F2b Mini Goldendoodle Guide: Full Grown, Price, Size & More!

F2b Mini Goldendoodles (AKA F2b Mini Groodles) are a designer dog breed, the result of breeding a F2 Mini Goldendoodle with a Miniature Poodle or and F1 Mini Goldendoodle with an F1b Mini Goldendoodle. Their friendly and playful nature paired with their teddy bear appearance and hypoallergenic coat makes them highly sought after, fetching high prices!

If you are interested in F2b Mini Goldendoodles keep reading this article to find out the all the answers to your questions about this dog breed!

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What Is An F2b Mini Goldendoodle?

The “F” in F2b Mini Goldendoodle means “filial”, the “2” means second generation and the “b” means back-cross. An F2b Mini Goldendoodle is the second back-cross generation of the breed. Back-cross means that the dog has been bred back to a purebred Miniature Poodle.

What Does F2b Mini Goldendoodle Mean?

There are two ways that F2b Mini Goldendoodles can be bred.

Most F2b Mini Goldendoodles are created by crossing an F2 Mini Goldendoodle with a purebred Miniature Poodle. The resulting dog is 25% Golden Retriever and 75% Miniature Poodle.

However, F2b Goldendoodles can also be created by crossing an F1 Mini Goldendoodle with an F1b Mini Goldendoodle. These F2b Goldendoodles are 37.5% Golden Retriever and 62.5% Miniature Poodle.

What Does An F2b Mini Goldendoodle Look Like?

F2b Mini Goldendoodles look more like Miniature Poodles than Golden Retrievers as they have a higher percentage of Poodle genes. They are taller and leaner than the average Mini Goldendoodle and also have even curlier coats than the average Mini Goldendoodle. Their coats are usually composed of very shaggy and crimped hair while most other Mini Goldendoodles have loose waves. F2b Mini Goldendoodles can come in many different colors such as red, apricot, chocolate, black and merle.

F2b Mini Goldendoodle Characteristics

F2b Mini Goldendoodle Characteristics
Height	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	Shaggy or curly single coat.
Eyes	Brown.
Shedding	Low.
Apartment Adaptability	Can live in an apartment if given enough exercise daily.
Good with Children	Yes.

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F2b Mini Goldendoodle Price

F2b Mini Goldendoodles cost between $2500USD to $4500USD. There are many factors that influence the price of F2b Mini Goldendoodles including their coat color, the breeder’s location and reputation as well as the age of the dog. You can compare the prices of all the Goldendoodle generations by reading our Goldendoodle Price Guide her e.

You can also keep up to date on current prices by checking out Goldendoodle litters for sale on dog advertising websites like PuppySpot.

F2b Mini Goldendoodle Size

Mini F2b Goldendoodles are the middle Goldendoodle size. They get to 15.5 to 17.5 inches (39.4cm to 44.5cm) tall at the shoulder and weigh between 15 and 35 pounds (6.8kg to 15.9kg) when fully grown.

Teacup and Toy Goldendoodles are smaller than Mini Goldendoodles while Medium and Standard Goldendoodles are larger.

F2b Mini Goldendoodle Shedding

Do F2b Mini Goldendoodles Shed?

F2b Mini Goldendoodles are light to non-shedders. They shed even less than F2 Mini Goldendoodles as they have a higher percentage of Poodle genes. The original reason why Golden Retrievers were crossed with Miniature Poodles was to create a dog that did not shed as much as the Golden Retriever however still had aspects of its lovely temperament.

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 F2b Mini Goldendoodles Hypoallergenic?

Yes, F2b Mini Goldendoodles are hypoallergenic as they don’t release much dander (dead skin cells) into their immediate environment when they shed. F2b Mini Goldendoodles are more hypoallergenic than F2 Mini Goldendoodles as they are cross-backed to a Miniature Poodle which is a more hypoallergenic breed than the Golden Retriever.

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.

