Mini Bernedoodle Generations (F1, F1b, F1bb, F2, F2b etc.)

The Mini Bernedoodle (AKA Mini Bernepoo or Mini Bernese Mountain Poo) is a mixed breed dog, the resulting of breeding a Bernese Mountain Dog with a Miniature Poodle. As a cross breed, there are many different ways that breeders can mix the two breeds to alter the genetic make up on the Mini Bernedoodle. The most common Mini Bernedoodle generations are F1, F1b, F1bb, F2 and F2b where each generation has a different percentage mix of Bernese Mountain Dog to Miniature Poodle.

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

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F1 Mini Bernedoodle

What Is An F1 Mini Bernedoodle?

An F1 Mini Bernedoodle is the first generation of the breed created by crossing a purebred Bernese Mountain Dog with a purebred Miniature Poodle. They are 50% Bernese Mountain Dog and 50% Miniature Poodle.

What Do F1 Mini Bernedoodles Look Like?

F1 Mini Bernedoodles have an equal chance of either looking more like a Poodle or more like a Bernese Mountain Dog. They have wavy or curly medium length fur that comes in many colors but they most commonly feature a tri-color coat of black, white and tan.

F1 Mini Bernedoodle Size

A F1 Mini Bernedoodle gets to 18 to 22 inches (45.7cm to 55.9cm) tall and weighs 24 to 49 pounds (10.9kg to 22.2kg) when fully grown.

F1 Mini Bernedoodle Temperament

F1 Mini Bernedoodles have a loyal, goofy and loveable temperament. They love spending time around their family and are good with children if they have been properly socialised from a young age. F1 Mini Bernedoodles are a high energy dog so they need quite a bit of exercise each day. They are quite intelligent which means that they learn tricks and commands quite quickly however they can inherit stubbornness from the Bernese Mountain Dog which means that you need to approach training with patience.

Nevertheless, as a mixed breed dog it is hard to determine exactly what the temperament of a F1 Mini Bernedoodle will be as it is unknown what characteristics of the Miniature Poodle/Bernese Mountain Dog they will inherit.

F1 Mini Berendoodle Life Expectancy

F1 Mini Bernedoodles have an average lifespan of 12 to 16 years. F1 Mini Bernedoodles are one of the healthiest generations as they have the most hybrid vigour.

F1 Mini Bernedoodle Shedding

F1 Mini Bernedoodles are classified as light to non-shedders. The original reason why Mini Bernedoodles were bred was to reduce the amount that a Bernese Mountain Dog sheds whilst keeping characteristics of it’s temperament and appearance.

As F1 Mini Bernedoodles don’t shed much and thus don’t release much dander into the environment, they are considered to be hypoallergenic.

F1 Mini Bernedoodle Price

F1 Mini Bernedoodles cost between $3000USD and $6000USD. They are the most common Bernedoodle generation, making them easier to find which explains the comparatively lower prices in comparison to other generations of Miniature Bernedoodle.

F1b Mini Bernedoodle

What Is An F1b Mini Bernedoodle?

An F1b Mini Bernedoodle is the first cross-back generation of the breed created by crossing an F1 Mini Bernedoodle with a purebred Miniature Poodle. They are 25% Bernese Mountain Dog and 75% Miniature Poodle.

What Do F1b Mini Bernedoodles Look Like?

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.

Additionally as F1b Mini Berendoodles have a higher percentage of Miniature Poodle genes, they are more likely to have a wider range of coat colors like a Miniature Poodle instead of the standard tri-color coat of a Bernese Mountain Dog.

F1b Mini Bernedoodle Size

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

F1b Mini Bernedoodle Temperament

F1b Mini Bernedoodles have a temperament that has more characteristics of the 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 Life Expectancy

F1b Mini Bernedoodles have a life expectancy 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

F1b Mini Bernedoodles are considered to be light to non-shedders. They shed even less than F1 Mini Bernedoodles as they have a higher percentage of Poodle genes. The reason why breeders create cross-back generations of Mini Bernedoodle is to create a dog that sheds less than an F1 Mini Bernedoodle and is therefore more hypoallergenic.

