F1b Cavoodle: Price, Meaning, Genetics, Size & More!

F1b Cavoodles (AKA F1b Cavapoos or F1b Cavadoodles) are a cross breed dog, the resulting of breeding a F1 Cavoodle with a Poodle. Besides F1 Cavoodles, F1b Cavoodles are one of the most popular generations of Cavoodle as they are hypoallergenic and have curlier coats.

The cryptic letters that denote Cavoodle generations can become quite confusing so that is why in this article we will break down what exactly “F1b” means so you can decide if this is the right Cavoodle generation for you!

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What Does F1b Cavoodle Mean?

The “F” in F1b Cavoodle means “filial”, the “1” means first generation and the “b” means back-cross. An F1b Cavoodle is the first back-cross generation of the breed. Back-cross means that the dog has been bred back to a purebred Poodle.

What Is An F1b Cavoodle?

An F1b Cavoodle is created by crossing an F1 Cavoodle with a purebred Poodle that is either Toy, Miniature or Standard sized. The resulting dog is 25% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and 75% Poodle.

Characteristics

F1b Cavoodle Characteristics
Height	Depends on size (Teacup, Toy, Mini or Standard Cavoodle)
Weight	Depends on size (Teacup, Toy, Mini or Standard Cavoodle)
Temperament	Affectionate, playful and loyal.
Activity Levels	Moderate.
Exercise Requirements	30 to 60 min per day.
Lifespan	9 to 15 years.
Coat	Wavy or curly single coat.
Eyes	Brown.
Shedding	Low.
Apartment Adaptability	Can live in an apartment if given enough exercise daily.
Good with Children	Yes.

Price

F1b Cavoodles cost between $2000USD and $4500USD. They are usually slightly more expensive than F1 Cavoodles as they take longer to breed. They are also more expensive as they are more hypoallergenic than F1 Cavoodles which is a highly sought after characteristic.

Size

The size of an F1b Cavoodle depends upon the size of Poodle that the F1 Cavoodle was bred with as well as the size of Poodle the F1 Cavoodle was cross-backed to. It can be hard to predict the size of an F1b Cavoodle but they generally follow the same weight range of the F1 Cavoodle except with a slightly leaner and taller build.

F1b Teacup Cavoodle

Teacup Cavoodles get to 20cm to 25cm tall at the shoulder weigh between 3.5kg and 7kg. They are a very small breed.

F1b Toy Cavoodle

Toy Cavoodles get to about 30cm tall at the shoulder and weigh between 5kg and 8kg. They are slightly bigger than a Teacup Cavoodle and slightly smaller than a Miniature Cavoodle.

F1b Mini Cavoodle

Miniature Cavoodles get to 30cm to 40cm tall at the shoulder and weigh between 8kg and 12kg. They are slightly taller and heavier than a Toy Cavoodle. They are the second largest Cavoodle size.

F1b Standard Cavoodle

Standard Cavoodles get to 40cm to 45cm tall at the shoulder and weigh between 12kg and 18kg. They are slightly bigger than Miniature Cavoodles. Standard Cavoodles are the largest Cavoodle size.

Temperament

F1b Cavoodles have a very friendly and affectionate temperament. They love spending time with the family whether that is snuggling up on the couch to watch TV or participating in a game of sport. They are very cuddly but also very playful breed. F1b Cavoodles are quite intelligent due to their Poodle genes which means that they pick up new tricks and commands quickly. They are also very eager to impress their owners which motivates them to learn new things.

As F1b Cavoodles are more Poodle than Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, sometimes their temperament and personality is more like a Poodle than a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. However, there are many other factors that influence temperament besides genetics such as environment.

Shedding

Are F1b Cavoodles Hypoallergenic?

Yes, F1b Cavoodles are considered to be a hypoallergenic breed. In fact, they are even more hypoallergenic than F1 Cavoodles as they inherit their hypoallergenic nature from the Poodle. F1b Cavoodles are hypoallergenic because they only release a minimal amount of dander (dead skin cells) into their surroundings when they shed and they don’t shed much to start with.

Do F1b Cavoodles Shed?

F1b Cavoodles do not shed much. They are classified as a non to light shedding breed. In comparison to F1 Cavoodles, F1b Cavoodles shed even less. This is because F1b Cavoodles have a higher percentage of Poodle genes and Poodles hardly shed at all.

