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When it comes to doodles, Bernedoodles are one of the most sought-after because of the amazing genes that those dogs have.
Of course, you must have seen one or two cryptic letters before the word Bernedoodle. These are letters or alphabets that imply the different generations of the doodles. And in this article, we will let you know what those letters mean and how each of the letters plays a role in the identification of the Bernedoodle generations.
F1 Bernedoodle
This is the first generation of a Bernedoodle. It is the first because it involves crossbreeding a Standard Poodle and a Bernese Mountain Dog.
People love to pay for an F1 Bernedoodle because of the equal partitioning of the traits and genes shared by both parents. Thus, you rest assured that you will have the best of both worlds because your F1 Bernedoodle will have 50% Poodle genes and 50% Bernese Mountain Dog genes.
Features of an F1 Bernedoodle
Below are some of the qualities that make an F1 Bernedoodle unique:
- An F1 Bernedoodle doesn’t shed excessively.
- Variable hypoallergenic
- The doodle can live up to 16 years.
- Variable coat and hair types, including curly, straight, and wavy.
F1B Bernedoodle
This is considered a Backcross of an F1 Bernedoodle because of the crossbreeding and mixture of a Poodle and an F1 Bernedoodle.
Characteristics of an F1B Bernedoodle
Here are some of the features of an F1B Bernedoodle:
- Lower Hybrid Vitality
- Varied coat types, such as curly and wavy
- Doesn’t shed much
- An F1B Bernedoodle is commonly hypoallergenic.
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This is another category of generations of Bernedoodle. It is first a backcross of an F1B Bernedoodle, and it has more Poodle qualities.
An F1BB Bernedoodle is bred or produced by crossing an original purebred 100% Bernese Mountain Dog/Poodle and an F1B Bernedoodle.
F1BB Bernedoodle Description
There is another twist to an F1BB Bernedoodle, and that is the varied method of producing the doodle.
Some breeders prefer to cross a 100% Poodle and an F1B Bernedoodle because doing that helps to increase the hypoallergenic features of the doodle. Producing an F1BB Bernedoodle in this way will also contribute to the limited shedding of the dog.
F2 Bernedoodle
This is the second generation of a Bernedoodle. Producing this doodle involves crossing an F1 Bernedoodle with another F1 Bernedoodle.
F2 Bernedoodle Description
If you don’t like your home to be littered, it wouldn’t be ideal to pay for an F2 Bernedoodle because it is one of the Bernedoodle generations that shed more fur.
Characteristics of an F2 Bernedoodle
These are the major features of an F2 Bernedoodle:
- A variety of hair types, such as curly and wavy hair.
- Less Hybrid Vigor because it is less than an F1 Bernedoodle generation.
- Less shedding
F2B Bernedoodle
This is a backcross breed because it involves crossing or breeding a first-generation (F1) Bernedoodle with an F1B Bernedoodle.
If you don’t choose to do it that way, you may want to try the other method of breeding two F1B Bernedoodles to produce an F2 Bernedoodle.
The characteristics and features of an F2B Bernedoodle include:
- The doodle has substantial Poodle genetics.
- The dog has either a wavy or curly coat type.
- Non-shedding
F2BB Bernedoodle
You may also want to pay for another variant of a second-generation Bernedoodle, which is the F2BB Bernedoodle.
Breeding this generation of a Bernedoodle involves crossing a purebred 100% Poodle and an F2B Bernedoodle.
Some of the qualities of an F2BB Bernedoodle are:
- An F2BB Bernedoodle is one of the most hypoallergenic Bernedoodles.
- The doodle mostly has curly hair/coat.
- The coat doesn’t tangle or matt only if it is regularly brushed
Multi-Generation Bernedoodle
Here is the least of all the Bernedoodle generations. As the letter signifies, this is a third-generation Bernedoodle. It is also considered Multi-Generation because of the combination of different Bernedoodle generations to produce it.
First, the F3 (Multi-Generation) Bernedoodle can be produced by breeding two F1B Bernedoodle generations. This is the most common method of producing doodles.
However, you can always try other breeding methods, such as breeding two F2 Bernedoodles.
Features to Look for in an F3 Bernedoodle
Before paying for a third-generation (F3) Bernedoodle, you want to be sure that it is the right one.
Here are some of the features and characteristics that are exclusive to an F3 Bernedoodle:
- Non-shedding
- The doodle (F3 Bernedoodle) possesses more Poodle genes, and that is evident in the way it is preferred more by people with pet allergies.
- Distinct coat types, such as curly and wavy hair.
How to Choose a Bernedoodle Generation
We know you have been inundated with many theories on the best ways to select a Bernedoodle. While those are great, you also need to do some other background checks to be sure it is the best doodle.
So, here are some of the factors you want to consider before you pay for a Bernedoodle:
Body Mass
You have to consider the height and weight of the doodle. If you want something smaller, it makes sense that you pay for a Miniature Bernedoodle because it weighs anywhere between 20 and 30 pounds.
However, if you like your Bernedoodle big, you want to pay for the Standard Bernedoodle that weighs up to 70 pounds.
Health
You also want to consider the health of your Bernedoodle. You should pay for Bernedoodle generations that don’t have many complications.
The F1 and F2 Bernedoodle generations are the best because they aren’t always exposed to health issues.
However, you should expect your F2B and down to F3 Bernedoodle generations to suffer from common illnesses because it is quite hard to test for tracing breed lines and genetic markers in them.
Conclusion
No matter the Bernedoodle generation you are paying for, always ask the breeder the type of generation it is so you wouldn’t make a mistake of passing off an F2 Bernedoodle for an F1 Bernedoodle.
Above all, ensure that you have done your homework in terms of defining the qualities you need to see on the doodle so you will be better prepared to make a good buying decision.
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Julie is a graduate of the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, where she studied Animal science. Though contrary to the opinion of her parents she was meant to study pharmacy, but she was in love with animals especially cats. Julie currently works in an animal research institute (NGO) in California and loves spending quality time with her little cat. She has the passion for making research about animals, how they survive, their way of life among others and publishes it. Julie is also happily married with two kids.
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