Oak Knoll Doodles

Darla A.

Breeder of Bernedoodles

  • Ramona, CA

Meet the breeder

I'm Darla A., the breeder behind Oak Knoll Doodles located in Ramona, CA. Consistency in appearance, temperament and socialization are what we, at Oak Knoll Doodles of Southern California, pride ourselves on. All our parents are genetically tested. Puppies start out on the ENS training, are Vaccinated, dewormed, microchip, and vet checked before they go home.

Q. & A. with Darla

  • Why did you start breeding?

    From 1980 to 1994, I bred AKC Dachshunds and Labradors. After taking a long break while raising my children, transitioning to Bernedoodles was a no-brainer. Their looks and personalities are like none other. You can tell I’m biased. I love the whole process, whelping the litter, raising them, and sending them off to their beautiful families.

  • What makes your program special?

    My program is top-notch! I only breed health tested dogs, while maintaining the importance of confirmation and temperament! All the puppies start off on ENS Training, start potty training at 3 1/2 weeks, are dewormed, vaccinated, microchipped, come w one month free Pet Insurance and are Vet checked before they go home. I offer lifetime support to my Puppy Families!

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

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

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

    Our puppies include red, tri-color, 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 Darla

Darla 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 $3,000 - $5,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“This price includes our two year guarantee against major genetic defects (see contract), first vaccines, dewormed, microchipped, Vet checked, and one month free pet insurance. A $250 non-refundable deposit is required to be placed on the waitlist. Once the puppies are born and you are choosing from a specific litter, the second half of the deposit is due, totaling $500.”

Contract & health guarantee

Darla 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 Darla 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 Darla 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
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Ramona, CA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at San Diego Airport

More about Darla

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

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

Darla is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Oak Knoll 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

Parent dogs

All breeds

Bernedoodle

Bernese Mountain Dog

Poodle

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Oak Knoll 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.

  • von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)

    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 Darla to bring home their puppies.

  • CAROL S.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2024

    Our family, of now 3 adult children, has always rescued dogs. Recently our daughter fell in love with a doodle. After some research, we realized our home is a wonderful place for a Bernedoodle. We found Oak Knoll Doodles and Darla and we were so impressed. She was responsive, informative and delivered exactly what she promised---an adorable, affectionate, curious Bernedoodle--our Lucky Penny! Darla is organized, efficient and knowledgeable. Her home (Penny's first home) was neat, clean and even more than we hoped for as our first encounter with a dog breeder. Darla sent us home with everything (microchip, food, blankie, toy, etc) we needed to make Penny's first few days with us smooth sailing. We can't thank Darla and OKD enough for this wonderful addition to our family.

Photos

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.

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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