Golden Retriever x Poodle = F1 (50% Golden Retriever & 50% Poodle​)

F1 x F1 = F2 (50% Golden Retriever & 50% Poodle​)

F2 x F2 = F3 (50% Golden Retriever & 50% Poodle)

F3 x F3 = F3 (50% Golden Retriever & 50% Poodle) 

F1 x F1B = F2B (37.50% Golden Retriever & 62.50% Poodle) ​

F2 x F1B = F2B (37.50% Golden Retriever & 62.50% Poodle) ​

F1 x Poodle = F1B (25% Golden Retriever & 75% Poodle) ​

F2 x Poodle = F1B (25% Golden Retriever & 75% Poodle) ​

F1B x F1B = F1B (25% Golden Retriever & 75% Poodle) ​

F1B x Poodle = F1BB (12.5% Golden Retriever & 87.5% Poodle) ​​

​F1BB x F1BB = F1BB (12.5% Golden Retriever & 87.5% Poodle)​

Multigeneration Goldendoodle

There's a lot of misinformation written about them. Contrary to what is commonly written they will more than likely shed being that they are only 50% Poodle. Multigenerational Goldendoodles are the equivillent to an F3 Goldendoodle, but F1B and F1BB Goldendoodles are the ones who are commonly referred to as being Multigenerational which is incorrect. ​

Australian Goldendoodle

The Australian Goldendoodle is not actually a Goldendoodle. Goldendoodles are a mix of just two breeds the Poodle and Golden Retriever. Australian Goldendoodles (Aussiedoodles) are a mix of several breeds the Poodle, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Cocker Spaniel, and Irish Water Spaniel.

3 Weeks - At this very young age, a puppy is beginning to be able to hear and their eyes are starting to open.

4 Weeks - The weaning process will begin, puppies will slowly nurse less from the dam and begin a slow, steady progression to solid food.

8 Weeks - This, in most areas, is the minimum age in which a puppy may be sold and go to their new home.

4-5 Months - This is the average age that a puppy will begin teething.​
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1 Year - Toy Goldendoodles are considered to be adults at 1 year old.

18 Months - Miniature Goldendoodles will be considered an adult at 18 months old.

2 Years - Standard Goldendoodles will now be considered an adult.

7 Years - The Standard Goldendoodle will be considered a senior by most veterinarians and geriatric screenings should begin.

8-9 Years - The Toy and Miniature Goldendoodle will be considered a senior dog by most veterinarians and geriatric screenings should begin. ​

​Goldendoodles As Older Puppies -Starting at about the 4 month mark, puppies will calm down a bit. They now are understanding their daily schedule and have learned to be somewhat more patient about things. Commands are being learned and housebreaking is progressing faster. This is a very pivotal age for dogs. If a Goldendoodle is somewhat sheltered and isn't introduced to the world around him, he can tend to be shyer and possibly even nervous in new situations and when meeting others (both humans and other canines). In addition, triggers can cause barking. However, if an owner takes the time to make gradual introductions to all sorts of events, places, people and other pets, a Goldendoodle can incrementally learn to adjust and feel self-confident. If exposed to certain triggers enough times, a Goldendoodle at this age will begin to learn that barking is not a necessity.

Goldendoodles As Adults - The 1 year old mark for both Toy and Miniature Goldendoodles marks the age of adulthood. For Standards, while they do become adults at the age of 2 years old, you'll start to notice maturity changes around the 18 month mark. While things won't change overnight, you can expect the adult Goldendoodle to be calmer than his younger counterparts in regard to needing to chew, romp around and have constant attention. A Goldendoodle that has learned to self-sooth and play independently will now do fairly well when left home alone. For others, there will still be some anxiety during these times. Adults should know commands very well by now, sit still for grooming and heel nicely when on leash. If a Goldendoodle had not quite yet mastered these things, it isn't too late to work on them. A dog of any age can learn any elements including commands, heeling and behaving nicely.

The 2 year old mark is the time that color fading and changes will often be complete. For example; black Goldendoodles and chocolates will often fade, some will even develop grey hair. Occasionally red Goldendoodles may fade as well. It is a gradual process and the intensity of the change-over will be different for each dog. For some there will be a more drastic difference, for others their owners won't even notice unless they compare before and after photos. If your Goldendoodle has a lighter color under coat (most usually do) and you cut their hair, their under coat will be more exposed and they'll appear lighter in color. When their hair grows back they'll look darker again. 

