Bernedoodle Coat Colors
Bernedoodles are known for their beautiful and unique coat patterns, and at Oodles of Bernedoodles, we offer a variety of patterns for you to choose from. Our Bernedoodles come in several coat patterns, including tri-colored, merle, red, phantom, and parti-colored.
Traditional Tri-Color
Merle and Traditional
The Traditional Black Tri-Color coat is the most iconic Bernedoodle pattern, closely resembling the beloved Bernese Mountain Dog. This coat features a striking black base, complemented by distinct white and rich rust-brown markings. The black tri-color is celebrated for its classic and timeless appearance, making it one of the most sought-after coat types. These puppies embody the traditional Bernedoodle aesthetic, with their bright accents creating a high-contrast and eye-catching coat.
Brown Tri-Color
The Brown Tri-Color coat is a rarer variation of the traditional tri-color, characterized by a warm brown base instead of black. This unique coat showcases the same striking white and rust-brown markings as the black tri-color, but the softer tones of the brown base give these Bernedoodles a gentler, more earthy appearance. Brown tri-color Bernedoodles are perfect for those who love the tri-color look with a slightly softer, more distinctive twist.
Golden (Red) and White
The "Red and White" Bernedoodle is distinguished by its vivid and contrasting coat coloration. This variant exhibits areas of rich, red fur complemented by stark white markings. The red shade can vary from a bright, coppery red to a deeper, rust-like red, contributing to the distinctiveness of each individual dog. Typically, the white appears prominently on the chest, paws, and along the facial area, often including a distinct white blaze on the forehead. This color pattern is not just visually appealing but also quite rare, making "Red and White" Bernedoodles particularly sought after.
Phantom
Traditional and Merle
The phantom coat of a Bernedoodle is highly sought-after due to its unique two-tone coloring. This coat can be found in different variations, with the most common being black and brown. The phantom coat comes in two types, non-merle and merle. Non-merle Bernedoodles have solid coloring in their phantom markings, while merle Bernedoodles have a mottled or blotched pattern.
Bi-Color
Bi-coloring is a more general term that refers to any dog with two colors. The placement and pattern of these colors aren't as specifically defined as in the phantom coloring. For example, a bi-colored dog could have large patches of a secondary color on the back, sides, or face, which wouldn't necessarily fit the precise pattern of phantom coloring.
Sable
Sable and Merle Sable
Sable Bernedoodles boast multi-colored hair, lighter at the base and darker towards the tips, creating a dynamic contrast, especially noticeable as the coat moves. This pattern varies widely among individuals, with some having a pronounced sable pattern and others more subtle. These dogs often experience color changes as they grow, potentially shifting from darker to lighter shades or vice versa. The sable palette can range from brown to silver, reflecting their diverse genetics. In merle sable Bernedoodles, this sable pattern is combined with the merle gene, adding a marbled effect with shades of grey, black, and white, creating an even more distinctive and varied coat appearance.
Chocolate Merle
Chocolate Merle Bernedoodles are a beautiful variation of the merle pattern with a rich, brown base color. The merle gene creates mottled patches of lighter and darker brown throughout the coat, giving each dog a unique and striking appearance. While often mixed with white markings, the dominant feature of the chocolate merle is the swirling contrast between deep brown and lighter tones.
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Base Color: Rich chocolate brown
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Markings: Merle mottling with occasional white markings on chest, face, or paws
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Eyes: Blue, brown, or hazel
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Fun Fact: The chocolate merle pattern is created by a recessive gene passed down from their Poodle ancestors, and it’s considered one of the rarer variations in Bernedoodles.
Blue Merle
The blue merle coat pattern is a striking and complex mosaic that commands attention with its distinctive beauty. It's characterized by a silvery-blue base color intermingled with patches and speckles of black, creating a marbled or mottled effect that is both whimsical and elegant. This pattern results from a genetic variation that dilutes the base color, allowing the darker spots to emerge randomly across the coat. While traditionally associated with breeds such as the Collie or Australian Shepherd, the blue merle pattern can also grace the lush coats of Bernedoodles, contributing to their allure. Each blue merle dog is unique, with no two patterns being exactly alike, making them a canvas of nature's artistry.
Brindle
Traditional and Merle
A brindle coat is a complex pattern that features alternating stripes of two different colors. In traditional coats, the base color is typically black or brown, while the stripes can range in color from cream to orange to gray. In merle coats, the base color can be any color, and the stripes are a lighter variation of the base color, creating a marbled effect. This pattern is caused by the interaction between different genes that control pigment production and distribution.
Solid Color
Bernedoodles can come in quality solid colors in a variety of colors such as chocolate, black, cream, red, and yellow.
Saddle Tan
The Saddle Tan pattern is a unique and striking coat variation seen in some Bernedoodles. This pattern begins with a predominantly dark coat at birth, often black, and evolves over time as the darker areas recede, revealing warm tan or cream markings on the legs, face, chest, and belly. This gradual transformation creates a "saddle" shape across the back, which becomes more pronounced as the dog matures.
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