I'm Christie H., the breeder behind Its a Wonderful Life Bernedoodles located in Farmington, AR. We love to responsibly raise and train Bernedoodles so they have the tools to be well-rounded, beloved family members. We cherish each of our dogs and puppies, and we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care,.
Q. & A. with Christie
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 white, brown and white, and tri-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Christie
Christie 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 -$200 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price for tri-colored puppies is $3,500. We can arrange payment plans and transportation (additional fee). After your deposit is made your puppy will be reserved.”
Contract & health guarantee
Christie 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 Christie 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 Christie directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Christie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Farmington, AR
941 miles away
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More about Christie
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder.
Christie has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Christie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Christie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Its a Wonderful Life 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
Litter and program updates
Christie H.
Program update on 26 Sept. •
Prim and Georges litter if F1B Bernedoodles are 6 weeks old and the most precious pups ever.
Parent dogs
All breeds
Bernedoodle
Poodle
Prim, mom
Bernedoodle
About Prim
Prim is the sweetest dog ever. She loves to hang out and be loved on. Prim loves everyone and never meets a stranger. She is super smart and loves to be loved on.
George, dad
Poodle
About George
George is my Standard Poodle. He is an amazing dog. So gentle and chill. He loves to please and is super smart. He is my shadow.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Its a Wonderful Life 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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), DNA Profile
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).