F1b Mini Goldendoodle Guide: Size, Price, Temperament etc.

F1b Mini Goldendoodles (AKA F1b Mini Groodles) are a designer dog breed, the result of breeding a F1 Mini Goldendoodle with a Miniature Poodle. Their friendly and playful nature paired with their small size which is suited to apartment living makes them highly sought after, fetching high prices!

If you are interested in F1b Mini Goldendoodles keep reading this article to find out the all the answers to your questions about this dog breed!

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Written by Sophie Hamilton
Reviewed & Fact Checked by Dr. Deepshikha Singh (B. V. Sc. & A.H)

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What Does F1b Mini Goldendoodle Mean?

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

What Is An F1b Mini Goldendoodle?

An F1b Mini Goldendoodle is created by crossing a F1 Mini Goldendoodle with a purebred Miniature Poodle. They are 25% Golden Retriever and 75% Miniature Poodle.

What Is A Micro Mini F1b Goldendoodle?

Micro Mini F1b Goldendoodles are not the same as F1b Mini Goldendoodles. Micro Mini Goldendoodles are the smallest Goldendoodle size. They created by breeding two extremely small Toy Goldendoodles together or two Teacup Goldendoodles together and then back-crossing with a Teacup Poodle. Micro Mini F1b Goldendoodles are 25% Golden Retriever and 75% Teacup Poodle. Be aware that they are often unethically bred and face many health issues.

What Do You Breed A F1b Mini Goldendoodle With?

F1b Mini Goldendoodles are bred with Miniature Poodles and F1 Mini Goldendoodles. Breeders take a F1 Mini Goldendoodle which was created by breeding a Golden Retriever with a Miniature Poodle and cross it back with a Miniature Poodle again.

What Is The Difference Between F1 and F1b Mini Goldendoodles?

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

F1b Mini Goldendoodle Characteristics

F1b Mini Goldendoodle Characteristics
Size	15.5 to 17.5 inches (39.4cm to 44.5cm).
Weight	15 to 35 pounds (6.8kg to 15.9kg).
Temperament	Easy going, calm, friendly.
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.
Good with Children	Yes.

F1b Mini Goldendoodle Size

How Big Is An F1b Mini Goldendoodle?

A Mini F1b Goldendoodle gets to 15.5 to 17.5 inches (39.4cm to 44.5cm) tall at the shoulder. They weigh between 15 and 35 pounds (6.8kg to 15.9kg) when fully grown. They are slightly leaner and taller than F1 Mini Goldendoodles.

How Much Does A F1b Mini Goldendoodle Weigh?

F1b Mini Goldendoodles weigh between 15 and 35 pounds (6.8kg to 15.9kg).

How Tall Do F1b Mini Goldendoodles Get?

F1b Mini Goldendoodles get to 15.5 to 17.5 inches (39.4cm to 44.5cm) tall at the shoulder. They are slightly taller than F1 Mini Goldendoodles as they have a higher percentage of Poodle genes. Poodles are a tall breed.

When Do F1b Mini Goldendoodles Stop Growing?

F1b Mini Goldendoodles usually stop growing between 11 and 13 months of age. At approximately 4 months of age F1b Mini Goldendoodle puppies are about half their adult weight.

Once your puppy is fully grown you’ll need to start investing in dog products that you’ll keep for their whole life such as:

A full size dog crate so they have their own cozy den to sleep in – consider a dog crate pad to make it that much comfier!
An adult sized dog raincoat to keep them dry during wet weather
An adult sized dog life jacket to help with swimming in lakes and oceans
An adult sized dog jacket for cold winter weather
A dog cooling vest if you live in a hot climate
High quality no-pull dog harness to reduce stress on their neck while walking
And other similar products

What Size Crate For A F1b Mini Goldendoodle?

To get the perfect crate size, measure the length of your F1b Mini Goldendoodle from their nose to the base of their tail, then add 2 or 3 inches to get their crate measurements.

We recommended the Diggs Revol Dog Crate (pictured below) as it is a high quality crate that is made to baby industry standards.

Find Out The Current Price On Digg’s Here

F1b Mini Goldendoodle Price

How Much Is A F1b Mini Goldendoodle?

F1b Mini Goldendoodles sell for $2500USD to $4200USD. They are one of the most popular Goldendoodle genetic makeups which is one of the reasons why they are quite expensive.

F1b Mini Goldendoodles are also more expensive than F1 Mini Goldendoodles as the breeding process is more involved. They are also in higher demand than F1 Mini Goldendoodles as they shed less and are more hypoallergenic.

A great way to keep up to date on current F1b Goldendoodle prices is to regularly check out reputable dog breeder websites like PuppySpot!

F1b Mini Goldendoodle Breeders

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F1b Mini Goldendoodle Temperament

F1b Mini Goldendoodles are highly excitable dogs by nature. They love spending time around people and other animals alike and are so affectionate and gentle. F1b Mini 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.

F1b Mini Goldendoodle Lifespan

How Long Do F1b Mini Goldendoodles Live?

F1b Mini Goldendoodles have a lifespan of 12 to 16 years. They have one of the longest lifespans of all Goldendoodle sizes and generations as they are a small breed yet not so small that they suffer from size related health issues like Teacup Goldendoodles.

As Miniature Poodles generally live longer than Golden Retrievers, F1b Mini Goldendoodles may live longer than F1 Mini Goldendoodles. They are more likely to live to the higher end of their lifespan range.

F1b Mini Goldendoodle Shedding

Do F1b Mini Goldendoodles Shed?

