I Have F1B Aussiedoodle Puppies—OMG!
Well, I have mini F1B aussiedoodles, anyway. And yeah, I’m pretty excited about these extra good and extra adorably little fuzzballs being in my life.
What are F1B aussidoodles?
If you’re new to the aussiedoodle world, these loyal and fun-loving dogs are mixes between Australian Shepherds and Poodles. Now, both of those breeds come in a variety of sizes, which leaves plenty of variations on the table as options.
Standard poodles and Aussies are big—usually at least 30 pounds. Then much smaller versions of each occur, typically called mini (poodles often have a moyen size variety) or the smallest, which is called toy. You can imagine those are just as teeny-tiny as can be and basically fit in your pocket.
F1B mini Aussiedoodle puppy at 3 weeks old, Bryce Gruber
Anyway, the first cross between an Australian Shepherd and a Poodle is F1. My female dog, Shoshi, is just that. She’s got a shaggy hypoallergenic coat and the most wonderful personality.
Her nine pups, on the other hand, came from her mating with a toy poodle. Because the pups are 75% poodle and 25% Austrialian Shepherd, they’re considered F1B aussiedoodle puppies.
Yes, she had 9 puppies!
Is that the normal litter size? According to our vet, probably not. We expected more like 4 to 6, but a whopping 9 very healthy and totally sweet pups popped out.
I know everyone thinks their grandpups are the best, but seriously, mine are, and my dog is the most wonderful and doting mother. In the four weeks since they were born, each one has been provided with ample nursing time.
Mom rotates them on her own (because 8 nipples and 9 babies presents a math issues). But really, I didn’t have enough gear on my newborn checklist because OMG—😱 nine shocked me.
F1B mini Aussiedoodle puppies at 2 weeks old, Bryce Gruber
What do mini F1B Aussiedoodles look like?
Well, every litter is different, but mine have Aussie markings with curly-wavy coats. Our mini Aussiedoodle mom is a tricolor variety with patches of blue merle, reddish coloring and sandy white across her body. She’s a beauty, and a sturdy 25-pound size.
The father of our litter is an all-white toy poodle (he’s on the larger side for toy and about 13 pounds). We expect the puppies will grow to be about 20 pounds, but genetics are funny and we can’t say for sure.
Blue merle mini F1B Aussiedoodle puppy on the right at 2 weeks old, Bryce Gruber
What is certain though is that all nine puppies have hypoallergic and wavy to full curly coats. They’re little poof balls and love and OMG—they instantly melt hearts.
We even had one full blue merle f1b Aussiedoodle, a little girl my kids have affectionately named Oreo until she heads to her fur-ever home.
F1B mini Aussiedoodle at 4 weeks old, Bryce Gruber
What types of homes should Aussiedoodles be in?
Aussiedoodles of all types including F1B Aussiedoodles, benefit from active homes. These dogs are affectionate, loyal and extremely protective over their families.
They do well with children (I brought my first Aussiedoodle home with two toddlers in the house—they ended up being snuggle buddies and sharing nap times!). They’re also loyal and loving companions for single adults.
F1B mini Aussiedoodle puppy at 4 weeks old, Bryce Gruber
You should know that Aussiedoodles are extremely, and I do mean extremely smart. They’ll pick up on just about anything and sense personalities from a mile away. They also need plenty of exercise because they were born to work on farms.
If you can’t offer your Aussiedoodle a few good walks a day or time at the dog park, you may want to look at a lap dog or other breed. These babies were born to balance their time between playing and snuggling.
Other things to consider:
Since F1B Aussiedoodles are mostly poodle, they’re almost always hypoallergenic. Their poofy curls do require more maintenance than other breeds though.
F1B mini Aussiedoodles are hard to find. They’re a relatively new breed and in very high demand. I’m not a professional breeder (just a loving family sharing pups with friends and fam!), but paying for these dogs can set you back $2,500+. And yeah, they’re worth it.
Aussies were historically used to herd sheep and cattle. That means they love herding just about anything. If you adopt an Aussie pup, you may find that they try to herd you, your children or other pets till they’re fully trained at about five months old. It’s hysterically funny, though some people (and small children) get annoyed by it.
They’re very affectionate. These are not attack dogs or wild beasts looking to growl into the woods. They’ll protect your family with their lives without blinking an eye. They want head rubs and cuddles. Be prepared to offer lots of love—they’ll return the favor.
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