What is the probability of an F1 Labradoodle inheriting the low-shedding gene?
Answer
A 50/50 chance.
Because the first-generation (F1) Labradoodle inherits 50% of its genetics from the Labrador Retriever and 50% from the Poodle, the inheritance of specific genes, such as the gene responsible for low shedding, follows that probability distribution. This means an F1 litter has an even chance—a 50/50 probability—of inheriting the desired low-shedding trait from the Poodle parent. Consequently, many dogs in an F1 litter will still exhibit shedding characteristics similar to a Labrador Retriever.
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