



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.
Why did you start breeding?
What makes your program special?
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Where do your breeding dogs live?
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Kobe
Male
Pika
Female
Duke
Male
Poppy
Female
Diesel
Male
Oscar
Male
Ash
Male
Casper
Female
Clementine
Female
Pearl
Female
Pepe
Male
Daffy
Male
Taz
Male
Elmira
Female
Babs
Female
Gabby
Female
Elmer
Male
Sylvester
Male
Bugs
Male
Tweety
Female
Roxanne
Female
Lola
Female
John 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.
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.

“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.”
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.
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You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from John.
Meet in Pilot Hill, CA
2317 miles away
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Meet at Sacramento Airport
2349 miles away
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John has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
John was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

Starlight Bernedoodles meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

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Bernedoodle
Poodle
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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).