Goldendoodle Generation Number
F1 Goldendoodles
The first generation Goldendoodles and are identified with the letter and number F1. These are the product of a pure Golden Retriever which is bred with a pure Poodle. The result of this is 50% poodle and 50% Golden Retriever or Labrador Retriever. F1 Doodles are the traditional Doodle that have many of the traits people think of when then think Goldendoodle. They are intelligent, have a loving demeanor and are also referred to as being hypoallergenic.(Follow the link to our article on what hypoallergenic really means) Many still shed a little though so best for a home with only light allergies. You also will notice the coats on this generation of Doodles. They are often shaggy and can be curly.
F1B Goldendoodles
You get an F1B generation Doodle when you cross-breed a F1 Doodle with a Poodle. An F1B Goldendoodle will be 25% Retriever and 75% Poodle. This generation is popular due to the non shedding trait that occurs 99% of the time. This generation is also the most hypoallergenic type of the different generations. So if you have severe allergies this would be the best fit for your home. You still get the same strength and good health and the favorable personality traits with the F1B Doodle. The coat type again will vary here and can be long and wavy or shorty and curly. You will also see more color variation in the F1B generations.
F2 Goldendoodles
This is the second generation. This means the parents are both F1 Doodles. You get equal amounts of Poodle and Doodle. The second generation Doodles also have pretty similar qualities to the F1 Doodles. You will most likely get light shedding with the F2 generation Doodle. So they are best for homes with only light allergies.
F2B Doodles – Multigenerational Doodles
The F2B means there is a mix of generations. It would be a F1 Doodle and an F1B Doodle. While less common they are still a great generation. You see the non shedding quality come back in this generation so good for homes with moderate allergies. You still get the good traits of personality and good health also.
At Golden Ridge Doodles our focus is primarily on F1B generation doodles.