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A Labradoodle dog runs energetically through grass with a stick in its mouth, ears flopping and tail raised.
Labradoodle A Labradoodle is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle, a mix intended to incorporate the Poodle's intelligence and low-shedding coat with a Lab's energy and determination.

The Labradoodle is a crossbreed dog resulting from the mating of a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle. This crossbreed was developed in the late 20th century, with the goal of combining the Poodle's intelligence and low-shedding coat with other breeds.12

Labrador Retrievers are known for their sturdy build, short dense coat (black, yellow, or chocolate), and distinctive "otter tail". They originated in Newfoundland and were brought to England around 1800. Poodles, thought to have originated in Germany, are recognized for their intelligence and come in three sizes: standard, miniature, and toy. They were originally bred as water retrievers, and their distinctive coat clipping was functional for swimming.342

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