labradoodle

noun

lab·ra·doo·dle ˈla-brə-ˌdü-dᵊl

often capitalized

: a dog that is a cross between a Labrador retriever and a poodle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Sonia Membreno has tried to reason with Bernie, her black labradoodle, with little success. —

Hau Chu, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 January 22, 2022: Hannah Brown and Adam Woolard welcome home a puppy The couple took a major step in their relationship together, becoming parents to an Australian labradoodle puppy named Wally. —

Jacqueline Weiss, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2023 Problem is, this labradoodle — who has been living at Florida Little Dog Rescue — hogs the bowl for too long and gets a little too soggy in the process. —

Dan Snierson, EW.com, 13 Jan. 2023 Others went to pet and play with therapy dogs made available Paws & Think Inc. Teddy Roosevelt, a therapy dog, and Teddy Graham, a labradoodle wearing a bright red holiday sweater adorned with a Christmas tree, kept the children company. —

Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Dec. 2022 Authorities say Lee was with her two dogs, the Jack Russell and a labradoodle, while walking the trails. —

Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 24 Aug. 2022 The couple took a major step in their relationship together, becoming parents to an Australian labradoodle puppy named Wally. —

Jacqueline Weiss, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2022 See More

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