Labradoodle Generations Guide (F1, F1b, F1bb, F2, F2b etc.)

The Labradoodle (AKA Labrapoo or Labrador Poodle) is a mixed breed dog, the resulting of breeding a Labrador Retriever with a Poodle. As a cross breed, there are many different ways that breeders can mix the two breeds to alter the genetic make up of the Labradoodle. The most common Labradoodle generations are F1, F1b, F1bb, F2 and F2b where each generation has a different percentage mix of Labrador Retriever to Poodle.

These somewhat cryptic letters that denote Labradoodle generations can become quite confusing so that is why in this article we will break down what each one means so you can decide which Labradoodle generation is most suited to you!

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F1 Labradoodle

What Does F1 Labradoodle Mean?

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

What Is An F1 Labradoodle?

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

What Is A Miniature F1 Labradoodle?

A Miniature F1 Labradoodle is created by crossing a purebred Labrador Retriever with a Miniature Poodle. It is the first generation of the breed. A Miniature F1 Labradoodle is 50% Labrador Retriever and 50% Miniature Poodle.

What Does An F1 Labradoodle Look Like?

F1 Labradoodles are a medium to large breed with wavy or curly coats that are quite thick. F1 Labradoodles have small floppy ears on a round face with brown eyes. They usually have light brown noses but they can also be black. F1 Labradoodles can come in a range of colors but are most commonly have caramel, red, chocolate, cream or parti coats.

F1 Labradoodle Size

How Big Does An F1 Labradoodle Get?

The size of an F1 Labradoodle depends upon whether the Labrador Retriever was bred with a Teacup, Toy, Miniature or Standard Poodle.

A Standard F1 Labradoodle gets to a height of 20 to 26 inches (50.8cm to 66.0cm) at the shoulder. They weigh between 50 and 100 pounds (22.7kg to 45.4kg).
A Medium F1 Labradoodle gets to 16 to 20 inches (40.6cm to 50.8cm) tall at the shoulder. They weigh between 25 and 50 pounds (11.3kg to 22.7kg).
A Mini F1 Labradoodle gets to 14 to 16 inches (35.6cm to 40.6cm) tall at the shoulder. They weigh between 15 and 25 pounds (6.8kg to 11.3kg).

f1 labradoodle chocolate — F1 Labradoodle via @thebeefbuoyz

F1 Labradoodle Coat

Do F1 Labradoodles Shed?

F1 Labradoodles do not shed much at all. They are classified as as a light to non-shedding breed. One of the reasons why the Poodle was originally crossed with the Labrador Retriever was to reduce the heavy shedding trait of the Labrador Retriever whilst retaining its good nature and temperament.

Are F1 Labradoodles Hypoallergenic?

Yes, F1 Labradoodles are considered to be hypoallergenic. Dogs are hypoallergenic when they don’t shed much and therefore don’t release much allergy inducing dander (dead skin cells) into their immediate environment. That being said, there are other generations of Labradoodle that are more hypoallergenic than the F1 generation e.g F1b or F1bb Labradoodles.

Are F1 Labradoodles Curly?

F1 Labradoodles can be curly but they are not are curly as other generations. Cross-back generations like the F1b, F1bb or F2b Labradoodle have much curlier coats than F1 Labradoodles.

F1 black labradoodle — F1 Labradoodle via @_harveythedoodle_

F1 Labradoodle Price

How Much Is A F1 Labradoodle?

On average, F1 Labradoodles cost between $2700USD and $3000USD however some can be even more expensive if they feature a rare coat color. The F1 generation is generally the cheapest as they are the easiest to breed.

F1b Labradoodle

What Does F1b Labradoodle Mean?

The “F” in F1b Labradoodle means “filial”, the “1” means first generation and the “b” means back-cross. An F1b Labradoodle 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 Labradoodle?

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

What Is A Mini F1b Labradoodle?

A Mini F1b Labradoodle is created by crossing a Mini F1 Labradoodle with a purebred Miniature Poodle. They are 25% Labrador Retriever and 75% Miniature Poodle.

What Is A Standard F1b Labradoodle?

