Goldendoodle Information

The Goldendoodle is a crossbreed. Opening your heart and home to a crossbreed is like opening a beautifully wrapped package on your birthday: it's exciting, but you never know what's inside. It’s often assumed that a cross breed will combine the best of two or more breeds, but genetics doesn’t always work that way. The way genes express themselves is not always subject to a breeder’s control, even less so when two different breeds are crossed. That’s something to keep in mind before you lay down lots of money for a dog that you have been assured will be hypoallergenic or healthier than a purebred.

The Goldendoodle is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle (usually a Standard or Miniature). At their best, they are intelligent, friendly, and affectionate. They come in three sizes: miniature (weighing 15 to 30 pounds), medium (30 to 45 pounds), and standard (45 to more than 100 pounds). Because they are a cross breed, their traits are not fixed, so there is not a guarantee that the Goldendoodle puppy you purchase will fall into the desired weight range.

Goldendoodles have a moderate activity level. Larger Goldendoodles may be more active than their smaller kin. They need a good walk or active playtime each day, and if you’re interested (and the dog's overall health is good enough), they are athletic enough to participate in such dog sports as agility, flyball, obedience, and rally. They can also be excellent therapy dogs.

Both of the breeds used to create Goldendoodles tend to be smart and learn quickly. If you begin socialization and training early and use positive reinforcement techniques such as praise, play, and food rewards, you will be met with a wonderful companion.

Poodles have a reputation for being hypoallergenic, meaning that they can supposedly be tolerated by people who have allergies to dogs. Because they have the Poodle in their heritage, Goldendoodles are sometimes promoted as being hypoallergenic. But allergies are not caused by a particular dog coat type but by dander, the dead skin cells that are shed by all dogs (and people). There is no scientific evidence that any breed or cross breed is more or less allergenic than any other dog. Some people with mild allergies react less severely to particular dogs, but no reputable breeder will guarantee that her dogs are hypoallergenic.

1st generation - Golden Retriever X Poodle = F1  (Biscuit & Harley - Dams)

1st generation  - Goldendoodle  X Poodle = F1B (Max - Sire)

2nd generation - Goldendoodle backcross (F1B)  X Goldendoodle (F1) = F2B (all litters of my puppies)

F1 Goldendoodle (Dams - Biscuit & Harley):

The first generation of Goldendoodles are identified with the letter and number F1. These are the product of a purebred 100% Golden Retriever which is bred with a purebred 100% Poodle. The result of this is 50% Golden Retriever and 50% Poodle.  F1 Goldendoodles are the traditional Goldendoodle 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. There could still be some shedding so these dogs are best suited for homes with only light allergies. You also will notice that the coats on this generation of Goldendoodles can be curly to shaggy.

F1B Goldendoodle (Sire - Max):

The F1B generation of Goldendoodle is identified when you cross-breed a F1 Goldendoodle with a Poodle. An F1B Goldendoodle will be 25% Golden Retriever and 75% Poodle. This generation is popular due to the non shedding trait that occurs 99% of the time. This generation is the most hypoallergenic Goldendoodle (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 as with the F1 Goldendoodle). The coat type for the F1B Goldendoodle can vary and can be long and wavy or short and curly. You will also see more color variation in the F1B generations.

F2B  Goldendoodles (my puppies): 

The F2B means there is a mix of generations.  F2B Goldendoodles are 62.5% Poodle and only 37.5% Golden Retriever with one F1 parent and one F1B parent.  These puppies are technically  three generations in the making but are classified as second generation Goldendoodles.  As a "hybrid" breed, these puppies will generally be healthier and live longer than either parent. These puppies should have great temperaments, low to non-shedding coats, high intellect and are easily trainable.
 

All of my litters of puppies are F2B and are the result of: 

Max (F1B Goldendoodle)  X Biscuit or Harley (F1 Goldendoodle ) = F2B Goldendoodle