Our Mission and Vision
Our journey into breeding began with a simple but profound purpose: to raise exceptional companions by honoring the true potential of the canine. We quickly realized that creating outstanding family dogs requires moving beyond standard practices. It demands a commitment to preserving and actively improving genetics through the intentional blueprint of Natural Rearing.
True genetic excellence is not just about a pedigree on paper; it is about how those genetics are nurtured from day one. This is where epigenetics plays a crucial role in our program. Science shows us that environmental factors—such as species-appropriate nutrition, minimal chemical exposure, and low-stress environments—directly influence how a puppy’s genes are expressed. By focusing on natural rearing, we help activate the positive genetic traits for health, longevity, and stable temperaments, while keeping undesirable traits switched off.
At Lakeland Bernedoodles, we work hand-in-hand with nature. Every decision we make is designed to strengthen the immune systems and minds of our puppies, ensuring we pass forward stronger, healthier generations to the families who love them.
Benefits of Weaning Puppies on Raw Goat Milk
Raw goat milk serves as an excellent nutritional bridge during canine weaning, offering a highly bioavailable transition to solid food. Because a puppy's gastrointestinal tract is exceptionally delicate between three and eight weeks of age, this supplement provides targeted support without causing digestive distress. The primary structural advantage of goat milk lies in its lipid and protein composition; it contains significantly smaller fat globules and lower lactose levels than cow's milk, allowing for rapid, efficient digestion and minimal risk of gastrointestinal upset.
Beyond ease of digestion, raw goat milk actively supports the development of a puppy's immune system and structural growth. By bypassing pasteurization, the milk retains its live enzymes, immunoglobulins, and robust probiotics, which directly seed a healthy gut microbiome—the foundation of early-stage immunity. Furthermore, highly bioavailable calcium, phosphorus, and fatty acids deliver the necessary minerals required for rapid skeletal development and steady weight gain.
Feeding Raw: Giving Your Puppy the Best Start
Bringing home a new puppy is a lifelong commitment, and the single most impactful decision you can make for their future is grounding them in optimal, species-appropriate nutrition. At Lakeland Bernedoodles, we practice natural rearing by starting our puppies on a balanced raw food diet, laying a rock-solid foundation for a lifetime of vibrant health. This biologically appropriate diet provides highly bioavailable nutrients that support a young dog's rapidly growing body. Puppy buyers will quickly notice the visible benefits: a thick, radiant coat, clean teeth, and remarkably smaller, firmer stools due to high nutrient absorption. Beyond digestion, raw feeding strengthens natural immunity, protects developing joints, and promotes a stable, calm temperament.
What happens during a puppy's first few months shapes their entire genetic future through a powerful science called epigenetics. While puppies inherit a fixed DNA blueprint from their parents, environmental factors—most notably nutrition—act as the switches that turn health-promoting genes on and harmful genes off. Feeding a raw diet rich in live enzymes, raw bone, and essential vitamins right from the start ensures that your puppy's developmental switches are flipped toward longevity, robust organ function, and disease resistance. To guarantee our litters receive the finest fuel possible, we proudly feed Courtlyn Customs raw food, a exceptional brand nominated for the 2026 Canadian Choice Award. By choosing a naturally reared puppy raised on top-tier raw nutrition, you are directly investing in your future companion's genetic potential and long-term vitality.
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Contact
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