What you need to know about Doodle generations....

For the most part Doodle Generations are defined the same regardless of breed! Wether it be a Goldendoodle, Bernedoodle, Aussiedoodle, Whoodle, or any other type of Poodle crossbreed, an F1 is always a 50/50 mix with a Poodle! Furthermore; an F1b is usually going to be a backcross of that breed back to a poodle once more, and so on, and so on.

Most of the time, in doodle generations, when you see a "b", or "bb", the backcross will be back to the poodle. While technically, a backcross could be back to a Golden Retriever, or an Australian Shepherd, ect., This is rarely done, so unless specifically stated by the breeder, its a safe bet to assume that the backcross will be back to a Poodle.

The F is for “Filial Hybrid.” Simply, it means it is a hybrid dog that originated from from two purebred dogs.

The number is the generation of the dog. 1 =first generation, 2=second generation, 3=third generation, etc.

You will also sometimes see generations with a “b” at the end of them, the "B" stands for backcross. A backcross means you bred the current Goldendoodle generation back to a purebred Poodle.

If you see two B's (ex."bb") in the generation name, it means that generation of Goldendoodle was backcrossed twice with a Poodle.

The first generation or "F1 Goldendoodle" is often referred to as the “classic” Goldendoodle.

DNA is split roughly 50/50 between the two breeds.

F1 Goldendoodle’s coats can vary widely. Their coats can be curly, straight, or anywhere in between.

F1 Goldendoodles typically have less shedding than a Golden Retriever However; they are likely to have some shedding and can potentially trigger allergies.

Clients with sever allergies may want to look into the F1b or F1bb Doodles that have a higher percentage of Poodle.

A plus to the F1 Goldendoodle is that the genetic diversity of mixed breeds does lower the odds of your dog having inherited genetic issues that you often see purebred breeds.

The F1b Goldendoodle. A first generation backcross Goldendoodle, it is the result of breeding an F1 Goldendoodle back to a Poodle, making the genetic percentages roughly 75% Poodle and 25% Golden Retriever.

The F1b Goldendoodle typically produces a more predictable coat. It is usually lower-shedding and more hypoallergenic than you 50/50 F1 generation Goldendoodle. This generation is usually a safer bet for mild allergy sufferers use to their hypoallergenic traits.

In my experience the F1b and F1bb Goldendoodles generations are the most likely to provide clients with the beautiful curls of the Poodle accompanied by the gorgeous coat colors and tenderhearted temperament of the Golden Retriever! Its is for these reasons, and many more, that the F1b and F1bb Doodles continue to be my favorite of the Doodle generations!

The F1bb Goldendoodle generation is closest to a Poodle in DNA. The F1bb Goldendoodle is backcrossed twice to a Poodle. This means take an F1b Goldendoodle parent and breed it to a Poodle parent once more, making the genetic percentages roughly 87.5% Poodle and 12.5% Golden Retriever.

The F1bb Goldendoodle generation is the most likely to be non-shedding

This generation of Goldendoodle is a favorite for those who suffer from sever allergies. It carries the highest likelihood of being hypoallergenic and non-shedding.

Keep in mind that this generation of Goldendoodle is very close to a Poodle in DNA. You’ll likely see traits typical of Poodles in terms of appearance and personality.

*Tip: Keep in mind that the curlier the dog is, the more grooming maintenance will be required!

There are many parent combinations that can result in an F2 Goldendoodle.

The F2 generation doodles can be bred using an F1 with an F1, an F1 with an F1B, an F1 with an F2, etc.

The most common pairing is an

F1 Goldendoodle, with another F1 Goldendoodle,

being bred together to produce second generation Goldendoodles.

F2 doodle puppies are not very common, due to the fact that they are incredibly hard to successfully predict which traits will be produced. Most often these puppies will resemble that closer to the Golden Retriever in temperament and appearance.

An F2b is a second generation backcross Goldendoodle. This happens when you breed an F2 back to a Poodle. This takes many of the more random and unpredictable traits of the F2 and adds back in more Poodle characteristics.

This breeding increases the likelihood of being hypoallergenic and non-shedding. Also, breeding an F2 back to a Poodle, will often produce a curlier coat.

Tip: The F2b Doodles are often referred to as “Multigen” or “Multi-Generational” Doodles. The term “Multigen”can apply to any generation of Goldendoodle that is beyond an F2.

An F3 is a third generation Goldendoodle. This happens when you breed an F2 Goldendoodle back to another F2 Goldendoodle. This breeding pair is rare due to the fact that it is very difficult to predict traits and coat texture and color.

Tip: F3 Doodles are also referred to as “Multigen” or “Multi-Generational” Doodles.

The term “Multigen”can apply to any generation of Goldendoodle that is beyond an F2.