Sake × Huxley Mini Bernedoodle Puppies
The Taste of Japan Litter · Born September 8, 2026
Mini Multigen Bernedoodles
Born: September 8, 2026
Go Home: November 3, 2026
Litter: 3 Girls · 6 Boys
Expected Size: 30–40 lbs
Colors: Chocolate · Chocolate Merle · Apricot · Parti + Tuxedo
Coats: Wavy + Curly
Price: $2,800–$4,000
Status: Puppy Applications Open
All nine puppies are currently available for reservation. Submit a puppy application to begin the process.
Meet the Taste of Japan Litter
We are so excited to introduce Sake and Huxley's very first litter together! Sake welcomed nine beautiful Mini Multigen Bernedoodle puppies on September 8, 2026 — three girls and six boys named Nori, Mochi, Matcha, Miso, Katsu, Wasabi, Udon, Ramen and Gyoza.
This pairing brings together two of our favorite dogs and so many of the qualities we value in our Bernedoodle program. Sake is sweet, loyal and incredibly intuitive, with a natural ability to tune into the people around her. Huxley complements her beautifully with his playful, gentle and respectful nature.
Their puppies are expected to mature around 30–40 pounds with wavy or curly coats. The litter includes a beautiful variety of chocolate, chocolate merle, parti, tuxedo and apricot coloring.
This is Sake's first litter, and she has taken to motherhood beautifully. We have been so excited to see what these two special dogs would produce together, and we're looking forward to watching each puppy's personality emerge as the Taste of Japan litter grows.
Meet The Parents
Sake
Standard Poodle · 40 lbs · Café au Lait
Sake is sweet, loyal and incredibly intuitive. She listens beautifully and has a wonderful ability to tune into the people around her, making her feel deeply connected to her family.
The Taste of Japan litter is Sake's first, and she has taken to motherhood beautifully. Her attentive, loving nature has carried naturally into the way she cares for her puppies.
Huxley
Mini Multigen Bernedoodle · 31 lbs · Chocolate Merle Parti Phantom
Huxley is playful, gentle, kind and wonderfully well behaved. He has an easygoing, respectful nature and a fun-loving personality that makes him a joy to be around.
We love the balance Huxley brings to our Bernedoodle program — playful and engaging while still being gentle and attentive. He and Sake are two of our favorite dogs, and we were incredibly excited to bring their qualities together in this pairing.
Follow the Taste of Japan Litter's Journey
From sleepy newborns to playful, confident young puppies, so much changes during their first eight weeks. Follow along as Nori, Mochi, Matcha, Miso, Katsu, Wasabi, Udon, Ramen and Gyoza grow, explore and prepare for life with their future families.
Newborn · September 2026
During their first week, life is wonderfully simple — lots of sleeping, nursing and staying close to Sake. Their days also include gentle daily handling, Early Neurological Stimulation and Early Scent Introduction as we begin providing positive, age-appropriate experiences from the very beginning.
Meet The Puppies
Nine puppies, nine individual personalities and nine future families waiting to find their match. As the puppies grow, we'll continue updating their photos, coat information and eventually their individual temperament descriptions so families can get to know each puppy beyond their appearance.
Katsu
Male · Mini Bernedoodle
AVAILABLE
Mochi
Female · Mini Bernedoodle
AVAILABLE
Udon
Male · Mini Bernedoodle
AVAILABLE
Miso
Male · Mini Bernedoodle
AVAILABLE
Wasabi
Male · Mini Bernedoodle
AVAILABLE
Matcha
Female · Mini Bernedoodle
AVAILABLE
Ramen
Male · Mini Bernedoodle
AVAILABLE
Gyoza
Male · Mini Bernedoodle
AVAILABLE
Nori
Female · Mini Bernedoodle
AVAILABLE
How We Raise Our Puppies
Our puppies are raised in our home with intentional age-appropriate experiences that build confidence, resilience and a strong foundation for life with their future families.
ENS + ESI
Early Neurological Stimulation + Early Scent Introduction
During their earliest days, our puppies participate in Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) and Early Scent Introduction (ESI) exercises designed to provide gentle, age-appropriate sensory experiences as they begin developing.
Confidence Building
Curiosity, Confidence + Resilience
We introduce new surfaces, textures, toys, environments and age-appropriate challenges as our puppies grow. These experiences encourage curiosity, problem-solving and confidence while allowing each puppy to explore at their own pace.
Daily Handling
Gentle, Intentional Handling From the Start
Our puppies are handled every day and gradually introduced to having their paws, ears, mouths and bodies touched. We also begin early grooming experiences to help build comfort, trust and confidence with routine care.
Crate + Potty Foundations
A Head Start on Life at Home
Before going home, our puppies are introduced to age-appropriate crate and potty-training foundations. While they won't leave fully trained, these early experiences help make the transition into their new family's routine a little easier.
Household Exposure
Raised in the Heart of Our Home
Our puppies are raised around the everyday sights, sounds and activity of a home. As they grow, they're gradually introduced to new people, household noises and age-appropriate experiences that help prepare them for family life.
Temperament Evaluation
Getting to Know Each Puppy
We carefully observe our puppies as their individual personalities develop, paying attention to qualities such as confidence, sociability, energy level, human focus, sensitivity and independence. These observations help us guide families toward a puppy whose temperament may complement their home and lifestyle.
FAQ’s
When can the Taste of Japan puppies go home?
Sake and Huxley's puppies were born September 8, 2026 and are expected to begin going home with their families around November 3, 2026.
How big will Sake and Huxley's Mini Bernedoodles get?
Based on Sake and Huxley's sizes and our expectations for this pairing, we anticipate these puppies maturing around 30–40 pounds. Adult weight is always an estimate, and individual puppies may ultimately fall above or below that range.
What colors are in the Taste of Japan litter?
This litter gave us a beautiful variety of colors and patterns, including chocolate parti, chocolate tuxedo, chocolate merle, chocolate merle parti, apricot parti and solid chocolate. Individual puppy cards above include each puppy's specific coloring as it becomes established.
Will these Mini Bernedoodles have wavy or curly coats?
We expect both wavy and curly coats within this litter. As the puppies mature, we'll update their individual profiles with our best assessment of each puppy's developing coat type.
Are puppies from Sake and Huxley currently available?
Yes. Puppies from the Taste of Japan litter are currently available for reservation. Families interested in one of these puppies can begin by completing our puppy application.
How do I choose a puppy?
Our process is designed to help families make an informed choice based on more than appearance alone. As the puppies grow, we share updated photos and observations about their developing personalities and temperaments to help families consider which puppy may complement their home and lifestyle.
Mini Bernedoodle Puppies Raised in Arizona
Desert Ridge Doodles is an Arizona breeder specializing in thoughtfully raised Mini Bernedoodles and Goldendoodles with an emphasis on health, temperament and preparing our puppies for life with their future families.
Our puppies are raised with hands-on care from birth and introduced to age-appropriate socialization, household sights and sounds, grooming and handling, confidence-building experiences, and early crate and potty-training foundations before going home.
We work with puppy families throughout Arizona and across the country, with pickup and transportation options available to help our puppies safely reach their new homes.
If you're looking for a Mini Bernedoodle puppy, explore the available puppies from Sake and Huxley's Taste of Japan litter above or submit a puppy application to begin the process.