F1 Goldendoodle Guide: Size, Price, Shedding & More!

F1 Goldendoodles (AKA F1 Groodles) are a designer dog breed, the result of breeding a purebred Golden Retriever with a Poodle. Their friendly and playful nature paired with their teddy bear appearance and low shedding nature makes them highly sought after, fetching high prices!

If you are interested in F1 Goldendoodles keep reading this article to find out the all the answers to your questions about this generation!

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What Does F1 Goldendoodle Mean?

The “F” in F1 Goldendoodle means “filial” and the “1” means first generation. “Filial” is simply a way to denote generation. If a Goldendoodle is F1, it means that it is a first generation puppy – the result of crossing a purebred Golden Retriever with a Poodle.

What Is An F1 Goldendoodle?

An F1 Goldendoodle is the first generation of the breed created by crossing a purebred Golden Retriever with either a purebred Toy, Miniature or Standard Poodle. An F1 Goldendoodle is 50% Golden Retriever and 50% Poodle.

What Is A Standard F1 Goldendoodle?

An F1 Standard Goldendoodle is the first generation of the breed created by crossing a purebred Golden Retriever with a Standard Poodle. An F1 Standard Goldendoodle is 50% Golden Retriever and 50% Standard Poodle.

What Is An F1 Mini Goldendoodle?

An F1 Mini Goldendoodle is the first generation of the breed created by crossing a purebred Golden Retriever with a Miniature Poodle. An F1 Mini Goldendoodle is 50% Golden Retriever and 50% Miniature Poodle.

What Does An F1 Goldendoodle Look Like?

F1 Goldendoodles look like a fluffy teddy bears because of their soft coats, dark brown eyes and black noses. They may either look more like a Golden Retriever or a Poodle and their appearance can be unpredictable at times as they are the first cross.

As for the coats of F1 Goldendoodles, they can either be wavy, curly or straight but in more cases than not will be wavy. You are much more likely to find curly coats in cross-back generations such as F1b, F1bb or F2b while you are more likely to find straight coats in reverse back-cross generations. This is because reverse generations are bred back to the Golden Retriever rather than the Poodle.

What Is The Difference Between an F1 Goldendoodle and an F1b Goldendoodle?

The main difference between an F1 and an F1b Goldendoodle is the genetic makeup. F1 Goldendoodles are 50% Golden Retriever and 50% Poodle as they are created by crossing a Poodle with a Golden Retriever. Alternatively, F1b Goldendoodles are 25% Golden Retriever and 75% Poodle as they are created by crossing an F1 Goldendoodle with a Poodle. F1b Goldendoodles are usually leaner and taller than F1 Goldendoodles and have curlier coats.

F1 Goldendoodle Characteristics

F1 Goldendoodle Characteristics
Height	Depends on size (Teacup, Toy, Mini, Medium or Standard Goldendoodle)
Weight	Depends on size (Teacup, Toy, Mini, Medium or Standard Goldendoodle)
Temperament	Easy going, calm, friendly.
Activity Levels	High.
Exercise Requirements	30 to 60 min per day.
Lifespan	10 to 15
Coat	Wavy or curly single coat.
Eyes	Brown.
Shedding	Low.
Apartment Adaptability	Depends on their size and how much exercise they are given each day.
Good with Children	Yes.

F1 Goldendoodle Size

F1 Goldendoodles come in many different sizes depending on the size of Poodle the Golden Retriever was originally bred with – either a Toy, Mini or Standard Poodle. You can read our in-depth Goldendoodle size guide here.

Teacup F1 Goldendoodle

It is extremely unlikely to find Teacup sized F1 Goldendoodles as Teacup Goldendoodles are usually a multigenerational breed. They are created by breeding two extremely small Toy Goldendoodles together so are usually seen in F2 generations or later.

If you did find a F1 Teacup Goldendoodle it would be 8 to 13 inches (20.3cm to 33cm) tall at the shoulder and weigh between 7 and 10 pounds (3.2kg to 4.5kg).

Toy F1 Goldendoodle

Toy F1 Goldendoodles get to a height of 10 to 16 inches (25.4cm to 40.6cm) at the shoulder and weigh between 10 and 25 pounds (4.5kg to 11.3kg) when full grown.

