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Labradoodle

American  
[lab-ruh-dood-l] / ˈlæb rəˌdud l /

noun

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

    Our pair of black Labradoodles—Labby and Doodles—may not have the cleverest names, but they sure are the cleverest dogs!


labradoodle British  
/ ˈlæbrəˌduːdəl /

noun

  1. a type of dog that is a cross between a Labrador retriever and a poodle

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Labradoodle

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

However, people who love the Labradoodle and other designer breeds see it differently.

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

Do your best to keep tabs on your pet at all times, says Smith, whose Labradoodle, Dory, sometimes travels with her.

From Seattle Times Dec. 16, 2019

A fuzzy white labradoodle darts around clawing holes in the dirt.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2025

Grab a coffee at Sweet Lady Jane while walking the dogs Midmorning, I’ll take my two dogs, Chica and Bronx, a standard black poodle and labradoodle, for a walk.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 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

As the train roars by, its resonance is dulled a bit by the chatter of patrons and the barks of Zoe, a labradoodle who knows there are treats behind the bar.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2023

She was the same size as my grandmother’s labradoodle.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio

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