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6 weeks old · Male
Zipper
6 weeks old · Female
Zoomy
6 weeks old · Male
I'm Andrew S., the breeder behind Root and Branch Bernedoodles located in Clarinda, IA. We are 2 families working together in the beautiful, rugged hills of southwest Iowa. We take tremendous pride in raising Miniature Bernedoodle puppies that are happy and healthy. We prioritize the raising of outstanding pups by properly handling our pups to build trust, offering plenty of outdoor time, and appropriate socialization. And who could resist frolicking with these adorable, fun-loving creatures? It brings us so much joy to see these amazing Miniature Bernedoodles head off to homes such as yours where we know they will be loved and adored.
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These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Tigris
Female
Amazon
Female
Euphrates
Female
Nile
Male
Zuzu
Female
Zamboni
Male
Zilly
Female
Zane
Male
Zonk
Male
Phlox
Male
Sage
Male
Peony
Female
Aster
Male
Iris
Female
Salvia
Female
Daisy
Female
Dusty Miller
Male
Petunia
Female
Dahlia
Female
Zinnia
Female
Verbena
Female
Alyssum
Female
Cosmos
Male
Holly
Female
Bow
Male
Stocking
Male
Joy
Female
Isle
Female
Coast
Male
Cove
Female
Surf
Male
Reef
Male
Waves
Male
Coral
Female
Bay
Female
Shore
Male
Andrew 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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Andrew partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“Price includes first round of vaccinations, deworming, health check, socialization and temperament testing.”
Andrew 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 Andrew 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 Andrew directly.
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You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Andrew.
Meet in Clarinda, IA
936 miles away
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Meet at Kansas City Airport (was Mid-Continent )
922 miles away
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Meet in Des Moines, IA
867 miles away
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Andrew has been a member of Good Dog for 12 months
Andrew was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

Root and Branch Bernedoodles meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

Andrew S.
Meet Tigris one of our F1B Bernedoodles. She is sweet as an Oreo and looks like one. ❤️. Her personality loves to play and explore, but she also is chill and easy going. She truly is one of a kind with her adorable curly coat that makes her hypoallergenic. To learn more about her you can reach out for a video or check her out on our litter page under Ember.

Andrew S.
Some of the blessings of living where we do is having a variety of other animals for our puppies to interact with. From chickens, goats to our guardian dog and cats, our puppies as they get older get to play and explore many new sights and sounds. It also brings some fun and joy to our home watching these guys play!

Andrew S.
What a beautiful morning to be out playing with the puppies. We love the sunshine. This morning I worked on capturing some more photos, and found my niece sitting with all the puppies playing with them this morning. Watching her reminded me of how pets can bring joy, teach work ethic, kindness, and can offer stability. These puppies have some lucky homes they will be going home to soon. ❤️

Andrew S.
We welcomed our first litter from Rugar end of December. These F1 mini bernedoodle are now old enough for the outdoors! This is exciting because they get to be exposed to new sights, smells and other animals. We love that raising our dogs is a family affair and has an “all hands on deck” mentality. This gives each puppy th chance to be handled and loved, helping them develop their ability to transition well into their new home! This is the joy of doing what we do. Loving on our dogs and seeing them bring joy to someone else’s home.

Andrew S.
We are highlighting this adorable girl! Her name is Holly and looking for her forever home. She loves loves to play and also seems to really be drawn to people and wants to be close. To see more about her check out our litter page.

Andrew S.
We have said a lot of good byes and will continue to this week. My daughter has shed some tears as we have bonded with the puppies preparing them for their forever homes. We find it a privilege to serve and bring quality pets to others and this is the rewarding part! Getting to see the joy on your faces and the excitement of the puppy as they head on to their new adventure. We pray for great transitions for all. We have one guy left “Dusty Miller” who is perfection and awaiting his home. You can see more photos of him on our “litters” page.

Andrew S.
We’re so excited for “Dahlia” who found her forever family! This weekend begins pick ups for many of our pups. We’re excited for everyone’s new adventures!

Andrew S.
Lots of puppy snuggles these days!

Andrew S.
Yesterday was “spa” day for our pups. Nail trimming, bath and even a little massage. 🤣. We made it a family affair and spent time cuddling, and playing with each pup. These puppies are so beautiful and eagerly awaiting their new homes! Puppy care is something we take serious. They have ample time outside, touch, play and pampering. All they need is to learn some manners in how to say thank you. 🤣🤣

Andrew S.
We have started introducing our puppies to new things and expanding their senses! We are seeing even more of their personalities shine through in this process and it’s so fun. This week the puppies have had opportunity to be with three generations of people. Kids and toddlers, middle age and the “older”… lol. We gave them their next round of deworming and all are thriving with our kids help. Last, the puppies are getting more outdoor time this week with the nice weather. So they are feeling the grass and wind, heading the surrounding sounds and getting to interact with our livestock guardian dog and pup. There is never a dull moment here. But we’re thankful for the opportunity to serve and provide a wonderful companion for you.

All breeds
Bernese Mountain Dog
Poodle
Bernedoodle
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Rosa “Bazooka”
Rosa (aka Bazooka) is a beautiful Bernese and we are very pleased with her development. She has a smooth, clean coat and nice confirmation. She is friendly, confident and loves people and animals alike.
Poodle
About Captain
Captain is an active, playful miniature poodle. He is the captain of our Mini Bernedoodle squad and he leads with enthusiasm.
Bernedoodle
About Ember
Ember is such a loyal fun loving dog. She is confident, sweet mother who loves others.
Poodle
About Rugar
Rugar is one smart guy. He is fun loving, loves to snuggle and if he could play board games I think that would be his favorite thing to do. 🤣. He brings a lot of stability and entertainment to the family.
Uploaded health tests
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Harriat
Harriat is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Andrew decided to make her part of their program. Andrew has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Betsy
Betsy is a female Bernese Mountain Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Andrew decided to make her part of their program. Andrew has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Liberty
Liberty is our first ever AKC Bernese Mountain dog. She is loyal, confident and has an amazing demeanor. She is an exceptional mother as she cares for her puppies well. Cleaning them, protecting them and loving on them. She also loves people. She is gentle with our kids and quick to obey. We love Liberty!
Root and Branch 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 (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 (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 Examination (rDVM, not 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 (rDVM, not 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.
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.