F1b Aussiedoodle Guide: Temperament, Price, Size & More!

F1b Aussiedoodles (AKA F1b Aussiepoos) are a mixed breed dog, the resulting of breeding a F1 Aussiedoodle with a Poodle. Besides F1 Aussiedoodles, F1b Aussiedoodles are one of the most popular generations as they are hypoallergenic and have curlier coats.

The cryptic letters that denote Aussiedoodle generations can become quite confusing so that is why in this article we will break down what exactly “F1b” means so you can decide if this is the right Aussiedoodle generation for you!

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What Does F1b Aussiedoodle Mean?

The “F” in F1b Aussiedoodle means “filial”, the “1” means first generation and the “b” means back-cross. An F1b Aussiedoodle is the first back-cross generation of the breed. Back-cross means that the dog has been bred back to a purebred Poodle.

What Is An F1b Aussiedoodle?

An F1b Aussiedoodle is created by crossing an F1 Aussiedoodle with a purebred Poodle that is either Toy, Miniature or Standard sized. The resulting dog is 25% Australian Shepherd and 75% Poodle.

What Is An F1b Mini Aussiedoodle?

A Mini F1b Aussiedoodle is created by crossing a Mini F1 Aussiedoodle with a purebred Miniature Poodle. They are 25% Australian Shepherd and 75% Miniature Poodle.

F1b Aussiedoodle Characteristics

F1b Aussiedoodle Characteristics
Height	Depends on size (Toy, Mini or Standard Aussiedoodle)
Weight	Depends on size (Toy, Mini or Standard Aussiedoodle)
Temperament	Affectionate, playful and loyal.
Activity Levels	Moderate.
Exercise Requirements	30 to 60 min per day.
Lifespan	12 to 15 years.
Coat	Wavy or curly single coat.
Eyes	Brown or green.
Shedding	Low.
Apartment Adaptability	Can live in an apartment if given enough exercise daily.
Good with Children	Yes.

F1b Aussiedoodle Temperament

F1b Aussiedoodles have a loyal and affectionate temperament. They love to spend quality time with their family whether that is snuggling up on the lounge or playing at the dog park. They are very playful and also intelligent which is why they enjoy learning new tricks and training sessions with their owners.

As they are more Poodle than Australian Shepherd, sometimes their temperament and personality is more like a Poodle than an Aussie. However, there are many other factors that influence temperament besides genetics such as environment.

F1b Aussiedoodle Price

F1b Aussiedoodles cost between $2000USD and $4000USD. They are more expensive than F1 Aussiedoodles as they have been crossed back to the Poodle meaning they are more hypoallergenic and shed less. The breeding process takes longer and is more involved which is another reason why they are more expensive.

F1b Aussiedoodle Size

The size of an F1b Aussiedoodle depends upon the size of Poodle that the F1 Aussiedoodle was bred with as well as the size of Poodle the F1 Aussiedoodle was cross-backed to. It can be hard to predict the size of an F1b Aussiedoodle but they generally follow the same weight range of the F1 Aussiedoodles except with a slightly leaner and taller build.

F1b Toy Aussiedoodle

A Toy F1b Aussiedoodle reaches a height of 10 inches or less (under 25.4cm) at the shoulder and weighs between 10 and 15 pounds (4.5kg to 6.8kg). They are the smallest Aussiedoodle size.

F1b Mini Aussiedoodle

A Mini F1b Aussiedoodle gets to a height of 10 to 15 inches (25.4cm to 38.1cm) at the shoulder and weighs between 15 and 45 pounds (6.8kg to 20.4kg).

F1b Standard Aussiedoodle

A Standard F1b Aussiedoodle gets to a height of 15 to 25 inches (25.4cm to 38.1cm) at the shoulder. They weigh between 45 and 70 pounds (20.4kg to 31.8kg). They are the largest and most common Aussiedoodle size.

F1b Aussiedoodle Shedding

Are F1b Aussiedoodles Hypoallergenic?

Yes, F1b Aussiedoodles are hypoallergenic as they don’t release much dander (dead skin cells) into their immediate environment when they shed. F1b Aussiedoodles are more hypoallergenic than F1 Aussiedoodles as they are cross-backed to a Poodle which is a more hypoallergenic breed than the Australian Shepherd.

Do F1b Aussiedoodles Shed?

F1b Aussiedoodles are classified as light to non-shedders and shed even less than F1 Aussiedoodles. F1b Aussiedoodles like other cross-back generations of the breed shed less than F1 Aussiedoodles as they have a higher percentage of Poodle genes.

f1b aussiedoodle in a car — F1b Aussiedoodle via @mamadog_millie

F1b Aussiedoodle Life Expectancy

F1b Aussiedoodles have a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years. Both the Poodle and the Australian Shepherd have similar lifespans of 12 to 15 years and 13 to 15 years respectively so having a higher percentage of Poodle genes does not greatly affect their life expectancy. In general, mixed breed dogs such as Aussiedoodles are thought to be healthier than their purebred parents and therefore may have longer lifespans.

