I'm Marsha, the breeder behind Black Barn Bernedoodles located in Alabaster, AL. We love to responsibly raise and train our puppies so they have the tools to be well-rounded, beloved family members. We are a small, family-run breeding program focusing on quality care and good health. Our puppies are the perfect loving and loyal companionss.
Q. & A. with Marsha
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies include mini and medium sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include tri-color and merle. 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.
Blake
Went home
Male
Garth
Went home
Male
Dolly
Went home
Female
Tim
Went home
Male
Swiss
Went home
Female
Ricotta
Went home
Female
Brie
Went home
Female
Nacho
Went home
Male
Gouda
Went home
Male
Feta
Went home
Female
Blue
Went home
Male
Queso
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Marsha
Marsha has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,300 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Multigen bernedoodle puppies who come from fully health tested parents. They will come with a one year health guarantee, all age appropriate vaccinations, a puppy care pack, small bag of food and a blanket with mom’s scent.
They all also go through early neurological stimulation and early sensory training with me. They will have very little to more than likely ZERO shedding. They will be anywhere from 28-35 lbs.
Black Barn Bernedoodles on FB!”
Contract & health guarantee
Marsha 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 Marsha 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 Marsha directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Vet records
Extras
Food & treats
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Marsha.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Alabaster, AL
657 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Marsha can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Marsha
Marsha has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Marsha was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Marsha is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Black Barn 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
Rocky, dad
Bernedoodle
About Rocky
Multigenerational miniature Bernedoodle.
Margo (aka “Minnie”), mom
Bernedoodle
About Margo (aka “Minnie”)
Margo (aka “Minnie”) is a female Bernedoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Marsha decided to make her part of their program. Marsha has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Luna, mom
Bernedoodle
About Luna
Luna is a female Bernedoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Marsha decided to make her part of their program. Marsha has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Black Barn 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.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, DNA Profile, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, DNA Disease Panel, Full Embark 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).