dogs are pack animals when you bring your pup home crate him in your bedroom at night. They want to be part of the pack. This was something we came to understand by accident and had reconfirmed in talking with other and reading training materials.

You can not go wrong with a doodle especially one from Swiss Ridge!! Sherry does a great job providing well mannered healthy pups that meet the needs of their owners. As soon as we can convince my wife Bernie need a sibling for company I will be in line for a standard doodle. Good luck feel free to ask if you have any further questions."
If you would like to email Richard to find our more about Bernie his email address is richardfairman27@gmail.com