Owners Comments

For about 5 years, we have not asked families to comment about their experience with us. So, in 2026, since we've bred for mini Bernedoodles for the last several years, we began asking again. These comments, images and videos are from them (don't stop looking until after Cooper - not a miniature but, he demonstrates the intelligence of the crossbreed).

Bella (Formerly Chocolate Cream Pie - From the Bakery Litter) - Peggy and David, Bellevue
We couldn’t be happier with Bella (formerly Chocolate Cream Pie). She’s bright, super sweet, adaptable and fun. She’s very gentle with our grandkids and gets along really well with dogs and cats. Our gratitude to Janet for the love and care she gives to the pups and their mamas. It makes a difference. The pups are healthy, happy and well socialized and Janet is always there as a resource!!

Dobby (Formally Red Collar - From the Family Litter) - Nancy and Rex, Portland OR
Our mini-Bernedoodle Dobby has quickly become a beloved member of our extended family. She is very friendly with humans (of all sizes!) and with other dogs as well. She's very quick to pick up new tricks and LOVES showing them off, especially for our five-year-old granddaughter, who adores her. (The feeling is mutual.) We've had many dogs before, but Dobby has adjusted to our family's lifestyle, including long car rides and restaurant experiences as we travel, absolutely seamlessly. She's a joy to have both at home and on the road with us.
We can't say enough about how great working with Janet was - she focuses on the health of her mama dogs over how many litters they produce, which is what attracted us to work with her in the first place. And clearly, that focus on health extends to the pups those mamas give us, both physically and emotionally, with lots of people contact from 4 weeks on - something many breeders do not allow. If you are looking for a puppy you will find many options, but if you are searching for a breeder who puts your pup's health and good social development at the forefront of her practice, you need look no further than Janet.

Blu (Formally Light Blue Collar - From the Family Litter) - Anuj and Sailesh, Covington
We had a wonderful experience with Janet and couldn’t be happier with our puppy. As first-time dog parents, we were a bit nervous, but our puppy has been amazing—he’s a quick learner, full of energy, super social with kids and strangers, and has the cutest quirky habits. He’s also been very healthy and shows no signs of aggression at all.
A huge part of that is thanks to Janet. She did an incredible job setting both the puppies and us up for success, starting early meetups around week 4 and continuing through the vaccination phase to support socialization. It’s clear how much the pups love her and how thoughtfully she raises them, from early outdoor exposure to meeting lots of people.
We’re so grateful for all the care and guidance Janet provided and would absolutely recommend her to anyone—especially other first-time dog parents.

Sally (Formally Hot Pink From The Family Litter) - Elizabeth, Kenmore
The Bernese Mountain Dog + Miniature Poodle mix is a particularly advantageous one, resulting in a very smart, loving companion.
My puppy, Sally, was born in July, 2025. One of her most endearing characteristics is an extremely expressive demeanor. She can look and act solemn and serious one minute and hilariously goofy the next. She makes me laugh every day.
I believe the nurturing she received during her first eight weeks at Seattle Bernedoodles is the reason she is so wonderful.
She displays a great deal of self confidence. She is curious and displays no fear or hesitation in encountering new situations.
She is particularly interested in meeting people and having encounters with other animals and, if given the opportunity, will play with them endlessly with abandon. I recommend Janet Best’s puppies without hesitation.

Sally (From The Happy Tails Litter) - Meagan and Jim, Snohomish
From the moment we saw her, we loved her! You could tell right away that she had the fun-loving personality of a Bernese Mountain Dog and the intelligence of a Poodle. (1) Janet gave us all the tools we needed to be successful with our new puppy. (2) She had all the new puppy owners come back for Saturday playdays every couple weeks until the pups were safe to be around other dogs (or at dog parks) The puppies played and owners shared strategies that worked with their Bernedoodles. Then there was the Annual Reunion. (3) She loves her family!

(4) Sally loves to fly. She waits patiently while the plane is prepped. (5) Our furry family member just turned one. Happy Birthday Sally! We are so blessed to have Sally as our family member. Thank you, Janet, you are the best! - The Williams

Granger (Formerly Rheta - From the Best Friends Litter) - Cassie and Brad, Lynnwood
Granger is such an amazing dog. We are pretty obsessed with him. At one year old he is 89 pounds, which is a perfect size for us. He is so happy, always loves to play, go on walks and be around people. He is great with other dogs and meeting new people. He is very food/treat motivated and enjoys learning in puppy class. We had a great experience working with Janet. It was obvious how much she cared about the puppies and their well-being. Being able to visit all the puppies before taking Granger home was such a gift. Janet answered all of our questions and made sure we were well prepared. I recommend her to everyone who asks about Granger's breed, which happens frequently.

Granger with his graduation certificate.

Willa (Formerly Mounds - From the Chocolate Litter) - Aimee and Ivs, Seattle
We took Willa home with us in February 2021 and she is a delight! Janet was always easy to work with, thoughtful, generous, and took great care of the puppies.

