What is a Doodle?
A Doodle is any dog that has Poodle DNA, it's that simple.
There are several several types of Doodles, we will be discussing Goldendoodles here. A Goldendoodle is a dog that carries genes from both the Golden Retriever and the Poodle. People fall in love with this cross because it often comes with a non-shedding fun loving super smart dog. Lets break down the different 'types' of Goldendoodles.
Sizes
Petite: 25 lbs. or less
Miniature: 26-35 lbs.
Medium: 36-50 lbs.
Standard: 51 or more lbs.
F1
Golden Retriever x Poodle
50% Golden Retriever
50% Poodle
The least desirable of the Goldendoodles. Likely to shed with the most inconsistent coat.
F1B
F1 x Poodle
25% Golden Retriever
75% Poodle
More desirable than the F1, some of these Goldendoodles are non-shedding and hypoallergenic.
F1BB
F1B x Poodle
12.5% Golden Retriever
87.5% Poodle
The most desirable of the F1 Goldendoodles. Many are likely non-shedding and hypoallergenic.
F2
F1 x F1
50% Golden Retriever
50% Poodle
The least desirable of the F2 Goldendoodles. Like the F1, these dogs are likely to shed with the most inconsistent coat.
F2B
F1 x F1B
37.5% Golden Retriever
62.5% Poodle
One of the favorites, this Goldendoodle is likely non-shedding and hypoallergenic.
F2B
alternate
F1B x F1B
25% Golden Retriever
75% Poodle
This is an alternate cross some breeders use and like the F1B it is desirable because many of these Goldendoodles are non-shedding and hypoallergenic.
F2BB
F2B x Poodle
18.75% Golden Retriever
81.25% Poodle
The most desirable of the F2's this Goldendoodle has the most Poodle behind the F1BB. These dogs are likely non-shedding and hypoallergenic.
F3
Multigenerational
% varies
% varies
DNA will verify %
DNA:
The only way to be 100% sure regarding % of Poodle, is to do DNA testing. The higher the % of Poodle, the more likely the dog will be non-shedding and hypoallergenic.
