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labradoodle, n.
Brit. |ˈˌlabrəˌˈduːdl|, U.S. |ˈˌlæbrəˌˈdud(ə)l|
[‹ Labrad- (in Labrador n.) + -oodle (in poodle n.).]
A dog cross-bred from a Labrador retriever and a poodle; such dogs considered collectively as a breed.
Originally developed with the aim of breeding a dog with the Labrador's temperament and the poodle's hypoallergenic coat, for use as a guide dog for people allergic to dog hair.
1970Valley News (Van Nuys, Calif.) 19 July 49/3 (advt.) Cute black male pups, Labradoodle. 1989Advertiser (Adelaide) 11 Oct. 9/4 Mr Conron hopes the labradoodles will have a poodle coat but a labrador temperament, working ability and body. 1997Independent on Sunday 23 Feb. (Real Life Suppl.) 4/5 They found that poodles are likely to cause less reaction because their coats are woolly, so they crossed poodle with labrador and came up with the labradoodle. 2002N.Y. Times (National ed.) 24 Nov. ix. 3/4 The Labradoodle..is the breed of the moment for dog-loving families. |