F1b Mini Bernedoodle Guide: Size, Breeders, Lifespan & More!

F1b Mini Bernedoodles (AKA F1b Mini Bernepoos or F1b Mini Bernese Mountain Poos) are a mixed breed dog, the resulting of breeding a F1 Mini Bernedoodle with a Miniature Poodle. Besides F1 Mini Bernedoodles, F1b Mini Bernedoodles are one of the most popular generations of Mini Bernedoodle as they are hypoallergenic and have curlier coats.

The cryptic letters that denote Mini Bernedoodle 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 Mini Bernedoodle generation for you!

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What Does F1b Mini Bernedoodle Mean?

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

What Is An F1b Mini Bernedoodle?

An F1b Mini Bernedoodle is created by crossing a F1 Mini Bernedoodle with a purebred Miniature Poodle. They are 25% Bernese Mountain Dog and 75% Miniature Poodle.

In comparison to F1 Mini Bernedoodles, F1b Mini Bernedoodles have a much curlier coat due to the higher percentage of Poodle genes. F1b Mini Bernedoodles look slightly more like a Miniature Poodle than a Bernese Mountain Dog however there is so much variation with mixed breed dogs that it is hard to predict exactly what they will look like. F1b Mini Bernedoodles may be leaner and taller than F1 Mini Bernedoodles.

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F1b Mini Bernedoodle Characteristics

F1b Mini Bernedoodle Characteristics
Height	19 to 23 inches (48.26cm to 58.42cm).
Weight	22 to 46 pounds (9.97kg to 20.86kg).
Temperament	Loyal, intelligent, mischievous.
Activity Levels	High.
Exercise Requirements	30 to 60 min per day.
Lifespan	12 to 16 years.
Coat	Wavy or curly single coat.
Eyes	Brown.
Shedding	Low.
Apartment Adaptability	Can live in an apartment if given enough exercise daily. F1b Tiny Bernedoodles are even more suited to apartments.
Good with Children	Yes.

F1b Mini Bernedoodle Size

An F1b Mini Bernedoodle is slightly taller and leaner than an F1 Mini Bernedoodle. F1b Mini Bernedoodles get to 19 to 23 inches (48.26cm to 58.42cm) tall at the shoudler and weighs 22 to 46 pounds (9.97kg to 20.86kg) when fully grown.

F1b Mini Bernedoodle Price

F1b Mini Bernedoodles cost between $3000 and $6000USD. On average, they are more expensive than F1 Mini Bernedoodles as they take multiple generations to create. Additionally, the higher percentage of Miniature Poodle genes makes them more hypoallergenic which is a characteristic highly sought after. A great way to keep up to date with Mini Bernedoodles prices is to regularly check dog breeders advertising websites like PuppySpot.

F1b Mini Bernedoodle Breeders

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F1b Mini Bernedoodle Temperament

F1b Mini Bernedoodles have a temperament which is more like a Miniature Poodle as Poodle genes are dominant. F1b Mini Bernedoodles are often described as being loyal, intelligent, mischievous and also loving which makes them a great addition to the family. F1b Mini Bernedoodles are less likely to be stubborn than F1 as they have less Bernese Mountain Dog genes. This makes them slightly easier to train.

F1b Mini Bernedoodle Lifespan

F1b Mini Bernedoodles have a lifespan of 12 to 16 years. F1b Mini Bernedoodles may live longer than F1 Mini Bernedoodles as they have a higher percentage of Poodle genes and Poodles generally live longer than Bernese Mountain Dogs.

F1b Mini Bernedoodle Shedding

Do F1b Mini Bernedoodles Shed?

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

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.

Are F1b Mini Bernedoodles Hypoallergenic?

F1b Mini Bernedoodles are hypoallergenic as they don’t release much dander (dead skin cells) into their immediate environment when they shed. F1b Mini Bernedoodles are more hypoallergenic than F1 Mini Bernedoodles as they are cross-backed to a Poodle which is a more hypoallergenic breed than the Bernese Mountain Dog.

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F1b Mini Bernedoodle Coat Colors

Tricolor F1b Mini Bernedoodle

Tri-color F1b Mini Bernedoodles have a coat that features black, white and tan however it can be a combination of any other three colors such as apricot, brown, red, cream, sable, black, tan or white. Tri-color Mini Bernedoodles are the most popular coat color of the breed. This coat pattern originated from the Bernese Mountain Dog.

Black & White F1b Mini Bernedoodle

Black and White F1b Mini Bernedoodles have a solid black coat with white patches on their chest, muzzle, head and paws. If they have white patches on their paws it looks like they are wearing boots or socks. Black and White Mini Bernedoodles are quite common.

Black F1b Mini Bernedoodle

In general Black Bernedoodles are rare however they are much more common in back-cross generations such as F1b Bernedoodles. For a Bernedoodle to have a solid black coat they need to inherit the recessive gene both the Poodle and the Bernese Mountain Dog. Some Black Bernedoodles may have white spots underneath their paws. On average only one puppy out of the litter would be solid black.

F1b Mini Bernedoodle Haircuts

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

Puppy Cut
Teddy Bear Cut
Poodle Cut
Lamb Cut
Summer Cut

Generation Comparisons

F1 vs F1b Mini Bernedoodle

F1 Mini Bernedoodles are first generation while F1b Mini Bernedoodles are the first back-cross generation. F1b Mini Bernedoodles are created by breeding an F1 Mini Bernedoodle with a Miniature Poodle while an F1 Mini Bernedoodle is created by breeding a Bernese Mountain Dog with a Miniature Poodle.

The main difference between an F1 and an F1b Mini Bernedoodle is the genetic makeup. An F1b Mini Bernedoodle is 25% Bernese Mountain Dog and 75% MIniature Poodle while an F1 Mini Bernedoodle is 50% Bernese Mountain Dog and 50% Miniature Poodle.

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

	F1 Mini Bernedoodle	F1b Mini Bernedoodle
Genetic Makeup	50 % Bernese Mountain Dog + 50% Miniature Poodle	25% Bernese Mountain Dog + 75% Miniature Poodle

F1b Mini Bernedoodle Pros & Cons

Pros	Cons
F1b Mini Bernedoodles are more hypoallergenic than F1 Mini Bernedoodles.	Even though F1b Mini Bernedoodles are classified as hypoallergenic they can still shed.
F1b Mini Bernedoodles are very friendly and sociable.	F1b Mini Bernedoodles are very expensive as they are a designer dog breed.
F1b Mini Bernedoodles are smaller than the Standard Bernedoodle which makes it more suited to city living.	F1b Mini Bernedoodles have to be groomed regularly which can be very expensive.