Sizes of Australian Mountain Doodle & Bernedoodles

There is no universal established weight range for Doodles. Lookup five websites for Doodles and you will likely see five different size ranges. Often Doodles with larger parent breeds like the Bernedoodle will have a larger weight and height than Doodles with inherently smaller parent breeds like Cavapoos. Poodle breeds are categorized by height, with only 3 size recognized in the U.S. vs. 4 sizes recognized in Europe.

But there is a general range that most Breeders agree on (see Doodle sizes below).

We prefer to focus on the Mini and Micro-Mini sizes (mostly 20-35 lbs). We prioritize this size as the most family friendly.

Why do we like this size? We prefer a family dog that can be picked up to be placed in a car or on a grooming table, a size that in an emergency can be picked up and carried. It’s also a size that is large enough and sturdy enough to handle child’s play and/or roughhousing with other pets. It is also more affordable in the long run. Veterinarians will charge more for medications, spay/neuter etc. for larger dogs. Likewise your groomer will probably charge more for large animals which take more time and work to bathe , blow dry and clip. You may find some groomers and mobile groomers don’t have a large enough tub or table to accommodate larger pets which can reduce your options also.