Harpers Ferry Doodles

Nikki R.

Breeder of Bernedoodles

  • Harpers Ferry, WV
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Nikki R., the breeder behind Harpers Ferry Doodles located in Harpers Ferry, WV. We are dedicated to raising high-quality, family-raised Bernedoodles with excellent health and temperament. Our breeding dogs are DNA tested and screened for genetic health conditions to ensure the best start for our puppies. We love Bernedoodles for their loyal, loving nature and playful spirit!

Q. & A. with Nikki

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Our journey began years ago with a special encounter with a doodle that sparked our love for the breed. After extensive research, preparation, and mentorship from an experienced breeder, we dedicated ourselves to raising healthy, well-socialized Bernedoodles.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our breeding program stands out for its extensive health testing, ensuring strong, healthy puppies. Raised in our family environment, our puppies receive constant love and socialization from our four children. We also have a dedicated breeding space, providing a clean, safe, and enriching start for every puppy before they join their forever homes.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

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

    Our puppies include black and white and 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.

Getting a puppy from Nikki

Nikki 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.

Nikki 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 8 weeks old.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 refundable deposit and $2,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“This includes initial vaccinations and microchip. Your deposit secures your spot in line to choose a puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Nikki 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 Nikki 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 Nikki 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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • 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
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Harpers Ferry, WV

More about Nikki

  • Nikki has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year

    Nikki was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Nikki’s links

Nikki is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Harpers Ferry 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Harpers Ferry 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.

  • 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.

  • PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), DNA Disease Panel, 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 Nikki to bring home their puppies.

  • Brooke R.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

      • +6

    Nikki was a dream to work with! She answered all questions promptly, honestly, and thoroughly. From our first connection to pickup (and beyond!), she has been very responsive and caring. Hazel (formerly Cinnamon) is a sweet fluffball who was clearly well socialized and cared for by Nikki! I would work with her again.

    Courtney H.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2025

    My family (and friends and neighbors) are in love with our pup from Harper’s Ferry Doodles’ Autumn Harvest litter. We enjoyed keeping up with the litter’s development through Nikki’s photos and videos. Nikki welcomed all our questions and provided really helpful guidance as we prepared for our first puppy. Bindi and Cooper make beautiful puppies, and Nikki’s early development methods resulted in a pup who is confident and ready to learn. He took to his crate immediately and is highly responsive to the basic training we’ve started so far. We look forward to many happy years ahead bonding with our boy!

    Kathleen W.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

      • +4

    Nikki was so great to work with. We had a wonderful experience. Nikki was very responsive to all my questions. Nikki’s facility was very clean and puppy friendly. The puppies we met were very well cared for and their mom was a sweetheart. Our sweat treat is a wonderful addition to our home and is a very healthy and well adjusted puppy. Nikki did a great job with early learning. We highly recommend Harper’s Ferry Doodles!

  • Leah Z.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    Nikki and her family did such an amazing job with the puppies! We ended up bringing Cider home, and I have to say, she’s been such an amazing addition to our family. Nikki was very thoughtful throughout the entire process as well sharing a myriad of awesome photos, videos, and updates right up to adoption day. I would 120% recommend her for your next Bernedoodle!!!

    Deborah K.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    Nikki and Harpers Ferry Doodles made it extremely easy and possible to meet and adopt our new puppy, Arthur! She was extremely friendly, responsive, and attentive to our needs. It was a blast meeting all the puppies and taking Arthur home with us. He has already settled in and become best friends with our other dog, Zoe. We are still in the midst of house training him and getting him up to date with his vaccinations before taking him outside. We cannot wait to watch Arthur grow into a big loveable dog!

    Maria C.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    My family and I had a wonderful experience purchasing our puppy from Harpers Ferry Doodles. From start to finish, it was clear they are a loving, family-oriented breeder who genuinely cares about the well-being of their puppies. Their puppies are raised in a home environment, which made a huge difference in their socialization and temperament. Nikki went above and beyond by introducing the puppies to new sounds and experiences, which made the transition to our home that much easier. Communication was excellent throughout the entire process. Nikki was always quick to respond to my questions, offering helpful and detailed answers. It was reassuring to know I could reach out at any time for guidance or support. Overall, I highly recommend Harpers Ferry Doodles to anyone looking for a well-socialized, healthy, and loved bernedoodle. Our new puppy, Poppy (FKA Cookie), is such a fun addition to our family, and I’m grateful for the positive experience! The Good Dog app made this process a sinch. I was a skeptic of this platform after reading reviews but all said and done, I can’t say enough good things about the app! The app is incredibly user-friendly, and it’s packed with helpful features that made the entire process seamless and stress-free. From finding reputable breeders to connecting with them directly, every step felt organized and transparent. I could easily view breeder profiles, read reviews from other dog owners, and even find helpful resources about dog care. It was instrumental in helping me find a trustworthy breeder who raised happy and healthy puppies.

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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.

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