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. )

Example Sentences

But, in a pawsitive turn of events, one of the responding officers had been trying to adopt a goldendoodle since September and had already been screened by the Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

“As soon as I walk in the house, the dog is in my face,” she said of her energetic, 50-pound goldendoodle, Nella.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

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

She paid $7,850 for a 5-month-old goldendoodle, which came with a “service dog” badge and certificate that can be bought online for $69 with no questions asked about its training.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 11, 2023