I'm Gayle C., the breeder behind Birdies Mini Bernedoodles located in Forsyth, IL. We raise our litters in our home to help set the foundation for happy and confident puppies to transition well into their forever homes. It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to make an impact on each individual puppy!
Q. & A. with Gayle
Why did you start breeding?
I have had dogs all my life. Dogs unconditional love and companionship. I cannot imagine my life without them. I have always wanted to breed puppies. As I reach retirement age, I have chosen to pursue my dream of breeding 1 or 2 litters a yr. It is a privilege to be apart of a puppy’s life and I want to give them the best start I can for their new families and homes.
What makes your program special?
I try to connect with each family wanted to adopt a puppy. I check on my puppies after their adoptions to make sure everything to going well. I only want the best fits my pups and their families and homes.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are mini size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are tri-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Master Gregory
Reserved
Male
Lady Eloise
Reserved
Female
Lady Francesca
Reserved
Female
Lady Hyacinth
Reserved
Female
Lady Daphne
Reserved
Female
Master Colin
Reserved
Male
Avery
Went home
Female
Emmett
Went home
Female
Willa
Went home
Male
Rip
Went home
Male
Teeter
Went home
Male
Summer
Went home
Female
Kayce
Went home
Female
Oakley
Went home
Male
Autum
Went home
Female
Asher
Went home
Male
Daphne
Went home
Female
Penny
Went home
Female
Violet
Went home
Female
Cosmo
Went home
Male
Iris
Went home
Female
Daisy
Went home
Female
Spicy
Went home
Female
Charlie
Went home
Male
Cider
Went home
Male
Winnie
Went home
Female
Chestnut
Went home
Male
N/A type error.
Went home
Female
Ember
Went home
Female
Bella
Went home
Female
Hickory
Went home
Male
Raven
Went home
Female
Sage
Went home
Female
Binx
Went home
Male
Snickers
Went home
Female
Maizey
Went home
Female
Reese
Went home
Female
Frankie
Went home
Female
Rusty
Went home
Male
Wednesday
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Gayle
Gayle has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Gayle partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape.
“We start pairing our puppies with their families at 4 weeks for the ones that have deposits. We do require FaceTime chat(s) with you and/or a visit(s) to our home to meet the puppies prior to a pairing agreement. ”
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 refundable deposit and between $1,300 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“1yr health guarantee, wormer, first set of vaccines and vet check up completed, microchip when you have them fixed. We start crate and potty training in and outside (once 1st set of vaccines given). Refundable deposit to hold puppy of your choice!”
Contract & health guarantee
Gayle may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Gayle offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don't hesitate to reach out to Gayle directly.
All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.
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What's included
From Good Dog
Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
Various sounds
Car rides
Surface & tactile stimulation
Socialized with children
Socialized in new places
Scent introduction
Daily handling
Socialized with other dogs
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Microchip
Vet records
Extras
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Initial potty training
Toys
Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Gayle.
Breeder's location
Meet in Forsyth, IL
615 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Central Illinois Airport at Bloomington-Normal
615 miles away
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Meet in Champaign, IL
578 miles away
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More about Gayle
Gayle has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Gayle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Birdies Mini Bernedoodles meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
All breeds
Bernedoodle
Poodle
Dot, mom
Bernedoodle
About Dot
Tri color female
Charlie, dad
Bernedoodle
About Charlie
Charlie is a sweet dog, loves people of all ages. His coat is white with Merle markings. He is a beautiful guy.
Gatsby, dad
Poodle
About Gatsby
Black,Apricot with Black Mask
Birdie Bee, mom
Bernedoodle
About Birdie Bee
Tri Color. Black, Rust Apricot, White.
Non-Furnished Coat F2 Mini Bernadoodle
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Birdies Mini Bernedoodles reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Bernedoodles.
DNA Disease Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).