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

Are F1b Mini Goldendoodles Hypoallergenic?

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

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You can make your dog even more hypoallergenic by keeping up a good grooming routine as it will stop them from releasing allergens into your home.

Your dog’s grooming routine should include both brushing and bathing. A brush down with a slicker brush every other day is ideal to remove any loose hairs. As for washing, a bath with a gentle dog shampoo every 3 months will remove dead skin cells, dirt and debris.

This may not seem that often but you don’t want to over wash your dog otherwise their coat will dry out which will only cause flaky skin which is an allergy irritant.

F1b Mini Goldendoodle Coat Colors

White F1b Mini Goldendoodle

F1b Mini Goldendoodles are hardly ever pure white. Their coats are usually off-white and are sometimes called English Cream F1b Mini Goldendoodles. White F1b Mini Goldendoodles are often mistaken for Mini Labradoodles because they are so light in color. You can read our full White Goldendoodle guide here.

Red F1b Mini Goldendoodle

Red F1b Mini 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. F1b Mini Goldendoodles with lighter red coats are usually called Apricot F1b Mini Goldendoodles. You can read our full Red Goldendoodle guide here!

Apricot F1b Mini Goldendoodle

Apricot F1b Mini Goldendoodles have very light red coats with a peachy tone. They are somewhere between a light red and a cream. Only the Miniature Poodle carries the genes for an apricot coat so Apricot F1b Mini Goldendoodles are usually created by breeding an Apricot or Red Miniature Poodle with a light Golden Retriever and then back-crossing with an Apricot or Red Miniature Poodle. You can read our full Apricot Goldendoodle guide here!

Black F1b Mini Goldendoodle

Black F1b Mini 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 F1b Mini Goldendoodles. Mini Goldendoodles can only be this color if they inherit it from the Poodle as purebred Golden Retrievers are never black so it’s much more common to find them in F1b generations. You can read our full Black Goldendoodle guide here!

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F1b Mini Goldendoodle Haircuts

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

Puppy Cut
Teddy Bear Cut
Poodle Cut
Lamb Cut
Summer Cut

Generation Comparisons

F1b vs F1 Mini Goldendoodle

The main difference between an F1b and F1 Mini Goldendoodle is the percentage make up of Golden Retriever to Miniature Poodle. F1 Mini Goldendoodles are 50% Miniature Poodle and 50% Golden Retriever while F1b Goldendoodles are 75% Miniature Poodle and 25% Golden Retriever. This means that F1b Mini Goldendoodles have curlier, more hypoallergenic coats and usually have a leaner, taller build.

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

F1b vs F1bb Mini Goldendoodle

The main difference between an F1b and F1bb Mini Goldendoodle is the percentage make up of Golden Retriever to Miniature Poodle. An F1bb Mini Goldendoodle is a cross between an F1b Mini Goldendoodle and a purebred Miniature Poodle. They are 12.5% Golden Retriever and 87.5% Miniature Poodle. An F1b Mini Goldendoodle is a cross between a F1 Mini Goldendoodle and a purebred Miniature Poodle. They are 75% Miniature Poodle and 25% Golden Retriever.

	F1b Mini Goldendoodle	F1bb Mini Goldendoodle
Genetic Makeup	75% Miniature Poodle + 25% Golden Retriever	87.5% Miniature Poodle + 12.5% Golden Retriever

F1b vs F2 Mini Goldendoodle

An F1b Mini Goldendoodle is the first back-cross generation of Mini Goldendoodle while an F2 Mini Goldendoodle is the second generation. F2 Mini Goldendoodles are created by breeding two F1 Mini Goldendoodles together while an F1b Mini Goldendoodle is created by breeding an F1 Mini Goldendoodle with a Miniature Poodle.

	F1b Mini Goldendoodle	F2 Mini Goldendoodle
Genetic Makeup	75% Miniature Poodle + 25% Golden Retriever	50% Miniature Poodle + 50% Golden Retriever

F1b vs F2b Mini Goldendoodle

An F1b Mini Goldendoodle is the first back-cross generation of Mini Goldendoodle while an F2b Mini Goldendoodle is the second back-cross generation. An F2b Mini Goldendoodle is created by crossing an F2 Mini Goldendoodle with a purebred Miniature Poodle. On the other hand, a F1b Mini Goldendoodle is a cross between a F1 Mini Goldendoodle and a purebred Miniature Poodle. Both F1b and F2b Mini Goldendoodles are 75% Miniature Poodle and 25% Golden Retriever.

	F1b Mini Goldendoodle	F2b Mini Goldendoodle
Genetic Makeup	75% Miniature Poodle + 25% Golden Retriever	75% Miniature Poodle + 25% Golden Retriever

Male vs Female F1b Mini Goldendoodle

Male F1b Mini Goldendoodles are usually calmer and more laid back than Female F1b Mini Goldendoodles. This is especially the case for neutered Male F1b Mini Goldendoodles. Female F1b Mini Goldendoodles are usually more on edge than Male F1b Mini Goldendoodles.

F1b Mini Goldendoodle Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
F1b Mini Goldendoodles are more hypoallergenic than F1 Mini Goldendoodles.	F1b Mini Goldendoodles can become destructive if they do not get enough exercise each day or if they get bored.
F1b Mini Goldendoodles shed less than F1 Mini Goldendoodles.	F1b Mini Goldendoodles can get separation anxiety and be ‘velcro’ dogs.
F1b Mini Goldendoodles are companions dogs that have unconditional love for their owners.	F1b Mini Goldendoodles require regular grooming which can get expensive.