First recorded in 1955–60; Labrad(or retriever) ( def. ) + (p)oodle ( def. )
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Her dog, an enthusiastic Labradoodle named Zuka, offered brief commentary off-camera.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2025
Conron has publicly stated that he regrets creating the Labradoodle and laments the health issues seen in dogs indiscriminately bred by those wanting to capitalize on the doodle trend.
From National Geographic • Dec. 1, 2023
Last year’s hottest high-tech toys, Moji the Lovable Labradoodle and Magic Mixies Magical Mixing Cauldron, are both fully restocked after last Christmas’ supply chain shortage.
From Washington Times • Dec. 4, 2022
Labradoodle Lucy got away from her owner during a walk and jumped into the icy waters of the Detroit River in the US state of Michigan.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2022
Among them: Benny, a wheelchair-using Labradoodle, and Pongo, a deaf Dalmatian.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2022
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