F1 Goldendoodles are a cross between a purebred Golden Retriever and a purebred Toy Poodle, Miniature or Standard. Dog breeders call these dogs “first generation” (F1) Goldendoodles, and they get 50% of their genes from each breed. F1B Goldendoodles are a cross between an F1 Goldendoodle and a purebred Poodle or a purebred Golden Retriever.
Although all Goldendoodles will be part Golden Retriever and part Poodle, the personality traits and appearance will vary based on the degree of inheritance of the Poodle or Goldendoodle’s Golden Retriever offspring. Dog breeders enhance certain temperaments and physical characteristics of their offspring by choosing to give more consideration to the Golden Retriever gene or the Poodle gene.
F1 Goldendoodles have a different appearance from F1B Goldendoodles?
They can. F1 Goldendoodles have an interior – longer hair surrounds the dog’s beard and eyebrow area – and give the Goldendoodle its signature soft look. Poodles have the interior decoration gene and Golden Retrievers do not. Furniture is a dominant gene, so Goldendoodles F1 will always inherit furniture from their parent Poodle. F1B Goldendoodles may not always have furniture if two hairless genes (also known as plumage or IC mismatch) emerge from a Goldendoodle crossed with a Golden Retriever. Breeders can check these genes and share the results with potential owners.
Are F1 and F1B Goldendoodle personalities different?
The personality traits of the F1B Goldendoodle will depend on which purebred is crossed with the F1 Goldendoodle. If a Poodle is used, the female can display a high sensitivity and alertness to its environment, a high level of intelligence, and an extremely high level of training. If using a Golden Retriever, expect an extremely social and loyal dog that needs plenty of physical and mental stimulation through service jobs, socialization, and games of prey.
The F1 Goldendoodle is a 50-50 combination of its parents’ purebred genes, so personality traits are less predictable than any other. mixed breed.
How do I know if I’m getting an F1 or F1B Goldendoodle?
Goldendoodle breeders should be able to provide lineage. North American Goldendoodle AssociationGoldendoodle’s breeder club, which lists breeders from across the country that they have accepted into their club.
Still not sure? Start by making a list of questions to ask Goldendoodle owners. And take your time – patience will help you find the right Goldendoodle for your lifestyle.
