Coat & Genetics Guide

Goldendoodle Generations Explained

F1, F1B, F1BB, Multigen — the letters and numbers actually matter. They help predict how curly your puppy's coat is likely to be and how much it may shed. No generation predicts allergy tolerance. Here's the honest breakdown.

F1

First Generation

Golden Retriever × Poodle (50/50)

Coat
Wavy, sometimes shaggy
Shedding
Light to moderate
Allergy Fit
Often OK for mild allergies — not the safest bet for sensitive households

The classic 'teddy bear' look. Beautiful temperament, but coat outcomes vary the most across a single litter.

F1B

First Generation Backcross

F1 Goldendoodle × Poodle (~75% Poodle)

Coat
Curly to loose curl
Shedding
Very low
Allergy Fit
No coat or generation is an allergy guarantee; reactions vary by person

The most requested generation. Coats are more predictable and typically shed less than F1, though individual dogs vary.

F1BB

First Generation Double Backcross

F1B Goldendoodle × Poodle (~87% Poodle)

Coat
Curly, soft, plush
Shedding
Typically sheds less; varies by dog
Allergy Fit
No coat or generation is an allergy guarantee; reactions vary by person

Highly consistent coat outcomes. One of our specialties because the coat is so predictable.

Multigen

Multigenerational

Goldendoodle × Goldendoodle (carefully selected lines)

Coat
Soft, wavy-to-curly, plush
Shedding
Typically sheds less; varies by dog
Allergy Fit
No coat or generation is an allergy guarantee; reactions vary by person

Multiple generations of intentional breeding. Our benchmark for coat consistency and temperament.

Our Specialty

F1BB & Multigen Goldendoodles

At Kid’s Best Doodle we focus on F1BB and Multigen pairings for the most consistent coat outcomes. We’ll always tell you exactly what generation your puppy is and how the coat is likely to develop.