We get a lot of inquiries as to what different generations of Goldendoodles mean and what colors we have. Instead of sending pics and explanations to everyone I thought I’d make a page with info. Hope this helps! 😊
The generations are fairly easy to understand. There is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog and many allergy sufferers can be allergic to dander, hair, saliva or urine. We always offer Tshirt testing for anyone concerned about the pup causing an issue (not a 100% guarantee)and help explain genetic traits that effect shedding.
An F1 is a first generation dog, so purebred Golden Retriever crossed with a poodle.
F2 would be an F1 crossed with an F1
F3 is an F2 with an F2 and so on.
WHAT DOES THE “b” MEAN
The “b” represents a backcross. As in it’s bred back to a parent purebred breed.
Usually when you get to the F3 generations with backcrosses, breeders call it multigenerational doodle.
But what does all of that mean for you??
Here’s a guide with some characteristics for each breed
Breeding Doodles is as much as an art form as it is a science and good breeders usually have a vision of the dog they want to produce. Well, that requires a bit of creativity and genetics in what parent breeds you put together.
The generations are fairly easy to understand. There is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog and many allergy sufferers can be allergic to dander, hair, saliva or urine. We always offer Tshirt testing for anyone concerned about the pup causing an issue (not a 100% guarantee)and help explain genetic traits that effect shedding.
An F1 is a first generation dog, so purebred Golden Retriever crossed with a poodle.
F2 would be an F1 crossed with an F1
F3 is an F2 with an F2 and so on.
WHAT DOES THE “b” MEAN
The “b” represents a backcross. As in it’s bred back to a parent purebred breed.
Usually when you get to the F3 generations with backcrosses, breeders call it multigenerational doodle.
But what does all of that mean for you??
Here’s a guide with some characteristics for each breed
Breeding Doodles is as much as an art form as it is a science and good breeders usually have a vision of the dog they want to produce. Well, that requires a bit of creativity and genetics in what parent breeds you put together.
F1 Golden Retriever X Poodle
The First generation is a half And half mix of the parents breeds
These will be lower shedding than the golden retriever, but can still shed. They may be OK with people with mild allergies, but I would recommend a higher generation and genetic trait testing on parents for more severe allergies.
Their coat might be wavy or loose curls. They have the best shaggy, goldendoodle look and coats that are easier to maintain.
These will be lower shedding than the golden retriever, but can still shed. They may be OK with people with mild allergies, but I would recommend a higher generation and genetic trait testing on parents for more severe allergies.
Their coat might be wavy or loose curls. They have the best shaggy, goldendoodle look and coats that are easier to maintain.
F1b-
F1 Goldendoodle X Poodle
F1 Goldendoodle X Poodle
F1b, averaging around 75% Poodle.
Some pups produced in this litter can be better for those with allergies. However, some may still end up with looser curls (single curled) and single furnishings as an F1 generation.
Some pups produced in this litter can be better for those with allergies. However, some may still end up with looser curls (single curled) and single furnishings as an F1 generation.
F2-
F1 Goldendoodle X
F1 Goldendoodle
F1 Goldendoodle X
F1 Goldendoodle
It becomes harder to predict shedding qualities in this generation. No furnishings and no curl can com up causing 25% of the litter to have straight coats that shed.
These puppies will look more like Golden Retrievers than poodles. We genetically test for these traits and most breeders choose not to produce this generation.
These puppies will look more like Golden Retrievers than poodles. We genetically test for these traits and most breeders choose not to produce this generation.
F2b-
F1b Goldendoodle X
F1 Goldendoodle
F1b Goldendoodle X
F1 Goldendoodle
The dogs have a good success with lower shedding and have a bit more of the Golden Retriever look than the F1b alone, if parents are genetically tested for furnishings & curl.
F3-or Multigen
F1bxF1b, F1bxF2b, F2xF2, F2bxF2b, etc
F1bxF1b, F1bxF2b, F2xF2, F2bxF2b, etc
This generation has a good success rate of non shedding and have a higher poodle percentage. Again, shedding is based off curl coat and furnishing trait of the parents.
