Mini Goldendoodle 2nd gen! Fluffy, cute, and smart, the Goldendoodle has captured the hearts of dog owners nationwide. The first-generation Goldendoodle (or Goldendoodle F1) isn’t a distinct breed. It’s a cross between a purebred Poodle and a Golden Retriever. Goldendoodle F2s, or second-generation Goldendoodles, inherit their mixed lineage from hybrid parents—specifically, two Goldendoodles. In any case, this cross is rapidly growing in popularity for a variety of reasons.