Some believe that in general male dogs are more affectionate, while females are more protective of their owners and puppies. Well, the truth is that when it comes to Goldendoodles both sexes are very affectionate and not very protective. Their outgoing and friendly demenour towards everyone is what makes them such an all around great family pet.

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​In the April issue of the Scientific Journal “The American Naturalist,” biologists at Germany’s University of Göttingen explored the relationship between size of dog breeds and life expectancy. Researchers analyzed data on over 56,000 dogs representing 74 breeds that visited North American veterinary teaching hospitals. The scientists found that larger dogs appeared to age at a faster rate than smaller dogs. Interestingly, the research concluded that every increase in 4.4 pounds (2 kg) reduces life expectancy by approximately one month. The research also found that bigger dogs died more often from cancer than smaller dogs. 

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Both are very intelligent and easy to train. However, keep in mind that smaller size dogs have smaller size bladders and won't be able to hold their bladders for as long as larger dogs can. This could be mistaken as being harder to train them since they need to be taken out to urinate more often and are more likely to have accidents if they're not taken out often enough.

Unlike the majority of smaller size breeds the smaller size Goldendoodles are not yappy. In fact we've actually had customers tell us their dogs have never barked and some have even asked us if they'll ever learn how to bark. Goldendoodles in general are a fairly quiet breed and do well in Apartments due to them being quieter than most breeds.

Generally, larger Goldendoodles take longer to reach their adult weight. Smaller Goldendoodles will be almost full grown at around 10 months old, while larger Goldendoodles will continue to grow until around one and a half to two years old.

There's no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog breed, although some individual dogs may cause fewer allergy symptoms than others. Many people think that pet allergies are caused by a dog's or cat's fur, but the real source of pet allergies is often a protein that's in the saliva and urine of dogs and cats. This protein sticks to the dead, dried flakes (dander) from your pet's skin. Some dog breeds are marketed as hypoallergenic because they don't shed fur or they shed very little. Because these dogs don't shed, the allergy-causing dander that sticks to their fur doesn't get released into the air or onto the floor as much as with a shedding dog. But while you may have less dog hair with a non-shedding dog, no dog breed is hypoallergenic. If you're allergic to dogs, but still want to have one, consider the following tips to reduce your allergy symptoms: 

• Choose a smaller dog, which will shed less dander than a larger dog.

• Keep your pet out of your bedroom and other rooms in which you spend a lot of time.

• Keep your pet outside, if weather permits.

• Bathe your pet weekly to remove dander from its coat.

• Choose carpet-free flooring, or shampoo your carpet regularly.​

• Use a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) purifier and vent filters to help reduce airborne pet allergens.

​Written by Dr. James T C Li, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. James Li is a professor of medicine at College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic. He's a past director of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the American Board of Allergy and Immunology, and the American Board of Internal Medicine. He's a fellow in the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. 

F1BB Goldendoodles are 87.5% Poodle making it the least likely type to shed and the best type for people with allergies.

F1B Goldendoodles are 75% Poodle making it the next least likely type to shed and for people with allergies its a close runner up to the F1BB.

F2B Goldendoodle are only 62.50% Poodle and may experience slight to moderate shedding so its not recommended for people with allergies.​​

F1 Goldendoodles, F2 Goldendoodles, and F3/Multigeneration Goldendoodles are only 50% Poodle, they are very rarely non-shedding, some may even shed a lot, so they're not recommended for people with allergies.

A tuxedo color Goldendoodle is a specific bi-color pattern where a solid-colored dog (usually black, chocolate, or red) has distinct white markings on its chest, neck, chin, and paws, resembling a formal tuxedo. This rare, sought-after pattern often includes a white blaze on the face and represents less than 50% white coverage, differentiating it from a parti Goldendoodle.

• Appearance: They look like they are wearing a "little suit," with a dark base coat and crisp, symmetrical white markings.

• Color Variations: While black and white is common, they can also be red/white, apricot/white, or chocolate/white.

• Markings: White is typically present on the chest, chin, and feet.

• Genetics: This pattern is created by specific breeding for the "tuxedo" trait, which is a variation of the piebald or parti gene, often producing a "white blaze" or "splash" effect.

• Temperament & Coat: They share the same friendly, intelligent, and often low-shedding, allergy-friendly coats as other Goldendoodles.

Tuxedo vs. Parti Goldendoodles

• Tuxedo: Primarily solid-colored with 10–30% white restricted to the chest, neck, and feet.

