I'm John M., the breeder behind Starlight Bernedoodles located in Pilot Hill, CA. Raising puppies has been so much fun, although we take our role in raising them seriously. We like to have potential family FaceTime or visit to ensure they are going to a wonderful home. Breeding has helped us share the joy of our dogs with other families and individuals.
Q. & A. with John
Why did you start breeding?
Our love for Bernedoodles began with a serendipitous encounter during an evening walk. We were captivated by the beauty and calmness of these remarkable dogs, and we knew that a Bernedoodle would be the perfect addition to our family.
What makes your program special?
Ethics and the well-being of our dogs are paramount to us. Every potential breeding dog undergoes rigorous genetic testing and comprehensive health evaluations. We prioritize the long-term health of our puppies, ensuring they are free from hereditary issues. We offer a 2 year health guarantee.
You not only get a puppy, you also get us to support you, as you and your puppy grow together.
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 black and white, tri-color, phantom, and merle. 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.
Kobe
Went home
Male
Pika
Went home
Female
Duke
Went home
Male
Poppy
Went home
Female
Diesel
Went home
Male
Oscar
Went home
Male
Ash
Went home
Male
Casper
Went home
Female
Clementine
Went home
Female
Pearl
Went home
Female
Pepe
Went home
Male
Daffy
Went home
Male
Taz
Went home
Male
Elmira
Went home
Female
Babs
Went home
Female
Gabby
Went home
Female
Elmer
Went home
Male
Sylvester
Went home
Male
Bugs
Went home
Male
Tweety
Went home
Female
Roxanne
Went home
Female
Lola
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from John
John 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 deposit and between $2,000 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Our adoption fee includes a 2 year health guarantee, first round of vaccinations, puppy exam at their first vet appointment, a blanket with a smell from mom, and much more. Deposit is non-refundable, however, it is transferable to future litters if you are not ready or we don’t have what your looking for.”
Contract & health guarantee
John 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 John 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 John directly.
Starlight 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
Parent dogs
All breeds
Bernedoodle
Poodle
Trudy, mom
Bernedoodle
About Trudy
Trudy is the most down to earth dog. She loves to by your side and loves all the pets she can get. She is extremely well trained and obedient. She makes beautiful puppies and is a great mom!
Moxie, mom
Bernedoodle
About Moxie
Moxie is a super chill and loving dog and Momma. She is about 65 lbs, and loves to hang with her family, snuggle with kids and play with our other dogs. She is great around the kiddos, and is super easy to train. She has been a great Mama and continues to amaze us everyday!
Luna, mom
Bernedoodle
About Luna
Luna is a super sweet and loving Bernedoodle. She is the only one that is allowed to sleep in our bed because she keeps herself so clean! Luna is eager to snuggle up next to you, and has trained super easy. She lives with a family that has several young kids and she is absolutely wonderful with our 4 kids. She is petit, hardly 23 lbs and matching her with sonic will produce the best temperament dogs ever!
Ruby, mom
Bernedoodle
About Ruby
Ruby is a standard Bernedoodle. She has already had 2 litters and is now on her 3rd. She is a playfull and loving dog. She is great with all of our other dogs, and with our young kids. They climb on her and she just lays there and loves on them. She is clear for all health related genetics, has great Hip and Elbow scores, and is just a great dog. She is also extremely smart and one of our best trained females. We are excited to pair her with Sonic as the temperament of these pups will be out of this world!
Sonic, dad
Bernedoodle
About Sonic
Sonic is truly the best dog we have ever had. He is so sweet, loves all his doggie playmates, and is the most easy going dog we have ever owned. He is a tri-color Merle mini Bernedoodle. He has clear genetics, great Hip and Elbow scores, along with all the other testing we peform.
There is no better stud to match with our Ruby as they are both great dogs with great temperaments.
Kandi, mom
Bernedoodle
About Kandi
Kandi is a beautiful Merle Bernedoodle that has 1 full blue eye and Half of a blue/brown marbled eye. Her Mom is Tula who was our first Female in our program. Kandi has a great personality. She loves to snuggle up with you, is playful, and is as sweet as they get. She loves to lay at your feet during the day, and can run with the best of them. She is raised in a family with multiple kids and is extremely obedient.
Boaz, dad
Poodle
About Boaz
Boaz is a male Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, John decided to make him part of their program. John 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Starlight 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.
DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, 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).