Bernedoodle Size Chart
Bernedoodles come in four sizes from SwissRidge Kennels, the breeder that created the Bernedoodle: Tiny (10–25 lb), Miniature (26–45 lb), Medium (46–65 lb) and Standard (66 lb and up). Height at the shoulder sets the size. Pick a size, or enter the parents’ weights, to estimate how big your puppy will get.
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Size
Expected adult size
Medium: 46–65 lb, 18–21 in
Typical crate: 36 in.
Estimates only, not veterinary advice. Ask your vet about your pet’s health.
Bernedoodle sizes
Sizes are the SwissRidge Kennels categories, measured by height at the shoulder. SwissRidge created the first Bernedoodle, and notes these ranges are averages, so a pup can fall a little outside its size.
| Size | Height at the withers | Adult weight |
|---|---|---|
| Tiny | 10–13 in | 10–25 lb |
| Miniature | 14–17 in | 26–45 lb |
| Medium | 18–21 in | 46–65 lb |
| Standard | 22–29 in | 66 lb and up |
| Age | Tiny | Miniature | Medium | Standard (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mo | 7.5 | 12 | 18.7 | 22.3 |
| 4 mo | 9.9 | 17.4 | 27.2 | 32.3 |
| 5 mo | 12 | 21.8 | 34 | 40.4 |
| 6 mo | 13.8 | 25.6 | 40 | 47.5 |
| 8 mo | 15.7 | 31.7 | 49.6 | 59 |
| 10 mo | 16.5 | 32.9 | 51.4 | 61.1 |
| 12 mo | 16.7 | 32.9 | 51.5 | 61.2 |
| 15 mo | 16.9 | 34.6 | 54 | 64.2 |
| 18 mo | 17.2 | 34.7 | 54.2 | 64.5 |
| 24 mo ‡ | 17.5 | 35.5 | 55.5 | 66 |
Growth data starts at 12 weeks, so younger ages are not shown.
Standard Bernedoodles are open-ended at 66 lb and up, and many reach 70–90 lb or more, past the 88 lb (40 kg) giant mark. Giant-size dogs keep filling out beyond 2 years, so treat the Standard column as a minimum.
| Size | Typical crate |
|---|---|
| Tiny | 18–22 in |
| Miniature | 30 in |
| Medium | 36 in |
| Standard | 42 in |
For a harness, measure chest girth. See the harness size chart.
Size comparison: Bernedoodle vs its parents
A Standard Bernedoodle sits between its two parent breeds. The Bernese Mountain Dog is a large, heavy breed; the Standard Poodle is tall but lighter. Smaller Bernedoodles come from using a Miniature or Toy Poodle.
| Breed | Height at the shoulder | Adult weight |
|---|---|---|
| Bernese Mountain Dog (male) | 25–27.5 in | 80–115 lb |
| Bernese Mountain Dog (female) | 23–26 in | 70–95 lb |
| Standard Poodle (male) | over 15 in | 60–70 lb |
| Standard Poodle (female) | over 15 in | 40–50 lb |
| Standard Bernedoodle | 22–29 in | 66 lb and up |
Within the Bernedoodle, the four sizes step up evenly: Tiny (10–13 in), Miniature (14–17 in), Medium (18–21 in) and Standard (22–29 in). Tiny and Miniature dogs finish growing by about 11–13 months; Medium and Standard dogs fill out to roughly 14–24 months.
The method, with two examples
The sizes are the SwissRidge Kennels categories, measured by height at the shoulder. To show weight by age, we take each size’s representative adult weight and scale the Salt et al. (2017) median growth curve down to the puppy ages, capped at the adult weight. A Bernedoodle is a Bernese Mountain Dog crossed with a Poodle, so size depends heavily on the Poodle parent (Toy, Miniature or Standard). Treat the numbers as a guide and go by the parents.
Example 1. A Miniature puppy at 20 weeks weighing 18 lb is about 57% of its adult weight, projecting to about 31.8 lb, inside the 26–45 lb Miniature range.
Example 2. A litter from a 30 lb mother and a 50 lb father points to roughly 30–40 lb as adults, from the lighter parent up to the average of both. That spans the Miniature to Medium sizes, which is normal for a cross.
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About the data
Sizes are the SwissRidge Kennels (originator of the Bernedoodle) categories. The weight-by-age figures scale the Salt et al. (2017) growth data (60,951 healthy dogs) to those size bounds. Mixes vary more than purebreds, so for your own puppy the puppy weight calculator (enter the current weight) gives a tighter estimate.
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Sources
- SwissRidge Kennels (originator of the Bernedoodle), Bernedoodle sizes (Tiny, Miniature, Medium, Standard; height and weight ranges). Accessed Oct 14, 2026.
- American Kennel Club, Bernese Mountain Dog breed standard (males 80–115 lb, 25–27.5 in; females 70–95 lb, 23–26 in). Accessed Oct 14, 2026.
- American Kennel Club, Poodle (Standard) breed standard (over 15 in; males ~60–70 lb, females ~40–50 lb). Accessed Oct 14, 2026.
- Salt C, Morris PJ, German AJ, et al. Growth standard charts for monitoring bodyweight in dogs. PLoS ONE 2017;12(9):e0182064. Accessed Oct 14, 2026.
Estimates only, not veterinary advice. Ask your vet about your pet’s health.