True Joy Bernedoodles and French bulldogs

Shannon S.

Breeder of Bernedoodles and French Bulldogs

  • Lakeside, CA ·
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Available puppies

Nutmeg

Ready now

9 weeks old · Female

Acorn

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9 weeks old · Male

Cocoa

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9 weeks old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Shannon S., the breeder behind True Joy Bernedoodles and French bulldogs located in Lakeside, CA. I'm Shannon, the breeder behind True Joy Bernedoodles and French Bulldogs, located in Lakeside, California. We are a small family breeder focused on raising healthy, well-socialized Bernedoodle puppies that make wonderful family companions. Our puppies are raised with daily handling, socialization,.

Q. & A. with Shannon

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We started breeding in 2018. Winston was our first Frenchie and Hazel our first Bernedoodle. We fell in love with the breeds. We love the fact that Bernedoodles are hypoallergenic and to low/no shedding Their demeanor, both are always just super love bugs and sweethearts. That is when we started to breed to share the absolute love and True Joy these little babies give.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our program is very special in a way our frenchies and doodles are bred for good DNA lines through Animal Genetics and all our frenchies are registered through AKC. This lets families follow their lineage. We never kennel our Frenchies or Bernedoodles They are all free to roam and socialize within our residence. The puppies when born are placed in an incubator when not with mama.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

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

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

    Our Bernedoodle puppies include black and white, tri-color, blue merle, and merle. French Bulldog puppies include cream, fawn, blue, and black and tan. 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.

Getting a puppy from Shannon

Shannon 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, Shannon partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“We place each puppy with care and vet all potential families. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit that secures a specific puppy. The remaining $4,300 - $5,500 is due before pickup, plus applicable taxes and fees.
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“Frenchies have Limited and unlimited (extra price) AKC registration. Both Frenchies and Bernedoodles puppies are vaccinated and de-wormed. Vet check prior to being re-homed. One year health guarantee for any congenital health defects. Once your deposit is accepted, your chosen puppy will be reserved especially for you and placed on hold. The deposit is applied toward the total purchase price and is non-refundable, as outlined in our contract.”

Contract & health guarantee

Shannon 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 Shannon 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 Shannon 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
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Lakeside, CA

5811 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at San Diego Airport

5826 miles away

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Meet in Riverside, CA

5758 miles away

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More about Shannon

  • Shannon has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Shannon was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Shannon’s links

Shannon is a trusted Good Dog breeder

True Joy Bernedoodles and French bulldogs 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

French Bulldog

Bernedoodle

Parent health testing

Bernedoodle

French Bulldog

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

True Joy Bernedoodles and French bulldogs 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.

  • von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (PRA-crd1), Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Chondrodystrophy (CDDY and IVDD Risk) with or without Chondrodysplasia (CDPA), Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD)

    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 Shannon to bring home their puppies.

  • Jennel P.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

    We had such a wonderful experience getting our Bernedoodle puppy from True Joy Bernedoodles. From the beginning, the communication was great, and we felt comfortable and confident throughout the entire process. Our puppy is absolutely adorable, sweet, playful, and has such a loving personality. ❤️ You can tell that a lot of care and attention went into raising the puppies. We are so in love with our new addition and couldn’t be happier with our experience. Bringing home our Bernedoodle has been such a special experience for our family, and we are so grateful! Highly recommend them to anyone looking to add a Bernedoodle to their family! 🐾🤎

    Sierra B.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    We couldn't be happier with our experience adding a new Frenchie to our family with Shannon and Paul at True Joy French Bulldogs. They were very responsive and accommodating with us. Once we had committed to a puppy, they sent us wonderful updates about his progress and development. It was a wonderful experience, and our new addition is absolutely perfect! He is a happy, healthy, and very fun guy!

  • Michele J.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

      • +8

    We had such a wonderful experience with True Joy French Bulldogs and cannot say enough good things about Shannon and Paul! From the very beginning, it was clear how deeply they care about their dogs and puppies. They were incredibly kind, responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely wonderful people to work with. Our sweet Frenchie, Tank, came to us happy, healthy, well-socialized, and so clearly loved. Shannon and Paul were meticulous about his health and wellbeing and made sure we had all the information we needed to feel confident bringing him home. You can tell that their puppies are truly part of their family and are given so much love and attention from the very beginning. Tank has brought so much joy to our family, and we are incredibly grateful that he had such a loving and attentive start to his life. It gave us tremendous peace of mind knowing that he came from people who genuinely care about the dogs they raise and the families they go home to. I would wholeheartedly recommend True Joy French Bulldogs to anyone looking for a Frenchie. Shannon and Paul are the kind of breeders you hope to find—caring, conscientious, responsive, and truly invested in the health and happiness of their dogs. We absolutely adore our Tank! ❤️🐾

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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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