A Standard F1b Labradoodle is created by crossing a Standard F1 Labradoodle with a purebred Standard Poodle. They are 25% Labrador Retriever and 75% Standard Poodle.

F1b Labradoodle via @happeningswithhenry

F1b Labradoodle Size

How Big Does An F1b Labradoodle Get?

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

A Standard F1b Labradoodle gets to a height of 20.5 to 26.5 inches (52.1cm to 67.3cm) at the shoulder. They weigh between 50 and 100 pounds (22.7kg to 45.4kg).
A Medium F1b Labradoodle gets to 16.5 to 20.5 inches (41.9cm to 52.1cm) tall at the shoulder. They weigh between 25 and 50 pounds (11.3kg to 22.7kg).
A Mini F1b Labradoodle gets to 14.5 to 16.5 inches (36.8cm to 41.9cm) tall at the shoulder. They weigh between 15 and 25 pounds (6.8kg to 11.3kg).

f1b chocolate labradoodle — F1b Chocolate Labradoodle via @boomerandkelly

F1b Labradoodle Coat

Do F1b Labradoodles Shed?

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

Are F1b Labradoodles Hypoallergenic?

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

F1b Labradoodle Price

How Much Is A F1b Labradoodle?

F1b Labradoodles cost between $2800USD and $3400USD. They are more expensive than F1 Labradoodles as they shed less and are more hypoallergenic. They are also more expensive as they take longer to breed.

F1 vs F1b Labradoodle

What Is The Difference Between A F1 and F1b Labradoodle?

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

F1bb Labradoodle

What Does F1bb Labradoodle Mean?

The “F” in F1bb Labradoodle means “filial”, the “1” means first generation and the “bb” means double back-cross. It is a Labradoodle that has been bred back to a Poodle twice.

What Is An F1bb Labradoodle?

An F1bb Labradoodle is a cross between an F1b Labradoodle (Labradoodle x Poodle) and a purebred Poodle which can be toy, miniature or standard sized. They are 12.5% Labrador Retriever and 87.5% Poodle.

F1bb Labradoodle Size

How Big Does An F1bb Labradoodle Get?

It can be hard to predict the size of an F1bb Labradoodle as they are a multigenerational breed but they generally follow the same weight range of the F1b Labradoodle except they are slightly taller and leaner.

A Standard F1bb Labradoodle gets to a height of 21 to 27 inches (53.3cm to 68.6cm) at the shoulder. They weigh between 50 and 100 pounds (22.7kg to 45.4kg).
A Medium F1bb Labradoodle gets to 17 to 21 inches (43.2cm to 53.4cm) tall at the shoulder. They weigh between 25 and 50 pounds (11.3kg to 22.7kg).
A Mini F1bb Labradoodle gets to 15 to 17 inches (38.1cm to 43.2cm) tall at the shoulder. They weigh between 15 and 25 pounds (6.8kg to 11.3kg).

cream F1bb labradoodle — F1bb Labradoodle via @mynameisteddi_b

F1bb Labradoodle Coat

Do F1bb Labradoodles Shed?

F1bb Labradoodles shed even less than F1b Labradoodles. They are classified as as a light to non-shedding breed. This is because they have a higher percentage of Poodle genes than most Labradoodle generations.

Are F1bb Labradoodles Hypoallergenic?

F1bb Labradoodles are hypoallergenic. The general rule is that the higher the percentage of Poodle genes, the more hypoallergenic the Labradoodle is. That is why a F1bb Labradoodle is more hypoallergenic than an F1b Labradoodle.

F1bb Labradoodle Price

How Much Is A F1bb Labradoodle?

F1bb Labradoodles cost between $2800USD and $3500USD. They are generally slighlty more expensive than F1b Labradoodles as they are even more hypoallergenic. They are 12.5% Labrador Retriever and 87.5% Poodle.

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F2 Labradoodle

f2 red labradoodle — F2 Labradoodle via @a_dood_named_finley

What Does F2 Labradoodle Mean?

