Goldendoodle Generations and What do they Mean?
The most common misunderstanding about the Mini Goldendoodle generations is the number of generations (F1, F1B, F1BB) to be used by a new litter of puppies. Despite its seemingly insignificant nature, a Mini Goldendoodle’s generation can affect a number of its traits, most notably shedding. So, it’s critical to comprehend the variations throughout the Mini Goldendoodle generations if you or any family members suffer from allergies and wish for your doodle to be hypoallergenic.
What do so many Fs and numbers mean in doodles?
Knowing the terminology is crucial, and it’s easy to understand once you know what the letters and numbers represent. This is an explanation:
- F stands for Filial Hybrid.
- The number corresponds to the dog’s generation.
- B stands for Backcross.
F1 First Goldendoodle Generations
F1 Goldendoodles
(50% Poodle and 50% Golden Retriever)
The “F1” stand for the first-generation Goldendoodles. These are the offspring of a pure Golden Retriever and pure Poodle cross, resulting in a doodle that is half Poodle and half Golden Retriever. All the characteristics that make Goldendoodles such popular dogs are present in F1 doodles. This includes having hypoallergenic traits, a caring disposition, and noticeable intelligence. It’s remember, though, that some F1 Goldendoodles shed a little to moderately, making them a better fit for households with minor allergies. The Goldendoodle coats are often shaggy or wavy, and F1 Doodles occasionally have extremely curly coats.
F1B Goldendoodles
(50% Golden Retriever and 50% Poodle)
The offspring of an F1 Doodle and a Poodle crossbreed are known as “F1B” offspring. An F1B Goldendoodle is generated of 25% Poodle and 75% Golden Retriever. Since F1B Goldendoodles typically don’t shed, this generation has emerged as the most popular generational breed. F1Bs are ideal for families with mild allergies because of this.
F1B doodles have a wider variety of coat types, ranging from short and curly to long and wavy. Apricot, champagne, crimson, red and many other colours. In F1B doodles have more colour variations as compared to F1 doodles.
F1BB Goldendoodles
(12.5% Golden Retriever and 87.5% Poodle)
The offspring of a Poodle and F1B Doodle breeding is “F1BB” offspring. An F1BB Goldendoodle consists of 87.5% Poodle and 12.5% Golden Retriever. F1BB Goldendoodles are the most likely to be completely non-shedding, which is one of the main reasons this generation has gained popularity. F1BBs are ideal for households with pets that have moderate to severe allergies. F1BB Goldendoodles typically have curlier coats than F1 or F1B Goldendoodles.
F2 Second Generation Goldendoodles
F2 Goldendoodles
(50 % Golden Retriever and 50 % Poodle)
The second filial generation of Goldendoodles is known as the F2 Goldendoodle. This hybrid was created by crossing two F1 Goldendoodles. These are the Goldendoodles’ most diverse generation. Given that they share the same percentage of Poodle and Golden Retriever, the F2 generations generate specimens that are comparable to the F1 generation. The F2 Goldendoodle generation has the most variant genetics in terms of coat type, coat hair, and shedding variety, most breeders will not breed an F2 Goldendoodle.
F2B – F1 Goldendoodle + F1B Goldendoodle
(37.5% Golden Retriever + 62.5% Poodle or 25% Golden Retriever + 75% Poodle)
Two F1B Goldendoodle breeds, making the F2B consisting of 75% Poodle and 25% Golden Retriever. Due to the high poodle gene content in this F2B Goldendoodle generation, the coat is primarily curly or wavy. This implies that the Goldendoodle will be more hypoallergenic and have less shedding. There are, nevertheless, always outliers to the genetic norms, just like with most hybrid dogs. Since they are the third generation of offspring, the F2B Goldendoodle generation is frequently called a Multi-generation Goldendoodle.
F2B – F1 Goldendoodle + F1B Goldendoodle
(18.75% Golden Retriever + 81.25% Poodle)
A standard or miniature poodle and an F2B Goldendoodle are crossed to create the F2BB Goldendoodle. It is known as an F2BB Goldendoodle and receives a second “B” in its nomenclature since it is a 2nd generation backcross with at least two purebred Standard Poodle parents.
Because of the high Poodle genetic content, an F2BB Goldendoodle is the most hypoallergenic and non-shedding of all the second-generation Goldendoodles. After the F1BB Goldendoodle, this Goldendoodle has the second-highest Poodle genetic makeup. An F2BB Goldendoodle is most likely going to have a curly coat, which means daily brushing and occasional grooming will be necessary to keep the fur from matting. That being said, this generation of Goldendoodles is excellent for those who have severe allergies to pets and don’t want to constantly pick up dog hair.
Since the F2BB Goldendoodles are the fourth generation of offspring, they will be referred to as a Multi-generation Goldendoodle generation. Instead of using the label F2BB, many breeders may refer to their dogs as multi-generation Goldendoodles.
F3 Multi-Generation Goldendoodles
The F3 Goldendoodle is also known as the Multi-generation Goldendoodle. This Goldendoodle is the third generation or higher. F1B or Greater Goldendoodles and another F1B Goldendoodle are typically bred to produce F3 Goldendoodles. F3 Goldendoodles are excellent for persons with pet allergies because they have a large genetic component of Poodle DNA. Due to their ability to vary in coat type from heavily waved to extremely curly, the F3 Goldendoodle generation is highly allergy-friendly. Any Goldendoodle that is older than the second generation is referred to as a multi-generational Goldendoodle. This contains F1BB, F2B, and F2BB, among other Goldendoodle generations mentioned above.
Bonnie & Bertie’s Litter are F3 Multi-Generation Miniature Goldendoodles
- Bonnie (Dam) – F3 Miniature Goldendoodle (31% Retriever + 69% Poodle)
- Bertie (Sire) – F1B Miniature Goldendoodle (25% Golden Retriever + 75% Poodle)
- Puppies – F3 Miniature Goldendoodle (28% Golden Retriever + 72% Poodle)