Mini F1 Goldendoodle

Mini F1 Goldendoodle get to 15 to 17 inches (38.1cm to 43.2cm) tall at the shoulder and weigh between 15 and 35 pounds (6.8kg to 15.9kg) when fully grown.

Medium F1 Goldendoodle

Medium F1 Goldendoodles get to 17 to 20 inches (43.2cm to 50.8cm) tall at the shoulder and weigh between 35 and 50 pounds (15.9kg to 22.7kg) when fully grown.

Standard F1 Goldendoodle

Standard F1 Goldendoodles get to a height of 20 to 26 inches (50.8cm to 66cm) tall at the shoulder and weigh between 50 and 90 pounds (22.7kg to 40.8kg) when fully grown.

F1 Goldendoodle Price

F1 Goldendoodles usually cost between $1800USD and $4000USD. There are many factors that influence the price of F1 Goldendoodles including their size, coat color, the breeder’s location and reputation as well as the age of the dog.

F1 Goldendoodle Shedding

Do F1 Goldendoodles Shed?

F1 Goldendoodles are classified as light to non-shedders. They only drop a little bit of hair here and there throughout the year and do not go through heavy seasonal shedding like other breeds.

The best way to reduce the amount that your dog sheds is to regularly brush them. Slicker brushes are great for dogs with single coats and deshedding tools are great for dogs with double coats.

It is important to realise that there is no such thing as a totally non-shedding dog and that Goldendoodles along with other Poodle mixes are the closest to this definition.

Are F1 Goldendoodles Hypoallergenic?

F1 Goldendoodles are hypoallergenic as they are a low shedding breed and therefore do not release much allergy inducing dander into their surroundings. That being said, there are other generations of Goldendoodle that are more hypoallergenic than F1 Goldendoodles.

For example, F1b Goldendoodles are usually more hypoallergenic as they have a higher percentage of Poodle genes than F1 Goldendoodles. The same goes with F1bb and F2b Goldendoodles. This is because Poodles are hypoallergenic while Golden Retrievers are not.

F1 Goldendoodle Lifespan

On average, F1 Goldendoodles live for 10 to 15 years however this depends on the size of the breed. Generally, the F1 generation is the healthiest as it is the first cross – the result of breeding a purebred Golden Retriever with a Poodle.

F1 Goldendoodle Temperament

F1 Goldendoodles are highly excitable dogs by nature. They love spending time around people and other animals alike and are so affectionate and gentle. F1 Goldendoodles are keen to please which makes them pretty easy to train. They are also relatively easy to care for. The only real complaint of owners is the constant grooming requirements of Goldendoodles.

F1 Goldendoodle Coat Colors

There are many coat colors that first generation Goldendoodle can come in however some are much rarer than others. Black, chocolate and pure-white coats are possible in first generation Goldendoodles however they are much rarer than common coat colors like red, apricot and english cream.

Black F1 Goldendoodle

Black F1 Goldendoodles feature a solid black coat. They may have small white patches over their body like on their chest or paws however these as technically Black and White Goldendoodles. F1 Goldendoodles can only be this color if they inherit it from the Poodle as purebred Golden Retrievers are never black. They are therefore more commonly found in back-cross generations such as an F1b, F1bb or F2b Goldendoodle.

English Cream F1 Goldendoodle

English Cream F1 Goldendoodles have an off-white coat. Some English Cream Goldendoodles have black noses while others have light brown or beige noses. English Cream F1 Goldendoodles are often mistaken for Labradoodles because they are so light in color. It is not a rare coat color as they can inherit it from either the Poodle or the Golden Retriever.

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Red F1 Goldendoodle

Red F1 Goldendoodles come in a variety of shades from light red to dark red. Their coats can be anywhere from a reddish cream to a rusty brown color. F1 Goldendoodles with lighter red coats are usually called Apricot Goldendoodles.

Red F1 Goldendoodles are quite common. Red is a dominant Poodle gene so it’s likely that many of the puppies in the litter will inherit this coat color.

F1 Goldendoodle Coat Types

There are three main coat types F1 Goldendoodles can have: wavy, curly or straight hair. Wavy coats are the most common for F1 Goldendoodles and curly coats are the next most common. Very curly coats are generally seen in cross back generations such as F1b or F1bb Goldendoodles as they have a higher percentage of Poodle genes. Straight coats are pretty rare for F1 Goldendoodles as they are usually seen in reverse Goldendoodle generations where the Goldendoodle has been bred back to a Golden Retriever instead of a Poodle.

