Sheepadoodle Generations Guide (F1, F1b, F1bb, F2, F2b, F2bb, F3 etc.)

The Sheepadoodle (AKA Sheepapoo or Sheepdoodle) is a mixed breed dog, the resulting of breeding an Old English Sheepdog 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 Sheepadoodle. The most common Sheepadoodle generations are F1, F1b, F1bb, F2, F2b, F2bb and F3 where each generation has a different percentage mix of Old English Sheepdog to Poodle.

These somewhat cryptic letters that denote Sheepadoodle 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 Sheepadoodle generation is most suited to you!

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F1 Sheepadoodle

What Does F1 Sheepadoodle Mean?

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

What Is An F1 Sheepadoodle?

An F1 Sheepadoodle is the first generation of the breed created by crossing a purebred Old English Sheepdog with either a purebred Toy, Miniature or Standard Poodle. An F1 Sheepadoodle is 50% Old English Sheepdog and 50% Poodle.

What Is A F1 Mini Sheepadoodle?

An F1 Mini Sheepadoodle is created by crossing a purebred Old English Sheepdog with a Miniature Poodle. It is the first generation of the breed. An F1 Mini Sheepadoodle is 50% Old English Sheepdog and 50% Miniature Poodle.

F1 Sheepadoodle via @sunflowerfamilyfarms

What Do F1 Sheepadoodles Look Like?

F1 Sheepadoodles are a dog with a reasonably solid build featuring a round or square face with an elongated snout. F1 Sheepadoodles can have coats that are anywhere between curly and straight. Their coats can come in many different colors but black, white and grey and the most common combinations.

F1 Sheepadoodle Size

How Big Do F1 Sheepadoodles Get?

The size of an F1 Sheepadoodle depends upon whether the Old English Sheepdog was bred with a Toy, Miniature or Standard Poodle.

A Standard F1 Sheepadoodle gets to a height of 18 to 27 inches (45.7cm to 68.6cm) at the shoulder. They weigh between 65 and 85 pounds (29.5kg to 38.6kg).
A Mini F1 Sheepadoodle gets to a height of 15 to 20 inches (38.1cm to 50.8cm) at the shoulder and weighs between 30 and 35 pounds (13.6kg to 15.9kg).
A Micro F1 Sheepadoodle reaches a height of up to 15 inches (up to 38.1cm) at the shoulder. They weigh between 10 and 25 pounds (4.5kg to 11.3kg).

F1 Sheepadoodle via @toptwobottomwellness

F1 Sheepadoodle Coat

Do F1 Sheepadoodles Shed?

F1 Sheepadoodles 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 Old English Sheepdog was to reduce the heavy shedding characteristic of the Old English Sheepdog whilst retaining its good nature and temperament.

Are F1 Sheepadoodles Hypoallergenic?

Yes, F1 Sheepadoodles 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 Sheepadoodle that are more hypoallergenic than the F1 generation e.g F1b or F1bb Sheepadoodles.

F1 Sheepadoodle Price

How Much Are F1 Sheepadoodles?

F1 Sheepadoodles are $2400USD to $4000USD however some can be even more expensive if they feature a rare coat color e.g. merle. The F1 generation is generally the cheapest as they are the easiest to breed.

F1b Sheepadoodle

What Does F1b Sheepadoodle Mean?

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

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

What Is A F1b Mini Sheepadoodle?

An F1b Mini Sheepadoodle is created by crossing a F1 Mini Sheepadoodle with a purebred Miniature Poodle. They are 25% Old English Sheepdog and 75% Miniature Poodle.

What Do F1b Sheepadoodles Look Like?

In comparison to F1 Sheepadoodles, F1b Sheepadoodles are leaner and slightly taller. They still have a round or square face shape with an elongated snout. F1b Sheeapdoodles have curlier coats than F1 Sheepadoodles. Their coats are anywhere between loose waves and tight curls.

F1b Sheepadoodle Size

How Big Do F1b Sheepadoodles Get?

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

A Standard F1b Sheepadoodle gets to a height of 18.5 to 27.5 inches (47.0cm to 69.9cm) at the shoulder. They weigh between 65 and 85 pounds (29.5kg to 38.6kg).
A Mini F1b Sheepadoodle gets to a height of 15.5 to 20.5 inches (39.4cm to 52.1cm) at the shoulder and weighs between 30 and 35 pounds (13.6kg to 15.9kg).
A Micro F1b Sheepadoodle reaches a height of up to 15.5 inches (up to 39.4cm) at the shoulder. They weigh between 10 and 25 pounds (4.5kg to 11.3kg).

