Difference in doodles

[Toni McCann]

I have been looking at all the differences in the doodles on this site. Is it because some are f1 and some f1b. Some look just like a poodle and some like a golden retriver. Open face and full face. But all so cute.

[Adina P]

Some are goldendoodles (F1, F1b, diff sizes), others are labradoodles (F1, F1b, diff sizes), others are multigenerational labradoodles, others are Australian labradoodles, and we have a few members with Aussiedoodles (Australian shepherd x poodle).So with this much variety in a mixed breed...there will be a lot of 'looks'...one for everyone!

[Steve Drury]

We have two "step-sisters". Same dad; different (but identical looking) moms. One has very strong poodle traits from the dad. The other has very strong retreiver genes from the mom. One is 35 lbs; one is 70 lbs. One is petite; the other has a big boxy head and big bones. One doesn't shed; one does.
Just like kids. You never know how the genes are going to shake out. Within the same litter you can get a whole assortment of doodles.
I think for most doodle owners, that's one of the great things about them. They don't look like every other doodle you ever see.
Try telling a group of a dozen border collies apart!

[Camilla and Darwin]

There is a big variety, it makes it so fun to see everyone's different doodles. They are so unique not only in looks but in personality.

[BG and Gavin]

Teddy looks much more retriever-like. Very sweet looking boy!

[HeatherA]

I think it's like human kids -- some kids look more like Mom, some look more like Dad, and sometimes they look like Great Grandma three generations back ;) I do think, generally, the F1b's look more poodly because they are 75% poodle. (Assuming the most common choice is to breed back with a poodle)

What really blows my mind is how different the SAME Doodle will look from 8 weeks to 6 months,a year, then again at 2 years.. coat changes can be so drastic.. from straight to curly, color changes, texture changes.. just amazing!

[ej]

Koda's parent is a GR (dad) and a black standard Poodle (mom), Koda is white-ish/cream in color, and his sister is black what white socks. He is easily 10 lbs bigger than his sister too.

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Mine are litermates ......... couldn't be anymore different!

[Helen]

This link has a good breakdown of what the different letters are refering to.

http://www.doodleacres.ca/learn-about-doodles.html

[Melissa & Porter]

Don't forget how crazy-different a haircut can make doodles appear :-)