First recorded in 1955–60; Labrad(or retriever) ( def. ) + (p)oodle ( def. )
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Conron asked the group’s public relations department to notify the media and share that they had created a brand-new, “nonallergenic” guide dog called the Labradoodle.
From National Geographic ● Dec. 1, 2023
The first thing we do when we get up is feed our mini Labradoodle, Bimini.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 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
A fuzzy white labradoodle darts around clawing holes in the dirt.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2025
On a recent weekday, Mitchell Engberg took his 3-year-old labradoodle, Olive, to Chávez Park.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2024
The Australian labradoodle has a sixth sense for when she’s nervous or upset.
From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2024
Connell was arrested on suspicion of burglary when one of the responding police officers recognised the labradoodle from a previous interaction with Mr Patience, the court heard.
From BBC ● Feb. 29, 2024
She was the same size as my grandmother’s labradoodle.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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