labradoodle

noun

lab·​ra·​doo·​dle ˈla-brə-ˌdü-dᵊl How to pronounce labradoodle (audio)
often capitalized
: a dog that is a cross between a Labrador retriever and a poodle

Examples of labradoodle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Every so often, labradoodles, cocker spaniels, retrievers, dachshunds and their owners trotted by the aperture of the shack’s open door. Susan Dominus, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2024 Andrea Cassell is an award-winning author of children's books featuring her dog, Kibby, a miniature labradoodle that teaches life lessons. Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024 The woman fended off the javelina from her 1-year-old labradoodle after rescuing her smaller dog, according to Arizona Game and Fish Department spokesperson Mark Hart. Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2024 In May, a 2-year-old Australian labradoodle named Charlie alerted his owner to a neighborhood blaze in Clovis, Calif., one of many such stories of pets saving people from fires. Sydney Page, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2023 View full post on Instagram A mini labradoodle named Bimini became part of their family in 2021. Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 26 June 2023 The code name for Northern Virginia’s bid was Project Cooper, after Huseman’s labradoodle. Teo Armus, Washington Post, 15 June 2023 The last few years poodle hybrid breeds like goldendoodles and Australian labradoodles have grown in popularity, and new owners have been surprised by how much grooming these pooches can cost, according to the The Wall Street Journal. Justin Ray, Robb Report, 16 May 2023 My labradoodle was napping nearby in the doorway between my bathroom and closet. Marni Jameson, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Labrador (retriever) + poodle

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of labradoodle was in 1970

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“Labradoodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/labradoodle. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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