What Does F1, F2, F3, F1b & F2b Generations Mean? | CKC
Anyone interested in a doodle breed has almost certainly seen the mysterious F1, F2, F3, and multi-generational designations associated with some dogs or litters. What exactly do these terms mean, and what do they have to do with goldendoodles, Labradoodles, and cockadoodles? (Okay, that last one is not a designer breed, but cockapoo people should really consider switching to this one.) Watch this video to find out!
Breeds like Goldendoodles and Labradoodles have designations associated with them: F1, F2, F3. Doodles are known as designer breeds, which are not purebreds, but they are the offspring of 2 or more different purebred dogs. For instance, a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle make a Labradoodle.
In this video, we dive into exactly what F1 and all those other designations mean.
Read the Original In-Depth Blog Post Here: Canine Crash Course: F1, F2, F3, and Multi-Generational Designations
Terry Runion
