I'm a life long lover of dogs. I converted my wife into a dog lover and my two daughters are as well. Our doodle Lexie was the inspiration for this website because after we got her everyone wanted to know more. There is a ton of information on the web, but I feel most of it was not from the perspective of a Goldendoodle owner. If you are thinking about adopting a mini Goldendoodle or if you already have one in your life, then you know that they are a wonderful companion to have by your side.
However, it is important to As prospective dog owners, every little thing about your dog matters, especially its gentleness and affection, which are very often manifested as cuddly behaviors in dogs. In comparison, golden retrievers may suffer from elbow and hip dysplasia, thyroid issues, and skin concerns.
To reduce the risk of health risks like hip dysplasia which both breeds may have, make sure both parents are health checked and testing is completed for genetic diseases before breeding. The coat of a golden retriever is not usually low shed, while the poodle often is, so this type of Goldendoodle offers a variety of coat types that range from:. A litter of F1 Goldendoodle breed puppies may run the gamut of their genetic histories. One litter may have a few that look like poodles and a few looking like golden retrievers, and some looking somewhere in between.
You may see some puppies with low shedding coats and others with high shedding and high maintenance coats in the same litter together. In that case, you can choose an F1B Goldendoodle. Between the F1 and the F2 is the F1B. The downside to the hybrid dog F1B fleecy coats and F1 retriever coats, while having a great chance of being hypoallergenic, they will require lots of brushing and monthly grooming to trim their hair.
You will also have the issue of three parents to consider for possible health issues. Poodle genetics and Golden Retriever genetics. F2 puppies have F1 hybrid Goldendoodle parents and are one step further removed from purebred lineage. Still, they have the more mixed genetics since there are four parents in their history instead of just two that the F1 has, two opportunities for golden retriever issues, and two more for poodle issues that the breeder must balance to have a well-rounded dog.
The benefit of the F2 Goldendoodles extra genetics means they are generally more hypoallergenic. While they have various coat types and are more varied than F1, they have the option for wooly or fleecy coats that give that teddy bear appearance. We breed a variety of goldendoodles. Learn More. Fill Out a Puppy Application We have a passion for puppies and want to make sure your pet brings joy into your life. Get Started. The F2 generation is actually the most unpredictable in regard to hair type as a simple Punnett Square illustration would reveal.
Some of the puppies are likely to get two copies of the Golden Retriever flat coat gene so may still be quite heavy shedders. This generation is a good choice for people who love both the Golden Retriever and Poodle personalities and want a good mixture of both breeds but are flexible on hair type and shedding.
These puppies typically have wavy to curly coats and reduced shedding. The F1b generation is a good choice for allergy sufferers or those who simply want less fur to clean up around the house. Most breeders would avoid this type of F1b as the result would be a dog that sheds as much as Golden Retriever, but it is still good to know to avoid potential confusion. Quiz time: What would you call the puppy born to an F2 Goldendoodle and a Poodle?
In this case, an F1b Goldendoodle has been backcrossed again to a purebred Poodle. While this may sound like a lot of Poodle, the result is a predictably curly, low-shedding coat that is great for allergy-sufferers. As doodle breeders, we have a lot of positive things to say about our poodle parents and the Poodle breed as a whole — you can read more about their history and characteristics here.
In the case of an F1bb Goldendoodle —the dog will be more similar to a Poodle in regards to coat, physical structure and certain traits but still have a little dash of retriever to keep things interesting!
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