DOODLE GENERATIONS

NOT ALL DOODLES ARE CREATED EQUAL!!!

The different generations of Labradoodles can be very confusing. This is a pretty simple explanation of the different generations. With the first several generations, characteristics of these offspring can still be pretty unpredictable. Some puppies will inherit more of the "P" generation of one of the original parents or more from the other original parent. Example: When you breed a labrador retriever to a poodle, (F1) the offspring are not purely a 50/50 mix. Some will have more of the labrador characteristics, such as the short hair, and some will have more of the poodle characteristics, such as the curly hair. Almost all of these puppies will be shedders. When these puppies are bred back to a poodle, again, (F1b) there is not a pure 75/25 mix. The outcome will usually be the same. Unless a breeder does genetic testing on the parents they are breeding to see the traits they carry, the results will always vary. Breeding parents with the genetic coat traits that are the desirable outcome of the breeder is the best way to insure puppies with good hair coats. Since it takes about 3 to 4 generations to purify a breed, breeders who do this, will have more of a chance to have a better outcome of the coat traits they are striving to achieve.
The same goes for genetically testing for diseases and abnormalities which are common to the breed. Testing the parents ensures that any diseases or abnormalities that are in the bloodline does not carry down to their offspring.

ALL BREEDERS ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL, AS WELL!!

Just as not all Labradoodles are created equal, neither are all Breeders.
Some breeders are just in it for the money to make a quick dollar and do not have the same ethical breeding practices as breeders who are in it for the love of the breed and who want to produce the healthiest puppies possible with good coats, temperaments, and conformation. So choosing your breeder is just as important as choosing your puppy! Don't get in a hurry to buy the first puppy you find. Check out the breeder as well as their facilities. They need to be very, very clean. Dogs should not be kept in wire kennels or cages. The socialization of the parents affects their offspring. And genetic testing of the parents is a MUST.

Meaning of F1, F1b, F2, F2b & F3 In Hybrid Dog Breeds

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Meaning of F1, F1b, F2, F3... in crossbred dogs.
Crossbred dogs and designer dogs are often referred to as F1, F2, or F3, or even F1b or F2b.
It is just the accepted nomenclature in which we can distinguish hybrid dog breeds between the different generations. This naming standard in here applies for dogs, designer dog breeds, hybrids and mixes, but it is also commonly (and scientifically) applied to cats, cattle, plants, and most living organisms (even cells.)

P Generation, 100% Purebred Dog
These dogs are the fruits of true breeding, meaning they are purebreds and belong to a specific dog breed.
Example: a labrador, a poodle, etc.

F1 Generation, 50% Purebred-A 50% Purebred-B
These dogs are the result of the breeding of two purebred dogs. Half of each dog is the mother’s breed, and the other half is the father’s breed.
Example: a labradoodle whose mother is a purebred labrador and father a purebred poodle.

F1b Generation, 75% Purebred-A 25% Purebred-B
These are F1 backcrossed dogs. They result from the mating of an F1 parent and a P parent. This is used to intensify traits found in the P parent’s breed.
Example: a labradoodle whose mother is a labradoodle and father a poodle.

F2 Generation, 50% Purebred-A 50% Purebred-B
F2 dogs are the offsets resulting from the mating of two F1 hybrids.
Example: a labradoodle whose mother is a labradoodle F1 and father a labradoodle F1.
This can also refer to a Labradoodle whose mother and father are both F1b.

F2b Generation, 75% Purebred-A 25% Purebred-B
These are second-generation backcrossed dogs. Each F2b dog is the offset of an F1 parent and an F1 backcrossed (F1b) parent.
Example: a labradoodle whose mother is a labradoodle F1 or F1b and father a labradoodle F1b or a poodle..

F3 Generation, 50% Purebred-A50% Purebred-B
Offsets coming from the mating of two F2 hybrid parents.
Example: a labradoodle whose mother is a labradoodle F2 and father a labradoodle F2.

Multi Generation
An F3 or higher-generation hybrid dog crossed with an F3 or higher-generation hybrid dog. This is a more generic nomenclature and is mostly expressed using the generation of each parent, such as F4 Labradoodle x F2 Cockapoo.
Example: a labradoodle whose mother is a labradoodle F3 and father a labradoodle F5.