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.

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F1bb Mini Bernedoodle

What Is An F1bb Mini Bernedoodle?

An F1bb Mini Bernedoodle is a cross between an F1b Mini Bernedoodle (Mini Bernedoodle x Poodle) and a purebred Miniature Poodle. They are 12.5% Bernese Mountain Dog and 87.5% Miniature Poodle.

What Do F1bb Mini Bernedoodles Look Like?

F1bb Mini Bernedoodles look the most like a Poodle out of all the Mini Bernedoodle generations as they have the highest percentage of Poodle genes. F1bb Mini Bernedoodles have a leaner, taller build and feature curly fur that is short to medium in length.

F1bb Mini Bernedoodles are also more likely to be a solid color such as pure black, white, cream or brown than other Mini Bernedoodle generations. They can also come in bi-color coats such as black and white.

F1bb Mini Bernedoodle Size

An F1bb Mini Bernedoodle is even taller and leaner than an F1b Mini Bernedoodle. They usually get to 20 to 24 inches (50.8cm to 60.96cm) tall and weigh 20 to 45 pounds (9.07kg to 20.41kg) when fully grown.

F1bb Mini Bernedoodle Temperament

F1bb Mini Bernedoodles have a temperament that is most similar to that of a Poodle out of all the Mini Bernedoodle generations. This is because they are 87.5% Miniature Poodle. F1bb Mini Bernedoodles are intelligent, active, loving, mischievous and highly trainable.

Even so, as a cross breed dog it is hard to determine exactly what the temperament of a Mini Bernedoodle will be as it is unknown what characteristics of the Miniature Poodle/Bernese Mountain Dog they will inherit.

F1bb Mini Bernedoodle Life Expectancy

F1bb Mini Bernedoodles have a life expectancy of 12 to 16 years. F1bb Mini Bernedoodles may live even longer than F1 Mini Bernedoodles and F1b Mini Bernedoodles as they have a higher percentage of Poodle genes and Poodles generally live longer than Bernese Mountain Dogs. Nevertheless, F1bb Mini Bernedoodles have much less hybrid vigour as they take multiple generations to breed.

F1bb Mini Bernedoodle Shedding

F1bb Mini Bernedoodles shed the least out of all Mini Bernedoodle generations as they have the highest percentage of Miniature Poodle genes at 87.5%. F1bb Mini Bernedoodles only shed a few strands of hair here and there throughout the year which makes them highly suited to allergy sufferers. Additionally, F1bb Mini Bernedoodles are the most hypoallergenic generation of Mini Bernedoodle.

F1bb Mini Bernedoodle Price

F1bb Mini Bernedoodles cost between $3000USD and $6500USD. They are usually slightly more expensive than F1b Mini Berendoodles as they take longer to breed. Moreover, their high percentage of Miniature Poodle genes makes them quite hypoallergenic as they don’t shed much so this characteristic increases the price.

F2 Mini Bernedoodle

What Is An F2 Mini Bernedoodle?

An F2 Mini Bernedoodle is the second generation of the breed created by breeding a F1 Mini Bernedoodle with another F1 Mini Bernedoodle. They are 50% Bernese Mountain Dog and 50% Miniature Poodle.

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What Do F2 Mini Bernedoodles Look Like?

F2 Mini Bernedoodles look identical to F1 Mini Bernedoodles as they are both 50% Miniature Poodle and 50% Bernese Mountain Dog. They are squarely build with a wavy coat that is short to medium in length. F2 Mini Bernedoodles come in many colors including tri-color, black and white, black, white or brown.

F2 Mini Bernedoodle Size

A F2 Mini Bernedoodle gets to 18 to 22 inches (45.7cm to 55.9cm) tall and weighs 24 to 49 pounds (10.9kg to 22.2kg) when fully grown.

F2 Mini Bernedoodle Temperament

F2 Mini Bernedoodles have a very similar temperament to F1 Mini Bernedoodles. They have a loyal, goofy, affectionate and loveable temperament. F2 Mini Bernedoodles get along well with children and are a great addition to a family if they have been properly socialised from a young age.

