Bernedoodle generations

Written By Victoria Moyseyenko

Have you ever wondered what the “F” stands for in doodle generations? Well, apparently it stand for Filial Hybrid. This fancy term means that this hybrid came from 2 purebred dogs. The number behind the F stands for the actual generation, so for example, F1 would be the first generation, F2 would be the 2nd Generation, and so on. If you see a b that means that it is a backcross back to a poodle. Now that we have the main parts labeled, let’s look at the different generations and see how they compare to each other!

  • F1 Generation:This is the first cross between a purebred Bernese Mountain Dog and a purebred Poodle. The genetics are split 50/50, so the dog would get 50% of their traits from the Bernese, and 50% of their traits from the Poodle. Typically F1 doodles will still have some shedding so if you are concerned with shedding or allergies this may not be the best generation for you!

  • F1b Generation: This generation is created by crossing an F1 Bernedoodle back to a poodle. This will make them about 75% poodle and 25% bernese. F1b Bernedoodle are known for their non-shedding and hypoallergenic coats, making them an excellent choice for allergy sufferers.

  • F2 Generation: The F2 generation is created by crossing two F1 Bernedoodles. This typically results in the most diverse litter, with there being some puppies that get more of the poodle traits in them, some that get more bernese traits, and everything in between. For those looking for an unfurnished puppy, the F2 generation is your best bet.

  • F2b Generation: The F2b generation can be created by crossing an F2 back to a poodle. The outcome of this crossing can vary greatly depending on the % bernese to poodle in the F2 parent. For example, if the F2 parent is 50% poodle and 50% bernese, then crossing it back to a poodle will produce results very similar to an F1b generation.

  • Multi-generation: This term is used when breeding past the second generation, so generally 3rd generation and greater. They usually tend to have a good balance of both breeds.

Victoria Moyseyenko
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