True Joy Bernedoodles and French bulldogs

Shannon S.

Breeder of Bernedoodles and French Bulldogs

  • Lakeside, CA ·
  • Responds within a few hours

Available puppies

Pumpkin

Ready Oct. 5

4 weeks old · Male

Nutmeg

Ready Oct. 5

4 weeks old · Female

Cocoa

Ready Oct. 5

4 weeks old · Male

Harvest

Ready Oct. 5

4 weeks old · Female

Cider

Ready Oct. 5

4 weeks old · Female

Acorn

Ready Oct. 5

4 weeks old · Male

Maple

Ready Oct. 5

4 weeks old · Female

Rusty

Ready Oct. 5

4 weeks old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Shannon S., the breeder behind True Joy Bernedoodles and French bulldogs located in Lakeside, CA. We cherish each of our dogs and puppies, and we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families.

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 and between $4,300 - $5,500 final payment, before taxes & 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 a deposit is accepted, we place the puppy on hold. Per 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

2230 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at San Diego Airport

2247 miles away

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Meet in Temecula, CA

2225 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 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

Bernedoodle

French Bulldog

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.

  • 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!

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