A Little About Alpine Bernedoodles
Hello, and welcome to Alpine Bernedoodles! My name is Kathryn Hadfield, and I’m the proud founder of this Colorado-based Bernedoodle breeding program.
My Journey to Breeding Bernedoodles
My love for animals has been a lifelong passion. After many years in the restaurant and catering business in Park City, Utah, I decided to make a career change and follow my heart into the veterinary field. In 2002, I became a veterinary technician, a role that allowed me to deepen my knowledge and care for animals. Over the years, I advanced to become the head technician for clinics in Park City and Montrose, Colorado.
Although I officially retired in 2017, my love for veterinary work brought me back to assist with opening a new veterinary clinic in Montrose. This clinic has since become the top Canine Reproduction Clinic on Colorado’s Western Slope, solidifying my expertise in breeding healthy, well-adjusted dogs.
The Start of Alpine Bernedoodles
In 2014, I began breeding Bernedoodles, becoming one of the first breeders of this incredible breed in the United States. My goal has always been to raise exceptional Miniature Bernedoodles, Micro Mini Bernedoodles, and Australian Bernedoodles with outstanding health, temperament, and beauty. My time in the veterinary field gave me the knowledge and resources to ensure every puppy receives the best care possible.
I take pride in offering lifelong support to my families, ensuring they have a trusted resource throughout their dog’s life. If I don’t know the answer to a question, I’ll find it! My breeding practices are guided by integrity, responsibility, and a deep love for the Bernedoodle breed.
A Little About Our Life in Colorado
After 30 years in Park City, my husband Hans and I moved to Montrose, Colorado, in 2007 for a change of pace. We purchased a 12-acre ranch nestled in the breathtaking beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Instead of a ski hill in our backyard, we now have an arena where I can train and enjoy showing reining horses, another one of my lifelong passions.
We feel incredibly fortunate to live and work surrounded by our four-legged family and the stunning alpine landscape of southwestern Colorado.