Reverse F1b Aussiedoodle

What Is A Reverse F1b Aussiedoodle?

A Reverse F1b Aussiedoodle is a first cross-back generation that is similar to a F1b Aussiedoodle except an F1 Aussiedoodle is crossed back to a purebred Australian Shepherd instead of a Poodle. They are 75% Australian and 25% Poodle.

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F1b Reverse Aussiedoodle get their name because they are the opposite of the standard F1b Aussiedoodle that is 75% Poodle and 25% Australian Shepherd.

Reverse F1b Aussiedoodles are not very common. You are more likely to find reverse generations in dog breeds like Sheepadoodles and Bernedoodles.

F1b Aussiedoodle Coat Colors

Blue Merle F1b Aussiedoodle

A Blue Merle F1b Aussiedoodle has a blue, grey, white and tan coat in a distinct mottled pattern. They would have originally had a solid grey coat but the merle gene diluted it into mottled patches. The merle gene also affects eye color and skin pigmentation on the nose and paws. This means that Merle Aussiedoodles often have very light eye colors such as blue and often have pink patches on their nose and paws.

Red Merle F1b Aussiedoodle

Red Merle F1b Aussiedoodles look similar to Blue Merle F1b Aussiedoodles except they originally had a red (liver) base coat instead of a black one. Red Merle F1b Aussiedoodles feature a mottled coat with red, copper, beige and white patches. The gene may result in them having blue eyes and areas of their skin that lacks pigmentation.

Black F1b Aussiedoodle

Black F1b Aussiedoodles feature a solid black coat with a black nose and dark eyes. They may also feature small white patches on their chest or paws. Breeders achieve the black coat by breeding a Black Poodle with a Black Aussiedoodle.

Black and White F1b Aussiedoodle

Most Black F1b Aussiedoodles are not truly Black as they feature small white patches on their coats. In reality, they are Black and White F1b Aussiedoodles however most breeders refer to them as Black F1b Aussiedoodles for short. Black and White F1b Aussiedoodles have a black base coat and feature white patches on their chest, paws, legs, tips of their tails and muzzle.

blue merle f1b aussiedoodle — Blue Merle F1b Aussiedoodle via @zoe.z.aussiedoodle

F1b Aussiedoodle Haircuts

There are many different haircut styles that you can give your F1b Aussiedoodle. Some popular ones include:

Puppy Cut
Teddy Bear Cut
Poodle Cut
Lamb Cut
Summer Cut

Generation Comparisons

What Is The Difference Between F1 and F1b Aussiedoodles?

The main difference between an F1 and F1b Aussiedoodle is the percentage make up of Australian Shepherd to Poodle in each breed. F1 Aussiedoodles are 50% Poodle and 50% Australian Shepherd while F1b Aussiedoodles are 75% Poodle and 25% Australian Shepherd. This means that F1b Aussiedoodles have curlier, more hypoallergenic coats and usually have a leaner, taller build.

	F1 Aussiedoodle	F1b Aussiedoodle
Genetic Makeup	50% Australian Shepherd & 50% Poodle	25% Australian Shepherd & 75% Poodle

What Is The Difference Between F1b and F1bb Aussiedoodles?

An F1b Aussiedoodle is the first back-cross generation of Aussiedoodle while an F1bb is the first double back-cross generation of Aussiedoodle. An F1b Aussiedoodle is a cross between a F1 Aussiedoodle and a purebred Poodle while an F1bb Aussiedoodle is a cross between an F1b Aussiedoodle and a purebred Poodle. F1b Aussiedoodles are 75% Poodle and 25% Australian Shepherd while F1bb Aussiedoodles are 12.5% Australian Shepherd and 87.5% Poodle.

	F1b Aussiedoodle	F1bb Aussiedoodle
Genetic Makeup	25% Australian Shepherd & 75% Poodle	12.5% Australian Shepherd and 87.5% Poodle.

F1b Aussiedoodle Pros & Cons

Pros	Cons
F1b Aussiedoodles shed less than F1 Aussiedoodles.	F1b Aussiedoodles are usually more expensive than F1 Aussiedoodles.
F1b Aussiedoodles are more hypoallergenic than F1 Aussiedoodles.	F1b Aussiedoodles are a high energy dog and needs lots of exercise.
F1b Aussiedoodles have a curlier coat than F1 Aussiedoodles.	F1b Aussiedoodles require regular grooming which can get expensive.
F1b Aussiedoodles have very pleasant temperaments.	F1b Aussiedoodles can get bored easily and become destructive if not given enough exercise/mental stimulation each day.