What Generations of Bernedoodles do You Breed?
F1 Bernedoodle
An F1 Bernedoodle is a cross between a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Poodle. All the puppies will be 50% Bernese Mountain Dog and 50% Poodle.
What can you expect from an F1 Bernedoodle from FRD?
- Wavy coats every time
- Shedding: anywhere from moderate to non shedding
- Size will be determined by the size of parents
- Professional grooming needed every 10-12 weeks with regular brushing in between
F1b Bernedoodle
An F1b is a cross between an F1 Bernedoodle and a Poodle. The puppies will be 75% Poodle and 25% Bernese Mountain Dog.
What can you expect from an F1b Bernedoodle from FRD?
- Wavy or curly coats
- Shedding: usually light to non shedding
- Size will be determined by size of parents but can be smaller than an F1
- Professional grooming needed every 8-10 weeks with regular brushing in between
Multi Generation Bernedoodle
This is quickly becoming our favorite generation. This is a cross between two Bernedoodles so the percentage of Bernese Mountain Dog and Poodle will vary with each paring depending what generation the parents are.
What can you expect from a Multi Generation Bernedoodle from FRD?
- Straight, wavy or curly coats – usually all three in a litter!
- Shedding: usually light to non shed
- Varying sizes determined by the size of the parents
- Professional grooming needs will vary depending on coat type
Ultra F1 Bernedoodle
This is a new generation for us here at FRD. We have had a few litters and we are in love with them. Their coats are amazing and they tend to keep some of the chunky Bernese Mountain dog looks. This generation has a higher Bernese Mountain dog genetic percent than Poodle.
What can you expect from an Ultra F1 Bernedoodle from FRD?
- Straight or wavy coats
- Shedding: varies, but in our experience they shed less than an F1, light to non shed
- Size determined by the size of the parents
- Professional grooming needed every 10-14 weeks with regular brushing in between