What Does F1, F1B, F2, and F2B Mean When Describing a Goldendoodle?

The F1, F1B, F2, F3, etc. all describe the crosses between parents and grandparents that make up the geneology of the Goldendoodle.

Here’s a simple breakdown on how it all works:

An F1 goldendoodle is the offspring of a poodle bred with a golden retriever.

An F1B Goldendoodle is the offspring of a poodle and an F1 Goldendoodle.

An F2 Goldendoodle is the offspring of an F1 and another F1 Goldendoodle

An F2B Goldendoodle is the offspring of an F1 and an F1B Goldendoodles.

An F3 Goldendoodles is the offspring of a F2 and another F2 Goldendoodles.

The next time you hear someone talking about having an F1B or F2B Mini Goldendoodle you will know exactly what they are talking about.