The f1 vs. f2?? What's your opinion?

[Sarah]

Hi, I'm new to this doodle blog, but am hoping I can get a little help.

I've always wanted a goldendoodle. I've been doing some research on them and realized I know nothing about this type of dog and I thought I did!!
I've found a breeder online who is close to where I live. This breeder has goldendoodle's for sale ranging from $1,200 for the f1 and $900 for the f2.
I believe the goldendoodle that the majority of people have is the f1, correct?
It's difficult to find any real information on the f2 variety. I know to get an f2 goldendoodle a breeder has to mate two f1's together.

Some websites say the f2 sheds less and is good for people who suffer from allergy's, but yet it's the cheaper of the doodles and not many breeders have them for sale.

Also other blog sites that I've come across, describes the f2 as a "disaster" and a breeder who has these dogs for sale is not is a "reputable" breeder. I've found the majority of goldendoodle breeders don't have the f2 as an option, so I'm wondering if the "reputable" breeder thing is correct? Is there something wrong with the f2? Why wouldn't I want to go with the f2?

Here's my wish: I'd love a goldendoodle that has that shaggy, can't see its eyes, floppy teddybear look. What generation should I get? What are the pro's and con's? What do you guys recommend, I'm completely lost and I have an appointment with the breeder by end of week.

Thank you very much!!
S.

[Frank & TeddyToyDoodle]

I'm a bit confused by this whole F1 vs. F1b vs. F2 debate and the genetics involved.

As I understand it.....a Standard Goldendoodle is a female Golden Retriever with a male full-sized poodle.  A MiniGoldendoodle is the female Goldendoodle (from above) mated with a male mini-poodle.  And a female MiniGoldendoodle (from above) mated with a male mini-poodle gets you the Toy Goldendoodle which is what Teddy is.

So...by my math....he's 87% poodle and only 13% Golden Retriever ?  Am I right ?

According to the breeder, he's an F1b Toy, whatever that means.

[Lauren Armstrong]

I have a F3 labradoodle, he pretty much looks like a goldendoodle, hi smum was an f2b and dad a f1 (i am guessing that makes a f3 or "mutli gen" but i honestly haven't a clue) he has the shaggy look but his coat is getting more curlier now he is at 6 months, the best option is to ask for previous litter photos if this is an option i'm sure rep breeders will want to keep in touch with their past litters.

If you would like a shaggy coat i personally wouldn't get a F1B/F2B TYPE as these are bread back to a poodle so their coat would be a lot more curly (in theory).

But then again i am no expert, have a look on Kimberlines doodles its a UK site but they have a lot of info and its my pups dad is from. good luck