The best way to reduce the amount that your dog sheds is to regularly brush them. Slicker brushes are great for dogs with single coats and deshedding tools are great for dogs with double coats.

Coat Colours

Red F1b Cavoodle

Red F1b Cavoodles have a red coloured coat that can range from light to dark red. There are many names for Red F1b Cavoodles. They are sometimes called “Ruby Cavoodles” because the red shade of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is called “ruby”. Red Cavoodles are also commonly referred to as Fox Red F1b Cavoodles, Deep Red F1b Cavoodles or Dark Red F1b Cavoodles.

Apricot F1b Cavoodle

An Apricot F1b Cavoodle has a very light red coat that has a peachy tone. Apricot F1b Cavoodles are produced by breeding an Apricot Poodle with a Red or Apricot F1 Cavoodle. Some of the puppies in the litter will be apricot while others will be red.

Apricot F1b Cavoodles can fade if they inherit the “fading gene” from their Poodle parent. This is likely to happen as Apricot coloring comes from the Poodle side. Apricot Cavoodles usually fade to a cream or lighter Apricot shade and these changes will occur within the first two years of life.

Black F1b Cavoodle

There are two main types of Black Cavoodle: solid black and bi-colored black coats. Solid black as suggested by the name are fully black with no other colours. Bi-colored coats can be black with patches of other colours. Black colouring arises from recessive gene so not many F1b Cavoodles have this colouring. Bi-coloured black coats are more common than solid black coats.

Black & White F1b Cavoodle

Most Black and White F1b Cavoodles are parti-colored however some are considered to be mismarked with white. A Black and White Parti Cavoodle has a mainly white coat with black patches while a mismarked one has a small white patch on it’s paws or chest. Mismarked Black and White Cavoodles fall under the category of bi-colored coats.

Black & Tan F1b Cavoodle

Black and Tan F1b Cavoodles are also called Phantom Cavoodles as they have a two toned coat where the secondary color (tan) is in specific locations. Black & Tan F1b Cavoodles have tan patches on their muzzle, chin, throat, chest, legs, above their eyes and beneath their tail. These patches characterise the Black & Tan F1b Cavoodle as Phantom rather than Parti or Bi-Color.

Haircuts

There are many different haircut styles that you can give your F1b Cavoodle. Some popular ones include:

Puppy Cut
Teddy Bear Cut
Poodle Cut
Lamb Cut
Summer Cut

Generation Comparisons

F1 vs F1b Cavoodle

The main difference between an F1 and F1b Cavoodle is the percentage make up of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel to Poodle in each breed. F1 Cavoodles are 50% Poodle and 50% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel while F1b Cavoodles are 75% Poodle and 25% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. This means that F1b Cavoodles have curlier, more hypoallergenic coat and usually have a leaner, taller build.

	F1 Cavoodle	F1b Cavoodle
Genetic Makeup	50% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel & 50% Poodle	25% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel & 75% Poodle

F1b vs F2b Cavoodle

An F1b Cavoodle is the first back-cross generation of Cavoodle while an F2b Cavoodle is the second back-cross generation. An F2b Cavoodle is usually created by crossing an F2 Cavoodle with a purebred Poodle. On the other hand, an F1b Cavoodle is a cross between a F1 Cavoodle and a purebred Poodle. These F2b Cavoodles are 75% Poodle and 25% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

On the other hand, F2b Cavoodles can be created by crossing an F1 Cavoodle with an F1b Cavoodle. These F2b Cavoodles are 62.5% Poodle and 37.5% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. As there are two ways of creating an F2b Cavoodle, it is a good idea to ask your breeder how they do it so you have a better idea of your puppy’s genetic makeup.

	F1 Cavoodle	F2b Cavoodle
Genetic Makeup	50% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel & 50% Poodle	25% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel & 75% Poodle OR 37.5% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel & 62.5% Poodle

Pros & Cons

Pros	Cons
F1b Cavoodles shed less than F1 Cavoodles	F1b Cavoodles are usually more expensive than F1 Cavoodles.
F1b Cavoodles are more hypoallergenic than F1 Cavoodles.	F1b Cavoodles are a high energy dog and needs lots of exercise.
F1b Cavoodles have a curlier coat than F1 Cavoodles.	F1b Cavoodles require regular grooming which can get expensive.