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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

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

Off the court, Manchester United fan Draper has a keen interest in football and, talking to BBC Sport in January, said he is happiest hanging out at home with family, friends and his labradoodle Aussie.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2023

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

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

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