A visual breakdown of what each Doodle generation means — and what to expect in coat, shedding, and temperament.
Poodle
Bernese
Golden Retriever
DoodleA 50/50 cross — e.g. a Bernese Mountain Dog × Poodle. Highest hybrid vigor, the widest coat variety, and the most predictable health profile of any first-generation cross.
75% Poodle. Lower shedding, curlier coat, often the best fit for mild-to-moderate allergies. The most popular generation for first-time doodle families.
87.5% Poodle. The most allergy-friendly Doodle generation, very curly coats, and extremely low shedding.
Two F1 Doodles paired together. Coat variety is wide — careful selection on the breeder's part matters most here.
Our gold standard. Generations of intentional selection produce predictable temperament, size, and color. Visually, multigens can be straight, wavy, or curly depending on the parents' genetics.
Where each generation lands on the curl-and-shed spectrum.
| Gen | Poodle % | Curl | Shedding | Best Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | 50% | Families wanting hybrid vigor and a classic doodle look. | ||
| F1b | 75% | Allergy-sensitive homes wanting consistently curly, low-shed coats. | ||
| F1bb | 87.5% | Severe-allergy households or anyone wanting the most poodle-dominant coat. | ||
| F2 | 50% | Families flexible on coat type with a focus on temperament. | ||
| Multigen | Varies | Buyers who want the most predictable outcome in every category. |