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Definition of labradoodle

labradoodle

/ˌlæb.rəˈduː.dəl/
lab · ra · doo · dle
Plural:labradoodles
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labradoodle Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A crossbreed dog created by breeding a Labrador Retriever and a Standard, Miniature, or Toy Poodle, originally developed to combine the gentle trainability of a Labrador with the low-shedding coat of a Poodle.

Example

"They decided to adopt a labradoodle because they wanted an affectionate family dog that wouldn't trigger their son's allergies."

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• Rhymes for labradoodle

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

A portmanteau of 'Labrador' and 'poodle'. The term was originally coined in 1955 by Sir Donald Campbell but gained widespread recognition in 1989 when Australian breeder Wally Conron introduced the crossbreed as a hypoallergenic guide dog.

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Labradoodle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/labradoodle
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