21/09/2026
We are incredibly excited to announce something very special coming to Bernedoodle Manor in 2027…
Introducing our Munchkin Bernedoodles!
So, what exactly is a Munchkin Bernedoodle?
Munchkin Bernedoodles are a thoughtfully developed combination of Bernedoodle and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel genetics, with the goal of producing a genuinely smaller companion while still retaining the beautiful characteristics we love so much about the Bernese Mountain Dog.
One of the challenges when breeding smaller Bernedoodles is maintaining a good percentage of Bernese Mountain Dog while achieving that beautiful, compact size.
This is where the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel becomes such an exciting addition.
Cavaliers are beautiful companion dogs known for their affectionate, people-focused and gentle nature. They share many of the qualities we adore in the Bernese Mountain Dog — particularly their desire to be close to their humans and their loving family temperament.
By thoughtfully introducing Cavalier genetics into selected Bernedoodle lines, we can work towards producing a much smaller dog without simply continuing to increase the percentage of Poodle to achieve a smaller size.
For Bernedoodle Manor, our goal with our Munchkin program will be to produce beautiful, compact little dogs while retaining meaningful Bernese Mountain Dog genetics and focusing on the traits that are so important to us — temperament, health, structure, coat and predictability.
Depending on the individual pairing, Munchkin Bernedoodles can mature into a wonderfully compact little companion, with some lines producing adults in approximately the 5–10 kg range. As with all of our litters, adult size can never be guaranteed, and expected sizes will be based on the individual parents and genetics behind each pairing.
And when we say “Munchkin”, our goal isn’t simply to breed the smallest dog possible.
It is about creating a beautifully proportioned, healthy little companion that still captures so much of what we love about our Bernedoodles — just in a much smaller package.
Bernese Mountain Dog. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Poodle.
Three beautiful breeds, thoughtfully combined.
We cannot wait to share more about our planned 2027 Munchkin program with you!
Attached are photos of our new baby cavoodles from Pepper Tree Lane
Photo examples used with credit to Rocky Road Doodles, creators of the Munchkin Bernedoodle concept. This photo is an example only and are being shared to demonstrate the general size and type of Munchkin Bernedoodle.