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Generations in all doodles mean that you need to look at the parents and further back to determine where the puppy fits in the generations.
Cockapoos are descended from the cocker spaniel and the poodle. As a result of breeding those two together, their puppies are referred to as first generations or as breeders refer to them as F1. The "F" signifies that the dog is a filial hybrid, which means that it has parents from two different breeds. F1 dogs contain a 50/50 split of genes originating from both the poodle and cocker spaniel, which means they may inherit characteristics from either parent. Their appearance is not predicable.
The next generation is the "F2", also known as the second generation. This indicates that both of the parents are F1 cockapoos. As a result of this generation, there are a greater variety of sizes and even coat colors and patterns available. Typically, F2's show the start of the "doodle look."
The last of the straight-forward generations are the "F3" and "multigen" cockapoos. This type of pup will usually have F2 cockapoo parents (although we will discuss various combinations in this article). It is easier to determine the predictability of the attributes that are important, such as appearance, when using the F3s.
There are times when you will see a Cockapoo with a "B" after the generation. This indicates that the breeder has decided to add more poodles to the line. This is typically done to make their coat curlier or in the event that you are not able to find cockapoos of the appropriate size.
There are many wonderful traits and characteristics associated with each generation. All depends on what characteristics you are seeking in a cockapoo. With an F1, you have a greater chance of receiving a puppy with cocker hair, where with an F2 and above, you will receive a puppy with the poodle coat. Again, one of the advantages of F2 and above is the degree of predictability associated with their genes.