goldendoodle

American  

[gohl-duhn-dood-l] / ˈgoʊl dənˌdud l /

noun

1. a dog crossbred from a golden retriever and a poodle.

   Algernon’s black eyes, nose, and toenails are typical for a goldendoodle whose coat is apricot.

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Etymology

Origin of goldendoodle

First recorded in 2000–05; golden (retriever) ( def. ) + by analogy with the earlier compound noun (Labra)doodle ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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goldendoodle

Downtown, where bluffs rise above the serpentine Mississippi River, George Campbell was walking his goldendoodle, Zac, when he spotted a group of National Guard soldiers in fatigues, handguns holstered at their hips.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2025

Heather Felix was clad in a butterfly cape as she jogged between intersections with her 3 year-old goldendoodle Hazelnut, who sported matching wings and a pink mohawk.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2025

Kaylee came by with her goldendoodle, Dixie, to grab a helping for lunch.

From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2024

Cecil, a goldendoodle from Pennsylvania, has gone viral for snacking on the envelope of money his owners had set aside for a contractor.

From BBC ● Jan. 4, 2024

Axl the goldendoodle didn’t even need to see the prototype dog toy developed by three South Bay, Calif., students — he could smell it in the backpack one of the teens brought home.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 9, 2023

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