• Parti: At least 50% white, with large patches of color.

Because the tuxedo pattern requires specific breeding, these puppies can be more difficult to find and are often considered a premium or specialty coat color.

A parti Goldendoodle is a dog with a coat that is at least 50% white, combined with solid patches of another color like apricot, red, black, or chocolate. Unlike the tuxedo pattern, which has specific white placements on the chest and paws, a parti pattern's color patches are random and can appear anywhere on the body, head, ears, or legs.

Key Characteristics of Parti Goldendoodles

• Distinct Patchwork: They have clear divisions between white and colored patches without blending or gradual transitions.

• Unique Marking: Because the distribution of color is random, no two parti Goldendoodles look exactly alike.

• Genetics: This pattern is caused by a recessive gene called the piebald gene (S locus). For a puppy to be a parti, both parents must carry this gene.

• Generations: Since Golden Retrievers do not carry this gene, parti patterns are generally not seen in first-generation (F1) Goldendoodles unless one parent is a parti Poodle; they are more common in F1b or later generations.

• Variations: You can find specialty versions like the tri-color parti (white plus two other colors) or a merle parti.

Parti vs. Other Multi-Color Patterns

• Parti: More than 50% white with large patches.

• Tuxedo: A subset of multi-colored patterns where white is specifically concentrated on the chest and feet, looking like a suit.

• Abstract: Predominantly solid-colored with less than 50% white markings, often just small splashes on the chest or paws.
  

An abstract Goldendoodle (also called a "mismark") is a dog with a solid-colored coat and small, random splashes of white that cover less than 50% of its body. Unlike the structured "suit" look of a tuxedo pattern, abstract markings are asymmetrical and unpredictable.

Key Characteristics of Abstract Markings

• Base Color: The coat is predominantly one solid color, such as red, apricot, chocolate, or black.

• White Splotches: The white is usually found as a "blaze" on the forehead, a splash on the chest, small "socks" on the paws, or even at the very tip of the tail.

• Individuality: Because these markings are random, no two abstract Goldendoodles are exactly alike.

• Commonality: It is one of the most common multi-colored patterns found in Mini Goldendoodles.

Quick Comparison of Multi-Color Patterns

• Abstract: Less than 50% (often <30%) random splashes on chest, paws, or face.

• Tuxedo: Less than 50% specific, symmetrical markings on chest and neck.

• Parti: 50% or more large patches of color on a white base.

These patterns are often caused by a partial expression of the same piebald genetics that produce full parti coats. In some cases, as the dog's coat grows longer, very small abstract markings may even seem to disappear into the fur.

A merle Goldendoodle features a marbled or "painted" coat pattern created by the dominant merle gene, which dilutes patches of the dog's base color (like black, chocolate, or red) into lighter shades of gray, blue, or tan. Because the pattern is random, no two merle coats are exactly alike.

Health Issues Linked to Merle

While a single copy of the merle gene (heterozygous, or "Mm") is generally considered healthy, breeding two merle dogs together can result in "Double Merle" offspring (homozygous, or "MM"), which face severe, often preventable, health defects:

• Vision Impairment: This can range from mild vision loss to total blindness. Specific issues include microphthalmia (abnormally small eyeballs), coloboma (holes in the iris or other eye structures), and the absence of one or both eyes.

• Hearing Loss: Double merles have a 25% chance of being born partially or totally deaf. This occurs because the gene can cause a lack of pigment in the inner ear, which is vital for hearing development.

• Skin Sensitivity & Cancer: Due to extensive white patches lacking protective pigment, these dogs are at a higher risk for sun damage and skin cancer.

• Other Defects: Abnormalities in the skeletal, cardiac, and reproductive systems have also been documented.

  Required Tests for Breeding Merle

To breed merle Goldendoodles responsibly, breeders must never pair two merles together. The following tests are essential:

• DNA Merle Testing: This is the most critical test to confirm if a dog carries the merle gene. It is especially vital for identifying "cryptic" or "hidden" merles—dogs that carry the gene but appear solid-colored and could accidentally produce double merles if bred to another merle.

• MDR1 Screening: The merle gene in Doodles is often introduced through herding breeds (like Australian Shepherds). These breeds frequently carry the MDR1 mutation, which makes dogs dangerously sensitive to certain common medications, such as ivermectin.

• Standard Health Clearances: Responsible breeding also requires standard Goldendoodle screenings regardless of color.