Stillwater Bernedoodles
- Lewiston, ME
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
Chikory
3 months old · Male
Marigold
3 months old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm Holland H., the breeder behind Stillwater Bernedoodles located in Lewiston, ME. We are a small, in-home Bernedoodle breeder focused on producing healthy, affectionate family companions with steady, gentle temperaments. Our dogs and puppies live in our home, where they are raised with children, other pets, daily handling, and plenty of individual attention.
Q. & A. with Holland
Why did you start breeding?
I began breeding after falling in love with the Bernedoodle’s affectionate, intelligent, and family-oriented temperament. I wanted to raise puppies in a home environment and give families the kind of loving, well-adjusted companion I would want in my own home. What began from a love of dogs has grown into a thoughtful, small-scale breeding program.What makes your program special?
We breed on a small scale, usually producing about one litter each year, so every puppy receives substantial hands-on care. Our puppies are born and raised in our home, not in a kennel, and are exposed to normal family life from the beginning. We prioritize health and temperament, choosing gentle, affectionate parents and carefully matching puppies with their future families.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are standard size. Sizes 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.
Buttercup
Went homeFemale
Clover
Went homeMale
Moonflower
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Holland
Holland 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.
Holland partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.
“We begin matching puppies at around six weeks, once their individual temperaments and personalities become clearer. Families may share preferences for sex, appearance, energy level, and personality, and we work with them to select the puppy that best fits their home, lifestyle, and expectations.”
Price
“The price includes a veterinary exam, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchipping, Maine sales tax, starter food, and ongoing breeder support. Puppies are raised and socialized in our home. The $500 deposit reserves your place in the litter and is applied toward the total puppy price. Deposits are refundable until a specific puppy is selected and placement is confirmed.”
Contract & health guarantee
Holland 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 Holland 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 Holland 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
- Car rides
- Socialized with children
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Holland.
Breeder's location
Meet in Lewiston, ME
514 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Portland Jetport
489 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Holland can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Holland
Holland has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 month
Holland was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Holland is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Stillwater 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
Apa, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Apa
Apa is an exceptionally sweet, gentle, and affectionate dog with a calm, easygoing temperament. She is wonderful with children and other animals and loves being close to her family. She is intelligent, playful, and attentive without being overly energetic. Her steady, loving personality is one of the main qualities we hope she passes on to her puppies.
Uploaded health tests
DNA Profile, Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Great level
Stillwater 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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.
DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).