F2 Mini Bernedoodle Life Expectancy

F2 Mini Bernedoodles have a life expectancy of 12 to 16 years. Even though they have the same life expectancy as other Mini Bernedoodle generations, F2 Mini Bernedoodles may have a slightly shorter lifespan than other generations as they have less hybrid vigour. Nevertheless, the differences in lifespan between Mini Bernedoodle generations is pretty negligible.

F2 Mini Bernedoodle Shedding

F2 Mini Bernedoodles are light to non-shedders. They shed the same amount as F1 Mini Bernedoodles as they are both a fifty-fifty Bernese Mountain Dog to Miniature Poodle mix. F2 Mini Bernedoodles are considered to be a hypoallergenic dog breed.

F2 Mini Bernedoodle Price

F2 Mini Bernedoodles cost between $2500 and $5500 USD. They are one of the cheaper Mini Bernedoodle generations as the greater the generation number, the health benefits of cross breeding decreases as they are not mixing two separate gene pools anymore. Simply put, a second generation cross breed is more likely to have hereditary health issues than a first generation dog.

F2b Mini Bernedoodle

What Is An F2b Mini Bernedoodle?

An F2b Mini Bernedoodle is the second cross-back generation that is usually created by crossing an F1 Mini Bernedoodle with a F1B Mini Bernedoodle. They are 62.5% Poodle and 37.5% Bernese Mountain Dog. Other breeders create F2b Bernedoodles by crossing a F2 Mini Bernedoodle with a purebred Miniature Poodle. These F2b Mini Bernedoodles are 25% Bernese Mountain Dog and 75% Poodle.

Before getting an F2b Mini Bernedoodle, you should ask the breeder how they create this generation. This will give you a better insight into the temperament, size and also how much this generation will shed which are all factors dependant on the percentage mix of Bernese Mountain Dog to Poodle genes.

What Does An F2b Mini Bernedoodle Look Like?

F2b Mini Bernedoodles generally look more like a Miniature Poodle than a Bernese Mountain Dog. With their dominant Miniature Poodle genes they tend to be taller and leaner than other Mini Bernedoodles and also have curlier coats. They look similar to F1b Mini Bernedoodles.

F2b Mini Bernedoodle Size

F2b Mini Bernedoodles are in between the size of an F1 Mini Bernedoodle and a F1b Mini Bernedoodle. They get to about 19 to 23 inches (48.26cm to 58.42cm) tall at the shoulder and weigh between 22 to 46 pounds (9.97kg to 20.86kg).

F2b Mini Bernedoodle Temperament

F2b Bernedoodles have a temperament that is slightly more characteristic of the Poodle than the Bernese Mountain Dog. F2b Bernedoodles are usually said to be intelligent, affectionate, mischievous and active. That being said, as a mixed breed dog it is hard to determine what characteristics of the Poodle/Bernese Mountain Dog they will inherit and every dog has it’s own unique personality.

F2b Mini Bernedoodle Life Expectancy

F2b Mini Bernedoodles have a life expectancy of 12 to 16 years. Even though they have the same life expectancy as other Mini Bernedoodle generations, F2b Mini Bernedoodles may have a slightly shorter lifespan than other generations as they have less hybrid vigour. Nevertheless, the differences in lifespan between Mini Bernedoodle generations is pretty negligible.

F2b Mini Bernedoodle Shedding

Both versions of F2b Mini Bernedoodles (whether they are 62.5% Miniature Poodle and 37.5% Bernese Mountain Dog or 25% Bernese Mountain Dog and 75% Miniature Poodle) are dogs that are light to non-shedding due to their high percentage of Miniature Poodle genes. F2b Mini Bernedoodles that are 75% Miniature Poodle shed slightly less than ones that are 62.5% Miniature Poodle but the difference is minimal.

Like F1b Mini Bernedoodles, the reason why F2b Mini Bernedoodles are bred is to create a generation that is more hypoallergenic than the F1 or F2 generation. These cross-back generations are generally more suited to people who suffer from allergies.