F2b Mini Goldendoodle Temperament

F2b Mini Goldendoodles are highly excitable dogs by nature. They love spending time around people and other animals alike and are so affectionate and gentle. F2b Mini Goldendoodles are keen to please which makes them pretty easy to train. They are also relatively easy to care for.

The generation of Mini Goldendoodle does not have much affect on temperament however some people say that F2b Mini Goldendoodle’s have a temperament that is more like a Poodle than a Golden Retriever.

F2b Mini Goldendoodle Lifespan

The average Mini Goldendoodle lives for 12 to 16 years. There are many factors that affect the lifespan of a Goldendoodle including size, gender, generation and whether they are desexed or intact. These variables mean they can have shorter or longer lifespans than the average.

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You can give your Goldendoodle the best chance of living a long life by exercising them daily, feeding them a healthy diet and keeping on top of vet appointments.

Read our full Goldendoodle lifespan guide here to compare the lifespans of different sizes of Goldendoodle.

F2b Mini Goldendoodle Coat Colors

Red F2b Mini Goldendoodle

Red F2b 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. F2b Mini Goldendoodles with lighter red coats are usually called Apricot Mini Goldendoodles.

Apricot F2b Mini Goldendoodle

Apricot F2b Mini Goldendoodles have very light red coats with a peachy tone. They are somewhere between a light red and a cream. Only the Mini Poodle carries the genes for an apricot coat so Apricot F2b Goldendoodles are usually created by breeding an Apricot F2 Mini Goldendoodle with an Apricot Mini Poodle. They are one of the most sought after Mini Goldendoodle coat colors.

Chocolate F2b Mini Goldendoodle

Chocolate F2b Mini Goldendoodles have a solid brown coat that can range from a very light shade to a dark brown. They inherit this coat color from the Mini Poodle side. Brown coats were originally a result of a mutation of the gene that produces a black coat. It is a recessive gene so both parents need to carry it to get a Mini Chocolate Goldendoodle.

Cream F2b Mini Goldendoodle

Cream F2b Mini Goldendoodles have an off-white coat. Some Cream F2b Mini Goldendoodles have black noses while others have light brown or beige noses. Cream F2b Mini Goldendoodles are often mistake for Labradoodles because they are so light in color.

Black F2b Mini Goldendoodle

Black F2b 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 Mini Goldendoodles. F2b Mini Goldendoodles can only be this color if they inherit it from the Miniature Poodle as purebred Golden Retrievers are never black. That is why they are more common in back-cross generations like F2b.

Merle F2b Mini Goldendoodle

A Merle F2b Mini Goldendoodle carries the merle gene which dilutes certain sections of their coat into mottled patches. This gene also affects eye color and skin pigmentation on the nose and paws so Merle F2b Mini Goldendoodles often have very light eye colors such as blue and often have pink patches on their nose and paws.

Generation Comparisons

What Is The Difference Between An F1b And An F2b Goldendoodle?

F1b Mini Goldendoodles are the first back-cross generation of Mini Goldendoodle while F2b Mini Goldendoodle are the second back-cross generation of Mini Goldendoodle.

F1b and F2b Mini Goldendoodles can have the same genetic makeup if F2b Mini Goldendoodles are created by crossing an F2 Goldendoodle with a Miniature Poodle. These F2b Mini Goldendoodles are 25% Golden Retriever and 75% Poodle.

Otherwise, they may have a slightly different genetic makeup if F2b Mini Goldendoodles are produced by breeding an F1 Mini Goldendoodle with an F1b Mini Goldendoodle as these Mini Goldendoodles are 37.5% Golden Retriever and 62.5% Miniature Poodle.

	F1b Mini Goldendoodle	F2b Mini Goldendoodle
Genetic Makeup	25% Golden Retriever + 75% Mini Poodle	25% Golden Retriever + 75% Mini Poodle OR 37.5% Golden Retriever + 62.5% Mini Poodle.