Coat & Genetics Guide

Goldendoodle Generations Explained

F1, F1B, F1BB, Multigen — the letters and numbers actually matter. They predict how curly your puppy's coat will be, how much it will shed, and how allergy-friendly the dog is likely to be. 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
Strong fit for most allergy-sensitive families

The most popular allergy-friendly generation. Coats are more predictable and dramatically lower shedding than F1.

F1BB

First Generation Double Backcross

F1B Goldendoodle × Poodle (~87% Poodle)

Coat
Curly, soft, plush
Shedding
Non-shedding
Allergy Fit
Excellent fit for most allergy households

Highly consistent non-shedding coats. One of our specialties because the coat outcome is so predictable.

Multigen

Multigenerational

Goldendoodle × Goldendoodle (carefully selected lines)

Coat
Soft, wavy-to-curly, plush
Shedding
Non-shedding
Allergy Fit
Excellent for allergy households

Multiple generations of intentional breeding. The gold standard for coat consistency, temperament, and non-shedding predictability.

Our Specialty

F1BB & Multigen Goldendoodles

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

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