Every dog in our breeding program is loved long before you ever meet them — and that love doesn’t stop when their time in our program comes to an end. When one of our beloved parent dogs is ready to retire, we look for a loving family to give her the forever home she deserves.

From time to time, one of our parent dogs reaches the end of her breeding career and is ready to retire into a full-time family pet home. These are dogs who have already given so much — they deserve a soft landing in a home where they’re spoiled, not worked.

Our retiring dogs are:

– Up to date on veterinary care and vaccinations

– Well-socialized, calm, and used to children, other pets, and everyday household life

– Matched carefully with the right family — not just the first applicant

What to Expect

Our mom dogs typically retire between 3 and 5 years old, after having 3 to 4 litters. Once a mom’s time in our breeding program is complete, she’s ready to become someone’s full-time, forever pet.

We don’t always have a retiring dog ready to place, but we keep a waitlist of approved families so we can match quickly when the time comes. Adoption fee for retired dogs is $800. We also ask you to sign a contract where you agreed to spay/neuter our dog within 6 month of adoption and share certificate with us once completed.

How old are your dogs when they retire?

Our moms typically retire between 3 and 5 years old, after 3 to 4 litters.

Are retiring dogs spayed before adoption?

No. You will sign a contract to spay/neuter within 6 month of adoption.

Are retiring dogs good with families?

Yes. they’re already well-socialized and used to everyday family life — including kids, other pets, and a normal household routine.

How do I find out if a retiring dog is currently available?

Reach out to us directly — we keep an approved waitlist so we can match you as soon as a dog becomes available.

How do I apply?

For faster processing please email us at bernedoodlesandco@gmail.com (Subject retired dogs) with a story about your family, your pets ( please attach their spay/neuter certificate, we ask for it to make sure our retired dogs will not join any other breeder or get accidentally pregnant. Thank you for understanding.) Attach any photos you would like us to see and tell us what life our dog will have with you and your family :) Anna will walk you through the next steps. You can also text at 279-900-4300

We’d love to learn more about your family and home. Reach out today to apply to adopt a retiring dog.