Labradoodle Explained

F1 Labradoodles (Violet our girl)
  • Mating: Labrador & Poodle
  • Result: 50% Labrador Retriever & 50% Poodle
  • Coat Maintenance: Low need
  • Coat Description: The coat will usually grow 3-4 inches and require occasional grooming.
  • Shedding: Some will shed, some won’t.
  • Allergy-friendly: Can work in families with mild allergic reactions. If it’s a family with moderate to high allergy, an F1b Labradoodle (Violet offspring) is preferable.

F1b Labradoodles (Violet offspring)

  • Mating: F1 Labradoodle (Violet) & Poodle (Archie)
  • Result: 25% Labrador Retriever & 75% Poodle
  • Coat Maintenance: Moderate to high
  • Coat Description: Normally a bit thicker and more curly than an F1 Labradoodle, and with a wavy or curly coat.
  • Shedding: Low to none
  • Allergy-friendly: If there are moderate to high allergies in the family, the F1b Labradoodle is the preferred type.

F2 Labradoodles

  • Mating: F1 Labradoodle & F1 Labradoodle
  • Result: 50% Labrador Retriever & 50% Poodle
  • Coat Maintenance: Moderate to high.
  • Coat Description: The coat will usually continue to grow even if it by the looks resembles an F1 Labradoodle.
  • Shedding: Will shed less than an F1 Labradoodle.
  • Allergy-friendly: Usually recommended to families with moderate to high allergies.