Breed Info

Goldendoodle breed education — temperament, grooming, health, history.

What “F1b” Actually Means (Plain English)

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Goldendoodle puppy with wavy coat

We get asked about this one all the time. “What does F1b mean?” It’s on our site, it’s in every Goldendoodle listing, and most people have no idea what they’re looking at. Here’s what it actually means.

What’s an F1?

An F1 Goldendoodle is a first-generation cross. Mom is a Golden Retriever, dad is a Poodle (or the other way around). Straight 50/50 mix.

F1s are great dogs, but the coats can be unpredictable. Some pups come out more Golden Retriever, with a flatter coat and some shedding. Others lean Poodle, with a curlier coat and very little shedding. You really can’t tell which way it’ll go until they’re older.

So what’s the “b”?

The b stands for backcross. An F1b Goldendoodle has one F1 Goldendoodle parent and one Poodle parent. That puts them at roughly 75% Poodle genetics.

The result? Wavier or curlier coats, much less shedding, and a more consistent look from puppy to puppy.

Why do we breed F1b?

Honestly, it comes down to families and allergies. We get so many calls from people who love Goldendoodles but have someone at home who reacts to dogs. F1b gives us a much better chance of placing a puppy that actually works for those families.

A quick note though: no dog is truly hypoallergenic. The reaction most people have is to proteins in dander and saliva, not just loose fur. But lower-shedding coats do make a real difference for a lot of families, and that’s something we’ve seen firsthand over the years.

Does it change the personality?

Not in our experience. The Goldendoodle sweetness comes through at every generation. Our puppies from Luna and Macie are consistently friendly, curious, and quick to bond with their families. That Golden Retriever warmth is still there, even at 25%.

What about F2 or F2b?

They exist, but we don’t breed them. F2 (two F1 parents together) reintroduces coat unpredictability, which is the whole thing we’re trying to avoid. Most breeders focused on low-shedding, consistent coats stick with F1b. So do we.

So now when you see F1b in a listing, you’ll know exactly what it means: a puppy with strong Poodle coat genetics and all the warmth of a Golden Retriever still shining through.

Questions about our upcoming litters or our specific dogs? We’d love to hear from you.

Puppy Pals Team

Caring For Your Goldendoodle

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Goldendoodle being groomed and cared for

Getting Vaccinated

When and how often does your dog need vaccinations?
See this article for more information on vaccinating your dogs (link coming soon)

Blankets

Blankets are really an optional item for your dog, but in the beginning, you might want to ensure that. We will be sending your puppy home with one of these blankets by Comsmart.

Dog Beds

When should we get our dog a bed?

This can differ depending on the dog, but at Puppy Pals we have found that after the teething stages a dog bed becomes a viable option. During the teething stages, the puppy will most likely chew and potentially destroy the soft material that makes up the dog bed.

If looking for a reccomendation, we do like these types of dog beds:

Collars

When it comes to picking a collar for your dog, it is going to come down to personal preference. Most collars really only give you a small variety of things to choice from when considering your options.

  • Do you want it customized with the Dogs name and contact information?
  • What type of release do you want? We prefer a release that is quick and easy, in the event we need to remove the collar quickly.
  • Construction durability – this can sometimes be hard to determine based on the information provided on Amazon, but I would skim the user reviews to ensure a quality product.
  • Puppy Pals Utah dogs all have inner padding on the collar to make it more comfortable for the dog and ensure it doesn’t irritate your dog.

Do I still need a regular collar if I purchased the gentle leader?

Yes, you will still want both. The Gentle Leader is designed for training, and a standard collar should not be used for training your dog. See this article for more information on the Gentle Leader 7 Things you should have before bringing your puppy home.

Treats

We specifically like these, which we picked up at Costco, but found them available here on Amazon. Costco, has switched to a different package, and we like these containers better than a bag, so we are buying them online now.

Why do we like these Jerky Treats?

We like these, because for training your puppy/dog, you will be going thru a lot of treats, and these treats are soft and can break into smaller pieces really easily. This allows you to make the treats last a long time, while still rewarding your puppy without fear of giving them to many treats.

Here is the link to Costco, and you can see that they are more expensive at Costco now. Buy them here

Nutritonal Supplement

PuppyPals Utah has used the following High-Calorie Nutritional Supplement for our dogs when they are having issues eating, or need the extra calories.

Hair Detangler and Keep Them Smelling Fresh

If you have taken your dog to the groomer, you most likely noticed that they smell really good when they come back. If you are looking to capture a pleasant smell with your dog and ensure they have a soft and tangle-free coat, we recommend using a detangler. We use the following :

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