What are the different coat types?

First generation (F1) coats:

  • Curly: no shedding; appropriate for severe allergies
  • Wavy to curly: light shedding; appropriate for mild and some moderate allergies
  • Flat/short wavy coat: moderate shedding; appropriate for those wanting the look of a Golden Retriever with less shedding

First generation backcross (F1B) coats:

  • Curly: no shedding; appropriate for severe allergies
  • Wavy to curly: no shedding; most appropriate for mild and moderate allergies

Multigeneration (F2, F2B, F3, F3B) coats:

  • Curly: no shedding and minimal grooming; appropriate for severe allergies
  • Wavy to curly: no shedding and minimal grooming; appropriate for severe allergies
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