Ghillie (Formerly Red - From the Colors Litter) - Eric and Kiffany, Olympia
Her first motorcycle road trip and riding in the side car. Janet talking - And looks like she enjoyed it!

Reagan (Formerly Pete From the Seahawks Litter) - Dana, Tri Cities
We found Janet through an online search for Bernedoodle breeders in the Pacific Northwest. She was very easy to work with, and you can tell she is fully invested in the well-being of her pups. Our girl, Reagan, is 7 months old now, and she is the major source of laughter and entertainment in our household. We have two kids under the age of 8, and she is so great with them. She is definitely higher energy than our previous dog (a pure-bred Bernese Mountain dog), but not overwhelmingly energetic. Her coat is beautiful, and so far, SHED-FREE which has been amazing. I would absolutely recommend Janet to others looking for a bernedoodle pup.

Daisy (Formerly Wyatt - From the Best Friends Litter) - Colleen and Dennis, Seattle
We've had a great experience with buying our puppy from Janet. We are first-time dog owners and had many questions and Janet has been an excellent resource for how to take care of the puppy. The puppies are very well cared for and we appreciated being invited over to visit the puppies before they were old enough to go home. The puppy play dates she hosts with the itter mates are lots of fun too! Overall, we highly recommend Seattle Bernedoodles!

Kula (Formerly Pretty From the T and G Litter) - Terry and Gary, Tacoma
Kula was born on August 24 to Rosebud and is 46 pounds. We do not clip her because we like the Bernese look and her hair does not mat even with minimal brushing.
I would describe Kula as having the best qualities of both breeds. We often compare her to what Clack the Bernese would do or Bella the poodle. She is so social and has yet to meet anyone she doesn't like, but she also wants to be very close to us and preferably have all three of us together. Of course, we think she is very smart since she at an early age figured out how to open all the inside doors plus the sliding pocket door. It is fun to challenge her with different games which she seems to enjoy figuring out. She is very gentle with children or when she is playing with other dogs. Because of that characteristic she is very popular with all our neighbors and their grandchildren who always ask to visit her, not us!
We suggest that prospective owners visit the parents prior to choosing a breeder. Then when the puppies are born, visit several times prior to choosing their puppy. This allows them the opportunity to interact with the puppies and see the puppies' personalities develop so they can choose the puppy best for them. From what we've learned not all breeders do this but Janet did.

Freddie (Formerly Dave From the Best Friends Litter) - Malia and Tyler, Mill Creek We decided to go with Janet as a breeder because she was in the area and was reputable, but we were so happy at just how caring and loving she was to the pups. She takes such great pride in the work she does. I felt so confident working with her to find the perfect dog for my needs. I went with the breed as a service dog, and she was there every step of the way making sure the process of getting Freddie was going to be a healthy and right fit for me (genetic testing, references, etc.) I can't thank her enough for the work she put in.
Freddie has been going through service dog training like a pro! He's so easy to train and calm, confident, but also a playful and a silly puppy. My trainer thinks his nature is very well suited for the work. He makes everyone around him smile and laugh, but he's also comforting and full of love and snuggles. He's going to be a wonderful lifeline for me and I am extremely happy I went with her as a breeder to find him! We would recommend her 100% to anyone!
(The last pic is with summer 2021 hair cut)

Winston (Formerly Handsome From the T&G Litter) - Eric and Brianne, Seattle
He is the joy of our lives!! Tipping the scales at 70lbs he is our gentle giant. He loves to cuddle with us and gets along well with any other person or animal. He just wants to play all the time! Our favorite hobbies are walking through the park and playing tug of war :)

Zorro - (Formerly Babs, Barbra Streisand-From the One Named Singers Litter) - Sam and Ghiselaine, Redmond
In August of 2022 Sam and Ghiselaine drove her to Montreal because they didn't want to put her in a crate on the place.

Adak (Formerly Bobby from the Seahawks Litter) - Kathy, Samammish
Janet does such a great job with the puppies! Our Bernedoodle came home having been handled so well that he was easy to train. He has a great personality and is social around people and dogs. He is smart like a poodle and loving like a bernese mountain dog. Our six month old is a great size right at 50 lbs. Highly recommend Seattle Bernedoodles!

