Gentle, devoted companions raised for life.
We're a small, family-based breeder in Central Illinois raising healthy, happy Bernedoodle pups — socialized underfoot in our home and matched thoughtfully to the families who'll love them.
Raised in our home
Our pups grow up underfoot with our family — never in a kennel — surrounded by everyday sounds and gentle handling.
Health first
Both parents are health-tested, and every puppy goes home vet-checked, dewormed, and up to date on age-appropriate care.
Low-shedding coats
Bernedoodles are prized for soft, low-shedding coats that are gentle on families with allergies and easy to keep.
Support for life
We stay just a message away for the life of your dog — for questions on training, grooming, or anything in between.
What responsible breeding means to us
Bringing a litter into the world is a responsibility we take to heart — not a side business. Every decision starts with the same question: is this best for the puppies and the families who will love them?
Health-tested parents
Both parents are screened for the conditions relevant to their breed, and we share the results openly.
Thoughtful pairings
We pair for temperament, structure, and health. A calm, sound companion matters far more than a fashionable coat.
Early socialization
Puppies grow up with gentle daily handling and new sounds, surfaces, and people from their very first weeks.
Small, spaced litters
We raise only a couple of litters a year so every mama recovers fully and every puppy gets our full attention.
Matched, not first-come
We match you with the puppy whose personality fits your home, energy, and experience — never in line order.
A home for life
If life ever changes and you can't keep your dog, we ask that they come back to us — never to a shelter.
Meet the pups looking for their families
Photos and litter updates are posted here as they grow. Reach out to ask about a pup or join the waitlist for our next litter.
Bringing home a Z and Z puppy
Reach out
Send us a note about your family and what you're hoping for in a companion. There's no cost to start the conversation.
Join the waitlist
A small deposit reserves your spot for an upcoming litter. We'll keep you posted the moment puppies arrive.
Meet and match
As the pups grow we share photos and videos, learn their personalities, and match you with the one who fits your home best.
Welcome home
Around eight weeks your puppy comes home vet-checked and ready, and we stay a message away for the rest of their life.
Ready for the first day and every day after
Loved in homes near and far
"Our girl came home confident and calm — clearly loved from day one."
"They answered every question and matched us with the perfect pup for our home."
"Smart, gentle, and so well-socialized. We couldn't have asked for a better start."
Hi, I'm Zach, the heart behind Z and Z Doodles
Raising doodles has become one of the greatest joys of my life. Every litter deepens my passion for raising exceptional puppies and connecting families with the perfect lifelong companion. I love meeting new people and helping them find a puppy that fits their home, lifestyle, and heart.
Z and Z Doodles is a true family endeavor here in Central Illinois. Our whole family is involved in raising and socializing each puppy, making sure they receive daily love, attention, and positive experiences from the very beginning.
Email usOur mission is simple: healthy, confident, well-rounded family companions with a foundation for a lifetime of love.
Questions families ask
We're a small, family-based breeder in Central Illinois. Once you're on the waitlist we'll arrange a pickup or go-home day that works for both of us.
Send us a note through email or Facebook telling us a little about your family and what you're hoping for. A small deposit then reserves your spot for an upcoming litter.
Our pups are raised underfoot in our home, not in a kennel. From their earliest weeks they're gently handled every day and introduced to new sounds, surfaces, and people so they come home confident and calm.
Bernedoodles are prized for soft, low-shedding coats that many allergy-sensitive families do well with. No dog is fully hypoallergenic, so we're always happy to talk through your specific situation.
Yes. Every puppy goes home vet-checked with a written health record and a health guarantee, and we stay just a message away for the life of your dog.
Still have a question? Email us anytime →
Proudly raising Bernedoodles in Central Illinois
Our home is in Central Illinois, and these are the communities our families come from. Do not see your town? Reach out anyway.
We also welcome families from elsewhere in Illinois (Chicago, Naperville, Aurora, Rockford, Joliet), New York (New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Albany) and Florida (Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville).
Watch our pups grow up
Litter announcements, growing-up photos, go-home days, and everyday life with our doodles all land on our Facebook first. It's the best place to watch the newest pups grow week by week.
Give us a follow so you don't miss the next litter, then reach out when you see a pup you love.
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