The “F” in F2 Labradoodle means “filial” and the “2” means second generation. “Filial” is simply a way to denote generation. If a Labradoodle is F2, it means that it is a second generation puppy – the result of crossing a first generation Labradoodle with another first generation Labradoodle.

What Is An F2 Labradoodle?

An F2 Labradoodle is the second generation of the breed created by breeding a F1 Labradoodle with another F1 Labradoodle. They are 50% Labrador Retriever and 50% Poodle.

F2 Labradoodle Size

How Big Does An F2 Labradoodle Get?

F2 Labradoodles get to the same height and weight range as F1 Labradoodles. The size of an F2 Labradoodle is highly dependant on the size of Poodle the Labrador Retriever is crossed with – whether it’s a toy, miniature or standard Poodle.

A Standard F2 Labradoodle gets to a height of 20 to 26 inches (50.8cm to 66.0cm) at the shoulder. They weigh between 50 and 100 pounds (22.7kg to 45.4kg).
A Medium F2 Labradoodle gets to 16 to 20 inches (40.6cm to 50.8cm) tall at the shoulder. They weigh between 25 and 50 pounds (11.3kg to 22.7kg).
A Mini F2 Labradoodle gets to 14 to 16 inches (35.6cm to 40.6cm) tall at the shoulder. They weigh between 15 and 25 pounds (6.8kg to 11.3kg).

F2 chocolate labradoodle — F2 Labradoodle via @babygenothedoodle

F2 Labradoodle Coat

Do F2 Labradoodles Shed?

F2 Labradoodles shed about the same amount as F1 Labradoodles. They are a light to non-shedding dog breed. One of the reasons why the Poodle was originally crossed with the Labrador Retriever was to reduce the heavy shedding characteristic of the Labrador Retriever whilst retaining its good nature and temperament.

Are F2 Labradoodles Hypoallergenic?

F2 Labradoodles are considered to be hypoallergenic. Dogs are hypoallergenic when they don’t shed much and therefore don’t release much allergy inducing dander (dead skin cells) into their immediate environment. F1b, F1bb and F2b generations are more hypoallergenic than F2 Labradoodles.

F2 Labradoodle Price

How Much Are F2 Labradoodles?

F2 Labradoodles cost between $2800USD and $3400USD. Even though the health benefits of cross breeding decrease with each successive generation, F2 Labradoodles can cost more than F1 Labradoodles as their appearance is more predictable and they also take longer to breed.

F2b Labradoodle

What Does F2b Labradoodle Mean?

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

What Is An F2b Labradoodle?

An F2b Labradoodle is created by crossing an F2 Labradoodle with a purebred Poodle that is either Toy, Miniature or Standard sized. The resulting dog is 25% Labrador Retriever and 75% Poodle.

F2b Labradoodle Size

How Big Does An F2b Labradoodle Get?

F2b Labradoodles get to a similar size to F1b Labradoodles. They are slightly leaner and taller than F2 Labradoodles.

A Standard F2b Labradoodle gets to a height of 20.5 to 26.5 inches (52.1cm to 67.3cm) at the shoulder. They weigh between 50 and 100 pounds (22.7kg to 45.4kg).
A Medium F2b Labradoodle gets to 16.5 to 20.5 inches (41.9cm to 52.1cm) tall at the shoulder. They weigh between 25 and 50 pounds (11.3kg to 22.7kg).
A Mini F2b Labradoodle gets to 14.5 to 16.5 inches (36.8cm to 41.9cm) tall at the shoulder. They weigh between 15 and 25 pounds (6.8kg to 11.3kg).

F2b Labradoodle Coat

Do F2b Labradoodles Shed?

F2b Labradoodles are light to non-shedders. They shed even less than F2 Labradoodles. F2b Labradoodles shed less than F2 Labradoodles as they have a higher percentage of Poodle genes.

Are F2b Labradoodles Hypoallergenic?

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

F2b Labradoodle Price

How Much Are F2b Labradoodles?

F2b Labradoodles cost between $2800USD and $3400USD. They are the same price range as F1b Labradoodles as they have a very similar genetic makeup. They are 12.5% Labrador Retriever and 87.5% Poodle.