F1 Goldendoodle Haircuts

There are many different haircuts that you can give a F1 Goldendoodle. Some popular ones include:

Teddy Bear Cut
Puppy Cut
Summer Cut
Lamb Cut

Generation Comparisons

F1 vs F1b Goldendoodle

F1 Goldendoodles are first generation while F1b Goldendoodles are the first back-cross generation. F1b Goldendoodles are created by breeding an F1 Goldendoodle with a Poodle while an F1 Goldendoodle is created by breeding a Golden Retriever with a Poodle.

The main difference between an F1 and an F1b Goldendoodle is the genetic makeup. An F1b Goldendoodle is 25% Golden Retriever and 75% Poodle while an F1 Goldendoodle is 50% Golden Retriever and 50% Poodle.

F1b Goldendoodles are generally taller and leaner than F1 Goldendoodles. They may also have more hypoallergenic and curlier coats than F1 Goldendoodles. F1b Goldendoodles are also usually more expensive than F1b Goldendoodles as the breeding process takes longer.

	F1 Goldendoodle	F1b Goldendoodle
Genetic Makeup	50% Golden Retriever + 50% Poodle	25% Golden Retriever + 75% Poodle

F1 vs F1bb Goldendoodle

F1 Goldendoodles are first generation while F1bb Goldendoodles are the first double back-cross generation. An F1bb Goldendoodle is a cross between an F1b Goldendoodle and a purebred Poodle while an F1 Goldendoodle is created by breeding a Golden Retriever with a Poodle.

An F1bb Goldendoodle is mainly Poodle with a genetic makeup of 12.5% Golden Retriever and 87.5% Poodle. On the other hand, an F1 Goldendoodle is 50% Golden Retriever and 50% Poodle.

F1bb Goldendoodles are even taller and leaner than F1b Goldendoodles. They also have even curlier coats than F1b Goldendoodles. F1bb Goldendoodles are also usually even more expensive than F1b and F1 Goldendoodles.

	F1 Goldendoodle	F1bb Goldendoodle
Genetic Makeup	50% Golden Retriever + 50% Poodle	12.5% Golden Retriever and 87.5% Poodle.

F1 vs F2 Goldendoodle

F1 Goldendoodles are first generation while F2 Goldendoodles are second generation. F1 Goldendoodles are created by breeding a Golden Retriever with a Poodle while an F2 Goldendoodle is created by breeding an F1 Goldendoodle with another F1 Goldendoodle. Both generations have the same genetic makeup of 50% Golden Retriever and 50% Poodle.

F1 Goldendoodles are said to have more hybrid vigour than F2 Goldendoodles as they are the first time the breed has been created. That being said, F1 Goldendoodles are less predictable in terms of physical traits and temperament compared to F2 Goldendoodles. It can be a bit of a gamble as to whether an F1 Goldendoodle will look more like a Poodle or more like a Golden Retriever while it is easy to predict the appearance of an F2 Goldendoodle by looking at their parents.

Generally, F2 Goldendoodles are a bit more expensive than F1 Goldendoodles. This is mainly because the breeding process takes longer and also because the appearance of the puppies is more predictable. Besides, the above discussed points, there isn’t much difference between an F1 and F2 Goldendoodle.

	F1 Goldendoodle	F2 Goldendoodle
Genetic Makeup	50% Golden Retriever + 50% Poodle	50% Golden Retriever + 50% Poodle

F1 Goldendoodle Pros & Cons

F1 Goldendoodle Pros	F1 Goldendoodle Cons
F1 Goldendoodles are companions dogs that have unconditional love for their owners.	Appearance of an F1 Goldendoodle is not as predictable as later generations.
F1 Goldendoodles are considered to be a low shedding and hypoallergenic breed.	Back-cross generations of Goldendoodle are usually more hypoallergenic and shed less than F1 Goldendoodles.
Smaller sizes of F1 Goldendoodle (e.g. Toy or Mini) are quite suited to apartment or city living.	Black, chocolate and white coats are quite rare for F1 Goldendoodles.
F1 is the most common Goldendoodle generation so it is very easy to find F1 puppies.	F1 Goldendoodles can become destructive if they do not get enough exercise each day or if they get bored.