Bella (Formerly Boxer Boy) - Paula, West Seattle
My story: I was introduced to Bernedoodles about 4 months after I lost my dog. You never know if your ready but Janet made my journey very easy. Bella found me after I was sure I was not ready to get another dog. The support of Janet in the puppy process was not just a hand shake. Having play dates with other puppy owners you feel part of the family. It was so fun to see the pups play together as they were getting bigger. Bella is a warm loving dog, loves my 2 cats and cannot get enough sofa time with me. Loyal, non shedding and happy. Truly blessed Bella found me and I cannot thank Janet enough for being so patient with me on my journey. Looking forward to another puppy in the near future to have a companion for Bella. (The pics are a year apart)

Dixie (Formerly Taco) September 2020 - Melissa Updated information including prior comments:...
Has been a wonderful addition to our family! She's adorable and ridiculously friendly. People often stop to meet her and ask us about her breed. We have two teens, so we often have a houseful of kids and she loves the attention. We also have a cat just a few months older than Dixie and they've been pals from the start. She enjoys playing with other dogs, but is especially drawn to other poodles and doodles. She is just under 45 lbs, which is the perfect size as far as we're concerned. She has the typical poodle body shape - long legged, lean torso. She isn't prone to overeating and naturally maintains her girlish figure. She's graceful like a poodle, smart, playful, affectionate. She travels easily, enjoys car trips, loves camping and mountain hikes, plays fetch until she can hardly breathe. So far, she's not a big fan of water but we're working on it! She was reliably potty trained by six months old. We attribute our easy potty training success to you, Janet. Since all your puppies learned from their mama to do their business outside, we felt like Dixie instinctively knew what was expected. We hung a bell on the backdoor knob and it was smooth sailing once she made the connection between ringing the bell and the door opening. As for dog training, she's very clever and quickly learned all of the usual commands and several tricks. We found at first she was a bit more challenging to train than some dogs we've had in the past, but as she's matured she's mellowed into the sweetest well-mannered companion we could have ever wished for. Most recently, my husband has been teaching her to choose between her ball and her leash - playing fetch or going for a walk. Believe it or not, she actually chooses between the two and it's not always the ball! We've found there's nothing she can't learn if we put in the time and effort. She is a constant source of laughter and affection for our family and we love everything about her. Janet, we cannot thank you enough for providing such a healthy and nurturing start for every one of your pups!
(Janet speaking - Thank you Melissa - I teared up upon your update...)

Oreo (Formerly PJ from the Seahawks Litter) - As a dog breeder, you have exceeded all of our expectations! We have heard so many bad things about breeder who only cares about profit and not so much the dogs, but you are different. We can tell that you care deeply about you pups and their moms. You make sure they get proper care and the new owner knows how to care this wonderful breed. We attributed the ease in integrating Oreo to our home and potty training to you. She was potty trained in 3 days! The siblings play dates that you organized have been so good for the pups to reduce their separation anxiety. You also have been so thoughtful and ensure that we have all the info needed to take care of this particular breed. It was such a great experience, that we have been recommending you to everyone who asked about Oreo. We are just so glad we went with you to get our pup!

Doug (Still Doug - From the Seahawks Litter) Rachel and Jarod, Edmonds

Harlow (Formerly Schneider - From the Seahawks Litter) - Fay and Foster, Seattle

Charlie (Formerly Simba) - Jeffery and Tracy, Puyallup

Maizie - (Formerly Whitney - From the One Named Singers Litter) - The 3rd pic at 6 1/2 months) - Leslie, Bainbridge Island - I want to thank Janet so much for my 'amazing' Miss Maizie. I was out of the country until the week we were to pick out the pups, so I was not able to take advantage of the ability to visit the puppies before the selection date. Although, I was really impressed that Janet took the time to organize those visits. I felt I might have been at a disadvantage when I went to pick out my new roommate but seriously, I do not think anyone could go wrong with any of the pups. Janet is a careful and caring breeder and has the best interest of all pups and their mom. I also know Janet cares about what she is doing as she has play dates for the litter mates during the period of time before they get all of their shots. Since it has been 30 years since my last pup, I have emailed and texted Janet a number of questions which she has quickly responded to and has been extremely helpful (and patient). Maizie is providing joy and laughter not only for me during this difficult time, but with 'amazing' Maizie videos and pictures sent to my family and friends. Maizie and I are looking forward to the time when Janet can host litter play dates as she typically does during normal times. Janet speaking 3-16-2021, Leslie wanted me to add that she wanted another Bernedoodle for Maizie from me but my list was long and she couldn't wait.
Janet speaking: The 3rd pic is at 6 and 1/2 months and the last when, (because of the sire) her coat turned to a full sable (which I think is a stunning look).

Ellie (Formerly Pink from the One Named Singers Litter) - Glenn and Diane, Burien - (The 3rd pic is at 7 months)

Lucy (Formerly Jewell - from the One Named Singers) and Daisy (From the Seahawks Litter) - Mickey and Kim, Sammamish

Moose (Formerly Elvis - From the One Named Singers Litter) - Laura and Josh, Edmonds

Zorro (Formerly Barbra aka Babs - From the One Named Singers Litter) - Sam and Ghislaine, Redmond

Prince (Still Prince - From the One Named Singers Litter) - Megan, Seattle

Abby (Formerly Cher - From the One named Singers Litter) - Mary and Joe, Kirkland

If you have made it this far with us, included is a video of Cooper - she was not mine but besides better health from the cross-breed, an inspirations for me turning to the Bernedoodles. I think they are back east (Ohio?), stay with it and enjoy. An amazing cross-breed!