F1b Sheepadoodle via @pistachio.the.sheepadoodle

F1b Sheepadoodle Coat

Do F1b Sheepadoodles Shed?

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

One of the reasons why the Poodle was originally crossed with the Old English Sheepdog was to reduce the heavy shedding characteristic of the Old English Sheepdog whilst retaining its good nature and temperament.

Are F1b Sheepadoodles Hypoallergenic?

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

F1b Sheepadoodle via @whiddlesheepadoodles

F1b Sheepadoodle Price

How Much Are F1b Sheepadoodles?

F1b Sheepaoodles cost between $2800USD and $4500USD. They are more expensive than F1 Sheepadoodles as they shed less and are more hypoallergenic. They are also more expensive as they take longer to breed.

F1 vs F1b Sheepadoodle

What Is The Difference Between F1 and F1b Sheepadoodles?

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

F1b Reverse Sheepadoodle

What Is A Reverse F1b Sheepadoodle?

An F1b Reverse Sheepadoodle is a first cross-back generation that is similar to a F1b Sheepadoodle except an F1 Sheepadoodle is crossed back to a purebred Old English Sheepdog instead of a Poodle. They are 75% Old English Sheepdog and 25% Poodle.

F1b Reverse Sheepadoodles get their name because they are the opposite of the standard F1b Sheepadoodle that is 75% Poodle and 25% Old English Sheepdog.

What Do F1b Reverse Sheepadoodles Look Like?

F1b Reverse Sheepadoodles have a sturdier builds than the typical Sheepadoodle as the Old English Sheepdog genetics are dominant. They are much more likely to have straight or slightly wavy coats as they take more after the appearance of an Old English Sheepdog than a Poodle.

F1b Reverse Sheepadoodle Size

How Big Do F1b Reverse Sheepadoodles Get?

F1b Reverse Sheepadoodles generally weigh more and are shorter than F1b Sheepadoodles as the Old English Sheepdog genes are dominant. They are closer to the size of a F1 Sheepadoodle than an F1b Sheepadoodle.

A Standard F1b Reverse Sheepadoodle gets to a height of 18 to 27 inches (45.7cm to 68.6cm) at the shoulder. They weigh between 65 and 85 pounds (29.5kg to 38.6kg).
A Mini F1b Reverse Sheepadoodle gets to a height of 15 to 20 inches (38.1cm to 50.8cm) at the shoulder and weighs between 30 and 35 pounds (13.6kg to 15.9kg).
A Micro F1b Reverse Sheepadoodle reaches a height of up to 15 inches (up to 38.1cm) at the shoulder. They weigh between 10 and 25 pounds (4.5kg to 11.3kg).

F1b Reverse Sheepadoodle Coat

Do F1b Reverse Sheepadoodles Shed?

Yes, F1b Reverse Sheepadoodles shed. They shed a lot more than your typical Sheepadoodle as there isn’t much Poodle in them. Old English Sheepdogs have a thick double coat and they shed a moderate to heavy amount all year round. F1b Reverse Sheepadoodles are likely to inherit a double coat rather than the single coat a Poodle typically has.

Are F1b Reverse Sheepadoodles Hypoallergenic?

No F1b Reverse Sheepadoodles are not considered to be hypoallergenic. They are a bit more hypoallergenic than purebred Old English Sheepdogs as there is a bit of Poodle in them but not enough to make them hypoallergenic.

F1bb Sheepadoodle

What Does F1bb Sheepadoodle Mean?

The “F” in F1b Sheepadoodle means “filial”, the “1” means first generation and the “bb” means double back-cross. It is a Sheepadoodle that has been bred back to a Poodle twice.

What Is An F1bb Sheepadoodle?

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

What Do F1bb Sheepadoodles Look Like?

F1bb Sheepadoodles are even taller and leaner than F1b Sheepadoodles. They still have a round or square face shape with an elongated snout. F1bb Sheeapdoodles have even curlier coats than F1b Sheepadoodles.

F1bb Sheepadoodle Size

How Big Do F1bb Sheepadoodles Get?

The size of an F1bb Sheepadoodle depends upon the size of Poodle the F1b Sheepadoodle was cross-backed to. It can be hard to predict the size of an F1bb Sheepadoodle but they generally follow the same weight range of the F1b Sheepadoodle except they are slightly taller and leaner.

A Standard F1bb Sheepadoodle gets to a height of 19 to 28 inches (48.26cm to 71.1cm) at the shoulder. They weigh between 65 and 85 pounds (29.5kg to 38.6kg).
A Mini F1bb Sheepadoodle gets to a height of 16 to 21 inches (40.6cm to 53.3cm) at the shoulder and weighs between 30 and 35 pounds (13.6kg to 15.9kg).
A Micro F1bb Sheepadoodle reaches a height of up to 16 inches (up to 40.6cm) at the shoulder. They weigh between 10 and 25 pounds (4.5kg to 11.3kg).

