Doting Doodles

Kristin B.

Breeder of Bernedoodles

  • Mc Gaheysville, VA
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Sandy

Ready now

7 weeks old · Female

Bali

Ready now

7 weeks old · Female

Sailor

Ready now

7 weeks old · Male

Upcoming litters

Banks
Sky

Expected Bernedoodle litter

Due Aug. 2026

Ready Oct. 22
Rocco
River

Expected Bernedoodle litter

Due Aug. 2026

Ready Nov. 7
Ottis
Sophie

Expected Bernedoodle litter

Due Aug. 2026

Ready Oct. 25

Meet the breeder

I'm Kristin B., the breeder behind Doting Doodles located in Mc Gaheysville, VA. My name is Kristin, and I am the breeder behind Doting doodles in Illinois & Virginia! Every puppy I raise is adorned as part of our family from birth. My goal is to complete your family with the perfect fur-baby for life. My reviews are on google!

Q. & A. with Kristin

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My daughter is always had allergies to pet dander…. And hay at the barn, so I was looking for a dog that was hypoallergenic. We got our first Bernedoodle followed by standard poodle! And I was just totally hooked on these breeds! NO shedding, hypoallergenic, smart, adorable.🥰

  • What makes your program special?

    My puppies are all raised in my home. They will be socialized, potty trained to potty pads, we use early neurological stimulation (ENS) & ESI puppy training as well. My breedings are thoroughly thought through for a temperament, personality, and beauty.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies include mini, medium, and standard sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include chocolate merle, brown, black, black and white, tri-color, blue merle, 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.

Getting a puppy from Kristin

Kristin 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.

Kristin partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $3,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes 1 year health guarantee, deworming, first vaccination, microchipped, 30 days pet insurance, socialization, temperament testing, start on potty training, starter kit! I offer board and train with trainers I work with, ask for info! My puppies are sold on strict pet-only policy. The deposit will secure your waitlist position. It will be subtracted from total puppy price. Everyone picks a puppy at 5/6 weeks! The puppy picking is in the order that I received the deposit.”

Contract & health guarantee

Kristin 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 Kristin 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 Kristin 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
      • Food & treats
      • Initial potty training
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kristin.

Breeder's location

Meet in Mc Gaheysville, VA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Quad City Airport

Meet in Ottawa, IL

More about Kristin

  • Kristin has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Kristin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Kristin’s links

Kristin is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Doting Doodles 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

Poodle

Bernedoodle

Bernese Mountain Dog

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Doting Doodles 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.

  • 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.

  • 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Kristin to bring home their puppies.

  • Rebecca S.

    Verified owner · July 2026

    Kristin was very responsive and easy to work with. We just love our puppy so much. He was well socialized at 8 weeks and has adapted very well which says a lot about his first 8 weeks of life. Our vet said he is in perfect health and is by far the cutest Bernedoodle they have ever seen.

    Catherine S.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    I’ve never looked for A dog this way so I was so nervous! From the first conversation I had with Kristy- she set me at ease! I had interest in A puppy A feed days after they were born. From that point on I was included in all the updates- She is knowledgeable as well as very caring for her animals. She cares about where they go and was never annoyed at how many questions I had to ask. By the end of the process, it was like texting a friend. We could not be more in love with our beautiful little boy!

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    Ashleigh D.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

      • +5

    We came to Kristin with a lot of specific needs and she delivered without missing a beat. Kristin is responsive, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in where her puppies land. She matched us with exactly the right dog for our family — and the trainers she recommended confirmed it within 24 hours: “Richka is exceptional.” We’d work with Kristin again in a heartbeat. I truly can’t recommend her enough.

  • Derek M.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Kristen has been extremely communicative and helpful from the first day of matching us with a puppy. We were able to watch him grow from a newborn to a confident 8 week old puppy through the numerous pictures, videos, and updates Kristen sends. Our Bernedoodle Bruno is a very well tempered dog and we constantly get compliments on how adorable he is (which I could not agree more). I would seriously recommend anyone from around the country to adopt a Bernedoodle from Kristen. We could not be happier!

    Ryan D.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    I can’t say enough about Kristin from Doting Doodles!! We picked up a Bernedoodle pup 6 months prior to meeting Kristin. We love our boy but there were several issues we ran into that we weren’t happy about. We knew right away we wanted a playmate for our little guy and began our search for a breeder. We looked local first and immediately discovered Kristin and her Doting Doodles! Every puppy she had was beautiful. I think it was mid February when we started talking. She really took the time to help match us up with what we wanted. Along this journey I had no idea how much I didn’t know and can’t begin to thank Kristin enough for all that she taught me. It’s crazy how things work out. We ended up getting the puppy that drew me to her site in my initial search. I’m a person that believes things always happen for a reason. So when Arlo became available we couldn’t pass him up.

    Denise H.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    I had an absolutely wonderful experience with Doting Doodles, and I can’t say enough good things about Kristin. From the very beginning, she was responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. It was clear that she puts her whole heart into raising her puppies and ensuring they are healthy, well-socialized, and loved. Kristin took the time to answer all of my questions, kept me updated throughout the process, and made me feel completely confident every step of the way. I am so grateful for the care and dedication she showed, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience or my puppy. Highly recommend Doting Doodles to anyone looking for a responsible, thoughtful breeder.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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