American Labradoodles
American Labradoodles are made up of only the Poodle (standard, moyen, miniature or toy size), and the Labrador Retriever.

Australian Labradoodles
Australian Labradoodles have six parent breeds, namely these are:

Labrador.
Poodle.
English Cocker Spaniel.
American Cocker Spaniel.
Curly Coat Retriever.
Irish Water Spaniel.

Goldendoodles
Goldendoodles consist of the Golden Retriever and the Poodle (standard, moyen, miniature or toy size).

Double Doodles
Double Doodles can consist of two different types of doodles bred together.
Ex: A Labradoodle bred to a Goldendoodle.

Teddy Bear Goldendoodles and Labradoodles
There is no such breed. The 'Teddy Bear" is just a haircut! You can make any doodle look like a teddy bear!

Dixie Magnolia Labradoodles
Guardian Application

Name(s):
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone #(s)
Email:
What characteristics are you looking for in a Labradoodle, or Doubledoodle
puppy?

Size in pounds: Color(s)
Sex:
Wavy Fleece (very little to no shedding) Y N
Curly Fleece (very little to no shedding) Y N
Temperament:
What will puppy be used for? (example: companion, therapy, hunting, etc.)

Have you ever owned a dog before? Yes No
If deceased, cause of death?
Do you presently have any pets in your household? Yes No
If so, what type(s), and age(s)?

Are all dogs in your household neutered or spayed?
Are there any children in your household? Yes No If yes, how many and what ages?

Does anyone in your household suffer from allergies? Yes No If yes, how severe?
Do you plan to keep your puppy inside or outside?
Where will your puppy stay during the day?
Where will your puppy sleep during the night?
Do you live in a house, apartment, condo, patio home, etc.?
Do you rent or own your place of residence?
What type of fencing do you have around your yard? (wood, chain link, underground, none, etc. and include height)

Is there a possibility you may be moving more than 100 miles from your present location within the next 8 years? Yes No
Do all adult members of the household work full time? Yes No
If so, are you able to have someone check on your puppy during the day until he/she has completed his/her house training? Yes No
How often do you travel?
Who will be taking care of your puppy while you are away?
Are you willing to participate in a puppy obedience class with your puppy? Yes No
Are you willing to provide premium food, scheduled vaccinations, flea control and heart worm preventative for your puppy as well as veterinarian care when needed? Yes No
Are you willing to NOT expose your puppy to areas where other dogs have frequented until his/her series of vaccinations are completed? Yes No
Do you understand that there are grooming requirements with a Labradoodle or Goldendoodle? Yes No
Do you understand that Dixie Magnolia Labradoodles cannot guarantee the size of the puppy at maturity, or the length, thickness, curliness, or non shedding characteristics of puppy’s coat? Yes No
Do you understand that Labradoodles and Goldendoodles require regular exercise? Yes No
Are you willing to provide the Breeder access to your guardian dog when needed for testing, breeding, or/and birth and nursing of puppies? Yes No
Do you agree to make sure your guardian dog is not exposed to intact males if a female and intact females if a male? Yes No
How do you plan to discipline your puppy?

Females only: Do you understand that females will go through a heat cycle twice a year that lasts approximately 3 weeks and during this time she is not allowed to go outside of your home other than to use the restroom and must be monitored closely during these bathroom breaks, and under no circumstances will she be allowed to be outside of your home unattended? Yes No
Is there anything that you would like to share about your family and lifestyle that may affect your puppy’s life?

Are you willing to stay in contact with us to keep us informed as to how your puppy is progressing, provide pictures and weight gain/loss information and inform us of any health issues or concerns? Yes No
Are you willing to abide by the conditions set forth in the Guardian Contract? Yes No
I understand, that this is only an application for Guardianship of a puppy. Once a decision is made if my home and lifestyle would be a good fit for a Guardian puppy, I will be notified and a contract will be signed and agreed upon by both myself and Denise Shepherd representing Dixie Magnolia Labradoodles. Yes No
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Please complete this application and return to Dixie Magnolia Labradoodles, PO Box 306, Terry, MS, 39170-0306, or scan the completed application and email or text to:
dixiemagnoliadoodles@yahoo.com
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. My phone number is 601-238-3111
Thank you,
Denise Shepherd Dixie Magnolia Labradoodles

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