Furnished vs Unfurnished Doodle Dogs & Puppies

Unfurnished Doodles

The term "furnishings" pertains to the longer hair or fur that grows on specific areas of a dog's body, such as the eyebrows, beard, and leg feathers. Certain breeds such as the Poodle, Schnauzer, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon are known for having "furnishings". Doodles can have one, two, or no copies of the furnishing gene. A dog with two copies of Furnishing will have minimal shedding and their coat will continue to grow. Similarly, a dog with one copy, like a traditional F1 Doodle, will also have minimal shedding. Lastly, a dog with no furnishing will have a coat that sheds and will eventually stop growing according to the breed standard.

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What Do Unfurnished Dogs Look Like?

Did you know that the furnishing gene only affects the bearding and facial hair of a doodle? If a doodle is unfurnished, their face will look smoother and resemble that of their non-poodle parent breed. This is particularly noticeable in Australian Mountain Doodles, which take after their Bernese Mountain Dog and Australian Shepherd lineage.

When it comes to genetics, dogs with an FF gene will have a furnished coat, while those with an IC (incomplete coat) will be unfurnished. Unfurnished doodles require less grooming, have a more "traditional" appearance, and come in a variety of colors, which can be exciting.

Moreover, multigenerational Bernedoodles have wonderful personalities, making them a great choice for those looking for a loving and unique furry companion.

Unfurnished Improper Coat F2 Cream Golden Mountain Doodle with Green Eyes bb

do unfurnished doodles sheD?

Yes, F2 Doodles with an improper coat can still shed. Shedding is a natural process for dogs, and it is not determined by whether or not they have an improper coat.

The amount of shedding Doodles experience can be influenced by a variety of factors, including their coat type, length, texture, and thickness, as well as their genetics, overall health, and environment. Doodles with an improper coat may shed more or less than other Doodles, depending on the individual dog and their specific coat characteristics.

Proper grooming and care, including regular brushing, bathing, and feeding a high-quality diet, can help reduce shedding in all types of Doodles, regardless of their coat type or whether or not they have an improper coat.
If you own a Bernese Mountain Dog, you might have noticed that they shed moderately throughout the year due to their thick double coat. Shedding becomes more significant twice a year, during seasonal changes. To minimize shedding, it's essential to brush your Bernese regularly. However, keep in mind that Bernese Mountain Dogs shed more heavily during specific times, such as when they are pregnant or nursing or when they are puppies. Factors such as nutrition, health, and environment can also affect the amount of shedding. To reduce shedding, it's essential to groom and care for your Bernese Mountain Dog properly. This includes regular brushing, bathing, and feeding them a high-quality diet.

Similarly, Australian Shepherds & Golden Retrievers have medium-length, double-layered coat that sheds moderately throughout the year. Shedding becomes more substantial twice a year during seasonal changes. Regular brushing can help reduce shedding.

F2 Doodles

A second-generation hybrid doodle breed that results from crossing two first-generation Doodle breeds is referred to as an F2 Doodle. A Doodle is a hybrid dog breed produced by crossing a Poodle with another dog breed like a Bernedoodle or a Golden Retriever. The offspring from this crossbreed is called "F1" Doodles, meaning first generation. When two F1 Doodles are bred, their puppies are called "F2" Doodles or second-generation Doodles. F2 Doodles may have varying appearances and temperaments as it is unpredictable which traits they will inherit from their parents. It is possible that some of the puppies will have an inappropriate coat, 25% of the litter will have no copies, 50% will have one copy, and 25% will have two copies, which is a random occurrence. It is important to note that not all Doodle breeders use a standardized naming convention for their litters, so the term "F2 Doodle" may not always be used consistently or accurately.

Improper Coat Doodle

Furnishings refers to the longer mustache and eyebrows seen in wire-haired dogs and other breeds. A dominant variant (167bp in the 3'-UTR sequence) of the R-spondin-2 (RSPO2) gene produces this desired texture and growth pattern of fur.

Improper Coat: The breed standard for Bernedoodle, Goldendoodles, and Poodles requires “furnishings”. If a dog lacks the dominant RSPO2 variant (IC), this will cause an ‘ Improper Coat’ which is characterized by short hair on the head, face, and legs. Source: 1 A third variant at the IC locus has been identified and associated with “weak” furnishings that develop gradually into sparse and much less pronounced furnishings. Paw Print Genetics & UC Davis both test for these.

The IC Locus (Improper coat/Furnishings) trait test reliably determines if a dog has one of the following genotypes at the IC locus:

F/F

This doodle does not carry the Mutation for weak furnishings or improper coat and will therefore have furnishings (proper coat). However, the overall coat type of this dog is dependent on the combination of this dog's genotypes at the L, Cu, and IC loci. This dog will pass F (furnishings, proper coat) to 100% of its offspring.

Interpretation: Furnishings

F/Fw

This doodle does not carry the mutation for improper coat and will have furnishings (proper coat). However, the overall coat type of this dog is dependent on the combination of this dog's genotypes at the L, Cu, and IC loci. This dog will pass Fw (weak furnishings) to 50% of its offspring and F (furnishings, proper coat) to 50% of its offspring. Therefore, this dog can produce puppies with weak furnishings if bred with a dog that carries one copy (F/Fw) or two copies (Fw/Fw) of the mutation for weak furnishings.

Interpretation: Furnishings (weak furnishings Carrier)

F/IC

This doodle carries one copy of the mutation for improper coat (IC) and one copy of F and will therefore have furnishings (proper coat). This dog does not carry the mutation for weak furnishings. However, the overall coat type of this dog is dependent on the combination of this dog's genotypes at the L, Cu, and IC loci. This dog will pass IC (improper coat) to 50% of its offspring and F (furnishings, proper coat) to 50% of its offspring. Therefore, this dog can produce puppies with improper coat if bred with a dog that carries one copy (F/IC) or two copies (IC/IC) of the mutation for improper coat.

Interpretation: Furnishings (improper coat carrier)

Fw/Fw

This doodle does not carry the mutations for full furnishings or improper coat and will therefore have weak furnishings. However, the overall coat type of this dog is dependent on the combination of this dog's genotypes at the L, Cu, and IC loci. This dog will pass Fw (weak furnishings) to 100% of its offspring.

Interpretation: Weak Furnishings

Fw/IC

This doodle carries one copy of the mutation for improper coat (IC) and one copy of Fw and will therefore have weak furnishings. However, the overall coat type of this dog is dependent on the combination of this dog's genotypes at the L, Cu, and IC loci. This dog will pass IC (improper coat) to 50% of its offspring and Fw (weak furnishings) to 50% of its offspring. Therefore, this dog can produce puppies with improper coat if bred with a dog that carries one or two copies of the mutation for improper coat (IC).

Interpretation: Weak Furnishings (improper coat carrier)

IC/IC

This doodle carries two copies of IC and will therefore have no furnishings (improper coat). This dog does not carry the mutation for weak furnishings. However, the overall coat type of this dog is dependent on the combination of this dog's genotypes at the L, Cu, and IC loci. This dog will pass IC (improper coat) to 100% of its offspring and can produce puppies with improper coat if bred with a dog that carries one or two copies of the mutation for improper coat.

Interpretation: No Furnishings, improper coat

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19713490/

To sum up, we believe that Unfurnished (Improper Coat) Doodles are an excellent choice for individuals who aren't allergic to dogs but desire a well-behaved pet that necessitates minimal grooming and benefits from hybrid vigor. It's worth noting that the texture of their coat has no impact on their puppy's demeanor, only their charming appearance.

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