Central Illinois Bernedoodles
Available puppies
1st Choice - Female
Ready Jan. 20, 2026
1 week old · Female
3rd Choice - Female
Ready Jan. 20, 2026
1 week old · Female
4th Choice - Male
Ready Jan. 20, 2026
1 week old · Male
2nd Choice - Male
Ready Jan. 20, 2026
1 week old · Male
2nd Choice - Female
Ready Jan. 20, 2026
1 week old · Female
3rd Choice - Male
Ready Jan. 20, 2026
1 week old · Male
1st Choice - Male
Ready Jan. 20, 2026
1 week old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm John J., the breeder behind Central Illinois Bernedoodles located in Arthur, IL. We do our best to socialize and acclimate each litter so we’re able to offer all-around healthy and well-mannered puppies! We started breeding with the simple mission to breed the very best dogs that we can, to raise them with love, and to find them the perfect future homes.
Q. & A. with John
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies include tiny and mini sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red, tri-color, phantom, and blue merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from John
John 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 $3,000 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
John 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 John 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 John directly.
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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
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from John.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Arthur, IL
590 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at University of Illinois - Willard Airport
579 miles away
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Meet in Indianapolis, IN
466 miles away
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More about John
John has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
John was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
John’s links
John is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Central Illinois 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
Bernese Mountain Dog
Poodle
Tess, mom
Bernedoodle
About Tess
Tess is a female Bernedoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, John decided to make her part of their program. John 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.
Uploaded health tests
von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +6 more.Piper, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Piper
Piper is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, John decided to make her part of their program. John 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.
Uploaded health tests
DNA Profile, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), +4 more.Rev, dad
Poodle
About Rev
Rev is a male Poodle about 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, John decided to make him part of their program. John 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.
Uploaded health tests
Patellar Luxation, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), +6 more.Missy, mom
Bernedoodle
About Missy
Missy is a female Bernedoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, John decided to make her part of their program. John 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.
Uploaded health tests
von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +3 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Central Illinois 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
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 Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I)
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).