F1bb-
F1b Goldendoodle
x
Poodle
F1b Goldendoodle
x
Poodle
Averaging around 85%-90% poodle.
Despite what other breeders might tell you, just because they have a higher percentage of poodle DOES NOT mean a higher chance of being hypoallergenic or non shedding!
Overall, shedding is based off coat types come from genetic traits of the parent dogs over what generation they are. I can help you with all of that!
Despite what other breeders might tell you, just because they have a higher percentage of poodle DOES NOT mean a higher chance of being hypoallergenic or non shedding!
Overall, shedding is based off coat types come from genetic traits of the parent dogs over what generation they are. I can help you with all of that!
Of course, there is a lot more that goes into the different generations such as personality and temperament that isn’t directly covered in this post.
There are many different color combinations when it comes to Goldendoodles. Because we know the color panels on each of our dogs, we’re able predict what color puppies they have and what color genetics their puppies carry. Genetics can sound pretty confusing but once you study it, it’s actually pretty easy! We personally have Black, Silver/Black, Chocolate, Chocolate Merle, Blue Merle, chocolate phantom, black & tan phantom, cream, apricot, red, brindle & Sable. Additional to those solid colors and patterns, our pups can be abstract, parti or Tri.
Here are pictures of some of our dogs or past puppies along with a few I have gotten of the internet that will give you a better idea of what colors there are. As a reminder, a few colors don’t actually stay the same from birth to adult! All pups coats will slightly change. Sable, Silver and cafe au lait will be the coats that have the biggest changes as they age.
Here are pictures of some of our dogs or past puppies along with a few I have gotten of the internet that will give you a better idea of what colors there are. As a reminder, a few colors don’t actually stay the same from birth to adult! All pups coats will slightly change. Sable, Silver and cafe au lait will be the coats that have the biggest changes as they age.
Cream, Apricot & Reds come in several different shades.
Some Blacks can eventually turn silver, when carrying certain genetics from either parent
Chocolate
Some Chocolates, with certain genetics, will lighten as they age and will become what’s called a Cafe Au Lait or Silver Beige.
Sable is the most unpredictable color there is in my opinion. Very drastic change as they age, as you can see from these pics.
One of my most favorite are Chocolate Phantoms. There are also Black & Tan Phantoms and if carrying certain genetics, some will turn into a Silver & Black. Below are a couple that are also considered abstract because they have white on them as well and often carry for the parti gene. Phantom markings have a pretty obvious pattern.
Merle is also a top favorite of mine! They can come in Chocolate Merle & Blue Merle. Chocolate Merle can come in different shades as seen below. There’s also what’s called a hidden or cryptic Merle, which will not have visible coat patterns but will genetically be Merle, Mm. They will be either red, cream or apricot. It’s EXTREMELY important to color test these pups (if they have a merle parent)for the Merle gene, before breeding them. Merle-Merle breeding can produce puppies who are deaf and/or blind.
Brindle
Of course there’s also other solids like white (English Cream), Blue, Silver Beige......but these are the basics. Besides solid colors, coat colors can very by how much white are on them. As mentioned above, “Tri” would just mean the dog has two solid colors plus white, which makes it a Tri. Next we have what’s called abstract. Abstract simply means their coat has less than 50% of white on it with any solid colored coat. Typically it’s their feet, face, chest or head that’ll show white. Sometimes this can also be referred to as a “tuxedo.” Most likely this is a result of pairing a solid, non parti carrier, to a parti or parti carrier dog.
Parti means more than 50% of their coat is white. This can be combined with any other color. They can come in several different colors and patterns.
So if that didn’t confuse you enough, these genetics can also be combined like a merle/phantom or Merle/phantom/parti. Like I mentioned, if you study genetics enough, I promise, it’s not really as confusing as it seems 😊
