Hamilton Farm Doodles

Abby H.

Breeder of Bernedoodles

  • Buda, IL
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Meet the breeder

I'm Abby H., the breeder behind Hamilton Farm Doodles located in Buda, IL. We’re so excited to be able to help families experience the longtime loyalty of welcoming a new puppy into their lives! We are a small, in-home breeding program where we prioritize giving each dog and puppy the best care that we can. We cherish all of our animals and enjoy sharing the love of this breed with other individuals and families!

Q. & A. with Abby

  • Why did you start breeding?

    After living in China for 13 years and only having small pets like hamsters, guinea pigs... I was ready for a puppy. We got our first bernedoodle with the intent to breed her in 2020. She was the best pet ever! We have slowly grown our program to include 6 females and a male. We also use studs from outside programs for variety in color and adding great genetics to our lines. I breed because it gives me flexibility to be available for my family (I keep busy with all my kiddos!) and it is something I very much enjoy doing.

  • What makes your program special?

    We are an in home program - so our puppies grow up right beside my kids and all the comings and goings of a busy household. They are incredibly well-adapted and confident puppies - ready for whatever adventure life may throw their way. We use the Bad Ass Breeder curriculums, so our puppies are being introduced intentionally to new experiences and challenges at appropriate times. We also introduce crate and potty training - that is a huge benefit when bringing home a new puppy!

  • 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 brown and white, sable, tri-color, phantom, blue merle, and merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and guardian homes.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Abby

Abby 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.

Abby partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes a health guarantee, dew claw removal, microchip, first round of vaccinations and deworming, and a go home bag. The price of our puppies depends on color. Merle's, ultra's, and sable are usually higher.”

Contract & health guarantee

Abby 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 Abby 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 Abby 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
      • 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
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Buda, IL

Other pick-up locations

Meet at General Downing-Peoria Airport

Meet in Chicago, IL

More about Abby

  • Abby has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years

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

Abby is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Hamilton Farm 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

Bernedoodle

Bernese Mountain Dog

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Hamilton Farm 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 Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    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 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.

  • 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.

  • PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).

Verified owner stories

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

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    Lindsay M.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

      • +7

    I had the best experience in working with Abby! She was incredibly responsive and helpful in supplying me with as much information about the puppy I was inquiring about and resources to help transition them into my home. I appreciated the option of using Good dog payment where I had never done this before and it was seamless. I used a flight nanny and they kept communication with me the entire time so I knew what to expect using this option. I am so blessed, I can’t imagine my life without my baby. She is so intelligent and such a cuddle bug; she loves delicately placing her paws on either side of your face when she wants to give you kisses. She loves all animals she’s come in contact with, even my sisters bunny! Everywhere she goes she is complimented on her behavior whether walking on a leash, training or socializing with others. I am so grateful to Abby and Hamilton Farms for giving me the puppy of my dreams.

    DM

    Dan M.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    Abby was excellent to work with—very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the process. As it had been over ten years since we last owned a dog, she did a great job filling in gaps in our knowledge and guiding us with confidence. She also provided helpful pictures and videos of the puppy, which we truly appreciated. Overall, Abby was a pleasure to work with, and we would highly recommend her.

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    Dawn S.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    August 2025 our Bernese passed away. She was almost 13. We didn’t know if we were ready for another puppy in our family. Until we saw Hamilton Farm doodles. Abby, is outstanding, went above and beyond, answered all of our questions and made us feel like we were friends. We adopted a mini Bernedoodle and we named her Minnie . Our experience with Abby is five stars and beyond we highly recommend Hamilton farm doodles if you are looking to add a new furry friend to your family thank you Abby!!

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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.

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