Labradoodle and Goldendoodle Terminology
and Hybrid History
The 'F-and-a-number' in hybrids refers to the number of generations that the hybrids have
been 'mixed'.  So a '1' means it is the first cross, a '2' means the pups are two generations
away from the purebred parents, etc.

F1 :  A cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle,  or a Golden Retriever and a
Poodle resulting in a 50/50 mix of Retriever and Poodle.  The appearance of an F1
Labradoodle or  F1 Goldendoodle can range from looking very much like a retriever, to
terrier-like, to looking very much like a Poodle, or anywhere in between. Basically, the
appearance is extremely variable as they are 50/50 mixes.  In general, F1 Goldendoodles
have fluffier coats than F1 Labradoodles. Some shed a little, some shed a lot, some shed
not at all.  Cider is an  F1 Labradoodle, and is a good example of the terrier look. Rouge is
an F1 Goldendoodle, and has the typical fluffy Goldendoodle coat. Allergy properties are
highly variable as well, and for this reason we do not suggest F1 Labradoodles or F1
Goldendoodles for families with dog allergies.

F1B Labradoodles/F1B Goldendoodles:  These are an F1 Labradoodle or
Goldendoodle crossed back to a parent breed, usually with a Poodle.  An F1B is a special
kind of F2....a second generation Labradoodle.  As a group, these Doodles are statistically
likely to be 25% Retriever and 75% Poodle (if crossed back to a poodle).  Individually,
because the genes of the F1 parent assort independently and not 50/50, an F1B puppy may
or may not be 75% poodle. Most have flowing wavy or somewhat curly coats, the vast
majority are non-shedding.  But occasionally the F1 parent will contribute more heavily to
the coat genetics, and an F1B puppy will have a very flat or hair coat. The puppies that
result from breeding Cider (F1 Labradoodle) or Rouge (F1 Goldendoodle) to Blue (or any
other poodle!) would be F1B.  The allergy properties are MUCH more predictable in this
generation of cross, with the vast majority ranging from very, very low allergenicity to
non-allergenic.  For this reason F1B Labradoodles and F1B Goldendoodles are a better
choice for families with dog allergies.

Multigen Labradoodles (Multigeneration Labradoodles):  This term is used
loosely to describe dogs that have been bred for several, i.e. more than 3 generations,
labradoodle to labradoodle.  Sometimes one of the 'parent breeds', i.e. poodle or lab is
bred to a multigen to correct for coat or temperament  So far there aren't any breeders
breeding multigen Goldendoodles, but that is probably not far away!  The coats and allergy
properties of these generations are highly predictable, with the vast majority being
non-allergenic.

Standard Labradoodles/Standard Goldendoodles:  These Doodles are
generally over 50 lbs in weight and over 22 inches tall at the shoulder.  

Medium Labradoodles/Medium Goldendoodles:  These Doodles are between 35
and 50 lbs in weight and between 15 and 21 inches tall at the shoulder.  

Mini Labradoodles/Mini Goldendoodles:  These Doodles are under 35 lbs in
weight and under 15 inches tall at the shoulder.  Because there is such a wide range of
sizes within the mini catagory, we refer to an additional catagory....our mini multigen
Labradoodles that mature around 20 lbs are called Lapdoodles!

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Labradoodle and Goldendoodle Breed Information

Labradoodles are an intentional cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle.  They
were originally bred beginning about 15 years ago in Australia as service dogs for people
with dog allergies.

Reprinted from The Guide Dog Association of Australia:

"The story began in 1988 when our manager of Guide Dogs, was in Hawaii on
holiday and met Pat Blum. She told him of her dream to have a Guide Dog but this
remained unfulfilled because of her husband's allergy to dog hair. She had heard
that Standard Poodles had been trained for Guide Dog work in Australia and asked
if their was any chance that this could be tried again.

Thus began the Association's quest to find more non allergic dogs which could be
trained for Guide Dog work.

After a long and unsuccessful search for a suitable Standard Poodle, Harley the
Standard Poodle was mated with Brandy the female Labrador Retriever with a
proven ability to produce Guide Dogs.

The hope was to produce the fine temperament of the Labrador with the non
shedding coat of the Poodle. The result of the union was three very cute
Labradoodles, Sultan, Sheik and Simon.

Sheik and Simon did not qualify but Sultan began his Guide Dog
training. Samples of hair were flown to Hawaii, and much to P's
delight, and allergy test showed no reaction.

Pat and Sultan were trained together and formed a strong bond"

The Labradoodle backcrosses are almost always low-shedding, and in many cases,
hypoallergenic.  Labradoodles combine the personality traits of both the Labrador and the
Poodle, making them smart, fun-loving, affectionate, loyal and trainable.

A Goldendoodle is an intentional cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle.  They are
newer to the hybrid scene than Labradoodles, but are becoming very popular because of
their lovely coats and the wonderful gregarious personalities they often inherit from their
Golden Retriever ancestors!

Labradoodle and Goldendoodle Terminology

....what do all those letters and numbers mean?