Doodle Generations 101

*This page is for your reference, if you aren't familiar with generational labels... yet.*

(Disclaimer: While this may be confusing at first it gets much easier with a little time,

and will be greatly helpful in your puppy search as most breeders use this terminology.)

In short, there are three components that make up the doodle generation label: the “F”, the number, and the “B”.

- The “F” stands for “Filial”, and refers to the offspring that is a cross of two purebred dogs.

- The number indicates what generation the doodle is. For example, an F1 is a first generation doodle, and an F2 is the result of breeding two F1 doodles together to get a second generation doodle. 

- The “B” simply means “backcross”. Indicating that the doodle was bred back to one or the other of the parent breeds. Generally, but not always, doodles are bred back to a poodle to increase hypoallergenic qualities.

**See chart below for a visual**

For educational purposes, let’s breakdown Maggie’s puppies generational label.

They are F1BB mini bernedoodles, which means they are hybrid puppies, with ancestry that goes back to a purebred poodle and Bernese mountain dog.  They come from a F1 (first generation) parent bred back to a poodle-- which created Maggie-- and then that F1B doodle (Maggie) was bred back to a poodle (Bluey) again! The resulting puppies are labeled F1BBs.  

Now you know!!