F1bb Sheepadoodle via @sheepadoodlesbydesign

F1bb Sheepadoodle Coat

Do F1bb Sheepadoodles Shed?

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

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Are F1bb Sheepadoodles Hypoallergenic?

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

F2 Sheepadoodle

What Does F2 Sheepadoodle Mean?

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

What Is An F2 Sheepadoodle?

An F2 Sheepadoodle is the second generation of the breed created by breeding a F1 Sheepadoodle with another F1 Sheepadoodle. They are 50% Old English Sheepdog and 50% Poodle.

What Do F2 Sheepadoodles Look Like?

F2 Sheepadoodles look just like F1 Sheepadoodles. This is because they have the same genetic makeup. That being said, it is easier to predict the appearance of an F2 Sheepadoodle than an F1 Sheepadoodle by looking at the two parents. This is because creating a F1 Sheepadoodle can be unpredictable as it’s unclear if it’ll look more like a Poodle or an Old English Sheepdog.

F2 Sheepadoodle Size

How Big Do F2 Sheepadoodles Get?

F2 Sheepadoodles get to the same height and weight range as F1 Sheepadoodles. The size of an F2 Sheepadoodle is highly dependant on the size of Poodle the Old English Sheepdog is crossed with – whether it’s a toy, miniature or standard Poodle.

A Standard F2 Sheepadoodle gets to a height of 18 to 27 inches (45.7cm to 68.6cm) at the shoulder. They weigh between 65 and 85 pounds (29.5kg to 38.6kg).
A Mini F2 Sheepadoodle gets to a height of 15 to 20 inches (38.1cm to 50.8cm) at the shoulder and weighs between 30 and 35 pounds (13.6kg to 15.9kg).
A Micro F2 Sheepadoodle reaches a height of up to 15 inches (up to 38.1cm) at the shoulder. They weigh between 10 and 25 pounds (4.5kg to 11.3kg).

F2 Sheepadoodle Coat

Do F2 Sheepadoodles Shed?

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

Are F2 Sheepadoodles Hypoallergenic?

F2 Sheepadoodles 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, F2b and F2bb generations are more hypoallergenic than F2 Sheepadoodles.

F2 Sheepadoodle via @hiltonthesheepadoodle

F2 Sheepadoodle Price

How Much Are F2 Sheepadoodles?

F2 Sheepaoodles cost between $2800USD and $4200USD. It may not seem logical that F2 Sheepadoodles are slightly more expensive than F1 Sheepadoodles as they are the second generation. While the health benefits of cross breeding has decreased as they are the second generation, they are more expensive as their appearance is more predictable.

F1 vs F2 Sheepadoodle

What Is The Difference Between F1 and F2 Sheepadoodles?

The difference between F1 and F2 Sheepadoodles is the generation. F1 Sheepadoodles are first generation created by breeding an Old English Sheepdog with a Poodle. F2 Sheepadoodles are second generation created by breeding a F1 Sheepadoodle with another F1 Sheepadoodle.

F2b Sheepadoodle

What Does F2b Sheepadoodle Mean?

The “F” in F2b Sheepadoodle means “filial”, the “2” means second generation and the “b” means back-cross. An F2b Sheepadoodle 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 Sheepadoodle?

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

F2bb Sheepadoodle

What Does F2bb Sheepadoodle Mean?

The “F” in F2b Sheepadoodle means “filial”, the “2” means second generation and the “bb” means double back-cross. Double back-cross means that the dog has been bred back to a purebred Poodle twice.

What Is An F2bb Sheepadoodle?

An F2bb Sheepadoodle is a cross between an F2b Sheepadoodle and a purebred Poodle which can be toy, miniature or standard sized. They are 12.5% Old English Sheepdog and 87.5% Poodle. F12bb Sheepadoodles are quite rare.

F3 Sheepadoodle

What Does F3 Sheepadoodle Mean?

The “F” in F3 Sheepadoodle means “filial” and the “3” means third generation. “Filial” is simply a way to denote generation. F3 Sheepadoodle means that it is a third generation puppy that is the result of crossing two F2 Sheepadoodles together.

What Is An F3 Sheepadoodle?

An F3 Sheepadoodle is the third generation of the breed created by breeding an F2 Sheepadoodle with another F2 Sheepadoodle. They are 50% Old English Sheepdog and 50% Poodle.