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.
Cinnamon
Went home
Female
Cider
Went home
Female
Turkey
Went home
Male
Pumpkin
Went home
Male
Acorn
Went home
Female
Twix
Went home
Female
Snickerdoodle
Went home
Male
Jellybean
Went home
Male
Hershey
Went home
Male
Cookie
Went home
Female
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 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 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.
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
Nikki R.
Litter update on 14 Nov. •
The Autumn Harvest pups are fresh, fluffy, and ready to meet their fur-ever families tomorrow! 🍂🐾
They’ve grown up so fast, and we’ve cherished every minute with them. We can’t wait to see them start their next chapter with their new families!
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Cooper and Bindi's litter
Nikki R.
Litter update on 11 Nov. •
Pumpkin is loving his new turkey toy! 🦃
Like all puppies, these little ones love to chew on just about everything! That chewing instinct will kick into high gear over the next few months as they start losing their baby teeth and those adult teeth come in. Having plenty of safe, durable chew toys on hand is a must for any growing pup! 🐾
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Cooper and Bindi's litter
Nikki R.
Litter update on 09 Nov. •
Today our puppies had so much fun exploring their take-home blankets! These cozy blankets will stay with them this week, soaking up all the familiar scents of their littermates and mom. When it’s time to head to their new homes, the blankets will bring a little piece of comfort and familiarity along for the journey. 🐾
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Cooper and Bindi's litter
Nikki R.
Litter update on 08 Nov. •
These sisters are sassy, sweet, and full of opinions! 🐾
Cooper and Bindi's litter
Nikki R.
Litter update on 06 Nov. •
Meet Cider! 🍎
With her adorable face and irresistibly sweet personality, Cider is always ready to brighten your day. She’s curious and confident, the first to step out and explore new things—then circle back for some love and attention. This little one is the perfect mix of adventurous and affectionate!
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Cooper and Bindi's litter
Nikki R.
Litter update on 05 Nov. •
The cutest game of tug-of-war you'll ever see!
Cooper and Bindi's litter
Nikki R.
Litter update on 03 Nov. •
🐾 Meet Pumpkin! 🐾
Our biggest pup in the litter, Pumpkin has that confident big brother energy—but underneath it all, he’s a total momma’s boy. He loves to snuggle up for cuddles after playtime and always seems to know how to find the coziest spot. Sweet, gentle, and full of personality, Pumpkin is sure to steal hearts wherever he goes! ❤️
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Cooper and Bindi's litter
Nikki R.
Litter update on 31 Oct. •
Say hello to Turkey! 🦃
Calm, confident, and oh-so-sweet — this boy melts hearts with his soft eyes and gentle spirit. He loves toys and already shows such focus and connection.
You’ll notice his adorable pink nose now, but it will likely darken as he matures. A truly lovely, well-balanced little boy. 🐾
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Cooper and Bindi's litter
Nikki R.
Litter update on 30 Oct. •
The Autumn Harvest pups are growing so fast! 🍂
This week, they’ve really found their voices — and they’re not afraid to use them!
Cooper and Bindi's litter
Nikki R.
Litter update on 29 Oct. •
Meet Cinnamon! 🍂
Cinnamon is the life of the party among our Autumn Harvest pups! She’s bursting with energy, endlessly curious, and loves people. Her favorite thing? Climbing into your lap with the waggiest tail you’ve ever seen. 💕
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Cooper and Bindi's litter
Parent dogs
Bindi, mom
Poodle
About Bindi
Bindi is an absolutely wonderful companion. She is the perfect mixture of calm and relaxed with a goofy side that always keeps us smiling.
Excellent health testing
Sebaceous Adenitis (SA), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +3 more.
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.
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!
Kelsey R.
Verified owner · Apr. 2025
Nikki was absolutely amazing! She was responsive and always got back to me within 24 hours. Nikki was also very accommodating which we appreciated so much. She frequently posted updates which we loved because it felt like we were watching our puppy also known as “Hershey” grow. His name is now Winston. And he has the absolute best temperament. He’s so cuddly and loves to run around outside. He’s great with our 11 month old and he is so smart. He came to us with making minimal accidents and knowing that he shouldn’t pee in the area he slept which comes in handy when potty training. We love our newest addition so much!
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.
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.