The Australian Mountain Doodle is a mix of three breeds: a Bernese Mountain Dog, an Australian Shepherd, and a Standard Poodle. They’re often referred to as Aussie Mountain Doodles, Aussie Bernedoodle, or Swiss Doodles.
Typically, Australian Mountain Doodles are Bernedoodles that are then bred with an Australian Shepherd.
Although they’re deemed an allergy-friendly dog, they may not be suitable for those with severe allergies.
Are Australian Mountain Doodles the same as Aussiedoodles?
Although their names are similar, Australian Mountain Doodles and Aussiedoodles are not the same dog—Aussiedoodles are a cross between two dogs: an Australian Shepherd and a Standard Poodle.
Unlike Australian Mountain Doodles, Aussiedoodles are not part Bernese Mountain Dog.
Temperament and Personality
Australian Mountain Doodles tend to take on the personalities of all three parent breeds: the Bernese Mountain Dog, the Poodle, and the Australian Shepherd. As such, Aussie Mountain Doodles tend to be:
Intelligent
The Australian Mountain Doodle is an intelligent and easy-to-train dog breed. As all three of the parent breeds are working dogs, an Aussie Mountain Doodle loves training sessions and needs daily mental enrichment.
Affectionate
Australian Mountain Doodles are loving and affectionate dogs that thrive in family environments due to their sweet and gentle nature. They’re great with kids and other dogs, but they can develop separation anxiety if not trained and socialized correctly.
Eager to please
Australian Mountain Doodles are not only loving and affectionate dogs but are also easygoing, intelligent, and eager to please their owners.
They thrive on positive reinforcement training and excel at learning new commands and tricks. They have a remarkable ability to catch onto commands quickly and are fantastic listeners, making them an ideal choice for first-time dog owners.
Playful
With endless amounts of energy, Aussie Mountain Doodles are perfect for high-energy families who enjoy going on long walks, runs, and hikes. This pooch loves playing fetch, running around, and being active.
Appearance
Size
If bred with a Standard Poodle, Australian Mountain Doodles range from 23 to 23 inches tall and typically weigh 50 to 60 pounds.
Medium Aussie Mountain Doodles are typically bred with Miniature Poodles and weigh around 30 to 40 pounds and stand 19 to 22 inches tall.
Mini Australian Mountain Doodles are bred with a Toy Poodle and may be slightly smaller, but they can be incredibly rare and hard to find.
Colors
The lovable Australian Mountain Doodle is available in various colors, including merle and tricolor. The most frequent color combinations are chocolate and black tricolor and chocolate, phantom, and blue merle.
Tricolor Australian Mountain Doodles usually feature a mix of black, white, and chocolate, with a copper trim on their face, above the eyes, legs, and chest.
On the other hand, merle Australian Mountain Doodles are either chocolate, phantom or blue merle with white, also adorned with a copper trim on their face, above the eyes, legs, and chest.
Coat
The coat of a Mountain Doodle can be straight, curly, or wavy, which is determined by the traits of the parent dogs.
Aussie Mountain Doodles are either non-shedding or low-shedding dogs. The straight-coated ones may shed a bit more than the curlier-coated ones, which tend to shed less.
Professional grooming every six to eight weeks is recommended to prevent painful mats or infections.
Energy levels
Australian Mountain Doodles have medium to high levels of energy. Both the Poodle and the Australian Shepherd are highly energetic dogs, but Bernese Mountain Dogs are more calm and mellow, giving the Aussie Mountain Doodle a calmer disposition.
An Aussie Mountain Doodle needs roughly 60 minutes of exercise per day.
Lifespan
On average, an Aussie Mountain Doodle lives to around16 years.
Grooming
Grooming an Aussie Mountain Doodle is a lot of work. As they’re low-shedding dogs, they need daily brushing and combing to ensure they don’t develop mats in their hair.
And their floppy ears require frequent cleanings—your vet will be able to let you know whether you should pluck the hair. Some vets recommend plucking while others recommend weekly ear cleanings.
Additionally, it is suggested that you take an Aussie Mountain Doodle to the groomers every six to eight weeks.
Where to find an Australian Mountain Doodle puppy
Price
The price of Australian mountain doodles varies based on the location and from where you get them. Reputable breeders charge anywhere between $2,000 to $7,500. We do price our puppies at a lower end, not having grown into well known breeders yet. This doesn't change the fact that we have beautiful Doodles that we work one-on-one with in starting potty training and standard comands.
Summary
The Australian Mountain Doodle is a social dog that fits in perfectly with active families. When socialized properly, they get along well with children and other animals and thrive on human companionship!
