goldendoodle

[ gohl-duhn-dood-l ]

noun

1. a dog crossbred from a golden retriever and a poodle:

   Algernon’s black eyes, nose, and toenails are typical for a goldendoodle whose coat is apricot.

Word History and Origins

Origin of goldendoodle¹

First recorded in 2000–05; golden (retriever) ( def ) + by analogy with the earlier compound noun (Labra)doodle ( def )

Example Sentences

Setenay Bozkurt, 51, who was walking with her friend and her very-well-behaved goldendoodle Billie, said she plans to vote “No” on the recall — but only because she fears the disruption and resulting special election would cost the cash-strapped city money it can ill afford to lose.

From Los Angeles Times

Kaylee came by with her goldendoodle, Dixie, to grab a helping for lunch.

From Salon

It’s not unusual for one of them to walk their roughly 20-pound goldendoodle, Ollie, in that exact spot at that exact time.

From Los Angeles Times

Among the other participants: a Portuguese water dog named Avery, a goldendoodle named Nittany and an Australian shepherd named Emmy.

From Seattle Times

The West, on the other hand, showed more variety in people’s most beloved dog breeds, with the French bulldog ranking first in California, the Goldendoodle topping Idaho and Utah and the German shepherd being the favorite in Montana and Wyoming.

From Seattle Times