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F1B Goldendoodles
An F1B Goldendoodle is 25% Golden Retriever and 75% Poodle. This generation has become the most popular generational breed largely because F1B Goldendoodles are non-shedders most of the time. Because of this this, F1Bs are great for families with moderate allergies.
Why is it so hard to train Goldendoodles? ›
They're Easy to Train
Punishments such as hitting or shouting at a Goldendoodle are not recommended and can inhibit the Doodle training process. Crate training and alone time training are highly recommended, as Goldendoodles can suffer from separation anxiety.
What are the rarest Goldendoodles? ›
The rarest Goldendoodle color is generally considered to be the Merle coat pattern. This mesmerizing pattern features marbled or swirled colors with patches or speckles, such as blue merle or lilac merle.
What is the F rating on Goldendoodles? ›
The “F” stands for “filial” and is simply a way to denote generation. So an F1 Goldendoodle means “First Generation Goldendoodle.” This is the initial cross, so one parent would be a purebred Golden Retriever and the other a purebred Poodle.
What color Goldendoodle is most expensive? ›
The most common ones are RED, CREAM, AND WHITE. However, you can also find Chocolate & Black Goldendoodles. The most expensive Goldendoodles are those with the rarest, multi-colored coats, such as Phantom, Tri, Sable, Merle, and Parti.
Which Goldendoodle looks most like a teddy bear? ›
The Teddy Bear English Goldendoodle tend to be stockier in build, they should be athletic, graceful, and square with medium to large boning (depending on the size). They tend to have a boxier head, soulful round eyes adding to the Teddy Bear appearance they are renowned for.
At what age do Goldendoodles slow down? ›
Even after your doodle loses its puppy teeth at around six to eight months old, puppy-like behavior is likely to continue. Generally speaking, doodles are most hyper during the early stage of life, then become a little more docile at three years old and calm down a lot by the time they reach 10.
Do Goldendoodles like to cuddle? ›
Goldendoodles Are Natural Athletes
They're happy to laze around on the sofa (and they make great cuddle buddies), but agility is where they shine. If you like bringing your pup along on outdoor adventures, consider the Goldendoodle for your next dog.
Should I crate my Goldendoodle at night? ›
We start by leaving a crate in with the puppies with no door. They love to pile in and sleep together. As they grow, we introduce a second crate and this time we leave the doors on. We start by closing them in for 10-15 minutes at a time, before gradually working up to 4-6 hours at night.
What is the smartest doodle dog? ›
But the doodle that has the potential to be the smartest dog, based on Dr. Stanley Coren's studies is the Bordoodle! Border Collies are working dogs that rank highest on the intelligence scale, based on instinctive, adaptive, working and obedience intelligence.
Those with wavy and curly coat types are more expensive as their coats don't shed (or don't shed too extensively). This means that wavy and curly-coated Goldendoodles are hypoallergenic. Because of that, they are in higher demand, making them more expensive than straight-coated Goldendoodles.
What is the healthiest generation of Goldendoodles? ›
The coats are typically wavy due to inheriting one curl gene from the Poodle and no curl genes from the Golden Retriever. F1 Goldendoodles benefit from hybrid vigor making them healthier than their purebred parents. F1 Goldendoodles have proven to have better longevity than their pure breed ancestors.
What is the best Goldendoodle to get? ›
The most important factor is if you are an allergy sufferer. The best generation that are hypoallergenic and non-shedding are F1B, F2B, and F1BB. If shedding and allergies are not a factor to you, you can never go wrong with F1 or you can choose the generation depending on the coat you want for your Goldendoodle.
Are F1 or F2 Goldendoodles better? ›
F2 Goldendoodles can have several coat types and typically shed less than F1 Goldendoodles. Therefore, many consider F2 Goldendoodles to be more allergy-friendly (as there is no such thing as a truly hypoallergenic dog).
How long do Goldendoodles live? ›
Goldendoodles are generally healthy dogs that can live 10–15 years, but they are prone to common health conditions of the Poodle and Golden Retriever breeds. While you can't ensure your Goldendoodle will be free of health problems, you can purchase your puppy from a reputable breeder, says Jamie Whittenburg, DVM.
What is the best type of Goldendoodle to get? ›
The most important factor is if you are an allergy sufferer. The best generation that are hypoallergenic and non-shedding are F1B, F2B, and F1BB. If shedding and allergies are not a factor to you, you can never go wrong with F1 or you can choose the generation depending on the coat you want for your Goldendoodle.
What is the most desirable doodle? ›
Goldendoodle. One of the most popular Doodle breeds, Goldendoodles, is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. Coming from two intelligent breeds, Goldendoodles are highly intelligent and easily trainable. They are great companions for both adults and children due to their good temper and smart behavior.
What's more expensive F1 or F1b Goldendoodle? ›
F1 Goldendoodle puppies are usually the cheapest. F1b Goldendoodles are a cross of an F1 Goldendoodle and a Poodle. This means they are 25% Golden Retriever and 75% Poodle, making them less prone to shedding and, therefore, hypoallergenic. Because of that, F1b pups are in higher demand and, as a result, more expensive.
What is the most popular Goldendoodle size? ›
Since the medium goldendoodle size is standard among breeders, they're more cost-effective than their mini goldendoodle counterparts. Mini goldendoodles don't have the stamina of their larger counterparts. This means they rely on more frequent bursts of activity throughout the day.