Coat Type
At Red Maple Doodles, we take great pride in breeding F1 Cavapoos, a delightful mix of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Poodle.
We also breed two generations of Goldendoodles: the F1, which is a cross between a Golden Retriever mother and a Poodle father, and the F1B, where the mother is a mature F1 Goldendoodle and the father is a Poodle.
F1 Cavapoos
Typically, F1 Cavapoos are a great choice for families who are looking for a dog with the sweet, affectionate personality of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, paired with the intelligence and hypoallergenic qualities of a Poodle, but without the heavy shedding that often comes with other breeds. These pups offer the best of both worlds: a loving, gentle demeanor with a manageable coat that requires much less maintenance than many other breeds. The F1 Cavapoo is perfect for those who appreciate the wavy, soft look but don’t want to deal with the constant shedding. Most families with mild to moderate allergies can comfortably live with an F1 Cavapoo, though it ultimately depends on the severity of individual sensitivities to pet dander.
The shedding of an F1 Cavapoo is typically much lighter than that of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, shedding only about 5 to 10% of what a Cavalier might shed. While this makes them a more allergy-friendly choice, it’s important to remember that, like all mixed-breed dogs, every individual puppy can have slight variations in coat texture and shedding tendencies. We can’t guarantee exact results, but we strive to produce puppies that consistently meet the expectations of their families.
To give you a visual representation of what you can expect, take a look at a few examples below. As you can see, their beautiful, soft, wavy coats develop into stunning adult fur that is manageable and comfortable. At Red Maple Doodles, we are well-known for producing F1 Cavapoos with outstanding, exceptional coats that are both visually appealing and practical for everyday living.
F1 Goldendoodle
Typically F1's are for those families that don't have any allergy concerns, want the Golden Retriever personality but without the massive amount of shedding and love the loose, wavy look. Most people with mild to moderate allergies can handle living with an F1 but it all depends on the severity of the allergies.
F1 Goldendoodles typically shed about 5 to 10% of what a Golden Retriever sheds but each puppy is an individual and we obviously can't guarantee this.
For an excellent example of what our F1 coats look like have a look at Piper & Kona at 8 weeks of age (left) and again in their adult coat (right). We are very well known for our outstanding looking dogs with expectational coat types.
F1B Goldendoodle
F1B's are for those families that have allergy concerns and want to ensure their family doesn't have any reaction, still want the Golden Retriever personality but without any shedding and like an open to tighter curl. Most everyone with allergy concerns can handle living with an F1B.
F1B litters have an interesting genetic split and in any litter you will get puppies that have more curl and some less. This is Mother Nature and we never know how many of each we will have. The "curlier coated" puppies will have more curl and require more brushing where as the "flatter coated" puppies will have curl but it will be much more open and loose. Tamara Gordon's review below on their f1b puppy is based on Teva who has a "flatter coat", which means you don't have to have the curliest puppy to get the most hypoallergenic puppy.
F1 Goldendoodles shed about 5 to 10% of what a Golden Retriever sheds but each puppy is an individual and we obviously can't guarantee this.
For an excellent example of what an F1B coat looks like have a look at Clifford when he was about 8 weeks of age (left) and then again in his adult coat (right):
Here is an excellent example of Arrow who is one of our curly F1B puppies at 10 weeks of age (left) and as an adult (right):
Grooming Considerations
No matter what coat type you have, your Doodle can look significantly different depending on how they are groomed! My best suggestion is to do a Google search, find all the photos you like, print them off and leave them with your groomer - don't just show them but leave them a copy! I often have people saying they want a Goldendoodle that looks just like one of our Doodles and mostly, it comes down to grooming and length of coat. If you keep them groomed short they will look curlier but if you grow their coat out they will look wavy. You have to ensure you are brushing at least a few times a week if you want it to be longer!! They mat and it's very painful, so please ensure you are doing a good job with your brushing.
Nutritional Considerations
Nutrition also plays a large part in how much dander your Doodle will have. If you feed a lower quality dry food then their skin will be more flaky and dry, whereas if you are feeding raw with oils their skin and fur will be softer and very healthy. Consider if you only ever ate McDonalds all day, everyday....your skin would be broken out, you would feel mentally sluggish, rundown, and not at your best. Now consider how much better you look and feel when eating lots of fruits and veggies, organic meats...two completely different looks and outcomes! It's the same for your beloved dog too!
